Confectionary Tablet Press Machine

Q: What is a Confectionary Tablet Press Machine?

A Confectionary (or Confectionery) Tablet Press Machine is a high-speed rotary tablet compression machine designed specifically for the food and confectionery industry. It compresses sugar, candy powders, mints, chewing gum bases, and other granular materials into uniform, attractive tablets, lozenges, pressed candies, or novelty sweets. It is ideal for producing mints, chewables, calcium candies, and other confectionery products with consistent weight, hardness, and appearance.

Q: What are the key salient features of the Confectionary Tablet Press Machine?

Fully GMP-compliant design with stainless steel contact parts for food safety and easy cleaning. High compression force (up to 80–100 kN) with pre-compression capability. Turret speeds supporting medium to high output (up to 70 RPM in some models). Compatible with D, B, BB, and DB tooling for various shapes. VFD-driven motors, auto lubrication, hydro-pneumatic pressure control, and overload protection. Transparent guards, electronic counter, and optional PLC/HMI control.

Q: What production capacities does the Confectionary Tablet Press Machine offer?

The machine is available in multiple models (e.g., 16D, 20D, 24D, 37D stations). Production capacity typically ranges from 10,000 to over 200,000 tablets per hour, depending on the model, tablet size, and formulation. It supports tablet diameters up to 25–40 mm and adjustable fill depth for different confectionery product requirements.

Q: What are the main advantages of a Confectionary Tablet Press Machine?

Handles sticky or low-flow confectionery powders effectively. Produces consistent, high-quality tablets with excellent finish and minimal defects. Supports a wide variety of shapes (round, oval, irregular, custom designs). High-speed, efficient production suitable for medium to large-scale operations. Low maintenance, easy cleaning, and full compliance with food safety standards.

Q: Can the Confectionary Tablet Press Machine be customized?

Yes. The machine can be customized with options such as two-layer compression, special non-stick tooling coatings (e.g., PTFE), different tooling standards, pneumatic powder feeding, PLC with HMI, and specific voltage configurations. It can be tailored for particular confectionery formulations, tablet shapes, and production volumes while maintaining food-grade compliance.

Description

Confectionery Tablet Press Machine is a specialized rotary tablet compression machine designed for high-speed, high-volume production of compressed tablets in the confectionery industry. It transforms powdered or granulated ingredients (such as sugar, dextrose, sorbitol, citric acid, flavors, colors, and binders) into uniform, solid tablets like candies, mints, lozenges, chewables, or effervescent sweets.

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Salient Features of Confectionary Tablet Press Machine

Fully stainless steel contact parts and fully enclosed structure meeting food-grade and cGMP standards for hygiene and easy cleaning.
Main compression force up to 80–100 kN (or higher in industrial models).
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for main motor and feeder.
Turret speeds up to 30–70 RPM (model dependent), enabling high output suitable for medium to large-scale confectionery production.

Compatible with D, B, BB, and DB tooling standards.
Supports a wide variety of tablet shapes — round, oval, irregular, animal, fruit, or custom designs — using interchangeable punches and dies.
Pre-compression for better air removal and tablet integrity, especially important for sticky or low-density confectionery powders.
Hydro-pneumatic or mechanical pressure control with overload protection.

Working Principle of Confectionary Tablet Press Machine

Feeding: Granulated mix is fed via gravity or force feeders into die cavities on a rotating turret.

Compression: Upper and lower punches compress the powder under high pressure.

Ejection: Formed tablets are ejected and collected via a chute.

Optional Add-ons: Cooling tunnels, dedusters, or metal detectors for post-compression processing.

