A Tablet Elevator Feeder (also known as a tablet elevator, capsule elevator feeder, or bulk product feeder elevator) is specialized equipment used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. It automatically elevates and feeds tablets, capsules, or similar solid dose products from a low-level hopper (at floor or ergonomic height) to the elevated hopper of downstream machinery, such as tablet counters, blister packaging machines, or filling lines.
Tablet Elevator Feeder Video
The primary goals are:
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Improving operator ergonomics: Operators load heavy bulk product at a comfortable waist or floor level, avoiding manual lifting to high hoppers.
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Ensuring continuous, gentle product flow: Prevents production downtime and handles delicate products without damage.
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Enhancing cleanliness and compliance: Often includes dust collection, sieving for chips/broken tablets, and cGMP-compliant design with stainless steel (typically SS 316L) for easy cleaning.
It is distinct from uphill tablet dedusters (which combine vibration-based dedusting with elevation in a spiral path directly from a tablet press), as elevator feeders focus on bulk feeding to packaging equipment rather than immediate post-pressing dedusting.
Key Features
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Large stainless steel hopper (e.g., 4–10 cu.ft. capacity, often expandable).
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Gentle transfer mechanisms: Vibration-free rotary gates, vibratory pans, or bucket lifts (magnetic, pneumatic, or winch-based).
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Dust/chip removal: Sieves, vacuum systems, or extraction points.
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High throughput: Up to 20,000–24,000 tablets per minute (depending on tablet size).
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Safety: Interlocking doors, sensors for auto-fill, and quiet operation.
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Tool-free dismantling for quick cleaning and changeover.
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Integration: Sensors detect low levels in the downstream hopper and trigger feeding.
* 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.
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