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Tablet Sorter

Pharmaceutical Capsule and Tablet Sorter

One of our most popular accessories for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and confectionery production floors, the Ackley Tablet Sorter provides peace of mind with quality assurance.

This sorting machine offers a cost-effective and efficient system for removing defective product, including: dimensionally reduced products with chips or shorts, broken product, twinned products and oversized or malformed products. The Sorter allows only perfect tablets, capsules and candy through to the output bin.

The Ackley Tablet and Capsule Sorter is designed for both inline or standalone use prior to or after printing, laser marking or laser drilling.

Features & Benefits

  • Customized plates designed for a wide range of sizes and shapes
  • Efficient sorting removes up to 99% of defective product
  • Rejects defective products with chips, shorts, capped, broken, oversize or particles
  • Production rate of 300,000 to 1,000,000 / hour
  • Quick release sorting automatically sorts compressed sugar or film-coated tablets.
  • FDA & CE Compliant
  • Casters for portability
  • Tablet Sorting Machine
  • Ackley Capsule Sorting Machine 01
  • Ackley Capsule Sorter 02

Flexible, Affordable and Customized to Your Exact Needs

Servo-Drive Motors

Our VIP machines feature servo-drive motors with optical encoder feedback, providing an operator friendly interface for product set-up and precise logo registration.

Simplified Interface

Touch-screen display for operating conditions, setup, maintenance, fault status check and product selection make for a positive user experience.

Built to Last with Easy-to-Swap Change Parts

As your needs grow and change our VIP Platform adapts with change parts and carrier links that are easy to replace.

Worldwide Customer Support

Ackley provides first-rate service and customer support for clients across the globe.

Laser Drilling

  • Round, Oval and LCT tablets
  • Single or bi-layer products
  • Visual Inspection
  • Single Tablet Rejection

Laser Marking

  • Etching and engraving
  • Pixel Precision
  • Tablets, capsules, soft gel capsules, and confectionery

Vision Inspection

  • Patented single product failsafe rejection with confirmation
  • Up to 50,000 tablets / hour
  • Detects logo, brand & cosmetic defects, aperture location and size

Compliance

We adhere to or surpass the strictest regulations set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their approach to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations.

  • FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant
  • cGMP Design
  • OPC-UA Data Compliant
  • Class 1 Laser System: FDA 21 CFR Part 1040
  • CE Compliant
  • Validation Package Available

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Orbital Ink Mixer

Pharmaceutical & Confectionery Printing Ink Mixing Machine

A state of the art printing ink mixing machine that provides fast and effective mixing for pharmaceutical & confectionery edible inks. This simple yet sophisticated technology ensures that your ink is blended to a superior consistency that is ideal for tablet and capsule printing.

Features & Benefits

  • 3D Orbital Motion
  • Uses rotation, inversion and translation
  • Superior blending results
  • Easy to use for hands-free mixing
  • Printing Ink Mixing Machine
  • Ackley Edible Printing Ink Mixer 02
  • Ackley Orbital Printing Ink Mixing Machine 03
  • Ackley Orbital Printing Ink Mixing Machine 01

Orbital Printing Ink Mixing Machine Video

[Merge and Delete] Simple to Use & Hands-Free Printing Ink Mixing

Easy to use, the Orbital Ink Mixer features a simple chamber that can hold ink containers of varying forms and sizes. A sealed ink container is placed inside the chamber and secured tightly with a twist and rubber clamping rings.

Once the machine is turned on, the contents of the container are subjected to 3D motion. This unique motion is the combination of rotation, inversion and translation which creates superior blending results.

Small, yet nimble the Orbital Mixer allows for hands-free edible printing ink mixing, making it a great addition to printing operations both big and small.

Worldwide Customer Support

Ackley provides first-rate service and customer support for clients across the globe.

Compliance

We adhere to or surpass the strictest regulations set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their approach to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations.

  • FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant
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  • OPC-UA Data Compliant
  • CE Compliant

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R&D Laser

Small Batch Tablet Laser Drilling and Marking Machine

Multi-functional system designed to laser drill apertures or engrave logos in the outer coating of pharmaceutical products. This manual system uses a FDA compliant plastic paddle with custom machined pockets that can hold up to 25 products.

Products are placed into the pockets, then the filled paddle is placed into the laser chamber. Next, the operator selects on the HMI screen which pocket locations to drill or engrave, then presses the Fire button.

Perfect for dissolution testing and clinical trials, the R&D Laser accommodates products of all shapes and sizes – tablets, caplets, capsules and softgels. It can also manage multiple product recipes. From laser writing softgels to laser drilling multi-layer controlled release tablets, the R&D Laser delivers consistent, high quality output for your small batch and Research & Development needs.

