MG America, the U.S. subsidiary of MG2, introduces Selekta, a high-speed checkweigher and sorting machine for the production of tablets. It delivers accuracy at high speeds and handles a wide range of product shapes and sizes. Depending on the product, Selekta can check up to 500,000 units/hr. The technology is designed for seamless integration with existing tableting equipment, which allows for continuous process manufacturing.
The Selekta’s design uses MG2’s experience in capsule filling technology by incorporating the main benefits of the company’s Multi-Nett weight control system. Multi-Nett affords the ability to monitor and control net weight in low-dose applications (5−25 mg). The system can also singularly monitor and control the net weight of multiple components dosed into a capsule and reject any capsule that exceeds preset weight tolerances.
The machine selects conforming and nonconforming units through a fail-safe system, employing a set of sensors located at critical points throughout the testing process. Selekta is also easy to use and maintain; size changeover is quickly performed by replacing two sets of parts, which can be easily disassembled.
Selekta can be directly connected downstream from primary production equipment, upstream of blister lines, or used as a standalone unit with automatic or manual load (for smaller batches). In addition, two special versions of Selekta are available for integration into packaging lines where tablets are placed into bottles; for these operations, the two offerings are the Selekta/CW, which performs product counting as well as weighing, and the Selekta/C, whose sole function is counting.
