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Tablets & Capsules April 2016 45 Single-station tablet press NP-RD10A single-station, semi-automatic tablet press for mak- ing single- and multi-layer tablets lets you control tablet density and weight independently. Digital indicators show main com- pression force (maximum 10 tons) and ejection force. Press also features micro-adjustable depth-of-fill for accurate layer-weight control; programmable parameters for compression force control and automatic cycle return; and tablet ejector lever that elimi- nates need for disassembly. Press uses small amounts of material, offers reproducible tablet compression, reduces trial and error, and minimizes waste. It accepts keyed and non-keyed B, D, and F tooling. Tooling changeover takes less than 2 minutes. Natoli Engineering, St. Charles, MO. Tel. 636 926 8900 www.natoli.com Bi-layer tablet press Bilayer Nova tablet press for R&D and pilot-scale production includes interchangeable turret that accommodates 21 B and 17 D stations; it produces as many as 63,000 tablets per hour using B tools and 51,000 using D tools. Press applies 9 tons of force at pre- and main compression. Director Pro software provides compaction and scalability profiles for product development, as well as automatic weight control and tablet rejection; software minimizes operator error and maximizes yield. SMI, Lebanon, NJ. Tel. 908 534 1500 www.smitmc.com Mulit-layer tablet press XL400 MFP tablet press produces single-, bi-, and tri-layer tablets using 29 to 47 stations, has exchangeable turrets, and can core-coat tablets. Unit's carrier plate and head piece let you use variety of compression roller modules, feeder modules, and cam track modules to maximize versatility. Press applies as much as 100 kilonewtons at pre- and main compression, produces as many as 338,400 tablets per hour, and includes bar between pre- and main compression that extends dwell time to handle difficult-to-compress products. Built-in lifting arm enables you to remove turret, cam tracks, and press tools by pushing a but- ton. Carrier plate with pneumatic dampers isolates vibrations from head piece and machine base to minimize noise. Com- pany offers variety of other presses for multi-layer tabletting. Korsch America, South Easton, MA. Tel. 508 238 9080 www.korsch.com