Pouch packaging
AP-300MD · 360MD · 480MD (A / B)
High-Capacity Multi-Dose Packaging System
The AP MD Model is CRETEM's high-capacity multi-dose cabinet. Choose 300, 360 or 480 cassettes, each in an A configuration (cassette-only) or a B configuration that adds Free Shape Packing and a 60-cell Manual Divide Unit. The series includes auto-repack for error pouches, sound alarm messages and a stock management system for controlling drugs. MDU together with 2 FSP units help the pharmacy pack frequently changing drug shapes. A 17-inch Windows 10 touch panel runs the line, individual drawer locks secure the cassettes, and infrared photodetection verifies every tablet.
Supplied and supported in Canada and the US by Maxis Pharmacy Automation.
Three capacities
Max unit dose · avg 55 multi dose
Windows 10 IPC
B adds FSP + 60 MDU
Overview
The AP MD series includes auto-repack for error pouches, so pouches flagged in error can be packed again without restarting the run.
Sound alarm messages alert staff to operating status so the packing line can be monitored without watching the screen.
A stock management system helps pharmacies control the drugs held in the packager.
The Manual Divide Unit together with 2 Free Shape Packing units help the pharmacy pack frequently changing drug shapes. On AP MD, FSP and a 60-cell MDU are fitted on B-series configurations.
How it works
Orders arrive via OCS linkage; every step below is handled inside the AP MD Model.
Prescriptions arrive through the OCS linkage or are entered on the 17-inch Windows 10 touch screen.
Tablets are dispensed from locked single-drawer cassettes and verified by infrared photodetection.
FSP and a 60-cell MDU handle free-shape tablets and manually divided medications, helping the pharmacy pack frequently changing drug shapes.
Thermal-transfer printing on 75 mm × 70 mm wrapping paper, with no character or font-size limit.
Finished pouches leave through the pouch outlet; a medicine collection box sits above the lower cabinet.
Up close
Component photography shows CRETEM platform modules shared across the range.
Components
Component overview as labelled in the CRETEM product documentation.
Dedicated cassette per medication, installed in each single drawer of the cabinet.
Each cassette drawer locks independently.
Industrial PC with a 17-inch Windows 10 touch screen on a swivel arm.
Sound alarm messages during operation so staff can hear status and alerts without watching the screen.
Option depending on the installation (B-series). Together with the MDU, helps pack frequently changing drug shapes.
Option depending on the installation (B-series, 60 cell). Together with FSP, helps pack frequently changing drug shapes.
Auto-repack for error pouches so pouches flagged in error can be packed again.
Helps the pharmacy control drugs held in the packager.
Collection box on the front of the mid cabinet.
Front-panel emergency stop.
Thermal-transfer printing and pouch sealing in the lower cabinet; no limit to the number of characters or font size.
Finished pouches exit at the front of the lower cabinet.
Options & modules
Free Shape Packing and Manual Divide Units handle half tablets, irregular shapes and hand-loaded medications so they run through the same pouch sequence.
Handles half tablets, irregular shapes and medications that do not have a dedicated cassette. Specified with the 60-cell MDU, FSP helps the pharmacy pack frequently changing drug shapes. Fitted on AP-300MD-B, 360MD-B and 480MD-B.
60-cell tray for medications added by hand. Together with FSP, the MDU helps pack frequently changing drug shapes so non-cassette items still follow the same pouch sequence.
Models
Capacity, options and cabinet dimensions by model. Packing speed, detection and printing are common to the range.
| Specification | AP-300MD-A | AP-300MD-B | AP-360MD-A | AP-360MD-B | AP-480MD-A | AP-480MD-B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of cassettes | 300 | 300 | 360 | 360 | 480 | 480 |
| Cassette types (S / M / L) | 132 / 120 / 48 | 132 / 120 / 48 | 156 / 144 / 60 | 156 / 144 / 60 | 208 / 192 / 80 | 208 / 192 / 80 |
| FSP | No FSP | 1 FSP | No FSP | 1 FSP | No FSP | 1 FSP |
| MDU | No MDU | 60 MDU | No MDU | 60 MDU | No MDU | 60 MDU |
| Main body (W × D × H, mm) | 896 × 1,070 × 2,021 | 896 × 1,070 × 1,907 | 896 × 1,070 × 2,021 | 896 × 1,070 × 1,907 | 1,174 × 1,070 × 2,141 | 1,174 × 1,070 × 2,027 |
| Weight | 650 kg | 670 kg | 650 kg | 670 kg | 800 kg | 820 kg |
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Get a configuration recommendationSpecifications
As published in the CRETEM product documentation. Dimensions are main body only (W × D × H).
FAQ
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Ask a specialistYes. The AP MD series includes auto-repack for error pouches, so pouches flagged in error can be packed again without restarting the run.
Sound alarm messages play during operation so staff can hear status and alerts without watching the screen.
Yes. A stock management system helps pharmacies control the drugs held in the packager.
The Manual Divide Unit together with 2 Free Shape Packing units help the pharmacy pack frequently changing drug shapes. On AP MD, FSP and a 60-cell MDU are fitted on B-series configurations (AP-300MD-B, 360MD-B and 480MD-B).
A-series units are cassette-only. B-series units add Free Shape Packing (FSP) and a 60-cell Manual Divide Unit (MDU) so the same cabinet can pack cassette medications plus half tablets, irregular shapes and drugs that are not assigned to a cassette.
AP-300MD (300 cassettes: 132 small, 120 medium, 48 large), AP-360MD (360: 156 / 144 / 60) and AP-480MD (480: 208 / 192 / 80). Each capacity is offered in both A and B configurations.
Maximum 60 unit-dose pouches per minute. Multi-dose runs average 55 pouches per minute.
500W typical (1000W maximum). Power supply options are 220V/60Hz (Korea), 120V/60Hz (US) and 230–240V/50Hz (Europe).
Next step
We'll walk through auto-repack, stock management, sound alarm messages, and whether B-series FSP and 60-cell MDU fit the drug shapes you pack.
