Saturday, December 21, 2013

Benefits Of Rotary Tablet Press Machines

By Harriett Crosby


In the pharmaceutical industry, there are several types of products that are released to the market. Some are in the form of syrup, liquid injections, topically applied creams and ingestible tablets. In the production of tablets, this machine is required to produce the desired shapes and sizes. Currently, manufacturers use the more advanced Rotary Tablet Press machines. Those with little production needs still use the single-punch one which is slower.

In the former days, manufacturers of pharmaceutical products had to place the material on conveyor belts where they were then compressed and packaged by the use of foils. A process that was prone to biological contaminants like bacterial transfer from the humans handling the drugs. The process was also very expensive in terms of production costs to the manufacturers. Currently the processes are automated requiring very limited human contact.

By use of hardened steel plates, the powder id highly compressed. This calls for programming the entire process so as to produce precisely sized tabled with the desired weight so as not to overdose or under dose the consumers. The machines are also used in the manufacture of cleaning products and some cosmetics other than pharmaceuticals.

These machines basically involve flow, compression and ejection of completed product. In the flow stage, the powdered medicine is directed into the machine where it fills the punches and is compressed into the desired shapes. After this it is then ejected then collected for packaging and sold to the market.

Two punches combine in action with a punching dye to create the desired shape and size of tablet. The powder fills the specific dyes which are then closed then a high pressure roller comes in to compress the material. The dyes then give way to release the tablet as a final product.

There are many benefits of using the machine. Their cost ratio of ownership is very good. Cleaning them is quite simple and they come with easy operation procedures hence high yields. One can change the format fast and easily assemble the parts resulting in shortened cleaning time.

The in-built dust extraction mechanism continually keeps the head section free of dust as it operates. The vacuum regulation contributes greatly in the smooth functioning of the machine. The accuracy of the machine is impressive even under heat and static stress. It works safely and takes long before it requires maintenance.

There are two types of press machines, the single-punch and the Rotary Tablet Press machines. The second one is preferable since it has many cost saving benefits to the manufacturer. It can hold several punches meaning more output per specific timeframe. The dyes and punches for this machine are designed to custom for the production requirements. Monitoring the process is automated so the mass production is a fact while ensuring quality of the products. Consider buying a closed system so as to prevent cross-contamination with other products especially when working with drugs. Work with the high performance machines and you will never regret it.




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