Lab laser drilling for tablet manufacturing

Achieve precise drilling in pharmaceutical tablets with advanced laser detection and marking, ensuring optimal release profiles and product integrity for R&D and lab-scale operations.

The Lab Laser Drilling Machine from RW Hartnett Company excels in processing pharmaceutical tablets by offering precision drilling on single or dual sides. It seamlessly integrates into lab-scale operations, performing tasks such as detection and marking with accuracy crucial for developing sustained-, controlled-, and time-release drug formulations. With a servo drive system for precise print registration and quick-change tooling, it offers unmatched flexibility and control. Featuring automatic feeding and a swingarm 15” touchscreen HMI with Wi-Fi connectivity, this machine ensures a streamlined workflow. Additionally, it’s 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and CE and UL certified, underscoring its suitability for pharmaceutical applications requiring rigorous quality control and compliance. Enhanced with options like vision inspection and equipped for batch operations, it’s engineered for specialized R&D environments, providing essential insights into tablet performance metrics.

Benefits

  • Enhances productivity by precisely drilling bi-layer tablets, reducing manual inspection needs.
  • Increases operational efficiency with automated feeding and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring.
  • Ensures compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, suitable for regulated pharmaceutical R&D environments.
  • Minimizes tooling changeover time, improving lab throughput and flexibility.
  • Provides detailed batch recording for robust quality control and traceability.
Applications
Pharmaceutical tablets
End products
Controlled-release capsules,Gastro-retentive tablets,Sustained-release tablets,Osmotic-controlled delivery tablets,Time-release drug tablets
Steps before
Tablet Formulation,Tablet Compression,Tablet Layering
Steps after
Tablet Coating,Vision Inspection,Packaging
Input ingredients
tablets,bi-layered tablets
Output ingredients
laser drilled tablets,marked tablets
Electrical
240 VAC/ 30 amp/ 3 phase
Air Requirement
90 psi @ 5 scfm
Drilling Capability
Single or double sided
Detection Type
Bi-layer detection
Precision
Servo drive system
Control Interface
15” touchscreen HMI
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Batch Documentation
Batch recording
Automation level
Automatic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Changeover time
Quick change tooling
Batch documentation
21 CFR Part 11 Compliant
Cleaning method
Manual
Drilling method
Single or double sided
Detection capability
Bi-layer detection
Control interface
15” touchscreen HMI
Tablet drilling
Single/double-sided
Control panel type
Swingarm 15” touchscreen HMI
Machine footprint
Compact
Wi-Fi connectivity
Yes
Control panel type
Swingarm 15” touchscreen HMI
Wi-Fi connectivity
Yes
Tooling quick change
Quick change tooling
Market info
RW Hartnett is known for designing and manufacturing precision printing and vision inspection equipment for the pharmaceutical and confectionery industries, offering high-quality, innovative solutions tailored to client needs, with a strong reputation for reliability and excellence.