STI LabTop Capsule Banding Machine
Manufacturers Description
Simulates the banding process of a high-speed production banding machine. The machine is capable of producing approximately 100 banded capsules per hour making it is perfect for low-volume runs for clinical trials, comparative studies, stability studies, etc. It is designed to band the joint between the capsule cap and body in order to prevent leakage of liquid products, reduce oxidation of the contents of the capsule, and to minimize the odor problems associated with both solid and liquid products. However, the most important feature demonstrates the tamper resistant nature of the band. Once banded, the capsule is almost impossible to open and re-close without leaving evidence of tampering. The ease of changeover from one capsule to another also makes it possible to evaluate a variety of capsule and banding color combinations.
Capsules can be filled with any of a number of liquid, gel or paste products (as well as solid dosage forms) are manually loaded into the capsule carrying slats. The slats pass through the banding process identical to the production machines. This ensures a complete and highly accurate banding operation.
It has size 00, 0, and 1 banding wheel assembly.
