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32J October 2020 Tablets & Capsules Vacuum conveyor Low-rate vacuum conveyor gently delivers pharmaceutical and nutraceutical pow- ders to capsule fillers, tablet presses, feeders, mixers, extruders, and packaging machines. Stainless-steel unit conveys materials from handfuls to 3,500 pounds per hour. Conveyor draws material directly from drums, boxes, or other storage con- tainers, eliminating the need for manual scooping that can lead to messy dumping or mishandling. System features a compact design and tool-free disassembly for easy cleaning. Dust-tight connection between the vacuum receiver and process machine hopper maximizes cleanliness and product integrity, and the automatic pulse-jet filter cleaning system improves operating performance. Level sensor automatically starts the conveying cycle when the material level is low in the process machine hopper. Conveyor is powered by an air-operated venturi power unit or a high-efficiency electric blower with few moving parts for minimal main- tenance. Complete package includes the vacuum conveyor, power unit, vacuum hose, conveying wand, and UL-listed control panel. Vac-U-Max, Belleville, NJ 973 759 4600 www.vac-u-max.com Capsule filler Ultra III semi-automatic capsule filler streamlines the production process and facil- itates speed to market, dosing up to 28,000 capsules per hour and recuperating unused powder during production. Features include removable powder hopper and stainless-steel tabletop, ring carrier, and rotary table. Optional capsule deduster chute, vacuum pump, and automatic hopper swing and ring spinner are available. Unit is built with the safety of operators and mechanics in mind. Safety features include a closing station free of pinch points, rectifier with safety interlocks, pneu- matic closing station for integration of capsule finishing equipment, guards and proximity switch on closing station, and hopper detection safety switch. Capsugel, Morristown, NJ 201 316 9200 www.capsugel.com Capsule filler GKF Capsylon 1505 capsule filler doses a wide range of fill materials including powders, pellets, and granules. Unit's dosing station precisely fills sticky and fine powders. Capsule filler features synchronized modular stations and fills up to 92,000 capsules per hour, making it suitable for medium batch runs and operations that require frequent product changes. Touch screen allows full control of oper- ation and production parameters. All product contact parts are easily accessible, allowing for quick changeover and easy cleaning that requires few tools. Syntegon, Minneapolis, MN 763 424 4700 www.syntegon.com