Tablet checking machines or tablet inspection machines are high precision machines ensuring fast and accurate checking and sorting of all defects in different types of tablets. Certain machines  are equipped with automatic cameras, ensure total quality control. Tablet inspection machines are one of the most widely used pharmaceutical inspection machines.

Tablet inspection machines inspect complete surface of tablets for any visual defects. 360 degree tablets inspection from rear, front and side surface ensures consistency in tablets. Most inspection equipments are manufactured according to the GMP standards. These pharmaceutical equipments can inspect up to 200000 tablets per hour depending on the size and shape of tablets and are easy to clean and maintain.

Types of Defects Inspected
Inspection machines check the tablets for any irregularity in shape, in terms of length, width, thickness and diameter. The machine has an automatic rejection system and removes broken, capped, chipped or incomplete tablets from the conveyor belt. Checks for shade variation, blurred and scratchy tablets allows for consistency in physical appearance of tablets manufactured in the same batch. Some of the defects detected in tablets using tablet inspection machines are:

• Size: diameter, length, width, thickness
• Shapes: round, oval, oblong, triangular, caplet, pentagonal, octagonal and tear shaped tablets
• Integrity : broken, capped, chipped, laminated or incomplete
• Aspect : marks, color shade variation
• Coating : orange peel, specks, blotches, chips, cracks, picking
• Print : incomplete, scratchy, blurred
• Embossing : bridging, unreadable, irregular, black speck etc.

Application of Tablet Inspection Machine

• Pharmaceuticals
• Neutraceuticals
• Herbal products