CIE introduces SPX40 tablet weight sorters

Published: 1-Sep-2010

The sorters can reach speeds of up to 27,000 items an hour and handle most tablet and capsule shapes and sizes

The SPX40 Sade tablet/capsule weight sorters from CI Electronics can reach speeds of up to 27,000 items per hour. For a pharmaceutical manufacturing department, this means significant time and cost savings when reclaiming acceptable product from a batch that has been rejected on a weight sampling test or for 100% weight checks, the Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK-based firm says.

The Sade SP240 and SP140 sorters feature a new Ci-Matrix4 touchscreen interface that guides users through machine setup options and simplifies the process of running sort batches. The screen layout provides simpler access to features such as sort and bin limits, security, advanced diagnostics and improved error messages, while the realtime display of batch data makes it easier to monitor the progress of each batch. Reports can be printed directly from the sorter or, if wished, data can be exported to a PC or network server.

The SP sorters handle most shapes and sizes of tablets and capsules with no change parts necessary and minimal operator adjustment. Rapid cleandown and quick set-up shortens the changeover time between sorting completely different product, the company says.

The SP240 and SP140 use the proven Sade SP pre-feed gate and Mk6 CI balances to ensure high accuracy weighing and sorting to plus or minus 1mg 24 hours a day owing to bulk hoppers with a capacity of 120 litres. All contact parts are made from electropolished 316 stainless steel or PEEK (polyetheretherketone).

A new SP Link mode allows an SP240 sorter to be connected to either one or two additional SPX40s. The host Sade retains control of all the weighing channels and provides one consolidated record of the batch results. The SPX40 sorters can be returned to independent operation by simply deselecting SP Link mode and removing the SP Link cable.

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