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22 January 2017 Tablets & Capsules Capsule filler FEC40 capsule filler produces as many as 400,000 capsules per hour, almost twice the output of conventional capsule fillers. Higher output stems from combining process steps and creating room for second filling station, reducing production costs by as much as 30 percent. Available configurations include two tamping stations and as many as four pellet stations. Changing dosing methods and products is fast, and you can dis- mantle and clean stations away from machine to shorten maintenance and changeover times. Optional pre-fitted filling stations make changeover even faster, and optional RFID tags on format parts ensure safety. Unit's database stores formulations and process parameters and automatically examines formulation entries for consistency. Capsule filler connects to company's remote service portal for round-the-clock support. Fette Compacting America, Rockaway, NJ. Tel. 973 586 8722 www.fetteamerica.com Softgel drying trays Trays for drying softgels are manufactured from composites that give them strength, dimensional stability, and heat resistance to ensure long service life. Stackable trays save space and streamline handling, don't distort or warp, and eliminate hot spots com- mon to metal trays. Trays withstand temperatures as high as 250°F during continuous drying and as high as 300°F during intermittent drying. Smooth surfaces prevent softgel damage and are easy to clean. Tray depth is 25 to 51 millimeters. Low sides and/or ends of tray allow air to circulate over and around softgels. Rounded corners and con- toured edges prevent accumulation of moisture or residue. Molded Fiber Glass Tray, Linesville, PA. Tel. 814 683 4500 www.mfgtray.com Capsule formulation and manufacture CDMO specializes in oral solid dosage forms, including two-piece hard capsules and softgel formulations that provide immediate- or controlled-release and meet pediatric needs. Capsules accept single or multiple doses of powders, liq- uids, coated beads, tablets, or neat API. Softgels are available in variety of shapes, sizes, and colors and can be formulated as chewables, topicals, and suppositories. They accept fills of any viscosity, includ- ing suspensions and semi-solids; softgels can also include solid dose fill. Formula- tions can accelerate onset of action, reduce food effect, protect oxygen-sen- sitive APIs, and mask unpleasant tastes and odors. Company offers alkaline or acidic gelatin shells to suit fill material. Proprietary technology enhances formu- lation's solubility and bioavailability. Patheon, Durham, NC. Tel. 919 226 3200 www.patheon.com Semi-automatic capsule filler STI Model 10 version 4.2 semi-automatic capsule filler doses hard gelatin and veg- etable capsules with powders or pellets, producing 18,000 to 25,000 capsules per hour. Self-contained horizontal closing station operates pneumatically, eliminating risk of contamination from hydraulics. Features include variable-speed rectifier, fill table, and auger; internal vacuum pump; safety interlocks; and touchscreen for stor- ing and recalling formulation recipes, operational functions, alarm information, and maintenance feedback. Schaefer Technologies, Indianapolis, IN. Tel. 800 435 7174 www.schaefer-technologies.net