16-track Quad counter flexes more muscle
A high-speed tablet counter that features 16 tracks on each of four filling heads has been introduced by equipment supplier NJM/CLI, based in North America.
A high-speed tablet counter that features 16 tracks on each of four filling heads has been introduced by equipment supplier NJM/CLI, based in North America.
Compared with the 12-track Cremer Quad, the new 16-track increases productivity for large-count bottles by 30-40%. It can fill up to 220 bottles per minute (bpm) on 100-count bottles and breaks previous speed limits for large fills, handling up to 90 bpm on 250-count bottles, 40 bpm on 500-count bottles and 20 bpm on 1000-count bottles.
The 16-track system also features four counting heads and a four-lane filling conveyor with a servo-driven infeed divider and collection device to maximise productivity within a 24ft footprint.
The CF1620-4 Cremer Quad handles tablets, caplets and hard or soft capsules ranging from 2-25mm in diameter. The counter accommodates a wide assortment of plastic and glass containers, ranging in size from 30cc up to 2,000cc. The company says that one operator can accomplish 'the most complicated changeover' in less than 45 minutes with minimal change parts and no tools.
NJM/CLI can equip the system with optional CFR21 part 11-compliant software. Ethernet connectivity allows the CF1620-4 to be accessed via a plant-wide network or the Internet, enhancing the flexibility of the operating environment and enabling remote diagnostics.