H-track ink printing solution for tablets and capsules

Ensure precise ink printing on tablets and capsules with high-speed, one-sided print technology, ideal for enhancing product identification and compliance in your production line.

Prints and Inspects Tablets and Capsules

The H-Track Ink Printing Machine from RW Hartnett is a precision-engineered flatbed machine designed specifically for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. It excels at high-speed, single-sided ink printing on tablets, soft gelatin capsules, and caplets, with a remarkable production output of 120,000 to 180,000 pieces per hour. The machine features an adjustable feed hopper and an additional bulk hopper to maintain peak production speeds, ensuring consistent quality across a range of solid dosage products like aspirin tablets and omega-3 soft gels.

Enhancing print precision, the H-Track employs a servo drive system for accurate print registration, while its swing-arm 15” touchscreen HMI facilitates ease of operation. Integration into automated production lines is seamless, with Wi-Fi connectivity and batch recording capabilities. Ensuring compliance, the machine adheres to 21 CFR Part 11 and holds CE and UL certifications, making it suitable for global pharmaceutical production.

For quality assurance, the machine offers options such as a vision inspection system with single-piece rejection and an Ink Viscosity System, crucial for maintaining print quality. Also available are features like a rubber roll cleaning system, and validation document packages can be provided for compliance verification. With continuous, high-speed operation, the H-Track Flatbed Ink Printing Machine is a robust choice for manufacturers aiming for efficient and reliable product identification in large-scale production environments.

Benefits

  • Maximizes production efficiency with output rates of up to 180,000 units per hour.
  • Enhances print accuracy through servo drive precision registration, reducing product waste.
  • Improves operational insight and traceability with Wi-Fi connectivity and batch recording.
  • Ensures global compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and CE/UL certifications.
  • Streamlines quality control with optional vision inspection and single-piece rejection features.

General


Applications
Vitamins,Supplements,Pharmaceutical tablets,Caplets,Soft gelatin capsules
End products
Omega-3 softgels,Vitamin d caplets,Calcium supplements,Multivitamin tablets,Aspirin tablets
Steps before
Tablet Formation,Capsule Filling
Steps after
Inspection,Packing
Input ingredients
tablet,soft gelatin capsule,caplet
Output ingredients
printed tablet,printed capsule,printed caplet
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


Production output
120,000 to 180,000 pieces per hour
Electrical
240 VAC / 30 amp/ single phase
Air requirement
90 psi @ 5 scfm
Printing capability
Single sided printing

Operating Characteristics


Printing mechanism
Flatbed
Print capacity
120,000 to 180,000 pieces per hour
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
PLC-controlled
Changeover time
Quick change carrier bar tooling
Connectivity
Wi-Fi connectivity
Data recording
Batch recording

Material Compatibility


Printability on tablets
Good
Suitable for soft gelatin capsules
Yes
Capsule size compatibility
Various

Physical Characteristics


Feed/discharge method
Flatbed printing with adjustable feed hopper
Control panel type
Swingarm 15” touchscreen HMI

Custom Options


Control panel type
Swingarm 15” touchscreen HMI
Integration possibilities
Wi-Fi connectivity
Printing capability
Single sided printing
Feed hopper type
Adjustable and additional bulk hopper
Drive system
Servo drive system
Batch recording type
21 CFR Part 11 Compliant
Floor level infeed bulk conveyor
Optional