FlexiTab XL tablet press

The FlexiTab XL tablet press is the logical further development of modern single-stroke tablet presses and was specially designed for demanding areas such as galenic development, research and development, and small-batch production. In contrast to classic rotary or eccentric presses, the FlexiTab XL® is significantly more flexible, quicker to adjust, and precisely reproducible – ideal for laboratory and pilot production.

Thanks to its innovative design, the FlexiTab XL® can be used to produce all common tablet shapes with ease. It enables the pressing of one, two and even three different media, with unlimited layers that can be individually adjusted in terms of thickness and pressing force. This makes it the perfect solution when several powders or formulations need to be combined – from simple single-layer to complex multi-layer tablets.

Maximum flexibility through force-controlled pressing

Thanks to the integrated pressure cylinder, the intelligent FlexiTab XL® software and the precise PLC control, the machine operates primarily in force-controlled mode. This means that

the tablet press is not tied to rigid production cycles like an eccentric press and can be freely programmed.

This offers decisive advantages:

• Variable pressing speeds
• Slow venting of the granulate
• Rapid relief for mould stabilisation
• Reproducible forces in every phase
• Fully customised pressing profiles

This completely eliminates the typical disadvantages of an eccentric press, such as fixed time sequences or limited adjustment options.

Why FlexiTab XL tablet press? – Advantages at a glance

✔ Quick adjustment of press force, layer thickness and throughput

✔ Format change without dismantling the hopper or filling shoe

✔ Easy to clean – all parts that come into contact with the product are made of stainless steel or POM

✔ Ideal for small quantities thanks to manual filling

✔ Freely programmable press cycles

✔ Pressing of various layers or optional core-coated tablets

✔ Highly accessible press chamber – perfect laboratory design

✔ Ideal for R&D: short set-up times, fast optimisation cycles

The FlexiTab XL® is therefore one of the most efficient solutions when it comes to reducing costs and development times without compromising on reproducibility or quality.

Optional extensions for maximum versatility

The FlexiTab XL® is available with numerous additional options on request:

• Single, dual or triple media operation
• Adapters for EURO-B, EURO-D, TSM-B, TSM-D (other tools on request)
• Press chamber coating (e.g. stearate) for difficult powders
• Shell-core tables for complex tablet structures
• Real-time measurement data acquisition (press force, ejection force, length)
• DAQ4 measurement software for documentation and validation
• Validation documentation in accordance with pharmaceutical requirements
• High-performance extraction (dust class H)
• Freely programmable user sequences

This makes the FlexiTab XL tablet press a fully-fledged development platform for every type of tablet – from simple single-layer formats to sophisticated special tablets.

Technical data of the FlexiTab XL® tablet press

Feature Value

Tools Euro-B, Euro-D, TSM-B, TSM-D (others on request)

Press force upper punch 1 – 60 kN

Ejection force lower punch 8 kN

Immersion depth upper punch max. 7 mm (optional 10 mm)

Output single layer approx. 900 tablets/hour*

Output double layer approx. 500 tablets/hour*

Output triple layer approx. 300 tablets/hour*

Compressed air requirement min. 5 bar (oil & water-free)

Air volume approx. 200 l/min

Power supply 230/110 V, 50/60 Hz, 16 A

Power consumption < 400 W

Dimensions of press (H×W×D) 833 × 1925 × 500 mm

Dimensions of terminal (H×W×D) 550 × 1104 × 500 mm

Weight approx. 750 kg

* Values depend on powder properties, number of layers and tablet size.

Conclusion – Maximum flexibility for development, pilot production and multi-layer tablets

The FlexiTab XL tablet press sets new standards in R&D for tablets. Its free programmability, the ability to press up to three layers or even core-coated tablets, and its compact design make it ideal for anyone who wants to develop efficiently, produce small quantities or test new formulations.

It reduces development times, minimises material usage and offers the precision of a fully automatic production press – but with the flexibility of a laboratory system.