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TABLET LINE EQUIPMENT

Comprehensive Solutions for the Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industries

Contents 01

Overview

02 - 03

Pharmaceutical Line TM

SortStar Bottle Unscrambler

04 - 05

Street Fighter Tablet Counters ( SF-100 & SF-200 ) TM

SynchroBlock Automatic Desiccant and Cotton Inserter TM

BeltStar Inline Capper

10 - 11 12 - 13

BeltStar Torquer | Re-torquer

14 - 15

Road Runner Rotary High-Speed Capper LabelStar ® & PharmaStar Bottle Labelers TM

06 - 09

16 - 17 TM

18 - 21

BandStar & Sleevestar Body Sleeve and Safety Seal

Mini Fighter TM Electronic Table-Top Counting Systems

Line Integration and Management

24 - 25

WORLD CLASS DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CapmaticÂŽ equipment is well-known for its performance and reliability. Our products are installed globally and have proven to lower long-term operational costs through a combination of innovative application engineering and a keen appreciation for packaging line productivity. We have designed and delivered a variety of equipment for diverse liquid, tablet and powder packaging applications. These systems are engineered to improve the overall performance and efficiency of any packaging line.

OVERVIEW - 01

Quality Equipment through Innovation is our Primary Objective for your

Success!

*120 bottles per minute line

*240 bottles per minute line

INNOVATION UNIQUE PASSION 02

Pharmaceutical Line

*Speed and performance criteria are subject to testing with actual samples.

CapmaticÂŽ manufactures distinct models of equipment that are essential to build a complete tablet packaging solution. Using monoblock technologies and integrating CapmaticÂŽ standard equipment, these lines are designed to dramatically downsize the overall required footprint. Generally our solutions will decrease the change-over time, ease the cleaning process and increase the overall efficiency, productivity and profitability. Ideal for the Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Healthcare industries, our new compact tablet line solutions will exceed your every expectation.

OPPORTUNITY IDEAL DETERMININATION Pharmaceutical Line

SORTSTAR™

The Flexible Bottle Unscrambler without Change Parts The Capmatic® SortStar™ bottle unscrambler is designed to handle a wide range of plastic bottles. Using centrifugal disks and adjustable guides, most bottles can run on this machine without the use of any change parts.

SortStar TM

Integrated bottle cleaner assisted by vacuum with Ionized air system to eliminate static from plastic bottles.

Integrated container elevator pre-feeder.

All mechanical adjustments are equipped with numeric counters for easy and repeatable changeovers, optionally most adjustments may also be performed electronically through a user interface allowing for a smoother operating experience.

Bottle orientation device.

TECHNICAL DATA Applications: Speed: Air Consumption / Supply:

Round | Square | Rectangular Bottles Power Supply: Up to 300 BPM* Machine Dimensions: 1 CFM (28 L/min) at 90 psi (6.9 Bar)**

220 VAC, 15 Amp, 3 Phase, 60 HZ. W: 2350 mm x D: 2700 mm x H:1905 mm W: 92 in. x D: 106 in. x H:75 in.

SortStar TM *Speed and performance criteria are subject to testing with actual samples. **Air supply and consumption depends on selection of optional equipment.

*BPM = Bottle(s) per Minute.

STREET FIGHTER™ SF-100 High-Tech Electronic Tablet Counter High-Tech Electronic Tablet Counter

Counts: Up to 1,000,000 tablets per hour [from 1 to 1,000 tablets per bottle] 06

STREET FIGHTER™ SF-100

The Countlab® Street Fighter™ electronic tablet counter is a technological innovation which combines speed and accuracy in a compact design. The Street Fighter™ (SF series) exceeds cGMP specifications and is designed to meet future regulatory requirements. Countlab® visionary design is combined with the most current state-of-the-art computer processing allowing for an effortless tablet counting experience. The Street Fighter™ electronic tablet counter is designed to handle tablets, caplets, capsules and soft gels. It is capable of handling a wide range of different container shapes and sizes all while being able to minimize the change-over time through machined parts and simple latching mechanisms. From the vivid solid-state channels and distribution manifold to the programmable bottle feeding system, the Street Fighter™ is the new standard for electronic tablet counters. Visibly recognized for its improvements in Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), reduction in change-over time, and simplification of daily operations, it is easy to see why the Street Fighter™ is at the top of its category.

Fail safe vacuum reject system with mechanical tracking.

Programmable bottle positioning system with minimal change parts.

In depth control of each vibrator assembly.

Precise design with quick release assembly and tablet flow control.

