Dependable Performance
The commercial-scale PERFORMA D is the latest addition to GEA’s portfolio of rotary tablet presses. Designed for the reliable and cost-effective large-scale production of oral solid dosage forms, the new double-sided model combines the benefits of flexibility and robust performance for a wide range of formulations.
Created for reliable, high-output operation in a competitive industry, the PERFORMA D has been designed to offer the smallest footprint per tablet produced in the market. This double-sided rotary tablet press from GEA is easy to maintain, clean and operate, and ensures the cost-effective and energy efficient production of both single and bilayer tablets.
The PERFORMA D features a large turret containing up to 106 stations, making it capable of producing up to 1,140,000 tablets per hour. It is the machine of choice for high-volume applications when minimal downtime and high quality are key.
Unique to the PERFORMA D and a key differentiator from other available tablet presses is the turret enclosure. The exchangeable turret is encased in a barrier system that, compared with standard machines, provides higher levels of operator protection, enables rapid changeovers and also supports GMP-compatible production. A further benefit is the ability to perform intermediate dry cleans during extended manufacturing campaigns.
Featuring a longer, PAT-compatible double-paddle forced powder infeed system that maximizes output, the PERFORMA D also benefits from an anti-bridging agitator that keeps the powder column above the paddle feeder constant, resulting in a uniform pressure and reduced weight variation.
The press comes fitted with a three- or four-way tablet chute for both manual and automated station sampling. The design is offering easy, tool-free removal that facilitates both cleaning and changeovers.
The PERFORMA D manufactures bilayer tablets using a unique GEA process: it measures the weight of each layer independently to ensure the correct drug delivery profile; however, most tablet presses can only accurately assess weight when a high force is applied. High forces result in dense tablets that are difficult to bond together, making separation of the layers, or capping, almost inevitable.
GEA’s double-sided tablet presses have been specifically designed and developed for the high-speed production of quality bilayer tablets and provide
The MULTI-CONTROL 5 (MC5) is the latest GEA control system for rotary presses. The system’s hardware and software are designed to allow for full compliancy with the 21 CFR PART 11 guideline. It is a fully automated monitoring, control and reporting system based on a PLC/PC hardware configuration. MC5 features include
The HMI panel can be moved to either side of the unit for increased flexibility and positioning.
The PERFORMA D is available for D35, D, B, BB, BBS and A2D tooling
Tooling (EUR or TSM) | D35 | D | B | BB | BBS | A2D |
Max. tablet diameter/lenght [mm] | 35 | 25,4 | 16 (L=19) | 13 (L=14,3) | 11 | 11 |
Punch body diameter [mm] | 35 | 25,4 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 12 |
Outside die diameter [mm] | 52 | 38,1 | 30,16 | 24 | 22 | 38,1 |
Die height [mm] | 23,81 | 23,81 | 22,22 | 22,22 | 22,22 | 23,81 |
Number of punch positions | 39 | 53 | 67 | 81 | 89 | 106 |
Max. fill depth [mm] | 20 (25) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Top punch penetration [mm] | 1 to 4 | |||||
Max. pre-compression force [kN] | 10 (under extended dwell time) | |||||
Max. main compression force [kN] | 100 | |||||
Max. output capacity [tab/h] | 350.000 | 540.000 | 722.000 | 875.000 | 1.069.000 | 1.272.000 |
Electrical requirements | 3phase+PE – 380 / 400 / 415 / 460 / 480 V – 50Hz / 60Hz
(nominal consumption 16 kVa; power installed 32,4 kVA) | |||||
Compressed air requirements | clean & dry - 7-8 bar - 500Nl/min peak - 100 Nl/min average | |||||
Dust extraction requirements | 150 m³/h at 15 mbar (single layer) - 230 m3/h at 50 mbar (bi-layer) | |||||
Operating conditions | temperature 15 - 40 °C ; relative humidity < 60% | |||||
Machine dimensions & weight | W = 1.450 mm x D = 1.450 mm (+ max 865 extended HMI arm) x H = 2.245 m – 5.700 kg
(excluding electrical cabinet: W 810 x D 510 x H 2.150 ; weight +/- 300 kg) |
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