48C 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 Grace Sullivan, High-Speed Packaging Line Architect at Hangzhou Ruiyi Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. With 18 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging automation, I have designed and commissioned counting and bottling lines for some of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide, specializing in high-throughput configurations exceeding 100 bottles per minute.

What This Machine Does

The Ry-AEC-48C is a 48-channel fully automatic electronic counting machine built for high-volume pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production lines. It counts tablets, capsules, softgels, pills, chewing gum, and other solid products into bottles at speeds of 10 to 120 bottles per minute, with counting accuracy up to 99.8%. The 48-channel configuration delivers the highest throughput in the Ruiyi counting machine lineup, making it suitable for large-scale manufacturing facilities where production volume demands maximum bottling line speed. Product contact parts constructed from SUS316 stainless steel ensure full GMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Ry-AEC-48C
• Number of counting channels: 48
• 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: 10-120 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, 4.0L/min
• Power supply: 220V / 50Hz, single phase, 1.6kW
• Machine weight: 900kg
• Machine dimensions (L x W x H): 2160 x 1560 x 1700mm

How the 48-Channel Counting Process Works

Product loaded into the 70-liter hopper feeds onto a vibrating corrugated plate that distributes materials across 48 parallel channels. Each channel uses a three-stage adjustable vibrating platform to control product flow speed independently, ensuring optimal single-file presentation across the full channel array. As products pass through each counting head, photoelectric sensors detect and count them individually. The bottle blocking device on the conveyor belt positions an empty bottle at the filling station. When the cumulative count across all 48 channels reaches the target number, the counted batch drops into the waiting bottle simultaneously. The conveyor advances immediately to position the next bottle, and the cycle repeats. The parallel operation of 48 channels enables the machine to fill up to 120 bottles per minute, with each bottle receiving its complete count in a fraction of a second.

Key Features for High-Volume Production

1. 48-channel maximum throughput: Forty-eight channels operating in parallel deliver up to 120 bottles per minute, approximately three times the capacity of 16-channel models, meeting the demands of large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing.
2. Three-stage vibration control per channel: Each of the 48 counting heads features independently adjustable vibration intensity, allowing precise optimization of product feed rates for different product characteristics across all channels simultaneously.
3. Proprietary anti-dust sensor technology: Photoelectric sensors maintain stable counting performance in high-dust environments without requiring frequent cleaning interruptions, critical for sustained high-speed production runs.
4. 99.8% counting accuracy at full speed: Photoelectric detection technology achieves pharmaceutical-grade counting precision even at maximum throughput, ensuring regulatory compliance without sacrificing production volume.
5. Tool-free product changeover: Switching between capsules, tablets, softgels, or other solid products requires no mold changes or mechanical adjustments, only touch screen parameter updates, minimizing downtime between product runs.
6. Intelligent detection and alarm system: Built-in logic includes no-bottle-no-counting, self-diagnosis, and error alarms that prevent miscounts and protect product quality during extended high-speed production runs.
7. Large-capacity hopper: The 70-liter hopper reduces refill frequency during production, supporting longer continuous runs between material top-ups and minimizing operator intervention.
8. Touch screen operation: An integrated HMI panel provides centralized control over counting parameters, batch sizes, speed settings, and diagnostic information across all 48 channels.

Applications in Large-Scale Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The Ry-AEC-48C is designed for pharmaceutical factories producing high-volume prescription and OTC medications where daily output targets require bottling line speeds exceeding 100 bottles per minute. Large-scale nutraceutical manufacturers use it for mass-market vitamin and supplement products. Major confectionery producers deploy it for gummy vitamin and chewing gum counting at retail packaging volumes. The machine is also suited for central packaging facilities that serve multiple product lines, where its high throughput allows a single counting machine to feed multiple downstream packaging stations. The 48-channel configuration provides headroom for production scale-up without requiring additional counting equipment.

GMP Compliance and Material Construction

Product contact parts are manufactured from SUS316 stainless steel as standard, fully meeting GMP pharmaceutical production requirements for material compatibility and cleanability. The machine frame uses SUS304 stainless steel for structural integrity. CE certification is supported, and the machine complies with international export standards. The robust 900kg construction provides the stability required for sustained operation at maximum speed without vibration-induced accuracy degradation.

Complete High-Speed Bottling Line Integration

The machine serves as the counting centerpiece in complete automatic bottling lines that may include bottle unscramblers, desiccant inserters, capping machines, induction sealing machines, labeling machines, and collection turntables. At 120 bottles per minute throughput, downstream equipment must be specified to match or exceed this speed. The PLC system supports high-speed signal communication with upstream and downstream equipment for synchronized line operation. Conveyor height, signal protocols, and feeding direction can be customized for existing or planned line configurations.

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, operator training, and production line commissioning support can be arranged. Standard delivery time is 7 to 15 working days for single machines and 20 to 30 working days for complete production lines.

Contact Information

For high-speed counting system specifications, production line capacity planning, or facility integration consultation:

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