  • R&D Laser - Tablet Laser Drilling Machine
  • R&D Laser - Laser Marked Softgels
  • R&D Laser - Touchscreen Interface
  • R&D Laser Drilling Machine
  • R&D Laser - Tablet Laser Drilling Machine with Paddle
  • R&D Laser - Multiple Recipe Operator Touchscreen
  • R&D Laser - Printed Softgels Closeup
  • R&D Laser - Inside Machine Closeup

Pharmaceutical R&D Tablet Laser Drilling and Marking Video

Features

  • Manual Operation
  • Safety enclosure with interlocked doors & guards
  • User friendly Operator Control Interface with 17” touch-screen HMI, Emergency Stop Button, Laser Power keyswitch and Laser Emission Indicator light
  • Touch-screen adjustments for all laser parameters, including laser drilling diameter, depth of apertures, and drilling pattern
  • Programmable settings for up to 50 products
  • Leveling casters for portability
  • Small footprint
  • Low maintenance cost
  • Worldwide customer support
  • Fume extraction unit & toolkit included

Capabilities

  • Single sided laser drilling or marking (also referred to as laser writing, laser printing or laser etching)
  • Adjustable aperature:
    º Diameter – 0.400 to1.500mm
    º Depth – 0.30 to 1.50mm
  • Drill up to 4 apertures per side with adjustable spacing
  • Mark alpha-numeric text, vector graphics, logos and bar codes
  • Graphics editing software provided
  • Adjustable parameters to control logo size, line width and etch depth

Options

  • OPC-UA Server Gateway
  • HMI screen text translated and displayed in language of choice
  • Secure remote support capabilities
  • Auto-backup of product settings

Learn More

For more information, including specifications and drawings, download the sales sheet PDF.

Download PDF

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

We adhere to or surpass the strictest regulations set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their approach to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations.

  • cGMP for Pharmaceuticals:
  • FDA 21 CFR Compliance:
    • Part 210
    • Part 211
    • Part 11
    • Part 1040: Class 1 Laser System
  • CE Compliant
  • NFPA 79
  • IEC 60825-1
  • IEC / EN 60204-1
  • ISO 13849-1
  • CRC, c 870
  • CDRH Compliant

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VIP Laser Drill + NIR

Osmotic Laser Drilling Machine with NIR Inspection for Controlled Release Tablets

An industry first, the newly designed VIP Laser Drill + NIR simplifies osmotic drug delivery by combining near-infrared Spectroscopy alongside tablet drilling and vision inspection. Built for modified-release tablets, caplets and canister LCTs – this single-lane osmotic laser drilling machine verifies the integrity of a tablet’s outer membrane using two NIR spectrometers, prior to laser drilling and vision inspection. Once a tablet is verified, two CO2 air-cooled lasers drill the correct side of each tablet with one or more apertures. Then, vision inspection confirms each aperture, while Ackley’s fail-safe rejection system separates tablets with membrane defects from drill defects.

This precision laser pharmaceutical tablet drilling machine drills and inspects up to 60,000 products per hour and is a Class I Laser Product. Designed under FDA, cGMP and CE regulations, the VIP Laser + NIR is versitile, affordable and provides effortless continuous operation with minimal user interaction or downtime. Perfect for both pilot and production runs,  it features a small footprint, user-friendly touchscreen, multiple recipe management and quick removal change parts.

  • VIP Laser Drill + NIR Machine
  • Closeup of Osmotic Laser Drilling Machine with NIR Inspection
  • Detail Shot of Osmotic Laser Drilling Machine with NIR Inspection
  • Laser Drilling with NIR & Vision Inspection
  • Side View of Osmotic Laser Drilling Machine with NIR Inspection
  • Detail shot of Osmotic Laser Drilling Machine with NIR Inspection
  • Closeup of Osmotic Laser Drilling Machine with NIR Inspection
  • Patented Double Rejection Bin Closeup of Osmotic Laser Drilling Machine with NIR Inspection
  • Osmotic Laser Drilling Machine with NIR Inspection
  • Vision Inspection with NIR Inspection


VIP NIR Innovation Award 2020

The VIP Laser Drill + NIR is a 2020 Innovation Awards Finalist!

Ackley is shortlisted as a top advancement in pharmaceutical manufacturing technology.

