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Value Tablet Press Machines - economical solutions for today‘s tableting requirements
The Value Range of tablet press machines from Manesty represents over 80 years expertise in tableting applications. Installed in many of the world’s leading tableting facilities, these tablet presses are synonymous with low maintenance, dependability and minimal production costs.
B4, D4 and DX 4 - the Value tablet press machines
Our Value range of tablet press machines now benefit from a new aesthetic and ergonomically improved design which offers improved GMP, greater noise reduction and improved safety. These tablet presses are suited to a wide variety of formulations including effervescent and bi-layer tableting and provide a cost effective solution for all your tableting requirements.
Reliable and easy to operate, the B4, D4 and DX4 are fitted with an overload pressure release system to prevent damage to tooling.
Tablet Press B4
The B4 is a single sided tablet press machine ideal for use in generic or contract manufacture. With minimal operator and maintenance training demands, the B4 provides a cost effective solution to small batch tablet production.
Tablet Press D4 / DX4
The D4 is the most versatile tableting machine of the Value Range. A single sided rotary tablet press capable of producing tablets with diameters of up to 25.4 mm. Applications include the manufacture of effervescent and multi-vitamin tablets.
The large tablet diameter capability of the DX4 sees it deployed in a wide range of tableting applications including salt, veterinary products and effervescent materials. The DX4 has a substantial paint-free tableting zone, without corner pillar supports making access for cleaning and maintenance simple.
Key benefits
- Cost effective
- Effervescent tablets
- Up to 33mm diameter tablets
- Easy to maintain and operate
- Compact, space saving design
- Bi-layer capability (BB4 only)
- Choice of control systems
- Paint free tableting area
Specifications
| BB4 | 27 Stations | 35 Stations | 39 Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output per hour | up to 162,000* | up to 210,000* | up to 234,000* |
| Maximum tablet diameter | 16 mm** | 16 mm** | 13 mm** |
| Maximum depth of fill | 17.5 mm | 17.5 mm | 17.5 mm |
| Maximum operating pressure | 65 kN | 65 kN | 65 kN |
| Punch type | B | B | B |
| Die type | B | B | BB |
| B4 | 16 Stations | 25 Stations | 30 Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output per hour | up to 48,000* | up to 75,000* | up to 90,000* |
| Maximum tablet diameter | 16 mm** | 16 mm** | 13 mm** |
| Maximum depth of fill | 17.5 mm | 17.5 mm | 17.5 mm |
| Maximum operating pressure | 65 kN | 65 kN | 65 kN |
| Punch type | B | B | B |
| Die type | B | B | BB |
| D4 | 16 Stations | 20 Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Output per hour | up to 48,000* | up to 60,000* |
| Maximum tablet diameter | 25.4 mm | 25.4 mm |
| Maximum depth of fill | 20.6 mm | 20.6 mm |
| Maximum operating pressure | 100 kN | 100 kN |
| Punch type | D | D |
| DX4 | 15 Stations |
|---|---|
| Output per hour | 18,000 - 45,000* |
| Maximum tablet diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Maximum depth of fill | 28.5 mm |
| Maximum operating pressure | 100 kN |
| Punch type | DX |
| BB4 dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Net weight | 1,145 kg |
| Minimum height | 1,553 mm |
| Height to top of hopper | 1,745 mm |
| Maximum height over fully opened guards | 2,090 mm |
| B4, D4, DX4 dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Net weight | 1,000 kg |
| Minimum height | 1,651 mm |
| Height to top of hopper | 1,829 mm |
| Maximum height over fully opened guards | 2,250 mm |
* Output depends on characteristics of product and number of punch stations.
** Larger with shaped tooling.

