Container hopper

tabletfor production

Product overview
A quarantine buffering hopper provides continuous buffering between a tablet press and a large product container on iFlex & iTec machines, enabling in-line quality control before product release.

Key benefits

• Controlled, continuous transfer of tablets into bulk containers
• Automatic rejection of non-conforming buffered quantities
• Improved traceability for product testing and batch release
• Designed for large-container production environments
• Central HMI with OPC UA connectivity for integration
• Compact footprint for line integration
• 21 CFR Part 11 alignment and ATEX certification

Automated sampling and release control
An integrated sampling gate draws representative samples from the quarantine hopper and sends them to the tester at predefined intervals during buffering. The tester performs real-time quality analysis.

• If samples meet specifications, the product is released to the container via an automated valve system.
• If samples fail, the system triggers an alarm and the buffered quantity is automatically rejected.

Reporting and compliance
The system generates individual sample and batch reports, exportable to Excel or PDF for review and archiving. Software functionality is implemented with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance in mind.

Available versions

• Dust Tight
• Containment ≤ OEB4
• High Containment ≤ OEB5 (washable)

Technical specifications
Product type: Tablet

Technical characteristics

• Product type: Tablet
• Continuous buffering between tablet press and large container
• Automated sampling gate for real-time quality analysis
• Automatic release via valve system when samples pass
• Automatic rejection of buffered quantity when samples fail
• Central HMI with OPC UA capabilities
• Report generation (individual & batch) with Excel and PDF export
• Software aligned with 21 CFR Part 11
• ATEX certified
• Available in Dust Tight, Containment ≤ OEB4, and High Containment ≤ OEB5 (washable)
• Compact footprint suitable for large-container production