Pharmacount 18-12

The new Pharmacount 18-12 is the latest evolution in electronic tablet counting. Combining proven technology with the latest in electronic control systems the Pharmacount 18-12 features eighteen linear, vibratory product feed tracks, and a twelve station star-wheel container handling system. This electronic counting system is designed to count and fill tablets into bottles with reliability and high accuracy at speeds up to 180 containers per minute.

The system also provides maximum versatility as product feed system requires no change parts and is capable of packaging most tablet and capsule forms at high speed in a single machine format which is becoming increasingly important as space availability becomes critical.

Principle features

  • Up to 180 containers per minute
  • Latest cGMP design
  • Electronic infrared technology
  • TFT colour touch-screen control
  • Integrated bulk tablet feeder
  • Chip and dust extraction system
  • Integrated container reject system
  • 21 CFR part 11 compliance
  • Full IQ/OQ documentation.
Speed and reliably is achieved as counted product is held in closed reservoirs which rotate with the machine turret, when a signal confirms an empty bottle is ready the filling process will commence. This process allows increased time to feed product into the container and enables optimum accuracy to be achieved, particularly in applications where product size is large relative to container neck size.

This positive method of container handling offers the additional benefit of failsafe rejection where container or products have been determined as incorrect. Containers identified are positively removed and confirmed in a secure reject area within machines main enclosure.

The Pharmacount 18-12 controls feature the latest electronic control system with user interface being from a colour TFT touch screen panel.

The control systems menu driven screens guide the operator through the set up of new products and allows rapid recall of previously saved settings. When recalling from memory, data retrieved relates to both product and machine set up parameters.

The Pharmacount 18-12 is extremely compact relative to the speeds delivered. This attribute is further enhanced by the integrated bulk feeder, which renders external feeders unnecessary. The bulk hopper feeder features an integrated chip and dust extraction system to minimise packs rejected due to dust and broken tablets.
Technical Specifications:
Maximum Speed 180 bottles per minute dependant on container and tablet size.
Containers

Most shaped containers
Max height 160 mm
Min height 40 mm
Max Diameter 80 mm
Min Diameter 30 mm

Power

240v, single phase @ 50/60 Hz

Air

6 bar

Dimensions Width 850 mm
Depth 2,750 mm
Height 1,750 mm
Conveyor height 900 mm
Weight Approx. 1500 Kilograms