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XL400_4_Broschuere_EN_1118
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XL400_4_Broschuere_EN_1118

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The XL 4004 is a fourth-generation single-sided rotary tablet press designed by KORSCH, a company specializing in tablet compression technology since 1919. This machine is built for flexibility and innovation, maintaining compatibility with previous models while integrating advanced features for enhanced performance.

Key Features and Innovations
  • Integrated Electrical Cabinet: Eliminates the need for a remote cabinet, streamlining the machine's design.
  • Smart Touch HMI: Offers an intuitive interface with comprehensive on-board help, compatible with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
  • Industry 4.0 Ready: Incorporates intelligent components for advanced data handling and diagnostics.
  • Advanced Torque Drive: Enhances machine performance and reliability.
  • Contamination-Free Design: Features a sealed machine base and multi-function column to prevent contamination.

Machine Models and Capabilities
  • XL 4004 MFP: Offers maximum flexibility for multi-layer formats, capable of producing single-layer, bi-layer, tri-layer, tablet-in-tablet, and microchip-in-tablet configurations.
  • XL 4004 SFP: Designed for high-speed single-layer production, with a maximum output of 338,400 tablets per hour.

Control System and Efficiency
  • Smart-Touch HMI: Merges HMI and control PC, providing real-time diagnostics and support.
  • PharmaControl® System: Monitors compression forces for precise tablet weight control, with single-tablet rejection capability.
  • Seamless Integration: Features reduced wiring and enhanced data availability, supporting Industry 4.0 advancements.

Design and Accessibility
  • Functional Design: Maximizes productivity with superior accessibility and ergonomic component arrangement.
  • Minimal Noise and Vibration: Utilizes pneumatic dampers to isolate vibration, reducing noise levels.
  • Fast Changeover: Streamlined turret removal and quick-disconnect components facilitate rapid cleaning and maintenance.

Containment Solutions
  • Medium to High Containment Levels: Offers solutions for handling sensitive materials, with options for manual or automatic cleaning cycles.
  • Turnkey Solutions: Available for various containment levels, ensuring safety and compliance.

Global Support Network
KORSCH provides a comprehensive global service network, ensuring support and maintenance across different regions.
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Catalog excerpts

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Pharmaceutical Single-Sided Rotary Tablet Press

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Innovations Made in Berlin Since 1919 Focus Drives Perfection 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...

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XL 4004 – The 4th Generation The XL 4004 offers a new level of innovation and advancement, while maintaining the flexibility that is the hallmark of the XL 400 design. Smarter and featuring a complete new control system interface, the machine offers an intuitive operating experience. The integration of the electrical cabinet, a sealed machine design without cooling fans or vents, and the use of an advanced torque drive, enhance the proven design of the XL 400 platform. All key components, including turrets, feeders, and cams are fully interchangeable with the 3rd generation XL 400 design. Integrated...

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1 Common XL 4004 Platform ... The XL 400 platform permits complete turret and spare parts compatibility between the SFP and the MFP models. The SFP and MFP share an identical control system and HMI environment, and a process equivalent design to permit the transfer of single-layer products between machines. The SFP and MFP share common procedures for setup, change ver, and turret exchange. o XL 4004 MFP Maximum Flexibility for Multi-Layer Formats Offering single-layer, bi-layer, tri-layer, tablet-in-tablet, and microchip-in-tablet capability in a single machine, and an exchangeable turret design,...

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... 2 Machine Models The XL 400 design offers a single-layer only, and a flexible single and multi-layer capability in two machine models that share a common platform, and fully interchangeable compo- nents. Depending on your product portfolio, you can select the SFP or MFP or combine both models and benefit from their common advantages and maximized compatibility. XL 4004 SFP Maximum Efficiency for Single-Layer Production Offering a 100kN pre and main compression capability, a maximum press speed of 120 RPM, and an extended feeder length, the SFP is geared for high-speed production, with a maximum...

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Intuitive Controls with Smart-Touch HMI The completely new control system interface provides an intu itive operating environment and Smart-Touch HMI, which permits move, zoom, and scroll gestures. Available in a Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC platform, the common HMI environment offers a comprehensive onboard help capa bility, which includes a vast array of More Efficiency at all Levels Reduced wiring, increased data availability, speed and precision of regulation, extensive diagnostics – these are some of the main advantages obtained with the combi ation of inteln ligent components and advanced...

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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 support files (videos, pictures) to M support equipment procedures (turret change, machine changeover, calibration, etc.) ccess to an electronic spare parts catalog A roubleshooting and diagnostic support T PharmaControl® Press Force Control System The XL 4004 uses the proven PharmaControl® press force control system...

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Functional Design Maximizes Productivity The XL 4004 leverages the combination of form and function to maximize performance. The machine features large windows for excellent visibility and unlimited access to the compression zone. At the rear of the machine, the MultiFunction Column is divided in two separate compartments: the electrical cabinet on one side and the dust extraction and main energy supplies on the other side. The integrated control cabinet avoids additional space and cabling in the room. The water-cooled torque drive and Multi-Function Column permit a completely sealed machine...

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Minimal Noise and Vibration The carrier plate that supports the precompression and main compression columns is mounted on pneumatic dampers. This unique and patented design fully isolates vibration from the head piece and machine base. The result is an extreme reduction in operating noise level. o segregation of powder in the feeding system N which can occur with machine vibration o vibration transmission to the floor of the N compression room

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Fast and Easy Changeover The XL 4004 offers superior accessibility to the compression zone with a combination of quick-disconnects and large smooth surfaces that permit fast cleaning and changeover. A streamlined turret removal process and the ergonomic installation of the dust extraction system ensure a higher level of serviceability. Extreme Cleanability Due to the streamlined design of the compression zone, a minimized number of quick disconnect components need to be removed to go from full production to turret removal. Large smooth surfaces facilitate the cleaning of the compression zone....

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Containment Solutions KORSCH offers a fully integrated solution for all containment applications, including related peripherals and make/break connections, with centralized negative pressure control and dust collection system. Medium Containment Level OEB 3 100 µg/m3 > OEL > 10 µg/m3 e. g. for hormones or antiretrovirals espirator free environment during production incl. 3rd R party SMEPAC reports in -100Pa isolator like containment rgonomic arrangement of glove ports and rapid transport E ports (RTP) as an option for manual interventions anual decontamination in place with integrated M vacuum...

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KORSCH Global Service Network astern Asia and South-East Asia E Tel.: +852 69219136 [email protected] Southern Asia Tel.: +91 2261509500 [email protected] urope, Near East, Africa E Tel.: +49 (0)30 43576 300 [email protected] OUR SERVICE HELPLINE IN YOUR

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