Rotary tablet press ZP-17D

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Overview
The ZP-17D rotary tablet press is a compact, cGMP-oriented machine for compressing powders, granules or pellets into round or irregular tablets. Designed for laboratory and small-scale production in pharmaceutical, food, chemical and nutraceutical environments, it delivers stable tablet weight and surface quality through a precision mechanical turret and CNC-machined components.

Key specification highlights
Up to 37,800 pcs/h
Max. tablet diameter: 25 mm
Max. pressure: 100 kN
Power: 3 kW
Voltage: 220 V / 380 V 50 Hz (customized)
Dimension: 890 x 650 x 1680 mm
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Main Features

• High throughput up to 37,800 pcs/h for small to medium batch runs.
• Compatible with round and irregular tablet profiles; interchangeable dies and punches for size flexibility.
• Compression force up to 100 kN for reliable tablet formation.
• Siemens touchscreen control for operator-friendly parameter settings and process monitoring.
• Compact footprint suitable for labs and start-up production lines.
• CNC-machined main body and precise mechanical transmission for reduced vibration and consistent performance.
• All product-contact parts in SS316L to meet cGMP and corrosion-resistance requirements.

Tablet Compressor Advantages

• Material compliance: SS316L contact parts to support hygiene and regulatory cleaning protocols.
• Precision engineering for prolonged service life and low operational noise.
• Adaptable tooling for a range of tablet sizes and shapes; suitable for R&D and small-scale manufacturing.
• Easy integration with ancillary equipment for complete production lines.

Main Parts

• Outputting assembly for tablet discharge
• Vacuum/dedusting interface
• Manual hand wheel for fine adjustments
• Forced feeder to improve die filling consistency
• Debugging and adjustment interfaces

How the ZP-17D tablet press works
Material is fed into the die bore via the feeder. The rotating turret and upper/lower punches compress the formulation within the die to produce tablets of uniform weight and thickness. Forced feeders, adjustable scrapers and vacuum-assisted dedusting can be employed to optimize fill efficiency and reduce powder carryover.

Powder residue: cause, mitigation and R&D perspective
Residue accumulation primarily originates at the feeder–turret interface: a necessary clearance for turret rotation allows fine powder escape, and centrifugal forces can scatter particles outward during high-speed operation. Eliminating clearance is impractical due to friction and contamination risks. Mitigation includes precision machining to tighten tolerances, enhanced feeder designs (forced feeders with scrapers and seals), vacuum-assisted dedusting, material surface optimization (SS304/SS316), controlled production speeds and regular maintenance (vacuum cleaning, turret wiping, die lubrication). R&D focuses on balancing residue reduction with machine durability and cGMP compliance rather than complete elimination.

Technical specifications

• Model: ZP-17D
• Max. production capacity: 37,800 pcs/h
• Max. tablet diameter: 25 mm
• Max. pressure: 100 kN
• Power: 3 kW
• Voltage: 220 V / 380 V 50 Hz (customized)
• Dimension (L x W x H): 890 x 650 x 1680 mm
• Materials: product-contact parts in SS316L
• Design/Manufacturing: CNC-precision machined body
• Typical uses: pharmaceutical, food, chemical, health supplement industries