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32 March 2020 Tablets & Capsules A survey of what's available Vertical tablet deduster with metal detector Model KD6015 vertical tablet deduster uses gentle vibra- tion 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 facilitate constant flow of tablets under various tablet loads. All equipment is easy to clean, and assembly and disassembly require no tools. Kraemer US, Allendale, NJ 201 962 8200 www.kraemerus.com Tablet deduster TD101-WD tablet deduster features stainless-steel con- struction and wash-down motor and controls to speed cleaning and reduce downtime. Unit features a vari- able-speed vibrator, an adjustable inlet funnel and base, a vacuum 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 Capsule selector-polisher DS71 capsule selector-polisher uses a filtered air jet to separate empty, partially-filled, or crushed capsules from on-spec filled capsules. Unit also removes dust from cap- sule surface, polishing as many as 160,000 capsules per hour. Machine uses different selection wheels for different capsule sizes, and airflow adjusts to suit capsule weight. Unit's LED indicator shows the percentage of airflow used. Installed at a capsule filler's discharge, the adjustable-height unit operates independently and prevents stoppages. IMA North America, Leominster, MA 978 537 8534 www.ima.it dedusters