Metal contamination detection for tablets and capsules

Ensure product integrity by detecting and separating metal particles down to 0.15 mm in tablets and capsules, maintaining the highest quality in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production lines.

Detects and Separates Metal Contaminants

The Metal Detector (MD) from ACG is engineered to detect and separate ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel particles from tablets and filled capsules, ensuring product purity in high-speed pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production lines. Utilizing state-of-the-art detection technology, the MD continuously inspects products at a throughput of up to 270,000 capsules per hour. Its high sensitivity allows detection of metal particles as small as 0.15 mm, effectively removing contaminants to prevent downstream contamination. The MD integrates seamlessly with encapsulation and tablet compression machines and is constructed from SS316 and FDA-certified materials to ensure compliance with GMP and FDA standards. Maintenance is simplified through easy-to-clean contact parts and a design that prevents metal residue introduction, making it an optimal choice for maintaining the integrity of paracetamol, ibuprofen, and multivitamin products.

Benefits

  • Enhances product safety by rejecting metal-contaminated tablets and capsules.
  • Minimizes production interruptions with continuous high-throughput operation.
  • Reduces the risk of contamination with non-intrusive, easily cleanable design.
  • Ensures compliance with industry standards through FDA and GMP-approved materials.
  • Supports efficient operations by detecting particles as small as 0.15 mm.

General


Applications
Pharmaceutical tablets,Nutraceuticals,Dietary supplements,Capsules,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Ibuprofen tablets,Vitamin d supplements,Multivitamin capsules,Fish oil capsules,Paracetamol tablets
Steps before
Encapsulation,Tablet compression
Steps after
Packing,Coating,Check-weighing
Input ingredients
tablets,filled capsules
Output ingredients
tablets without metal traces,capsules without metal traces
Market info
ACG World is known for manufacturing capsules and capsule filling machines, providing integrated pharmaceutical solutions with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and comprehensive service offerings in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Technical Specifications


Output
270,000 capsules/hr
Detectable particle diameters - Ferrous
0.15 mm
Detectable particle diameters - Non-ferrous
0.2 mm
Detectable particle diameters - Stainless steel
0.3 mm

Operating Characteristics


Metal detection sensitivity
Ferrous 0.15 mm,Non-ferrous 0.2 mm,Stainless steel 0.3 mm
Operation type
Inline continuous
Automation level
Interfaced with encapsulation and tablet compression machine
Output capacity
270,000 capsules/hr
Contact material quality
SS316 or FDA certified food grade

Material Compatibility


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

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
Interfaced with encapsulation and tablet compression machine