C-Pills Auto Automatic Capsule and film-coated tablet counting machine

The C-Pills Auto is an automatic capsule and film-coated tablet counting machine. Designed and manufactured by CDA, this counter meets the needs of the pharmaceutical, food and animal health industries. It stands out for its durable design, using high-quality materials such as mirror-polished stainless steel, glass and food-grade plastic (POM C).

• The process begins with a vibrating hopper into which the operator pours the tablets in bulk. Its large capacity allows it to hold up to 60,000 size 0 capsules. In addition, the hopper is electrically height-adjustable, making the operator’s work easier and simplifying cleaning.

• Once transferred from the hopper onto a glass rotary table, the tablets are moved with precision. Optimal spacing between each tablet is created so they can be counted by a laser curtain. Following counting, the tablets drop into the counting chamber.

• The containers are conveyed to the counting chamber via a stainless steel conveyor. Automatic indexing is carried out by two sets of double pneumatic cylinders, ensuring precise and secure spacing of the jars. Detection sensors ensure perfect synchronisation between the arrival of the containers and the capsules.

• The height of the counting table is also electrically adjustable. Adjusting its height allows for quick changeovers between different jar formats, regardless of size, as well as easy assembly and disassembly for regular and efficient cleaning.

• The entire machine has been designed to offer excellent cleanability: the various components are easily accessible and cleanable, meeting pharmaceutical industry requirements. This high level of cleanability facilitates product changeovers.

• The C-Pills Auto guarantees a counting speed of up to 1,000 capsules per minute (size 0). Its 99.99% accuracy ensures reliable and professional counting. Finally, the machine stands out for its ease of use, thanks to intuitive control via the touchscreen.

For complete packaging of your tablets or capsules from filling, to capping, and finally labelling. CDA also offers a complete line comprising the C-Pills Auto – VS2000 – Ninon 2500.

FAQ : C-Pills Auto

1. What is the counting capacity of the C-Pills Auto?

The C-Pills Auto can count up to 60,000 capsules or tablets per hour (size 0), providing high throughput suitable for industrial pharmaceutical production.

2. How does the machine ensure high counting accuracy?

A 99.99% accuracy rate is achieved through the combination of a counting gate creating optimal spacing, a high-performance laser curtain, and container detection sensors that synchronise counting with container presence.

3. Can the C-Pills Auto adapt to different container formats?

Yes. The counting table and hopper heights are electrically adjustable, allowing quick adaptation to various container heights and formats.

4. How are containers conveyed and positioned?

Containers are transported by a stainless steel conveyor equipped with an automatic indexing system with double pneumatic cylinders, ensuring precise and repeatable positioning.

5. Is product loading ergonomic for operators?

Yes. The height-adjustable vibrating hopper facilitates easy loading of tablets and capsules while improving operator comfort.

6. Is the machine easy to clean between production batches?

The C-Pills Auto is designed for excellent cleanability. Stainless steel surfaces and easily accessible components allow fast and efficient cleaning and changeovers.

7. What types of products can be processed?

The machine is suitable for counting tablets and capsules of various sizes, thanks to precision guides and adjustable settings.

8. Does the machine require complex operator training?

No. The machine is operated via an intuitive touchscreen interface, enabling quick training and reducing setup errors.

9. Can the C-Pills Auto be integrated into a complete packaging line?

Yes. The C-Pills Auto is designed for seamless integration into a complete packaging line. Its conveyor, detection sensors and automatic indexing system allow smooth communication with upstream and downstream equipment such as bottle unscramblers, cappers and labellers.