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VIP Laser Drill with NIR Osmotic Tablet Inspection


Features

  • Single-Lane Carrier Link System
  • (2) NIR Spectrometers
  • (2) CO2 air-cooled lasers
  • Interlocked Safety Enclosure
  • Fully enclosed laser beam path
  • Servo-Drive Motors with optical encoder position feedback
  • Programmable Settings for multiple products
  • Quick Changeover – 40 minutes
  • Easy tool-free installation of product carrier links
  • Swing Arm 17” touch-screen HMI
  • User Friendly Interface
  • Easy Operation & Maintenance
  • Portable with a Small Footprint
  • Low Maintenance Cost
  • Adjustable hopper
  • Worldwide Customer Support
  • Ships with a HEPA fume extractor

Capabilities

  • Output Up to 60,000 / Hour
  • Single Sided Laser Drilling 
  • Double Sided Laser Drilling
  •  NIR Spectroscopy to verify the integrity of the membrane coating 
  • Optional Vision Inspection System with Single Tablet Rejection
  • Adjustable Aperture Diameter and Depth
  • Color Recognition System 
  • Drills Up to 4 apertures per side with adjustable spacing
  • HMI screen text translated and displayed in language of choice

Options

  • Vision inspection with vacuum-based single product rejection
  • OPC-UA Server Gateway
  • HMI screen text translated and displayed in language of choice
  • ?Secure remote support capabilities
  • ?Auto-backup of product settings

Learn More

For more information, including specifications and drawings, download the sales sheet PDF.

Download PDF

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

We adhere to or surpass the strictest regulations set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their approach to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations.

  • cGMP for Pharmaceuticals:
  • FDA 21 CFR Compliance:
    • Part 210
    • Part 211
    • Part 11
    • Part 1040: Class 1 Laser System
  • CE Compliant
  • NFPA 79
  • IEC 60825-1
  • IEC / EN 60204-1
  • ISO 13849-1
  • CRC, c 870
  • CDRH Compliant

How Osmotic Drug Delivery Works

How Osmotic Drug Delivery Works Infographic

Did You Know?

Ackley uses the same NIR Spectrometers used by NASA in their mission to find water on the Moon.

Ackley Machine Corporation is at the forefront of cutting-edge pharmaceutical equipment manufacturing. Our VIP Laser Drill + NIR features two fully-integrated Brimrose AOTF-NIR Spectrometers, delivering fast-responding analysis of a tablet’s enteric coating. This process ensures the integrity of each osmotic controlled release pharmaceutical product prior to laser drilling. This innovative use of near-infrared technology improves OROS production quality and consistency. (Photo courtesy of Brimrose)


Pharmaceutical Laser Drilling with NIR Inspection Whitepaper Cover

Pharmaceutical Laser Drilling with NIR Inspection

From sugar coatings to film and gel coatings, many types of outer coatings make tablets easier to swallow and protect from light and moisture infiltration. However, osmotic-controlled release oral delivery ...
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Pharmaceutical Tablet and Capsule Printing Machine

Single lane, rotogravure product marking system that uses edible printing inks to print logos onto the outer coating of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and confectionery products for identification, counterfeit protection, and brand recognition. Designed for effortless continuous operation, and produces accurate and repeatable results with minimal user interaction or downtime. Bulk product is fed into the machine hopper, where each product is efficiently singulated and fed into carrier links for precise positioning. The continuous motion, single-lane carrier timing belt feed system exposes both sides of the product for printing. Portable with a small footprint, low maintenance cost, inexpensive format change parts, and requires only compressed air and power for operation.

  • Tablet Printing Machine VIP Printer

Ackley Pharmaceutical Tablet Printer with Optional Vision Inspection Video

Features

  • Single-lane carrier link system
  • Safety enclosure with interlocked doors
  • Servo based motion with optical encoder position feedback
  • Carrier timing belt with precision machined pockets
  • Tool-free installation of carrier links
  • Adjustable hopper assembly for quick changeover between products
  • Patented hopper air-assist feature & clean air filtration system
  • Articulated swing arm with 17” touch-screen HMI
  • User friendly interface
  • Programmable settings for up to 50 products
  • Portable with a small footprint
  • Low maintenance cost
  • Worldwide customer support
  • Toolkit included

Capabilities

  • Output Up to 60,000 / Hour
  • Single or Double Sided Printing with independent graphics for each side
  • Single Sided marking using time proven rotogravure printing
  • Ability to print alpha-numeric text or graphic logos
  • Ability to print with solvent or water based ink solutions
  • Ability to print in multiple ink colors

Options

  • Vision inspection with vacuum-based single product rejection
  • OPC-UA Server Gateway
  • HMI screen text translated and displayed in language of choice
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For more information, including specifications and drawings, download the sales sheet PDF.

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