We are pleased to announce that Anritsu has just released new Capsule Checkweighers. A newly developed handling mechanism has been adopted to achieve reliable transport and sorting of capsules. With a maximum measurement accuracy of ± 0.5 mg, it meets high quality control requirements. Three models are available according to the production volume, and high-speed weighing and sorting of up to 230,000 capsules / hour is possible.

Major advantages of New Anritsu Capsule Checkweigher

Newly developed capsule handling mechanism

The unique handling system transports and sorts capsules gently and reliably.
Not only filled capsules but also a wide range of capsules such as light weight empty capsules are supported.

Industry's highest weighing accuracy ±0.5mg

Anritsu's force balance technology provides the maximum weighing accuracy of ±0.5 mg, meeting even the most stringent standards for cuspules such as anticancer drugs and immunosuppressive drugs, in which only small changes in quantity could affect both intended effects and side effects.

Easy to use, Easy to clean

The parts for each capsule size can be attached and detached without tools.
Compared to the previous model, the number of parts has been reduced, which decreases the changeover time to one minute or less. The large 15-inch touch panes with user-friendly GUI shows complete line status up to 10 lanes in a single screen.

Fail-safe design

If the power is cut off for external reasons (blackout, etc.) and the measurement becomes impossible, both the rejection and the exclusion gate immediately operate to eliminate all the capsules being transported and do not transport them to the subsequent stage.

Conforming to international industry standards and regulations

The system supports FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements including user authentication, audit trails and encryption/decryption of output data.
The parts in contact with capsules are made of materials compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 177.

Video Introduction

Please take a look at the video, which explains in detail the capsule transport mechanism, fail-safe mechanism, high workability and operability, etc. with demonstrations.