36 April 2017 Tablets
& Capsules
A survey of what's available
Bi-layer tablet press
Prexima 800 bi-layer tablet press produces as many as 1,044,000 tablets per
hour. Tabletting is separated from mechanical zone, reducing cleaning time
and preventing cross-contamination. Large doors provide full access to prod-
uct-contact parts, while lower zone stays enclosed unless maintenance is
required. Turret removes easily and in just 30 minutes, and automatic lubrica-
tion ensures no oil drips from punches. Four-column cast iron support structure
ensures stability during pre- and main compression, which can reach 100 kilo-
newtons. Press accepts D, B, BB, and BBS tooling and comes with XIMA con-
trol interface.
IMA North America, Leominster, MA.
Tel. 978 537 8534
www.ima-pharma.com
multi-layer tabletting
R&D bi-layer tablet press
Piccola bi-layer tablet press for R&D and pilot production
comes with TSM or EU turret to accommodate B, D, and com-
bination B and D tooling. GMP-compliant unit produces
45,000 to 51,000 tablets per hour, with maximum force for
both layers of 80 kilonewtons. Company's Director software
for data acquisition and analysis comes standard and generates
compaction profiles using as little as 300 grams of material.
Breakdown and re-tooling take as little as 30 minutes. Other
features include dual-paddle feeders, automatic adjustment of
lower rolls and weight cams, and ejection-force transducer.
SMI, Lebanon, NJ.
Tel. 908 534 1500
www.smitmc.com
Tablet press
Aquarius G-J-Multi tablet press produces single, bi-layer, and
tablet-in-tablet (dry-coated) products using three easy-to-change
modules. Other features include simple operation, easy access,
quick turret exchange, and single-tablet rejection. Rugged, com-
pact unit uses 30, 36, or 45 stations that accept D, B, or BB tool-
ing. Maximum pre- and main compression is 100 kilonewtons.
Maximum tablet thickness is 6 millimeters, and maximum output
is 324,000 tablets per hour.
Kikusui USA, Lakewood, NJ.
Tel. 732 349 3131
www.kikusui.com
www.tabletscapsules.com
