More than two years since its launch, CI Precision’s SP 60 Series precision weight sorter continues to earn widespread praise across the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Drawing on almost sixty years of manufacturing expertise and pharmaceutical know-how, the SP 60 was designed to address the sector’s evolving compliance, data integrity, and connectivity needs—while delivering rapid ROI, with the vast majority of customers achieving full return on investment within just a few months of installation.
Building on the proven foundation of the SP 40 Series, the SP 60 introduced CI Precision’s powerful FLEX2 operating system alongside a redesigned, intuitive user interface—enhancements that have been widely recognised for improving functionality, streamlining workflows, and delivering superior user experience.
In the two years since launch, pharmaceutical manufacturers globally have embraced the SP 60 to reinforce compliance, simplify data management, and enhance production security, with many reporting tangible gains in audit readiness, system integration, and operational efficiency—delivering both regulatory and financial benefits.
Why pharmaceutical manufacturers continue to choose the SP 60 Series:
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Built-in compliance and comprehensive audit trail: The SP 60’s integrated, end-to-end audit trail eliminates the need for maintaining complex external SOPs to meet regulatory standards, delivering full compliance with FDA Title 21 CFR Part 11 while reducing audit preparation workloads.
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Secure, scalable connectivity for integrated production: Featuring advanced connectivity capabilities, including domain authentication and optional SCADA OPC/UA protocol integration, the SP 60 enables secure, validated data transfer between equipment and enterprise systems—supporting seamless integration within modern pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
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Centralised user management with consistent access control: By providing user authentication at an organisational level, the SP 60 simplifies management of user permissions and ensures consistent access control policies across multiple systems, reducing administrative complexity while strengthening data security.
Key features driving ongoing adoption:
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Comprehensive audit trail with robust reporting and search functionality
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Export of individual batch weight readings in CSV format (optional)
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Automatic or manual output of batch reports to USB or local/network printer (optional)
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Secure network backups to protect system settings, user credentials, and product data
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Local security printing and save-to-USB functionality
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User-friendly interface with a larger, clearer touchscreen for improved operator interaction
Customers have highlighted not only the system’s technical performance but also the quality of CI Precision’s service and support. As Acino Pharma shared:
“Price was certainly the trigger for the purchase, but previous experience with a similar sorter from CI Precision as well as feedback from other customers were also taken into account. The installation and training needed to be flexible and was good, as is the after-sales support we have received from CI Precision. We would definitely recommend CI Precision’s weight sorters to other pharmaceutical companies based on our experience of CI Precision and the unit.”
Existing SP 40 users have praised the SP 60’s balance of familiarity and enhanced capabilities, ensuring a smooth upgrade path with minimal retraining. Meanwhile, new customers have highlighted its compliance-led design, intuitive operation, and future-ready electronics as key factors in their investment decisions.
As pharmaceutical manufacturers face increasing pressure to achieve data transparency, regulatory compliance, and operational integration, the SP 60 Series continues to deliver proven, real-world benefits—combining rapid ROI, strengthened compliance, secure connectivity, and industry-trusted support, backed by nearly six decades of specialist pharmaceutical equipment expertise.
For more information or to explore how the SP 60 Series could support your operations, visit www.ciprecision.com or contact your CI Precision representative.
