SimTap: high-performance feeder for a wide range of solid shapes
Do you want to a range of different tablet geometries and capsule sizes on one blister line – and at high speed? Whether special or standard shapes: the SimTap places your products quickly and specifically in the film pockets. Gentle on the product and with an average fill level of 99.5 percent.
How the SimTap works
From the hopper, the products pass through the vibrating chute, where dust and debris are safely discharged, to the sorting box. This arranges the products by moving them up and down into the filling tubes. Two shut-off fingers per filling tube ensure targeted filling: the lower shut-off finger closes the outlet of the filling tube and releases the lowest product exactly when the blister station is exactly below it. Meanwhile, the upper shut-off finger fixes the subsequent products. The products are placed in the film pockets at the same time – hence the name. SimTap stands for "Simultaneous Tablet Placement".
The SimTap feeder is suitable for continuous and intermittent operation and all blister materials. Operation is fully integrated into the blister line's control system (HMI). Manual settings are no longer necessary.
Advantages of the SimTap feeder
The SimTap is suitable for a wide range of tablet, dragée, ball and capsule geometries. It gently deposits fragile or dusty tablets into blister cavities. For highly dusty, toxic or moisture-sensitive products, SimTap feeders can be completely enclosed and equipped with a suction device.
High speed due to simultaneous operation across the entire film width
SimTap feeder in detail
Which requirements is the SimTap feeder suitable for?
The SimTap combines versatility, performance and product-friendly handling. This makes it suitable whenever productivity plays a major role, different or complex product shapes have to be fed, or when tablets are brittle or dusty.
How easy is it to change to a different feed?
In this video, you can see how a single-brush box can be attached in place of a SimTap format. This allows the benefits of the single-brush feeder to be enjoyed at a slightly lower output (e.g. for small batches) without having to change the complete feed.
Can several feeders be operated in parallel on one blister line?
Many Uhlmann customers are already planning for a longer filling section when purchasing a blister line in order to be able to use several feeders right from the start or to retrofit them later.
How is the SimTap feed controlled?
The SimTap control system is fully integrated into the SmartControl line control system. The intuitive user interface and the stored format parameters enable simple, fast format changes even by untrained personnel. Manual settings are not necessary.
What accessories are available for the SimTap?
To increase ergonomics and speed, an optional tablet lift can be connected to automatically load the SimTap with tablets, dragées or capsules.
Is the SimTap suitable for containment lines?
In addition to the brush feeder, the SimTap is also frequently used in containment lines.
Is the SimTap easy to clean?
The compact design makes the basic unit very easy to clean. The format parts can be exchanged easily and quickly. As a result, the work involved for cleaning, and thus the downtime of the machine, can be reduced to a minimum.
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Our feeders at a glance
| Type | Product forms | Packing | Performance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parenteral products | Ampoules, vials, cartridges and vials | Blister and folding box; Direct in Box | Up to 1,450 products per minute | ||
| Parenteral products | Syringe sizes with diameters from 6.5 to 26 mm | Blister and folding box; Direct in Box | Up to 350 syringes per minute | ||
| Solid products | Convex solids and capsules | Blister | In many cases, the most economical solution | ||
| Solid products | Solids with simple geometries such as tablets, oblongs or capsules | Blister | The all-rounder that represents a good compromise between performance and effort. | ||
| Solid products | Solids with simple and complicated geometries | Blister | The most flexible and powerful feeder | ||
