XT 600

XT 600
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XT 600

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Overview
The KORSCH XT 600 is a high-speed double rotary press designed for the efficient production of high-volume single and bi-layer tablets. It combines advanced technology with a modular and cost-efficient design, ensuring superior performance and reliability.

Key Features
  • Design and Accessibility: The XT 600 features a compact footprint with optimized accessibility for operation, cleaning, and maintenance. It includes large windows and panels for easy access.
  • Output and Efficiency: Capable of producing over 1,000,000 single-layer tablets per hour, the machine supports both single and bi-layer tablet production with an exchangeable turret for different tablet sizes.
  • Control System: The machine is equipped with a 19-inch Smart-Touch HMI, offering an intuitive interface with comprehensive online help and multimedia support. It operates on a Siemens SIMOTION control system.
  • Noise and Vibration: The patented carrier plate design minimizes noise and vibration, ensuring a quiet operation environment.

Technical Specifications
  • Punch Stations: Available in configurations of 53, 65, 77, and 85 stations.
  • Compression Force: Offers 60 kN and 100 kN for both precompression and main compression.
  • Tablet Output: Maximum output varies by configuration, with up to 1,020,000 single-layer tablets per hour.
  • Machine Dimensions: 1,720 x 1,420 x 2,000 mm, with a net weight of 6,500 kg.

Innovative Features
  • Feeder Design: The XT 600 includes an innovative feeder design with adjustable gaps and options for 2-chamber, 3-chamber, or gravity feeders.
  • Bi-Layer Conversion: A conversion kit allows for easy adaptation to bi-layer tablet production.
  • PharmaControl® System: This system monitors compression forces and provides precise tablet weight control with real-time feedback and logging capabilities.

Compliance and Integration
  • The XT 600 complies with 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP 5 standards, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • It supports integration with SCADA systems for centralized monitoring and data management.

Conclusion
The KORSCH XT 600 is a robust and versatile machine designed for high-efficiency tablet production in demanding environments. Its advanced features and intuitive controls make it a reliable choice for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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XT 600 High Speed Double Rotary Press Superior Performance Perform mance and Reliability for for the Production o of High Volume Pro Products oducts

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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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Cost-Efficient, Space-Efficient … The XT 600 combines key features from proven KORSCH technology with a simple, modular, and cost-efficient design to offer a new standard in high-volume production equipment. The robust and elegant design offers a simplified and streamlined platform for both semi-attended and fully automated production. Leveraging the unique and patented carrier plate concept from the XL-Series, the XT 600 features the same market leading noise reduction technology. The completely redesigned control system interface combines an intuitive HMI environment with an unprecedented level...

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… and Production-Efficient The XT 600 has been designed to provide maximum efficiency in a 24/7 production environment. A flexible compression station design permits 60 kN or 100 kN for both precompression and main compression. The compression dwell bar extends consolidation time and improves output with difficult products. The exchangeable turret is designed for fast removal and installation and permits maximum output to be obtained for all tablet shapes and sizes. The pro- ven punch lubrication system insures that the XT 600 can run batch after batch in an extended campaign production, and then...

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Easy Handling ■ Intuitive Controls with

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Elegant Simplicity for Easy Handling The XT 600 delivers proven technical advantages with elegant simplicity to provide the most robust and reliable production workhorse. Full accessibility to the compression zone, simple assembly and quick-disconnect components, full visibility to the compression process, and an intuitive controls interface – that is what makes the XT 600 unique. Robust Compression Column Design The XT 600 offers both 60 kN and 100 kN compression columns which are suitable for all compression requirements and retrofitable at any time. The compression columns can be easily re-positioned...

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Minimal Noise and Vibration The unique and patented design of the carrier plate fully isolates noise and vibration from the base frame and head piece of the XT 600. The result is an extreme reduction in operating noise level, even with high compression forces and high press speeds. Very low noise emission < 80 dB(A) No vibration transmission to the floor or overhead feed system No segregation of material in the overhead feeding

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Intuitive Controls with Smart-Touch HMI The completely re-designed control system interface provides an intuitive operating environment, with a Smart-Touch HMI which permits move, zoom, and scroll gestures. At the heart of the control system is a Siemens SIMOTION controller, which merges PLC and motion controls in a single, integrated system. The user friendly graphics, and comprehensive on-line help offers a simplistic yet comprehensive view of the Online Help Capability The Smart-Touch HMI sets a new standard for on-line help, and offers an extensive library of support documents to simplify,...

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Network and SCADA Integration The XT 600 control system may be fully integrated to a central client network or SCADA system to permit real-time monitoring and acquisition of critical process parameters, centralized login, centralized product recipe management, and centralized batch data storage using a standard OPC server. Transfer of process parameters via OPC server Central login, recipe, and batch data administration Remote monitoring from a central control room PharmaControl® Press Force Control System The XT 600 uses the proven PharmaControl® press force control system to monitor individual...

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KORSCH America Inc. 18 Bristol Drive South Easton, MA 02375 USA Phone: +1 (508) 238-9080 Fax: +1 (508) 238-9487 E-Mail: [email protected] KORSCH AG – Berlin Breitenbachstraße 1 13509 Berlin Germany Phone: +49 (0)30 43576-0 Fax: +49 (0)30 43576-350 E-Mail: [email protected] KORSCH 24/7 Service Helpline: Phone: +49 (0)30 43576-300 E-Mail: [email protected]

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XT 600 High Speed Double Rotary Press Superior Performance Perform mance and Reliability fo for or the Production o of High Volume Pro Products oducts

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Technical Data KORSCH XT 600 Number of Punch Stations Number of Compression Stations Main/Pre Press Tools Main Compression Force Precompression Force Tamping Force Turret Speed, Single-Layer Turret Speed, Bi-Layer Tablet Output, Single-Layer max. Tablet Output, Bi-Layer max. Pitch Circle Diameter Machine Dimensions Net Weight of the Machine Total Electrical Load 1,720 x 1,420 x 2,000 – Dimensions are identical for all versions Technical modifications reserved. The maximum compression force varies as a function of the tablet/punch size and output. The maximum output varies as a function of the...

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