A pill press machine can manage quite a few tablet sizes using various advanced capabilities and technology. With a range set of tools, these machines can be equipped with different punches and die sets making possible the production or tablets in all diameters, thicknesses and forms. The type of tablets made as per the requirement - a modern pill press machine is robust enough to make small (2 mm, 25mm diameter) and large tablet sizes.
To efficiently deal with a variety of tablet sizes quick-change tooling systems are vital. To facilitate fast batch changes, these systems minimize size change related downtime. The increased speed in changeover arriving from a high-end press pill machine that could bring changement times right down to under 30 minutes, and so allow even more production between each switch.
The automated adjustments and real-time monitoring are a game changer. Parameters such as fill depth and compression force are adjusted automatically by means of machines which have sensors and feedback loops monitoring the size, shape etc. of tablet being produced at any given time. This automation enables weight variation to be controlled within less than 2% across various tablet sizes, thereby providing consistent quality.
The high-quality components of the machine (e.g. punches and dies) led to precision engineering, which in turn meant every tablet would be created according to specific details wanted They are usually fabricated from top-quality stainless steel because the precision mix of all these elements within this high-speed operation make them to be long lasting. These parts should be calibrated/update regularly to keep their precision/performance optimal.
Software control systems are flexible and enable operators to enter specifications for various sizes, shapes of the tablet directly into the machine interface. This user-friendly method also reduces the number of mistakes people make while ensuring tablets are manufactured to be a specific size. This means it can store settings according to the size of calibrated drawing tablets, adding an additional improvement for practical use.
"Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is constantly evolving and James Dudley, an expert in the manufacture of our products offers "The equipment has to be versatile because there are never-ending changes occurring in this industry at light speed. That versatility is due to machines like pill press equipment that offer flexibility for producing different sized tablets consistently.
Fast cycle times have not taken away the ability of the machine to handle variable sizes. These advanced tablets press machines can produce between 200,000 to upto 500,000 tablets in an hour without affecting the uniformity and quality levels even if they are of different sizes. This is important for high volume manufacturers because there are different tablet sizes that they need to produce depending on market demands.
The changes in tablet sizes highlight the necessity of such dust control and extraction systems. Good dust extraction keeps the environment clean and changeovers in size don't cause contamination. It is important to have systems that are able to remove up to 99% of particulates in the air so as not contaminate or damage the production.
By investing in a pill press machine with these advanced features, pharmaceutical manufacturers can be assured that they are going to manufacture tablets at high quality and productivity levels across an array of tablet size ranges. Through the use of quick-change tooling, automated adjustments, precision engineering and software control flexibility included with these machines are ideal for surviving in this competitive world.