TECHNICAL DATA Applications: Tablets | Caplets | Hard Caps | Soft Gels Bottle Diameter: Speed: Up to 150 BPM* Bottle Height: Estimated at 100 Tablets per Bottle Power Supply: Tablet Diameter: From 2 mm to 20 mm Air Supply / Consumption: Capsule Size: From 5 to 000 SF-100 Dimensions:

Min. 35 mm (1.3 in.) Max. 160 mm (6.3 in.) Min. 50 mm (1.9 in.) Max. 300 mm (11.8 in.) 220 VAC, 20 Amp, 3 Phases, 60 Hz. 0 CFM** W: 1852 mm x D: 1300 mm x H: 1800 mm W: 73 in. x D: 51 in. x H: 71 in.

STREET FIGHTER™ SF-100 *Speed and performance criteria are subject to testing with actual samples. **Air supply and consumption depends on selection of optional equipment.

*BPM = Bottle(s) per Minute.

STREET FIGHTER™ SF-200 High-Tech Electronic Tablet Counter

The Countlab® Street Fighter™ SF-200 combines two proven SF-100 modules with a complete series of motorized conveyor feeding systems connected to a single reject station resulting in a single line component rather than two separate and distinct units. With a unique stainless steel frame and panel control, this new integrated design will facilitate the maintenance and operation of the line all while ensuring the expected high-speed performance.

STREET FIGHTER™ SF-200

The Street Fighterâ„˘ line of electronic tablet counters can be coupled with the latest in vision inspection technology. Directly integrated with the machine and its dedicated reject system, this inspection system is designed to prevent cross contamination, detect product defects during the filling cycle and reject the faulty containers accordingly. The system can process tablets, capsules, hard and soft gels and can perform a multitude of inspections such as detecting colours, reading text, analyzing shapes and geometry and even detecting cracks and chips.

Unique centralized panel control for the dual counter with data acquisition capabilities, meeting 21 CFR part 11 regulations. The SF-200 comes standard with a remote monitoring feature and allows communication to any mobile device or centralized monitoring system.

Programmable bottle positioning system with minimal change parts.

TECHNICAL DATA Applications: Tablets | Caplets | Hard Caps | Soft Gels Bottle Diameter: Speed: Up to 300 BPM* Bottle Height: Estimated at 100 Tablets per Bottle Power Supply: Tablet Diameter: From 2 mm to 20 mm Air Supply / Consumption: Capsule Size: From 5 to 000 SF-200 Dimensions:

Min. 35 mm (1.3 in.) Max. 160 mm (6.3 in.) Min. 50 mm (1.9 in.) Max. 300 mm (11.8 in.) 220 VAC, 20 Amp, 3 Phases, 60 Hz. 0 CFM** W: 4575 mm x D: 1750 mm x H: 1900 mm W: 180 in. x D: 69 in. x H: 75 in.

STREET FIGHTERâ„˘ SF-200 *Speed and performance criteria are subject to testing with actual samples. **Air supply and consumption depends on selection of optional equipment.

*BPM = Bottle(s) per Minute.

SYNCHROBLOCK™ DESICCANT AND COTTON INSERTER

The SynchroBlock™ desiccant and cotton inserter is capable of handling a wide range of round, square and rectangular bottles with a capacity of up to 1500cc and can be easily integrated and synchronized with other tablet counting equipment. The SynchroBlock™ is designed for Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical applications and it can be engineered in numerous configurations to handle sachet desiccants, canister desiccants or cotton and desiccant mixtures. Conceived and built for tool-less change-overs, it also has the capacity of feeding multiple desiccants and inverted U-Shaped insertions.

SYNCHROBLOCK™

The SynchroBlock™ was engineered and designed with space in mind. This unique solution combines two systems on a unique platform allowing for the smallest footprint possible without losing speed, accuracy or efficiency. Containers are guided by a servo driven feedscrew ensuring perfect synchronicity and allowing for complete traceability of any container. Faulty containers will be rejected via a vacuum starwheel onto a single reject station.

SorbStarTM canister desiccant inserter.

Quick release assembly.

High speed servo driven cotton cutting assembly capable of producing inverted “U” shaped insertions.

Fail safe design with positive reject confirmation.

TECHNICAL DATA Applications: Speed: Bottle Size: Bottle Diameter:

Sachet | Canister Desiccant & Cotton Bottle Height: Up tp 250 BPM* Power Supply: 30 cc to 1500cc Machine Dimensions: Min. 35 mm (1.3 in.) Max. 160 mm (6.3 in.)

Min. 50 mm (1.9 in.) Max. 300 mm (11.8 in.) 220 VAC, 20 Amp, 3 Phases, 60 Hz. W: 3700 mm x D: 1230 mm x H: 2000 mm W: 146 in. x D: 48 in. x H: 79 in.

