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34 March 2019 Tablets & Capsules Tablet deduster Stainless steel deduster simultaneously elevates and dedusts as many as 1 mil- lion tablets per hour. Unit polishes sides and angles of tablets automatically and features a variable-speed control and a long dedusting path. Deduster's feeding height ranges from 33 to 39 inches and the discharge chute adjusts between 42 and 48 inches. Machine is available in either 110- or 220-volt models. Com- pany also offers tablet compression tooling, tablet presses, replacement parts, accessories, and services. Natoli Engineering, St. Charles, MO 636 926 8900 natoli.com Tablet deduster TD101-WD tablet deduster features stainless steel construction and wash- down motor and controls to speed cleaning and reduce downtime. Unit features a variable-speed vibrator, an adjustable inlet funnel and base, a vac- uum nozzle for dust control, and a clear top cover that removes quickly. Options include a magnetic discharge chute and a vacuum control valve. Deduster is made in the US and uses off-the-shelf replacement parts. Key International, Cranbury, NJ 609 619 3685 www.keyinternational.com Vertical tablet deduster with metal detector M o d e l K D 6 0 1 5 v e r t i c a l t a b l e t deduster uses gentle vibration to dedust as many as 3.5 million tablets per hour while elevating them up to 500 millimeters along a smooth, spiral, perforated surface. System can include an optional Ceia, Lock, or Safeline metal detector (photo, upper left) and features a C820 controller with an integrated acceleration sensor to facili- tate constant flow of tablets under var- ious tablet loads. All equipment is easy to clean, and assembly and disassem- bly require no tools. Kraemer US, Allendale, NJ 201 962 8200 www.kraemerus.com A survey of what's available dedusters Capsule selector-polisher DS71 capsule selector-polisher uses a filtered air jet to separate empty, par- tially-filled, or crushed capsules from on-spec filled capsules. Unit also removes dust from capsule surface, polishing as many as 160,000 capsules per hour. Machine uses different selec- tion wheels for different capsule sizes, and airflow adjusts to suit capsule weight. Unit's LED indicator shows the percentage of airflow used. Installed at capsule filler's discharge, adjustable-height unit operates inde- pendently and prevents stoppages. IMA North America, Leominster, MA 978 537 8534 www.ima-na.com