How a Mactec Equipment Project Works

Mactec has designed and built small- to medium-output packaging equipment since 2004, from our headquarters in Sayreville, New Jersey. You do not need a finished specification to start. Most projects begin with a product, a package idea and a production goal. This is how we take that to a running machine.

1. Tell us what you need to package

Describe the product, the package you have in mind, your current process and your output goal. The packaging equipment RFQ checklist lists the information that helps most. If your product or package is confidential, we can sign a confidentiality agreement before you share drawings or samples.

2. Samples and feasibility review

Our engineers review your drawings and samples of the product, packaging materials and containers to judge which platform fits: blister, pouch or rotary monoblock, or whether the application needs custom engineering. Where practical, we run your samples on a Mactec machine at our facility.

3. Budgetary proposal

You receive a budgetary proposal that separates the base machine from options such as feeders, printers, inspection equipment, tooling and change parts. A budgetary proposal is a starting point for capital planning, not a final machine specification.

4. Final configuration and quotation

Once formats, operations and acceptance criteria are agreed, we issue a firm quotation with the delivery schedule for your configuration. Standardized machines can have you in production within a few months; custom systems take longer, and your quotation states the schedule for your scope.

5. Build and factory acceptance testing

Every Mactec machine is designed, engineered and built in the USA at our New Jersey headquarters. Customers can visit Mactec to witness factory acceptance testing against the criteria agreed during the project.

6. Installation, validation and training

Our team installs and validates the equipment on site so it runs to your requirements. Mactec machines need only electrical power and compressed air. We provide validation documentation support, including IQ/OQ protocol support, operator manuals and parts lists, along with operator and maintenance training.

7. Support after start-up

On-site service is a phone call away, spare parts are stocked at our New Jersey headquarters, and our tooling services let you add new products or formats to the same machine. Ask our team about remote troubleshooting for your configuration.

Questions buyers ask us

Can the machine print lot numbers and expiration dates?

Yes. Lot numbers, expiration dates and other variable data can be printed in line, and the printer type depends on the package. UDI printing for medical devices is reviewed for each project.

Can it inspect the package or what it prints?

Inspection is configured per project. A documented project on two MT-150 blister machines used pinhole detection and a vision system for presence verification and rejection. Print verification (OCR/OCV) is reviewed for each project. Tell us whether you need print positioned correctly or read and verified, because those are different requirements.

Can the package be flushed with nitrogen?

Nitrogen flushing is reviewed for each project, and residual-oxygen targets are confirmed during testing.

Will it work in a cleanroom or regulated area?

Optional cleanroom configurations are available to help meet FDA requirements. Product-contact parts and cleaning access are reviewed with your quality team during the proposal.

How quickly can we change products?

Tooling changes typically take minutes and can be done by a single operator.

Start with the information you have

Request an equipment quote using the existing inquiry form.

Compare Mactec equipment families and models, or contact Mactec to discuss your application.