SYNCHROBLOCK™ *Speed and performance criteria are subject to testing with actual samples. **Air supply and consumption depends on selection of optional equipment.

*BPM = Bottle(s) per Minute.

BELTSTAR™ INLINE CAPPER

Capmatic® has redefined the meaning of quality and control with its line of BeltStar™ inline cappers. As part of the company’s rollout of tablet packaging equipment, the BeltStar™ staggers its adversaries by providing extensive control and accuracy when handling the bottles and tightening the caps.

BELTSTAR™

Dedicated cap pick-up head.

Belt driven torqueing system.

The BeltStar™ uses servo driven belt systems to tighten the cap, this gives it a considerable contact area ensuring perfect control during the tightening sequence to achieve a seamless application torque on every cap. This innovative and superior method of inline capping offers a reduced number of rejects therefore improving the overall efficiency of the line. The distinct mechanical design provides visible access to all mechanical settings for the user. Simple numeric counters help the user achieve precise and quick change-overs for any bottle configuration.

Mechanical adjustments with numerical counters for quick change-overs.

Conventional Spindle Capper Lateral container holding belts

BeltStar TM Solution

Cap tightening spindle

CAP

188 mm [7 1/2”]

Cap tightening belts Lateral container holding belts

Container & cap

CAP

7 mm [1/4”]

CAP

Container & cap

CAP

Without the use of conventional spindles, the BeltStar™ puts itself ahead of the game when it comes to inline capping.

TECHNICAL DATA Applications: Screw Cap Bottle Height: Speed: Up tp 300 BPM* Air Supply: Cap Diameter: 12 mm to 110 mm Power Supply: Bottle Diameter: From 20 mm to 150 mm Machine Dimensions:

Min. 30 mm Max. 350 mm 0 CFM** 220 VAC, 1 Phases, 60 Hz W: 1116 mm x D: 1153 mm x H: 1673 mm W: 44 in. x D: 46 in. x H: 66 in.

BELTSTAR™ *Speed and performance criteria are subject to testing with actual samples. **Air supply and consumption depends on selection of optional equipment.

*BPM = Bottle(s) per Minute.

BELTSTAR™

TORQUER | RE-TORQUER The BeltStarTM technologically advanced system allows for programmable recipe driven changeovers, the capacity to display true torque and the capability of 100% torque verification through the HMI (Human Machine Interface).

BELTSTAR™

These unique options act as an important source of information and offer the security of knowing the true torque value of every cap for each container. Not only do these options display the applied torque but they allow the machine to reject any container that is out of spec. With its cGMP design and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, the BeltStar™ is all you can expect from a torquer / re-torquer. Offering exceptional quality, performance and an extensive variety of options, the BeltStar™ can be considered a fully loaded high-end torquer / re-torquer.

Reject station.

Live graphical applied torque data.

TECHNICAL DATA Applications: Screw Cap Bottle Height: Speed: Up tp 300 BPM* Air Supply: Cap Diameter: 12 mm to 110 mm Power Supply: Bottle Diameter: From 20 mm to 150 mm Machine Dimensions:

Min. 30 mm Max. 350 mm 0 CFM** 220 VAC, 1 Phases, 60 Hz W: 1116 mm x D: 1153 mm x H: 1673 mm W: 44 in. x D: 46 in. x H: 66 in.

BELTSTAR™ *Speed and performance criteria are subject to testing with actual samples. **Air supply and consumption depends on selection of optional equipment.

*BPM = Bottle(s) per Minute.

ROAD RUNNER

ROTARY CAPPER

The Road Runner® is a continuous motion rotary plugging / capping system designed for reliability and accurate high-speed operations. Available in many configurations the Road Runner® can comfortably perform at speeds ranging from 40 to 600 bottles per minute depending on the number of capping heads selected. The precise “Pick & Place” system ensures that the Road Runner® can easily handle a wide range of applications such as a child proof, R.O.P.P, aluminum, press-on with or without an orientation system (Intellichuck™), press or screw pumps and over caps.

ROAD RUNNER®

The final torque is controlled by either magnetically calibrated slip clutches or servo motors which are programmable directly from the touch screen control. Quality of the finished product can also be inspected with special sensors or vision systems to ensure that every bottle coming out of the system has a well positioned cap with the right pre-set applied torque. As a new addition to the RoadRunner® family, the ROADRUNNERX5TM incorporates all the latest technology available for capping in the packaging industry. Regulations and requirements are constantly changing and expectations are consequently evolving. With a fully servo driven operating system, precision, speed and control is what makes it unique. The technology incorporated in this capper allows for complete electronic management and feedback at your fingertips and eliminates the need of additional integrity options. As the industry changes the machines must change also but the ROADRUNNERX5TM is definitely ahead of its time.

