Capsule printer for pharmaceutical applications

Experience precise dual-color printing with high-speed efficiency for capsule production, ensuring seamless integration into your packaging line with rapid changeover capabilities for minimal downtime.

Prints and Rectifies Capsules Efficiently

The Model C from RW Hartnett Company is an engineered-to-order capsule printing machine tailored for high-speed pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production needs. It excels in dual-color printing, processing up to 320,000 capsules per hour. Its design includes a dependable rectifying system, eliminating moving parts to enhance operational reliability, and features quick-change carrier bars for efficient size changeovers. The Model C accommodates ten rows of capsules simultaneously, integrating smoothly into continuous packaging lines. Equipped with a servo drive system, it ensures precision print registration, supported by a 15-inch touch screen HMI for easy control and Wi-Fi connectivity for seamless integration. Certified to 21 CFR Part 11 and CE standards, it also offers optional validation document packages and ink viscosity systems, making it ideal for compliant, high-quality capsule marking operations.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with dual-color printing and high-speed throughput.
  • Minimizes downtime with quick and simple capsule size changeovers.
  • Ensures precise printing, reducing waste through accurate registration.
  • Complies with industry standards, supporting seamless regulatory adherence.
  • Provides flexibility and ease of operation with touch screen HMI and remote connectivity.

General


Applications
Pharmaceutical capsules,Nutraceutical capsules,Vitamin capsules,Supplement capsules
End products
Probiotic supplement capsules,Vitamin d capsules,Paracetamol capsules,Fish oil capsules,Gelatin omega-3 capsules
Steps before
Capsule sizing,Capsule feeding,Capsule orientation
Steps after
Printing Quality Control,Capsule packaging,Batch recording
Input ingredients
capsules,ink
Output ingredients
printed capsules
Market info
RW Hartnett is known for designing and manufacturing precision printing and vision inspection equipment for the pharmaceutical and confectionery industries, offering high-quality, innovative solutions tailored to client needs, with a strong reputation for reliability and excellence.

Technical Specifications


Speed
320,000 units per hour
Output Capacity
320,000 units per hour
Printing Rows
10 rows simultaneously
Print Registration
Precision with Servo drive system
Capsule Sizes
Changeable with head drum feed assembly
Print Colors
Two colors (duotone),cap and body
Automation
Swingarm 15” touch screen HMI
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Recording
Batch recording available
Flexibility
Quick change carrier bar tooling
Compliance
21 CFR Part 11,CE,UL certified
Cleaning System
Rubber Roll Cleaning System

Operating Characteristics


Printing capacity
320,000 units/hour
Duotone printing capability
Two colors on cap and body
Changeover flexibility
Quick change carrier bar tooling
Automation level
Swingarm 15” touch screen HMI
Connectivity
Wi-Fi connectivity
Process control
Servo drive system for precision
Batch documentation
Batch recording

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Capsule dimension
Specific to requirement

Physical Characteristics


Head drum feed assembly
Swappable
Carrier bars
Easily removable
Control panel type
Swingarm 15” touch screen HMI

Custom Options


Printing Capability
Duotone Printing
Capsule Size Flexibility
Changeable Head Drum Feed Assembly
Carrier Bars
Quick Change