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Tablets & Capsules January 2020 25 Capsule filler FACF 3800 capsule filler doses up to 228,000 capsules per hour and features an LCD touch screen that allows the operator to adjust the filling weight, speed, and capsule length. Company also offers FACF 400, 1200, and 2000 models to meet a range of production needs. Once a batch is underway, a single operator can super- vise several machines, reducing labor costs. Capsule filler is simple to maintain, with removable parts and easy access to the working area for fast lubrication and cleaning. Company provides a 12-month warranty on all parts, including tooling; video tutorials; and in-person training at the company's facility. Spare parts are available with next-day delivery. LFA Machines, Fort Worth, TX 682 312 0034 www.lfamachines.com Capsule polishers and conveyors Company offers capsule polishers, tablet dedusters, and conveyors for pharma- ceutical and nutraceutical solid dose manufacturing. All cGMP-compliant capsule polishers and dedusters feature 316L stainless steel contact parts and disassemble without tools, speeding cleaning. KCP series capsule polishers elevate products 800 to 2,000 millimeters, and their small footprint conserves floor space. Optional attachments include metal detectors, empty capsule eliminators, and diverters. Kraemer, Allendale, NJ 201 962 8200 www.kraemerus.com Capsule fillers and tooling Company offers new and remanufactured high-speed capsule fillers and capsule polishers and provides customer support, including spare-parts, preventative main- tenance, troubleshooting, and training. Other offerings include FDA-approved, high-lubricity coated tooling and internally lubricated plastic wear parts to improve efficiency when filling sticky and difficult-to-run formulas. Photo shows the company's K120i capsule filler. Index Encapsulation Equipment, Warrington, PA 267 387 3000 www.indexencap.com Contract developer and manufacturer CDMO advises pharmaceutical manufacturers on best practices to improve pro- ductivity, efficiency, and profitability and also provides industry-leading reports on capsule filling efficiency and performance. Company supports its clients through- out the production process, offering guidance in R&D, formulation, drug-release profile determination, capsule and polymer selection, and raw material sourcing, while ensuring QbD adherence. CDMO is a founding member of the Clean Label Alliance and guides supplement manufacturers on creating cleaner formulations and capsule solutions while maintaining production efficiency. Lonza, Morristown, NJ 201 316 9200 www.lonza.com