Intellichuck™ for cap orientation.

Servo drive torque control X5.

Pick & place system with calibrated clutches for precise torque control.

Positive reject system.

Quality control vision system.

TECHNICAL DATA Applications: Speed: Cap Diameter: Bottle Diameter:

Screw | R.O.P.P | Press On Caps Bottle Height: Min. 35 mm Max. 300 mm Up tp 600 BPM* Air Consumption / Supply: 1 CFM (28 L/min) @ 90psi (6.9 Bar)** 12 mm to 75 mm Power Supply: 220 VAC, 3 Phases, 60 Hz. From 20 mm to 100 mm

ROAD RUNNER® *Speed and performance criteria are subject to testing with actual samples. **Air supply and consumption depends on selection of optional equipment.

*BPM = Bottle(s) per Minute.

LABELSTAR

INLINE LABELERS

The LabelStar® family of inline pressure sensitive labeling machines is a flexible and reliable way to handle all types of bottles at speeds of up to 300 BPM*. LabelStar® was launched over 25 years ago offering efficient, versatile and easy to handle pressure sensitive labeling systems for the Pharmaceutical industry.

Three platforms were introduced: 1. LabelStar® System 1 - For round bottles (Wrap Around) 2. LabelStar® System 2 - For any bottle shape (Front & Back, Wrap Around, etc.) 3. LabelStar® System 3 - For top and/or bottom labeling

LABELSTAR®

Capmatic® developed the LabelStar® with the Pharmaceutical industry always in mind. With that philosophy a stainless steel mono-frame base was developed in which we integrated all electronic and mechanical components ensuring a smooth, easy to clean finish. All machines can be equipped with a wide variety of options. Any type of coding device can be coupled with the latest in quality verification systems such as bar code scanners, vision inspection systems, OCV inspection of the lot #/expiration date, label code verification and label presence options. All inspections that fail will result in the defective container being positively rejected. As an extension to the LabelStar® family, the RotoStarTM rotary labeler was conceived for complex labeling applications. With its fully servo driven control system the RotoStarTM can be configured to apply labels for a multitude of applications and can also be coupled with and outserting station for top or side insertions. This high-speed labeling machine boasts the most up to date technology thus allowing it to perform complex tasks not only for labeling but also for outserting.

RotoStarTM

LabelStar® system 1 - HS.

Guarding system.

TECHNICAL DATA Applications: Vials | Round | Oval | Rectangular Bottles Bottle Diameter: Min. 35 mm (1.3 in.) Max. 160 mm (6.3 in.) Speed: Up tp 300 BPM* Bottle Height: Min. 50 mm (1.9 in.) Max. 300 mm (11.8 in.) Bottle Size: 10 mm to 160 mm Air Consumption / Supply: 0 CFM ** Power Supply: 220 VAC, 20 Amp, 3 Phases, 60 Hz.

LABELSTAR® *Speed and performance criteria are subject to testing with actual samples. **Air supply and consumption depends on selection of optional equipment.

*BPM = Bottle(s) per Minute.

PHARMASTAR™

ROTARY LABELER FOR ROUND BOTTLES The PharmaStar™ is a high-speed pressure sensitive labeling machine for round bottles using a special starwheel system to properly present the bottles to the labeling applicator. Since the bottles are guided inside a starwheel pocket by inline rollers, the system relies on the entire body of the bottle to properly present itself to the peal plate ensuring perfect placement of the label every time.

PHARMASTAR™

The PharmaStar™ comes with the most recently designed labeling heads from the Capmatic® engineering team, the HS 100 & HS 150. These heads utilize a stepper motor capable of handling labels up to 150 mm in height and can dispense labels at speeds of up to 90 meters per minute (292 feet per minute). The PharmaStar™ automatically keeps track of every faulty container throughout the system ensuring that all flawed containers are discarded onto a motorized accumulation conveyor. Besides the standard reject system, the PharmaStar™ can be equipped with Capmatic® unique Faulty Label Reconciliation System “FLRS”. This system is designed to reject any faulty label before it is applied onto the bottle. The faulty label is applied onto an independent backing paper to ensure easy reconciliation of the faulty labels and to comply with track-and-trace requirements, this results in minimal waste as a bottle will no longer be rejected due to a faulty label.

Quality & integrity control.

High capacity charger with s plicing table for longer autonomy.

“FLRS” Faulty Label Reconciliation System.

