RY-4A Efficient Semi-Automatic Counting Machine for Accurate & Fast Tallying

Machine Introduction

This Counting MachineFast, accurate, and user-friendly! Designed for small to medium businesses, this machine counts coins, bills, pills, and small parts efficiently. Reduces manual errors, saves time, and boosts productivity. Features adjustable settings, LCD display, and batch counting. Lightweight, compact, and easy to operate. Perfect for retail, pharmacies, and warehouses  

Technical Parameters

The RY-4A semi-automatic counting machine bridges the gap between manual counting and fully automated production lines. Designed for small to medium-sized pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food manufacturers, this unit delivers counting speeds of 2,000 to 3,500 tablets per minute while maintaining accuracy rates above 99.8%. Whether your operation fills capsules, round tablets, oval tablets, pills, or irregular-shaped tablets, the RY-4A handles them all without requiring mold changes between product types.

With a compact footprint of 950 x 900 x 700 mm and a net weight of just 78 kg, this machine fits comfortably into limited production spaces. The 10-liter hopper holds approximately 10,600 size-1 capsules in a single load, reducing the frequency of refills and keeping your operators focused on output rather than material handling.

Technical Specifications

• Model: RY-4A
• Counting Capacity: 2,000-3,500 tablets per minute
• Power Supply: 110-220V, 50/60Hz, 100W
• Hopper Volume: 10L (holds ~10,600 pcs of #1 capsule)
• Maximum Bottle Height: 240mm
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 950 x 900 x 700 mm
• Net Weight: 78 kg

Compatible Product Types

• Filled capsules (sizes 000 through 5#)
• Round tablets: 6-18mm diameter, minimum 4mm thickness
• Oval tablets: same size range as capsules, minimum 4mm thickness
• Pills: 6-18mm diameter
• Irregular-shaped tablets: minimum 4mm thickness (tablets with center holes are not supported)

How the Counting Process Works

The bottle blocking device on the conveyor belt halts each transferred bottle at the filling position, holding it steady during the dispensing cycle. Raw material enters the counting device through controlled vibration of the feeding corrugated plate, which channels products into orderly rows across 8 vibrating lanes. A photoelectric counting sensor registers each unit as it passes through, then releases the counted batch into the waiting bottle at the bottling station.

This vibration-based blanking method ensures even, smooth discharge across all 8 channels without causing damage to delicate products such as soft capsules or coated tablets. The anti-dust photoelectric sensor technology maintains reliable counting performance even when processing powdery tablets that generate airborne particles during the filling cycle.

Key Features

• Three-Stage Adjustable Vibration Platform: Each counting head uses a 3-stage adjustable vibrating platform that gives operators fine control over the speed of capsule count output, matching the pace to your specific product characteristics.
• Universal Product Compatibility: Counts tablets (including special-shaped tablets), hard capsules, soft capsules (both transparent and opaque), and pills into bottles without changing molds between product types.
• Eight-Channel Vibration Discharge: Eight channels vibrate and discharge materials evenly and smoothly, preventing product damage during the counting process.
• Anti-Dust Photoelectric Sensor: Proprietary anti-dust sensor technology maintains stable operation even under high-dust conditions typical of powdered tablet production.
• Precision Photoelectric Counting: Equipped with advanced photoelectric sensor technology to achieve high-accuracy capsule counting and detection in bulk dispensing mode.
• Intelligent Alarm System: Multiple detection and alarm control functions including no-bottle-no-counting logic and self-diagnosis capability reduce waste and prevent miscounts.
• Touch Screen Interface: Built-in touch screen provides intuitive operation with visual parameter adjustment, eliminating the learning curve for new operators.
• No Mold Change Required: When switching between different counting objects such as capsules to tablets or pills, operators simply adjust settings on the touch screen without physically changing any molds.

Applications Across Industries

Pharmaceutical manufacturers rely on the RY-4A for bottling hard capsules, coated tablets, and soft gelatin capsules in clinical trial packaging and small-batch production runs. Nutraceutical companies use it for counting vitamin tablets, herbal pills, and omega-3 softgels into retail-ready bottles. Food manufacturers apply it to candy, mint, and confectionery counting for small-format retail packages.

The machine accommodates round, square, PET, and HDPE bottles up to 240mm in height, making it compatible with most standard pharmaceutical and supplement container formats used across global markets.

Quality Standards and Compliance

The RY-4A is constructed with a SUS304 stainless steel body, meeting GMP-oriented pharmaceutical production requirements. Optional SUS316 stainless steel product contact parts are available for applications requiring enhanced corrosion resistance. CE certification is supported, and the machine complies with international export standards for pharmaceutical equipment.

Hangzhou Ruiyi Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. has spent over 20 years engineering packaging equipment for global pharmaceutical and food manufacturers. With a team of 70+ employees including a dedicated 10-person R&D group, the company exports to 50+ countries including the United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Integration with Complete Bottling Lines

The RY-4A serves as the counting and filling component within a complete automated bottling line. It connects seamlessly with:

• Bottle unscrambler for automatic container feeding
• Desiccant inserter for moisture protection
• Capping machine for cap application and tightening
• Induction sealing machine for tamper-evident foil seals
• Labeling machine for product identification
• Collection turntable for finished bottle accumulation

Conveyor height, signal connection protocols, feeding direction, and layout design can all be customized to match your existing production line configuration.

After-Sales Support

Every RY-4A machine ships with detailed operation manuals and installation videos. Online technical support and remote troubleshooting are available throughout the machine's lifetime. For facilities requiring hands-on assistance, overseas engineer service visits can be arranged. The machine's robust design and modular construction minimize downtime, and replacement parts are stocked for rapid dispatch.

Contact Us for Pricing and Technical Consultation

To receive a quotation tailored to your production requirements, please provide details about your product type, product size, bottle specifications, required output speed, and local voltage. Our engineering team will recommend the optimal configuration and provide a detailed proposal.

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

Written by Christopher Lee, Technical Sales Engineer at Hangzhou Ruiyi Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.