7 steps of Blood collection tubes Manufacturing Process

Cap and stopper process
Labeling process
Dosing process
Capping process
Centrifuge process
Shrink packaging process
Final Packaging process

Cap and stopper Combination

The 1st step in blood collection tube manufacturing process is combining rubber stopper cap and the plastic stopper cap using cap combination machine.

There are two ways of cap combination in production lines. One is up-press cap, the other one is push-down cap showing in the picture.

red top tube and blue top tube production line — 2 ways of capping

Labeling

2nd step in the production line step is labelling. Using a labelling machine can efficiently apply stickers or labels on the products like containers, tubes, bottles and etc.

Dosing

Using an automated system to feed the equipment with the products which contain liquid.

Capping

Using capping machines to apply caps on the tubes.

Centrifuge

Using centrifuge machines to cause denser substances and particles to move outwards in a radial position. This can help additives spread on the tube evenly. ( See video above)

Shrink Packaging

Using a heated air system to shrink a tray of blood collection tubes. Sometimes, we will use Aluminum plastic packaging to well protect the tubes.

shrinking packaging in blood collection tubes manufacturing process — Shrinking packaging

Final Packaging

Carton packaging and storage.