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Tablets & Capsules September 2019 17 Bilayer tablet press Aquarius G-J-Multi tablet press produces single, bilayer, and tablet-in-tablet (dry- coated) products using three easy-to-change modules. Other features include simple operation, easy access, quick turret exchange, and single-tablet rejection. Rugged, compact unit uses 30, 36, or 45 stations that accept D, B, or BB tooling. Maximum pre- and main compression is 100 kilonewtons. Maximum tablet thick- ness is 6 millimeters, and maximum output is 324,000 tablets per hour. Kikusui USA, Lakewood, NJ 732 349 3131 www.kikusui.com Compression tooling Tooling supplier offers standard, multi-tip, and micro-tab tooling designs as well as extended head flat, rotating head, interchangeable Quick-Release-tipped, and carbide-tipped punches. Company manufactures tablet compression tooling for round, shaped, or custom-designed tablets. Punches and dies are designed for maximum tool life and manufactured from the highest quality steels to ensure consistent operational efficiency and high product yield. Supplier also provides tablet presses, AIM press operating and R&D software, tablet press refurbishment services, tablet press parts, technical training, and a comprehensive tablet com- pression accessories catalog. Natoli Engineering, St. Charles, MO 636 926 8900 www.natoli.com Tablet press Compacta II tablet press features an interchangeable turret with 21 B stations, 17 D stations, or a combination of eight B and eight D stations. Instrumented press and the company's Director software simplify development and increase production. Custom force sensors measure pre- and main compression as well as ejection and take-off forces, which can be used to resolve formulation issues. Press enables oper- ator to generate compaction profiles and conduct strain rate studies, scope trace analysis studies (which provide details of an individual compression event), and lubrication studies. Unit's top speed produces 151,200 tablets per hour, making the press suitable for pilot production runs. Changeover takes as little as 30 minutes. SMI, Lebanon, NJ 908 534 1500 www.smitmc.com Tablet coaters Flex 500 tablet coater features six exchangeable drums with batch capacities ranging from 40 to 920 liters. Drums remove and replace easily, significantly increasing pro- duction flexibility and reducing downtime between batches. Fully perforated and side-vented drums provide turbulence-free, high-volume airflow, allowing efficient application of film, sugar, functional, and API-layer coatings. Compu-Coat reci- pe-driven control system is set up for multi-language operation. Smooth drum sur- faces and water-tight inflatable seals on access doors allow for a fully contained, wash-in-place procedure. Thomas Engineering, Hoffman Estates, IL 847 358 5800 www.thomaseng.com