Gamma Hard Capsule Machine

R&J Engineering introduces the state-of-the-art PLC controlled Gamma Hard Capsule Machine. The culmination of many years of Research and Development, the innovative Gamma is engineered to provide:

• The highest output of quality capsules;
• Continuous high speed 24 hour per day capsule production;
• Extremely high reliability;
• Fast, efficient capsule size changeover;
• Ease of operation, adjustment, and routine maintenance; and
• Minimal downtime.

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Innovative Features of the Gamma

• Operating speeds of 40-45 bars per minute yielding 72,000 to 81,000 capsules per hour.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) combined with the Digital Motion Control System eliminates virtually all cams, gears, and rods making routine maintenance and capsule size changeover fast and efficient. Capsule length variation due to backlash is a thing of the past!
• Programmed Digital Motion Control System allows operator access to adjustment of capsule length and capsule joining.
• Multifunction full graphics colour Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Touch Screen for:
  • Machine operation with graphical indication and operation of individual components
  • Indication of trouble spots on the machine and their diagnostics
  • Automatic detection of dipping
  • Operator-adjustable inputs such as:
    • Dipping time
    • Hanging time
    • Dome setting angle
    • Water feed
• Pin Bars feature the unique "RJ-Lock" which gives a positive double locking to the finished capsule.
• Unique single bar flipping mechanism in Dipper prevents bar flip delay at high speeds.
• Solid-state precision temperature controllers throughout with automatic PID tuning control action.
• Six-bar dipping system (eight-bar dipping optional) with DC drive and independent pre-programmable variable dipping speed for cap and body sides.
• Automatic Pin Bar Lubrication with cap and body metering valves for precise adjustment of pin lubrication.
• Innovative Pin Bar positioning system eliminates the inherent problems of the Centre Elevator.
• Automatic pneumatically-controlled capsule cutting collector with dual shut-off valve to prevent the accidental exhaust of finished capsules.
• Adjustable side Elevator setting angle.
• Improved stripper bar assembly eliminates excessive stripper wear.
• Continuous backlash adjustment on collet spindles.
• Dome setting fans with variable airflow.
• Main motor with brake and variable speed drive.

Gelatin Handling

• Advanced design stainless steel Dipping Pans for precise distribution of gelatin on the Pins. Features new improved dual drive, individually controlled heating system, and draining plugs for easy cleaning. Features alarm system which sounds if gelatin level is abnormal.
• Automatic Gelatin Level Controls with proportional gelatin flow valve.
• Self-regulating heated gelatin feed hoses.
• Automatic Gelatin Level Control System with recorder and timed water feed solenoid valve.

Capsule Conveying System

• Hydraulic Bar Pushers and Rear Elevator for reliable, smooth operation. High-efficiency hydraulic unit is complete with soft-shift valves and variable displacement pump to save energy during off cycles.
• Efficient roller system on upper and lower decks minimizes friction and allows the Pin Bars to travel safely and smoothly through the drying kiln.

Capsule Drying System

• State-of-the-art capsule drying system is divided into five distinct individually-controlled zones for precise drying of the capsules. For the most efficient use of the dry air, it is channelled directly from the climate control system over the caps and bodies in the drying kilns.

Safety Features to Ensure Highly Reliable Operation

• Electronic Pin Bar Position Locating System for precise guidance of bars through Greaser and Automatic sections. Prevents Pins from being out of place during finishing operations.
• Electronic Pin Bar sensing at Rear Elevator section prevents bar overlap and short feed of lower Bar Pusher.
• Electronic Missing Pin Bar sensor on upper deck.
• Electronic Bar Pusher sensing prevents rear Elevator jamming.
• Automatic detection of dipping.
• No-load Bar Pusher Safety on Table and Dipper prevents damage to Pin Bars in the event of a bar jam.
• Pin Bar Lock on Elevator and Lower Kiln Deck to prevent the Pin Bars from sliding between cycles.
• Linear guide bearings for upper and lower Bar Pusher, rear Elevator, and Table.
• Bearings throughout Dipper, Greaser, Automatic, and Table sections eliminate the need for oil lubrication.
• Alarm warning light located above electrical panel alerts operator of machine stoppage. Alarm bell alerts of gelatin overflow.
• Safety Clutches on main drive and Table.
• Safety limit and proximity switches throughout.

Dimensions

• Length 13,160 mm (518 inches)
• Width 1,650 mm (65 inches)
• Height 2,290 mm (90 inches)
• Approximate gross weight 11,000 kg (25,000 lb)