TECHNICAL DATA Applications: Round Bottles Air Consumption / Supply: Speed: Up tp 300 BPM* Power Supply: Bottle Diameter: Min. 10 mm (0.3 in.) Max. 85 mm (3.35 in.) Machine Dimensions: Bottle Height: Min. 15 mm (0.6 in.) Max. 250 mm (9.84 in.)

0 CFM ** 220 VAC, 20 Amp, 3 Phases, 60 Hz. W: 1950 mm x D: 1445 mm x H: 2200 W: 77 in. x D: 57 x H: 84 in.

PHARMASTAR™ *Speed and performance criteria are subject to testing with actual samples. **Air supply and consumption depends on selection of optional equipment.

*BPM = Bottle(s) per Minute.

BANDSTAR™

BODY SLEEVE AND SAFETY SEAL The BandStar™ banding system was designed to exceed industry standards for body and neck banding applications. With an arsenal of options available at its disposal, it can easily handle the variety of applications required for the various industries in the packaging world. It was engineered and designed for efficiency, reliability and simplicity. With change-overs always being the threshold, the BandStar™ features a self-centering mandrel to ease the change-over process and provide a more fluid user experience.

ServoHeartTM cutting system.

The SleeveStar™ is at the top end of Capmatic® line of body and neck banding systems. With its specially engineered ServoHeart™ cutting system it can easily handle any application at high-speeds with acute precision. Quality, speed and performance is the foundation upon which it was engineered and designed but when talking about neck or body banding the application part is only half the battle, the other half is the actual shrinking. Complementing Capmatic® line of body and neck banding machines is the extended family of LabelStar® tunnels. These tunnels were formulated to provide balance to the application portion of the process. With an array of options and the possibility of incorporating either air or steam shrink tunnels, a quality application is guaranteed for every bottle. The Capmatic® line of body and neck banding equipment offers peace of mind in knowing that every bottle represents superiority as a finished product. TM

BANDSTAR™

MINI FIGHTER™

ELECTRONIC TABLE - TOP COUNTING SYSTEMS

MINI FIGHTER™ Designed and engineered with the same technology and components as the StreetFighterTM, the Mini FighterTM serves as a table-top validation tool to assist with the QA process. It simplifies and accelerates the verification process of the count accuracy in the filled containers from the packaging line all while providing a privileged level of reliability.

MINI FIGHTER™ PLUS The Mini FighterTM Plus, a direct successor of the StreetFighterTM was developed for small batch counting as either a semi-automatic table-top unit, to be automated as an independent component on a line or to be integrated directly on a Capmatic® Monoblock. Bolstering an acute level of quality, reliability and accuracy, its versatility and performance directly compliment the design of its father, the StreetFighterTM.

MINI FIGHTER™

LINE INTEGRATION A ND MANAGEMENT Line equipment options and integration are important on any project, they ensure efficiency of the line and a quicker return on investment. Capmatic® is a solution provider and a detailed analysis of the project is always performed to ensure that the most appropriate equipment is proposed. On occasion, customer requirements demand a need for peripheral equipment that may not always be part of Capmatic® manufacturing program or expertise. In these cases we are always open to recommend specific options based on our experience in the industry or to incorporate machines selected by our customers.

DATA ACQUISITION & REMOTE MONITORING Line Monitoring Systems allow you to effectively follow and record the efficiency of the operation for each piece of equipment on the packaging line. These systems continuously monitor all machines and accurately record downtime. They can also be used to generate reports that include OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency), total production and rejects. This approach helps to free up personnel from the task of data collection and processing and it also eliminates the risk of inaccurate data entry.

SERVICE & SUPPORT As part of the customer support service, Capmatic® established the validation department to assist customers in qualifying equipment with documentary evidence in a format that compliments the customers requirements. The quality and reliability of our equipment, along with our excellent service, engineering departments and 90,000 square foot facility in Montreal have made Countlab® and Capmatic® a leader in the packaging industry.

Custom-built buffer table with a variety of options.

LINE INTEGRATION AND MANAGEMENT

Fallen bottle diverter.

Swing out conveyor.

Wireway & side transfer.

TRACK & TRACE: SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY A complete identification system that allows the documentation of products to protect patients, manufacturers and helps fight counterfeiting. At CapmaticÂŽ safety is our main priority, it is important to make certain that the product reaches the market and the consumer is protected from counterfeiting and recalls. Track and Trace identifies every bottle with a 2D code which is linked to the packaging unit. We offer a user-friendly solution that meets a wide variety of requirements to allow the integration of hardware into all our equipment.

Track and trace system

PLC

Drives

HMI

LINE INTEGRATION AND MANAGEMENT

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