Pharmaceutical production requires micron-level precision, repeatability and full control. Keeping the margin of error to a minimum is a critical requirement for tablets, capsules and liquid pharmaceutical products.
TÜRESAN offers vibratory counting technology and servo-controlled filling solutions in the tablet counting and liquid filling systems it has developed specifically for the pharmaceutical industry. Systems fully compatible with bottle, blister and box packaging ensure continuity on the production line.
High-precision automation makes safer and more controlled production possible with fewer operators.
How vibratory tablet counting works
Tablets and capsules are spread across vibrating channels that separate them into single files. Each tablet passes a sensor that counts it, and the preset quantity is released into the bottle. The conveyor system linear tablet counting machine works with 8 to 24 channels, one or two filling nozzles, bottles from 15 to 500 ml and tablets up to 22 mm in diameter, with a counting accuracy of ±0.3%.
Because the count is verified tablet by tablet rather than by weight alone, broken or oversized tablets are less likely to distort the result.
Servo-controlled liquid filling for syrups and suspensions
Liquid pharmaceutical products need the same repeatability as tablets. TÜRESAN’s servo-controlled liquid filling machines use volumetric, flowmeter, load-cell or level-controlled dosing depending on the product, with filling ranges starting at 20–300 ml. Product-contact surfaces are AISI 316L stainless steel and the machines are CIP-compatible, which supports validated cleaning procedures between batches.
Bottle, blister and box: the complete packaging chain
A counting machine on its own does not finish the job. The conveyor system linear tablet counting line combines bottle cleaning with 0.12 micron filtered ionised air, counting, servo-torque or mechanical-torque capping and labelling on one conveyor. For carton packaging, the thermoforming machine and the box opening and product placing machine complete the chain.
Control, traceability and fewer manual interventions
PLC-controlled lines store recipes for each product and bottle size, so a changeover is a recall of parameters instead of a manual re-adjustment. Fewer manual steps mean fewer opportunities for error and a smaller number of operators on the line. TÜRESAN engineers, manufactures and integrates the line as a single system and supports it from design through commissioning.
TÜRESAN tablet counting machine at a glance
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Counting principle | Vibration |
| Number of channels | 8–24 |
| Number of nozzles | 1–2 |
| Bottle range | 15–500 ml |
| Tablet diameter | Max. 22 mm |
| Counting accuracy | ±0.3% |
| Construction | AISI 304 frame, AISI 316L product-contact surfaces |
Source: TÜRESAN conveyor system linear tablet counting machine specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the tablet counting machine?
The vibratory counting system is specified at ±0.3% counting accuracy.
Which tablet sizes and bottle sizes can be handled?
Tablets up to 22 mm in diameter and bottles from 15 to 500 ml, with 8 to 24 channels depending on the model.
Can capsules and soft gels be counted as well?
Vibratory counting is used for tablets and capsules; the channel configuration is selected for the product during project design.
Is the equipment suitable for validated cleaning?
Product-contact surfaces are AISI 316L stainless steel and the liquid fillers are CIP-compatible, which supports documented cleaning procedures.
Does TÜRESAN supply the capping and labelling stations too?
Yes. Counting, capping, labelling and end-of-line equipment are integrated on one conveyor and delivered as a complete line.