Technical Specification of Confectionary Tablet Press Machine

Model	16D	20D	24D	37D
Number of Stations	16	20	24	37
Type of Tooling Punch	D	D	DB	D
Output – Tablets / hour approx.	13,440 – 40,320	16,800 – 50,400	19,320 – 57,950	222000
Max. Operating Pressure	100 KN	100 KN	65 KN	100 KN
Max. Tablet Dia	25mm	25mm	16mm	25mm
Max. Depth of fill	20.5 mm	20.5 mm	17.5 mm	20mm
Upper Punch Penetration	1.5 – 8 mm	1.5 – 8 mm	1.5 – 8 mm	3 – 6mm
Main Electric Motor	3 H.P., 1440 RPM, 415 V., 3 Phase, 50 Hz.	3 H.P., 1440 RPM, 415 V., 3 Phase, 50 Hz.	3 H.P., 1440 RPM, 415 V., 3 Phase, 50 Hz.	9 H.P., 1440 RPM, 415 V., 3 Phase, 50 Hz.
Overall Dimension (cm) approx.	98 x 102 x 182 H	98 x 102 x 182 H	98 x 102 x 182 H	167 x 183 x 215
Net Weight (Kgs) approx.	1150	1150	1150	2500

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.

Types of Tablet Press Machine

Rotary Tablet Press Machine

Lab Scale Tablet Press Machine

Single Rotary Tablet Press Machine

Double Rotary Tablet Press Machine

Heavy Duty Salt Tablet Press Machine

Heavy Duty Bolus Tablet Press Machine

High Speed Tablet Press Machine

Bi Layer Tablet Making Machine

Applications of Tablet Press Machine

Advantages of Confectionary Tablet Press Machine

Ensures uniformity in size, weight, and dissolution.

High efficiency with minimal waste (<1%).

Scalable for small-batch R&D or large-scale production.

Key Features of Confectionary Tablet Press Machine

Type: Single-sided or double-sided rotary press.

Compression Force: 40–100 kN (adjustable for dense or friable tablets).

Material Compatibility: Food-grade stainless steel (SS 316L contact parts); GMP-compliant for hygiene.

Dust Control: Integrated dust extraction system to prevent cross-contamination.

Automation: PLC-controlled with HMI touchscreen; auto-lubrication, weight adjustment, and rejection of defective tablets.

Safety: Overload protection, emergency stop, and enclosed design to meet FDA/USDA standards.

FAQ for Confectionary Tablet Press Machine

What is a Confectionary Tablet Press Machine?

A Confectionary (or Confectionery) Tablet Press Machine is a high-speed rotary tablet compression machine designed specifically for the food and confectionery industry. It compresses sugar, candy powders, mints, chewing gum bases, and other granular materials into uniform, attractive tablets, lozenges, pressed candies, or novelty sweets. It is ideal for producing mints, chewables, calcium candies, and other confectionery products with consistent weight, hardness, and appearance.

What are the key salient features of the Confectionary Tablet Press Machine?

Fully GMP-compliant design with stainless steel contact parts for food safety and easy cleaning.
High compression force (up to 80–100 kN) with pre-compression capability.
Turret speeds supporting medium to high output (up to 70 RPM in some models).
Compatible with D, B, BB, and DB tooling for various shapes.
VFD-driven motors, auto lubrication, hydro-pneumatic pressure control, and overload protection.
Transparent guards, electronic counter, and optional PLC/HMI control.

What production capacities does the Confectionary Tablet Press Machine offer?

The machine is available in multiple models (e.g., 16D, 20D, 24D, 37D stations). Production capacity typically ranges from 10,000 to over 200,000 tablets per hour, depending on the model, tablet size, and formulation. It supports tablet diameters up to 25–40 mm and adjustable fill depth for different confectionery product requirements.

What are the main advantages of a Confectionary Tablet Press Machine?

Handles sticky or low-flow confectionery powders effectively.
Produces consistent, high-quality tablets with excellent finish and minimal defects.
Supports a wide variety of shapes (round, oval, irregular, custom designs).
High-speed, efficient production suitable for medium to large-scale operations.
Low maintenance, easy cleaning, and full compliance with food safety standards.

Can the Confectionary Tablet Press Machine be customized?

Yes. The machine can be customized with options such as two-layer compression, special non-stick tooling coatings (e.g., PTFE), different tooling standards, pneumatic powder feeding, PLC with HMI, and specific voltage configurations. It can be tailored for particular confectionery formulations, tablet shapes, and production volumes while maintaining food-grade compliance.

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