Exclusive UK distributor of Dott Bonapace equipment, Isopak, is launching a revolutionary pharmaceutical dosing filler system for powders and granules
The new machine, the DSP-3, which has taken over three years to develop is designed for the precise application of products ranging from 10mg to 3.50grams and is ideal for dispensing a wide range of pharmaceutical and related applications.
Typical uses include pharmaceutical trials, small-scale manufacture, micro-dosing and batch type productions.
Supplied with three different sized calibrated dosing cylinders as standard, the machine is also equipped with a lower and upper hopper.
Isopak says the lower hopper is manufactured in borosylicone (pirex) glass and has a capacity of five litres.
The upper hopper is made in stainless steel and is supplied with bespoke stand.
The DSP-3 filler is equipped with a mixer complete with variable speed control and precise management of the powder dispersal is attained through an automatic regulator equipped with photocells, which provides a constant supply of powder or granules.
Capable of operating at speeds of up to 30 dosages per minute the machine can be set to provide single and multiple dosages, with where required restrictions on the total amount issued.
Operator management is achieved through a number of controls on the front panel.
These allow the user to select the type of dosing cylinder, chose the number of dosing cycles and manually override the mixer.
Where required the unit can also be operated by foot pedal.
The machine's functions are controlled by a Schneider PLC enabling other pieces of equipment to be interfaced where appropriate.
Technically, the standard format machine is 470x330x650mm in size and has a net weight 35kg.
The machine needs single phase 230volt mains supply and a compressed air supply of 30 l/minute at 6 bar.
Isopak's managing director, Robin Davies, says: "This latest and exciting development from Dott Bonapace provides the pharmaceutical industry with new possibilities.
"From initial discussions the machine has been very well received and we therefore anticipate a high level of input when the system is formally launched."
