Lab device for testing coffee capsules
Achieve precise testing and reproducibility of coffee capsule parameters crucial for seamless upscaling from lab tests to industrial production.
Fills and Packages Precision Powder Samples
The AF 50 from Rychiger is a lab-scale powder filling and packaging machine designed for precision testing and small-series production. It utilizes an auger with a servo motor, ensuring accurate and reproducible powder dosing up to 50 grams. Perfect for applications across industries such as coffee, in-vitro diagnostics, and cosmetics, it accommodates various product types like coffee capsules and diagnostic test kits. The machine supports semi-automated and manual operations, making it ideal for R&D environments. Operators benefit from an intuitive touch panel and two-hand safety controls for enhanced ergonomics and safety. Optional automation with a powder feed system further optimizes throughput. The AF 50’s compact design fits seamlessly into laboratory settings, supporting efficient feasibility studies and production trials.
Benefits
- Ensures precise dosing with minimal waste, reducing material costs.
- Enhances safety and ergonomics with intuitive two-hand control and touch panel interface.
- Facilitates seamless scale-up from lab to production, streamlining R&D processes.
- Fits diverse product types and sizes, increasing application flexibility.
- Optional automation boosts efficiency, decreasing manual handling.
- Applications
- Supplements,Snacks,Pet food,Coffee,Confectionary,Cosmetics,Pharma,In-vitro diagnostics,Baby food,Tea,Dairy products
- End products
- Face creams,Dog kibble,Tea bags,Infant formula,Vitamin supplements,Coffee capsules,Diagnostic test kits,Potato chips,Chocolate bars,Medication tablets,Cheese portions
- Steps before
- Product Formulation,Precise Ingredient Weighing,Material Preparation
- Steps after
- Sealing,Packaging,Labeling,Quality Assurance
- Input ingredients
- coffee capsules,tea,in-vitro diagnostics samples,powder up to 50 grams
- Output ingredients
- filled and sealed coffee capsules,filled and sealed tea capsules,packaged in-vitro diagnostics samples
- Market info
- Rychiger is known for engineering high-precision filling and sealing machines for the food and medical industries, offering customized, innovative automation solutions, with a strong reputation for reliability and exceptional engineering expertise in the packaging sector.
- Machine size
- 0.8 x 0.61 x 1.9 m
- Weight
- 350 kg
- Rated power
- 3 kW
- Connected load
- 3 x 400 V + Pe / 50 Hz
- Fuse
- 10 A
- Drive
- Servo
- Sample unit size
- up to Ø 120 mm
- Dosing time
- 400 ms
- Fill weight
- up to 50 grams
- Automation
- Semi-automated mode / Automatic mode with optional powder feed system
- Operating mode
- Manual / Automatic
- Automation level
- Manual / Automatic
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Semi-automated / Small-series
- Cleaning method
- Manual
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine dimensions
- 0.8 x 0.61 x 1.9 m
- Machine weight
- 350 kg
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Unit size
- up to Ø 120 mm
- Fill weight capacity
- up to 50 g
- Control panel type
- Intuitive touch panel
- Discharge method
- Screw feeder and vibrating chute
- Control panel type
- Touch panel
- Integration possibilities
- Powder feed system with screw feeder and vibrating chute