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32 May 2014 Tablets & Capsules Capsules and Capsule Filling Desktop Reference Softgel inspection system VeriSym SE optical inspection system verifies color, size, and shape of as many as 200,000 softgels (or tablets) per hour. It detects misshapen softgels and other defects, including spots, color variations, and air bubbles. Defective products and unconfirmed items are removed via high-speed air ejector. System accommodates continuous and batch processes, is faster and more reliable than manual inspection, and minimizes con- tamination risk. Suited for dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals, system inspects round, oval, and oblong softgels in sizes 2 to 40 and complies with 21 CFR Part 11 and GMP. Changeovers take less than 10 minutes, and system fits in 9-by-3-foot area. Symetix, Walla Walla, WA. Tel. 509 394 3370 Fax 509 394 3219 www.symetix.com Metal detector E-Z Tec gravity-fed metal detector diverts tablets and capsules that contain ferrous or non-ferrous metals, preventing them from reaching the next process. QuickStart sys- tem allows users to pass sample product, test, and begin production in less than 5 min- utes. Unit includes adjustable sensing head and its easy-to-clean chute minimizes cross- contamination. Unit's electronic system simplifies setup, ensures reliable operation, provides instantaneous recovery from phase adjustments, and requires minimal opera- tor training. Small footprint conserves space. Adjustable machine integrates with most tablet presses. Company includes a lifetime warranty on coil construction and offers a wide array of reject devices, alarms, and relays. Eriez, Erie, PA. Tel. 888 300 3743 Fax 814 838 4960 www.eriez.com Softgel drying trays Trays for drying softgels are manufactured from composites, which imbue them with strength, dimensional stability, and heat resistance. Durability of composite con- struction ensures long service life. Stackable trays save space and streamline han- dling, don't distort or warp, and eliminate the hot spots common to metal trays. Trays withstand temperatures as high as 250°F during continuous drying and as high as 300°F during intermittent drying. Smooth surfaces prevent softgel damage. Tray depth is 25 to 51 millimeters. Low sides and/or ends of the tray allow air to circulate over and around softgels. Molded Fiber Glass Tray, Linesville, PA. Tel. 814 683 4500 Fax 814 683 4505 www.mfgtray.com Double-head counter-filler Sky Softgel Model SMC-527D double-head electronic counter uses algorithm to ensure first bottle at startup and restart is properly filled and not rejected. GMP- compliant counter handles maximum of 12,000 tablets, capsules, or softgels or 120 bottles per minute. PLC with touch-screen lets you save specifications for as many as 100 products. Company also offers single-head counters and ancillary equipment, including unscramblers, turntables for in-feed to labeler, and turntable at end of line. Service Industries, Rolling Meadows, IL. Tel. 847 392 1652 Fax 847 392 0276 www.serviceindustries.biz m-SAMPAncEquip_31-32_Jasper Art5.0 #11 4/30/14 1:48 PM Page 32