Effervescent Feeding & Sorting Tablets Tube Filling Machine

Machine Introduction

The machine adopts PLC and touch screen control, and Chinese menu display on touch screen, consists with tube unscrambler, tube pushing, cap feeder, and cap pressing, realizing the electromechanical integration. It is simple to operate and easy to maintain.

Technical Parameters

The Ry-80PTG-D effervescent tablet tube filling machine processes 60 to 80 tubes per minute with a filling accuracy of 99% or higher. Built specifically for effervescent tablet packaging into cylindrical tubes, this machine integrates tube unscrambling, tablet feeding, electronic counting, cap pressing, and output collection into a single PLC-controlled system. At 5,500 x 1,800 x 1,800 mm and 800 kg, it serves as the backbone of effervescent tablet packaging lines for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers worldwide.

The machine adopts PLC and touch screen control with electromechanical integration, combining tube unscrambler, tube pushing mechanism, cap feeder, and cap pressing station into one coordinated system. A 5 kW motor running on 220V single-phase power drives the full production cycle, while the compressed air supply is provided by the buyer to match facility specifications.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Ry-80PTG-D
• Capacity: 60-80 tubes per minute
• Filling Accuracy: 99% or higher
• Cap Pressing Rate: 99% or higher
• Applicable Container: Tube bottles
• Tablet Pushing Method: Continuous feed
• Gas Source: Provided by buyer
• Power: 5 kW, 220V single phase
• Machine Weight: 800 kg
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 5,500 x 1,800 x 1,800 mm

How the Tube Filling Process Works

The production cycle operates through six synchronized stages. In the tablet feeding and orientation stage, tablets are loaded into a hopper where a vibration or rotary feeding system aligns them one by one, preventing overlap and breakage before they reach the counting station.

The counting system uses electronic or mechanical sensors, typically photoelectric detectors, to register each tablet as it passes through. The precise count ensures the correct number of effervescent tablets fills every tube. Meanwhile, the tube feeding and positioning stage automatically feeds empty tubes from a storage magazine into the machine, positioning them upright and moving each one into the filling station via a conveyor or indexing system.

During the tablet filling stage, the counted tablets are dropped into the tube in sequence. The filling mechanism is designed to minimize impact force, preventing chipping and powder generation that would compromise tablet integrity and tube cleanliness. After filling, tubes advance to the capping and sealing station where plastic caps containing integrated desiccant material are automatically placed and pressed onto each tube. The desiccant in the cap absorbs residual moisture, protecting the hygroscopic effervescent tablets throughout their shelf life. Optional induction sealing provides an additional airtight barrier for products requiring maximum moisture protection.

Finished tubes are discharged onto an output conveyor or collection tray. Optional coding or labeling systems can be integrated at this stage for batch numbers, expiry dates, and product identification.

Key Features

• High-Precision Automatic Counting: An advanced electronic counting system with photoelectric sensors ensures the exact number of effervescent tablets fills each tube, eliminating human counting errors and maintaining consistent package contents across every production run.
• High-Speed Production: The integrated design processes 60 to 80 tubes per minute, supporting high-volume pharmaceutical production schedules without sacrificing counting or filling accuracy.
• Gentle Tablet Handling: The feeding and filling mechanisms handle effervescent tablets with care throughout the process, minimizing breakage and powdering. This gentle handling approach is critical for effervescent tablets, which are more fragile than standard compressed tablets due to their formulation with bicarbonate and acid components.
• GMP-Compliant Construction: The machine is built to meet Good Manufacturing Practice standards, ensuring hygiene, safety, and reliability in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production environments. Product contact surfaces use stainless steel materials suitable for direct tablet contact.
• Automatic Tube Handling: The tube unscrambler and positioning system automatically feeds empty tubes, aligns them for filling, and moves them through each processing station without manual intervention, reducing labor costs and ensuring consistent packaging quality.
• Adjustable for Multiple Tube Sizes: Quick-adjustment mechanisms allow the machine to accommodate different tube diameters and heights, providing flexibility for manufacturers producing multiple effervescent tablet products in various package formats.
• System Integration Capability: The machine connects with labeling, printing, and coding systems for batch information, expiry dates, and other regulatory traceability requirements. Signal interfaces and conveyor specifications can be customized for seamless line integration.
• Leak-Proof Airtight Sealing: Cap pressing achieves a 99% or higher success rate, and optional induction sealing provides an additional airtight barrier. This multi-layer sealing approach protects effervescent tablets from moisture ingress, which is the primary cause of premature tablet decomposition and product failure.
• Low-Maintenance Design: The touch screen interface provides diagnostic information and troubleshooting guidance, allowing operators to identify and resolve issues quickly. Modular construction enables rapid access to internal components for cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Efficient Footprint: Despite its comprehensive functionality, the machine maintains a compact layout relative to its production capacity, making it suitable for facilities where space allocation must balance multiple production lines.

Applications in Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical companies use the Ry-80PTG-D for packaging effervescent vitamin C tablets, effervescent cold and flu remedies, electrolyte replacement tablets, and antacid effervescent formulations. Nutraceutical manufacturers rely on it for sports hydration tablets, energy-boosting effervescent supplements, and mineral replacement formulas. The machine handles the full range of tube-bottle formats used in the effervescent tablet market, with quick changeover between different tube specifications.

The 99% plus filling accuracy and cap pressing rate meet pharmaceutical quality standards, and the integrated desiccant cap system addresses the specific moisture-sensitivity challenge of effervescent formulations. Tubes sealed by this machine maintain product stability through standard shelf-life periods under recommended storage conditions.

Quality Standards and Compliance

The Ry-80PTG-D is constructed with SUS304 stainless steel for the main machine body, with optional SUS316 stainless steel available for product contact parts requiring enhanced corrosion resistance. The machine meets GMP-oriented pharmaceutical production requirements and supports CE certification for international export. Compliance with international standards enables the machine to serve pharmaceutical manufacturers exporting to regulated markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

Hangzhou Ruiyi Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. has engineered pharmaceutical packaging equipment for over 20 years. With 70+ employees including a 10-person R&D team, the company exports to 50 countries and provides complete effervescent tablet packaging line solutions including tablet press integration, tube filling, capping, labeling, and cartoning.

Complete Effervescent Packaging Line Integration

The tube filling machine integrates into a complete effervescent tablet production line alongside:

• Tablet press machines for effervescent tablet compression
• Dehumidified transfer systems for moisture-sensitive product handling
• Labeling machines for tube identification and regulatory labeling
• Batch coding and expiry date printing systems
• Cartoning machines for secondary tube packaging
• Case packing and palletizing for distribution-ready loads

Conveyor height, signal interface, and feeding direction are customizable to match your existing line configuration. The PLC control system supports communication with upstream and downstream equipment for synchronized line operation.

After-Sales Support

Every machine includes detailed operation manuals and installation videos. Online technical support and remote troubleshooting are available for the lifetime of the equipment. Overseas engineer service visits can be arranged for on-site installation, operator training, and preventive maintenance. Delivery time for single machines is typically 7 to 15 working days, with complete integrated production lines requiring 20 to 30 working days.

Contact Us for Pricing and Technical Consultation

To request a quotation, please provide your effervescent tablet dimensions, tube specifications including diameter and height, required output speed, cap type, and local voltage. Our engineering team will recommend the optimal configuration and provide a comprehensive technical proposal.

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

Written by Steven Collins, Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer at Hangzhou Ruiyi Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.