Used skin and blister packaging machine Adolf Illig / D-1366
The Adolf Illig SB 53C - DIN is a used skin and blister packaging machine (universal vacuum thermoforming machine). It was developed for the economical production of transparent blister packaging and for the direct skin packaging of products onto cardboard backing cards.
Used skin and blister packaging machine - technical data






Specifications of the used skin and blister packaging machine
The used skin and blister packaging machine was installed at a university and used exclusively for teaching purposes.
Power consumption & electrical system
- Heating capacity: 4.5 kW (provided by 15 ceramic surface heaters for uniform heating)
- Drive motor power: 1.24 kW
- Vacuum system: Maximum vacuum level of 0.95 kp/cm² (frequently operated with Busch vacuum pumps)
- Air consumption: Approx. 30 litres per working cycle
Format ranges & capacities
- Maximum forming area: 405 × 500 mm
- Packaging / cardboard size: 400 × 495 mm
- Maximum draw depth: 100 to 150 mm (both positive and negative forming possible)
- Maximum packaging height: 150 mm
- Film width: 445 mm
Film roll holders
- Film roll diameter for Blister packaging: Max. 400 mm
- Film roll diameter for Skin packaging: Max. 350 mm
- Film roll core diameter: 70 mm
Dimensions and weight
- Machine dimensions: Approx. length 1.600 mm × width 1.135 mm × height 2.710 mm
- Empty weight: Approx. 500 kg
Typical applications of the used skin and blister packaging machine
The SB 53C is designed as a flexible universal machine for small to medium production volumes and covers two main packaging processes:
1. Skin packaging:
The product is placed directly onto a coated cardboard backing card. The heated film, typically highly transparent Surlyn or PE film, is drawn tightly around the product by vacuum like a second skin and sealed to the cardboard.
- Tools & hardware: Screws, drill bits, hand tools and hinges
- Household & hobby products: Stationery, kitchen utensils and small electrical components
- Spare parts: Automotive and mechanical engineering components requiring protection against dirt and corrosion
2. Blister production (forming of packaging trays):
The machine forms transparent plastic trays, for example from PVC or PET, which can subsequently be filled and sealed with a backing card or film.
- Consumer goods: Cosmetic products, toy figures and toothbrushes
- Pharmaceutical & medical technology: Protected storage of medical instruments or small devices for non-sterile applications
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