Pharmaceutical R&D - Small to Medium Scale Compression
MODUL P Tablet Press
MODUL P 'ECM' technology with advanced dual control for R&D and small to medium production for single & bi-layer tableting.
Small-scale Production
The MODUL P features the unique Exchange Compression Module (ECM) for standard and high containment applications. The ECM encloses all product-contact parts in a sealed unit and can quickly and easily be removed from the machine in a contained manner for cleaning and replaced with a pre-prepared unit to allow production to resume in 30 minutes.
Small-scale Continuous Bi-layer Tablet Production
The MODUL P is also available with an Exchangeable Compression Module (ECM) for bi-layer tablet production. The MODUL P with bi-layer ECM is the first press to enter the market that enables continuous bi-layer tableting on a small scale. It is the perfect solution to your bi-layer formulation development, clinical trial and other small-scale production needs.
Features
- Standard or Wash-off-Line ECM
- Single and bi-layer capabilities in dust-tight and washable execution
- Choice of different compression modes (force control, dual control and advanced dual control)
- High sensitivity weight control for small tablets and those requiring low compression forces
- Dual reject feature
- Latest HMI for complete process control, including peripherals, for lights-out operation.
Benefits
- Fast product changeover, improved productivity and a safe working environment.
- Extended dwell time at pre- and main compression without any loss of linear speed.
- Individual control of tablet hardness.
- Flexible operation for small-medium. production and R&D operations with seamless scale-up.
- Medium throughput of up to 244.800 tablets/h.
Technical Specifications
The MODUL P is available for D, B, BB and BBS tooling:
| Tooling | D | B | BB | BBS |
| EU / TSM | EU / TSM | EU / TSM | EU / TSM | |
| Max. tablet diameter [mm] | 25,4 | 16 (L=19) | 13 (L=14,3) | 11 |
| Punch body diameter [mm] | 25,4 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Outside die diameter [mm] | 38,1 | 30,16 | 24 | 22 |
| Die height [mm] | 23,81 | 22,22 | 22,22 | 22,22 |
| Number of stations | 21 | 26 | 31 | 34 |
| Max. fill depth [mm] | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Top punch penetration [mm] | 1 to 4 | |||
| Max. pre-compression force [kN] | 10 | |||
| Max. main compression force [kN] | 80 | |||
| Max. output capacity [tab/h] | 126.000 | 187.000 | 223.000 | 244.800 |
| Electrical requirements | 3phase+PE – 380 / 400 / 415 / 460 / 480 V – 50Hz / 60Hz
(nominal consumption 6 kW; power installed 11,9 kVA) | |||
| Compressed air requirements | clean & dry / 7-8 bar / 500l/m | |||
| Dust extraction requirements | 150 m³/h at 15 mbar | |||
| Machine dimensions & weight | W = 1.030 mm x D = 1.555 mm x H = 2.170 m – 2.500 kg | |||
Bi-Layer Capability
A bi-layer ECM is available for the MODUL P, adding to the versatility of the smallest machine in the MODUL range.
Features & Benefits
The MODUL P with bi-layer ECM:
- Enables continuous bi-layer tablet compression with a fully tooled turret.
- Is able to produce over 80.000 bi-layer tablets/hour.
- Can run with only one punch position in use, minimizing the tooling investment cost, as well as the powder quantities required for R&D.
- Is available with mixed turret (10 B and 10 D stations).
- Is available in WOL execution for working with highly potent substances.
Technical Specifications
The MODUL P with dedicated bi-layer ECM is available for the following tooling sizes:
| Tooling | D | B | BB | BBS |
| EU / TSM | EU / TSM | EU / TSM | EU / TSM | |
| Max. tablet diameter [mm] | 25,4 | 16 (L=19) | 13 (L=14,3) | 11 |
| Punch body diameter [mm] | 25,4 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Outside die diameter [mm] | 38,1 | 30,16 | 24 | 22 |
| Die height [mm] | 23,81 | 22,22 | 22,22 | 22,22 |
| Number of stations | 21 | 26 | 31 | 34 |
| Max. fill depth [mm] | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Top punch penetration 2nd layer [mm] | 9 | |||
| Max. pre-compression force [kN] | 2,5 | |||
| Max. main compression force [kN] | 80 | |||
| Max. output capacity [tab/h] | 37.800 | 62.400 | 74.400 | 81.600 |
| Electrical requirements | 3phase+PE – 380 / 400 / 415 / 460 / 480 V – 50Hz / 60Hz
(nominal consumption 6 kW; power installed 11,9 kVA) | |||
| Compressed air requirements | clean & dry / 7-8 bar / 500l/m | |||
| Dust extraction requirements | 150 m³/h at 15 mbar | |||
| Machine dimensions & weight | W = 1.030 mm x D = 1.555 mm x H = 2.170 m – 2.500 kg | |||
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