16C High-Speed Automatic Counting Machine for Tablets, Capsules & Small Parts

Machine Introduction

This Counting Machine can be applied for counting capsules, soft gels, tablets, chewing gum, round pills, and other solid materials without the need for tooling when changing objects. Its part in contact with material is made of superior 316 stainless steel, which totally meets the GMP requirement.

Technical Parameters

Machine Layout

Written by Brian Cooper, Electronic Counting Systems Specialist at Hangzhou Ruiyi Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. With 13 years of experience in pharmaceutical counting equipment, I have deployed electronic counting machines for over 90 production facilities across 35 countries, specializing in mid-to-high-speed bottling line configurations.

What This Machine Does

The Ry-AEC-16C is a 16-channel fully automatic electronic counting machine that counts and bottles tablets, capsules, softgels, pills, chewing gum, and other solid products at speeds of 10 to 70 bottles per minute. It uses photoelectric sensor technology to achieve counting accuracy up to 99.8%, making it suitable for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers who require precise fill counts for regulatory compliance. The machine handles product format changes without requiring mold replacements, reducing changeover time between different product runs.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Ry-AEC-16C
• Number of counting channels: 16
• Compatible products: Hard capsules (sizes 000-5), soft gelatin capsules, pills (diameter up to 20mm), chewing gum, tablets, and other solid objects (diameter 5.5-22mm)
• Hopper volume: 70L
• Production capacity: 10-70 bottles per minute
• Filling quantity range: 2-9,999 pieces per bottle (adjustable)
• Bottle size compatibility: Diameter 20-50mm, height 40-180mm
• Conveyor belt width: 114mm
• Compressed air: 0.6 MPa, 3.8L/min
• Power supply: 220V / 50Hz, single phase, 0.9kW
• Machine weight: 480kg
• Machine dimensions (L x W x H): 1560 x 1530 x 1700mm

How the 16-Channel Counting Process Works

Product loaded into the 70-liter hopper feeds onto a vibrating corrugated plate that distributes materials across 16 parallel channels. Each channel uses a three-stage adjustable vibrating platform to control product flow speed, preventing jams and ensuring single-file product presentation. As products pass through the counting head in each channel, photoelectric sensors register and count them individually. The bottle blocking device on the conveyor belt positions an empty bottle at the filling station, and once the target count is reached across all channels, the counted batch drops into the waiting bottle. The conveyor then advances to position the next bottle. The anti-dust sensor technology maintains counting accuracy even in environments with high particulate levels from tablet coating or powder residue.

Key Features for Production Reliability

1. 16-channel parallel counting: Sixteen channels operate simultaneously, delivering throughput of up to 70 bottles per minute, approximately double the capacity of 8-channel models.
2. Three-stage vibration control per channel: Each counting head features independently adjustable vibration intensity, allowing operators to optimize product feed rates for different product shapes, sizes, and weights.
3. Anti-dust photoelectric sensor technology: Proprietary sensor design maintains stable performance in high-dust environments where standard sensors would require frequent cleaning and recalibration.
4. 99.8% counting accuracy: Photoelectric detection technology achieves industry-leading counting precision under normal production conditions, essential for pharmaceutical regulatory compliance.
5. No-mold product changeover: Switching between capsules, tablets, softgels, or other solid products requires no mold changes or tooling adjustments, only parameter adjustments through the touch screen.
6. Intelligent detection and alarm system: Built-in logic includes no-bottle-no-counting, self-diagnosis, and error alarms that prevent miscounts, missing bottles, and product waste.
7. Touch screen operation: An integrated HMI panel provides intuitive control over counting parameters, batch sizes, speed settings, and diagnostic information.

Applications in Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Manufacturing

The Ry-AEC-16C serves mid-volume pharmaceutical production lines bottling prescription medications, over-the-counter tablets, and capsule formulations. Nutraceutical manufacturers use it for vitamin tablets, supplement capsules, and mineral pills. Confectionery producers deploy it for chewing gum and gummy vitamin counting. The machine's 70-bottle-per-minute maximum speed positions it between entry-level 8-channel counters and high-speed 48-channel systems, making it suitable for production lines processing moderate daily volumes or serving multiple product formats on shared equipment.

GMP Compliance and Material Construction

Product contact parts are manufactured from SUS316 stainless steel as standard, meeting GMP pharmaceutical production requirements. The machine frame uses SUS304 stainless steel for structural integrity and corrosion resistance. CE certification is supported, and the machine complies with international export standards for global pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Complete Bottling Line Integration

The machine integrates into complete automatic bottling lines alongside bottle unscramblers, desiccant inserters, capping machines, induction sealing machines, labeling machines, and collection turntables. Conveyor height, signal interface protocols, and feeding direction can be customized to match existing line configurations. The PLC system supports communication with upstream and downstream equipment for synchronized line operation.

After-Sales Support

Every machine includes operation manuals and installation videos. Online technical support and remote troubleshooting are available, with lifetime technical assistance as standard. Overseas engineer installation and operator training can be arranged upon request. Standard delivery time is 7 to 15 working days for single machines.

Contact Information

For counting system specifications, channel configuration consultation, or bottling line design:

Phone: tel:+86-13868159610
Email: email:[email protected]