Can the R&D press simulate production press dwell times?

Yes, programmable pre-compression rollers allow exact replication of production press dwell times.

What tooling standards does the machine accept?

The turret is built for TSM or EU standard tooling, specified at order. Tooling is supplied with hardness and dimensional certificates, and we hold change parts for both standards to support multi-product sites.

How is compression force monitored?

Strain gauges on the compression rollers sample every tablet. Tablets outside the set force window are rejected automatically, and the force trend is logged against the batch record for later review.

Can the press handle bi-layer or effervescent products?

Bi-layer configurations are available with an additional fill station and interim compression. Effervescent products require a dehumidified enclosure holding the compression zone below 20% RH, which we supply as an integrated option.

What warranty applies to this machine?

Machines are supplied with a 12-month warranty from commissioning covering manufacturing defects, with wear parts and tooling excluded. Extended cover is available under an annual maintenance contract, which also fixes response times for breakdown attendance.

What documentation is supplied at handover?

Handover includes the operation and maintenance manual, electrical and pneumatic schematics, the spare parts list with part numbers, material test certificates for contact parts, sensor calibration certificates and the completed qualification dossier.

STP-16 Single Rotary R&D Tablet Compression Machine

Instrumented 16-station single rotary tablet press for R&D formulation profiling, Heckel plot analysis, and pilot batch tableting.

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Overview

About the STP-16 Single Rotary R&D Tablet Compression Machine

The **STP-16 Single Rotary R&D Tablet Press** is a fully instrumented compression system designed for formulation laboratories and pilot manufacturing plants. Equipped with high-precision piezoelectric force transducers on upper, lower, and pre-compression stations, the STP-16 measures punch displacement and compression force curves with microsecond temporal resolution.

Interchangeable Turret Assembly: Switch between 8-station D-tooling and 16-station B-tooling in under 30 minutes.

Force-Displacement Compaction Analysis: Calculates plastic energy, elastic recovery, and punch ejection forces.

Force-Based Tablet Rejection: Every tablet is compared against the set compression force window, with out-of-tolerance tablets rejected automatically and logged.

Segregated Compression Zone: The compression area is isolated from the drive and lubrication systems, preventing cross-contamination of the product path.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Technical specifications for the STP-16 Single Rotary R&D Tablet Compression Machine
Number of Stations	16 (B-Tooling) or 8 (D-Tooling)
Max Compression Force	80 kN Main / 15 kN Pre-compression
Turret Speed	5 to 60 RPM
Weight	Approx. 1,200 kg

* Specifications may vary by model. Contact us for exact configuration.

Validation Support

Full IQ/OQ/PQ documentation packages available. Our validation team works with your QA department to ensure regulatory acceptance.

Design Qualification (DQ)
Installation Qualification (IQ)
Operational Qualification (OQ)
Performance Qualification (PQ)
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
Site Acceptance Test (SAT)

Compliance Standards

Built and tested to international pharmaceutical manufacturing standards.

WHO-GMPISO 9001CE MarkedCDSCO

FAQ

Product FAQs

Common questions about our pharmaceutical machinery.

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About the STP-16 Single Rotary R&D Tablet Compression Machine

Number of Stations

16 (B-Tooling) or 8 (D-Tooling)

Max Compression Force

80 kN Main / 15 kN Pre-compression

Turret Speed

5 to 60 RPM

Weight

Approx. 1,200 kg