Vacuum conveyor for tablets and capsules

Ensure the integrity of your tablets and capsules with gentle vacuum conveying designed to prevent mechanical damage, dust generation, and ensure precise dosing throughout your production line.

Gently Transfers Tablets and Powders

The Vacuum Conveyor for Tablets from Volkmann provides a gentle and efficient solution for transferring pharmaceutical tablets, powders, and sensitive materials. Designed to prevent mechanical damage and dust generation, this conveyor ensures the integrity of products such as aspirin, multivitamin, and antibiotic tablets. Utilizing FDA-approved shock-absorbing materials on all product contact surfaces, it minimizes wear and tear while allowing easy and flexible installation. Capable of handling a range of materials from gelatin capsules to chemical granules, it serves both the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Volkmann’s system supports continuous and automatic operations, seamlessly integrating into processing and packaging lines with customizable options available to meet specific production needs. The conveyor also aligns with GMP and FDA standards, offering safe and compliant operation.

Benefits

  • Minimizes product damage and contamination with gentle vacuum transfer.
  • Reduces operational costs by eliminating the need for manual handling.
  • Ensures compliance with industry standards through FDA-approved materials.
  • Enhances production efficiency with flexible, space-saving installation.
  • Supports diverse material handling, providing versatility in pharmaceutical and chemical applications.

General


Applications
Pharmaceutical raw materials,Pharmaceutical tablets,Chemical industry products,Sensitive products,Apis
End products
Coated tablets,Ibuprofen tablets,Chemical granules,Active pharmaceutical ingredients,Gelatin capsules,Multivitamin tablets,Effervescent tablets,Aspirin tablets,Paracetamol tablets,Antibiotic powders
Steps before
Tablet Pressing,Granulation,Tablet Production,Pharmaceutical Raw Material Preparation
Steps after
Packing,Coating,Quality Inspection,Pharmaceutical Distribution
Input ingredients
tablets,capsules,pharmaceutical raw materials,APIs
Output ingredients
tablets,capsules
Market info
Volkmann is known for manufacturing vacuum conveying systems, specializing in pneumatic conveying of bulk materials. Their reputation for innovative and reliable equipment solutions in various industries positions them as a trusted provider for engineered-to-order material handling systems.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Reliable and safe automatic product transfer
Material Handling Type
Gentle transfer for delicate tablets
Installation Flexibility
Easy and flexible to install
Wear Resistance
Wear-free product contact surfaces
FDA Compliance
FDA approved shock absorbing materials
Capacity
Customized to user needs
Dosing Capability
Conveys and doses pharmaceutical raw materials and APIs

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Vacuum transfer
Integrated steps
Gentle transfer process
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
Wear-free surfaces
Automation level
Automatic product transfer

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Tablet press discharge
Design material
Glass or FDA approved coatings
Integration flexibility
Limited headroom capability

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / HMI
Integration possibilities
Inline with tablet press / Container filling
Coating material
Glass / FDA approved shock absorbing materials
Installation flexibility
Limited headroom compatible