Innovation in Tableting since 1875: Kilian's Tablet Presses

What is the principle of a rotary tablet press?

A rotary tablet press, such as the ones in Kilian's pharmaceutical tablet press lineup, works on the principle of powder compaction. The machine begins by precisely metering and feeding the pharmaceutical powder mixture into a hopper. The powder then moves into cavities on a rotating turret called the die table. Upper and lower punches compress the powder at high pressure within the die cavity to form the tablet. The punches create the desired shape and size of the tablet. After compression, the lower punch pushes the newly formed tablet out of the die cavity. The tablet is then scraped by a tablet scraper to remove any excess material and then ejected from the press.

What is the cost for a single punch tablet press machine?

The pricing for single punch tablet press machines can fluctuate based on specific configurations and functionalities. Their cost-effectiveness makes them suitable for smaller-scale operations or laboratory environments, providing precise tablet compression through manual control for pharmaceutical manufacturing needs.

How does a tableting machine work?

A tableting machine operates by compressing granulated material into tablets. It consists of a hopper to feed the granules, a turret with punches and dies, and a compression mechanism. Granules are fed into the dies, and as the turret rotates, punches compress the material, forming tablets with precise weight and dimensions, crucial for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

What is the purpose of a tablet compression machine?

A tablet compression machine serves the vital purpose of transforming granulated materials into compressed tablets. It achieves this by exerting controlled pressure onto the granules within the die cavity. This process ensures uniformity in tablet weight, thickness, and hardness, maintaining pharmaceutical product quality and facilitating efficient mass production in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Which machine is used in formulation of tablet?

Single punch tablet press machines are often used in the formulation of tablets. With these machines, only very small amounts of powder are needed to determine the optimal formulation of a tablet. The single punch tablet press machine presses the granules into precise tablets by applying controlled pressure in the die cavity. This process ensures the uniformity of weight, thickness and hardness of the tablets, which are crucial for the quality of pharmaceutical products and efficient manufacturing processes.

What types of tablet presses does Romaco offer for pharmaceutical manufacturers?

For pharmaceutical manufacturers, Romaco offers a wide range of tableting solutions – from economical tablet presses for production of budget sensitive applications to high-end tablet presses with maximum performance and overall equipment efficiency.

How does Romaco’s tablet press technology ensure consistent tablet quality?

With advanced filling and dosing mechanisms Romaco’s tablet presses ensure accurate and consistent powder flow into the die. Precise control over the compression force and dwell time resulting in uniform tablet hardness, weight and thickness. Real-time monitoring or critical parameters allows for immediate adjustments through the batch. Finally, Romaco tablet presses are built with high-quality materials and engineering to minimize vibration and ensure stable operation.

Which Romaco tableting solutions are suitable for R&D and pilot-scale production?

For tablet development and simulations of the characteristics of rotary tablet press, Romaco offers the Kilian KTP 1X, a powerful and high-precision all-in-one R&D compaction simulator. The single-sided Kilian KTP 180X rotary tablet press is perfectly suited for pilot-scale production of pharmaceutical mono-layer applications. 

How can I choose the right Romaco tablet press for my production needs?

The best way to select the right tablet press for your specific production needs is to use our Product Finder. This interactive tool will guide you to the right Romaco solution.  

Does Romaco provide support and training for their tableting machines?

Yes, Romaco strongly emphasis on comprehensive customer support and training for all its tableting machines - from technical support where our dedicated support team is available to assist with any operational queries, troubleshooting, and maintenance advice over tailored training programs for your personnel, covering machine operation, maintenance procedures, and best practices to maximize efficiency and safety to spare parts and service to ensure the longevity of the Romaco Kilian machines. 

Can Romaco tableting equipment handle multilayer or core-coated tablets?

Yes, Romaco’s tablet presses are designed with advanced features that enable the production of complex tablet forms, including multilayer tablets and core-coated tablets.

Are Romaco tablet compression machines compatible with various tablet shapes and sizes?

Yes, Romaco’s tablet presses are designed for different punch and die configurations, allowing them to produce round, oval, oblong and other custom tablet shapes. With adjustable machine parameters such as fill depth and compression force, the tablet presses can be easily adapted to different tablet sizes. As a result, the tablet presses offer great flexibility in the production of a wide range of tablet shapes and sizes.