X3 Maximizing Mid-Range Production Pharmaceutical Single and Bi-Layer Rotary Tablet Press

Innovation Made in Berlin Since 1919 Specialization is the key. Since 1919, KORSCH has focused on its core competency of tablet compression technology. This focus and resulting experience base is the foundation for the broadest and most innovative product line for tablet compression technology. KORSCH offers an optimal solution for virtually every tablet compression application – through initial feasibility, research, scale-up, clinical production, and full scale 24/7 production. KORSCH presses are used successfully all over the world and are supported by a global network of sales and technical...

X 3 Maximizing Mid-Range Production The X 3 is a breakthrough in the small-scale and mid-range tablet press segment, designed from the ground up to incorporate the latest KORSCH advancements. The X 3 is a single-sided rotary tablet press that redefines flexible technology with a new approach to architectural and ergonomic design elements, which were previously available only on larger machines. The X 3 is smarter and Pharma 4.0 ready, which permits a deeper understanding of what is happening in the compression suite. This is the basis to optimize both the process, and the manner in which the...

Flexibility of Use The X 3 is a robust, portable, single and bi-layer rotary press which is ideal for scale-up, clinical manufacturing and mid-range production. The integrated control cabinet ensures a minimized footprint without cables in the room. The single and bi-layer capability, and exchangeable turret technology offer unprecedented flexibility that permits the press to be adapted to future production requirements. Product Development The X 3 can be fully instrumented for the measurement of precompression force, main compression force, and ejection force. An optional integrated data acquisition...

One Common Platform – Two Machine Models The X 3 design offers a single-layer only, and a flexible single and bi-layer capability in two machine models that share a common platform, and fully interchangeable components. For any single and bi-layer product portfolio, the X 3 platform ensures the highest efficiency, common best practices for setup and changeover, and interchangeable turrets and product contact parts. Dedicated Single-Layer Mid-Range Production Flexible Single and Bi-Layer Mid-Range Production Up to 266,400 single-layer tablets per hour Up to 266,400 single-layer tablets per hour...

Operational Efficiency The X 3 features large windows for excellent visibility and unlimited access to the compression zone to streamline product changeover and turret exchange. At the rear of the machine, the multi-function column houses in two separate compartments, the electrical components and the main dust extraction connection. The water-cooled chiller serves both the torque drive as well as the heat exchanger in the integrated electrical cabinet. The result is a fully sealed machine exterior with no heat transfer to the compression zone of the press, or to the compression room. The closed...

Streamlined Turret Removal The X 3 turret may be exchanged – quickly, easily, and safely – including the cams, and press tools. A lifting arm is installed in the carrier plate to facilitate turret removal and installation. The control system has a turret recognition capability to permit the turret parameters to be recognized automatically. Turret removal in less than 15 minutes Transport cart for turret preparation and off-line cleaning Robust Dual-Column Design The X 3 features a combined compression roller column for pre and main compression. It is a fixed column which is secured on the main...

Smart and Pharma 4.0 Ready The X 3 is fully prepared to fit into the smart factory concept. The KORSCH control system features an open architecture and the ability to easily integrate the machine to a central network, with domain authentication, central recipe management, and central batch report archiving. In addition, a standard OPC UA Server permits press parameters to be passed to a SCADA or Historian system in real time. Advanced capabilities further leverage the data through secure cloud solutions for OEE assessment and predictive maintenance. In addition, machine data may be made available...

Augmented Reality Support with PharmaView® KORSCH PharmaView® is an interactive operational assistant based on Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality technology. The smart glasses beam holograms and additional information into the user’s actual visual axis, enabling guided, hands-free setup, operation, and maintenance. The remote service via video call function permits a secure, streamlined, remote troubleshooting capability that will save time, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency and uptime. olographic support for production, trouble shooting H and maintenance Access to multi-media support...

Intuitive Controls with Smart-Touch HMI The advanced control system interface provides an intuitive operating environment and Smart-Touch HMI, which permits move, zoom, and scroll gestures. The HMI environment offers a comprehensive On-Board help capability, which includes a vast array of multi-media help files to present On-Board Help Capability The Smart-Touch HMI sets a new standard for help content which is integrated in the HMI environment to permit direct access during the machine operation and maintenance. irect link to support documents, including manuals, D drawings, and schematics ulti-media...

Containment Solutions KORSCH offers a wide range of containment options on most machine models, including OEB 3 and OEB 4/5 solutions. Featuring a fully engineered and turnkey execution, KORSCH containment projects incorporate the tablet press, deduster, metal check, tablet tester, air handling system with negative pressure control, containment valves, and WIP skid. KORSCH engineers are expert in developing the concept, execution, integration, and final SMEPAC testing to fully validate the containment capability. Medium Containment Level – OEB 3 EB 3 (10 μg/m3 – 100 μg/m3) containment capability...