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16 September 2019 Tablets & Capsules Issue focus tableting Loss-in-weight tablet press feeder PH loss-in-weight tablet press feeders accurately dispense powder lubricants directly to tablet press punches and die walls. SFT load cell and venture-type dispersion method produce consistent and measurable lubricant powder flow. Automated, nearly constant feedrate allows lubricant to uniformly coat tooling to prevent stick- ing, increase tablet hardness, and improve dissolution properties. Studies have shown that feeding lubricant directly to the tablet press tools can reduce lubricant use by as much as 97 percent compared to blending the lubricant into the formulation. Coperion K-Tron, Sewell, NJ 201 327 6300 www.coperion.com/pharma Bilayer tablet press Prexima 800 bilayer tablet press produces as many as 1,044,000 tablets per hour. Machine's tableting zone is isolated from its mechanical zone, reducing cleaning time and preventing cross-contamination. Large doors provide full access to product-contact parts, while the lower zone stays enclosed unless maintenance is required. Turret removes easily in just 30 minutes, and automatic lubrication ensures that no oil drips from the punches. Four-column cast iron support struc- ture provides stability during pre- and main compression, both of which can reach 100 kilonewtons. Press accepts D, B, BB, and BBS tooling and comes with a XIMA control interface. IMA North America, Leominster, MA 978 537 8534 www.ima.it R&D tablet press Sejong P130S tablet press for R&D and clinical testing can be equipped with four, eight, or nine stations to produce as many as 24,300 tablets per hour. Machine accepts B or D tooling or a combination of four B stations and four D stations. Features include automatic weight control, pre-compression recording, and a round- or bar-type mechanical feeder. Easy-to-use touch screen provides opera- tion data and diagnostics. Company offers a wide variety of tablet presses, includ- ing production-scale tablet presses that produce up to 700,000 tablets per hour. Company's technical service team provides equipment startup, training, qualifica- tion, and machine modifications. Key International, Cranbury, NJ 609 619 3685 www.keyinternational.com Tablet presses Company manufactures a range of high-speed tablet presses and has more than 1,000 machines installed in North America and 10,000 worldwide. Company's C series tablet presses, which include the single-sided C-100 through the dou- ble-sided C-300 models, are suitable for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical produc- tion. Company also offers tablet press solutions at its New Jersey facility and demonstration center and focuses on reducing operating and production costs for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and over-the-counter product manufacturers. CMC Machinery, Princeton, NJ 609 720 9800 www.cadmachamerica.com