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Oil Well Pads

The Turret Drive Shaft is lubricated by oil wells
located on the top of the machine. Inside
the wells are felt pads that will need to be
replaced periodically. Order at

https://www.

lfatabletpresses.com/oil-well-pads-rtp-41

Center Die Grub Screw (10)

Each of the Dies is secured to the Turret with
a grub screw, which can be damaged or lost.
Order at

https://www.lfatabletpresses.com/

center-die-grub-nut-rtp-41

Summary of Contents for RTP 23 Euro

Page 1: ...We don t just sell machines we provide service RTP 41 Tablet Press User Manual...

Page 2: ...any retrieval system of any nature without prior permission except for fair dealing under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 or in accordance with the terms of license issued by the Copyright...

Page 3: ...ose jewelry to prevent machine entanglement Contain long hair to prevent machine entanglement Wear safety goggles Wear disposable latex rubber gloves Wear a hairnet food grade products only Wear a bea...

Page 4: ...other parts In the case of an emergency during automatic operation immediately push the Emergency Stop button turn the isolator and unplug the RTP 41 Prop 65 Warning for CA Residents WARNING This prod...

Page 5: ...lled and therefore have determined that the end user must install the machine in a way that is appropriate and safe for its use Once the machine has been installed it is critical that you conduct a sa...

Page 6: ...The Appropriate Workstation for the Machine 11 Assembly 14 Positioning the RTP 41 14 Controls 15 Settings and Adjustment 19 Maintenance 24 General Maintenance Prescriptions 24 Lubrication 24 Dismantl...

Page 7: ...7 RTP 41 Components 1 Upper Roller Cams 2 Turret 3 Lower Roller Cams 4 Adjustment Controls and HMI 5 Motor 6 Anti Vibration Feet 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6...

Page 8: ...ponents 1 Variable Frequency Drive VFD 2 Breaker 3 Fuses 4 Solenoid switches 5 Programmable Logic Controller PLC for Human Machine Interface HMI WARNING Only qualified electricians should work with th...

Page 9: ...l chemical food and electronic industries the RTP 41 is the ultimate as a mass production unit in safety speed and feature set The purpose of this document is to support your understanding of the RTP...

Page 10: ...with you and assist with your understanding of the machine Or if you prefer LFA can provide training via phone for all customers who call the office To set up a training call or email your local LFA...

Page 11: ...machine Safety goggles Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade products only The Appropriate Workstation for the Machine The floor on which the machine is to...

Page 12: ...12 The shipping crate will contain the following 1 The assembled RTP 41 2 The Tooling already installed...

Page 13: ...13 3 Toolkit including Die Installation Removal Bar Grease guns Crosshead screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Wrenches Allen key set 4 Eyelet bolts 5 Anti vibration feet 6 Ejection Chute...

Page 14: ...e anti vibration feet not only absorb noise and vibrations but also reduce the machine s movement The anti vibration feet s assembly must be done while the machine is suspended in the air with a forkl...

Page 15: ...A does NOT recommend carrying the machine manually but rather with a forklift At least two people should be involved one operating the forklift and one stabilizing the machine in removing the machine...

Page 16: ...the dry materials into the Die bores and their Take Off Blades pushes tablets into the Ejection Chute The Dies define the size and shape of the powder The Upper Punches and Lower Punches compress the...

Page 17: ...d run time 5 Settings for screen appearance alarms date and other parameters 1 2 3 4 5 Main Operation Control 1 1 Adjusts machine speed 2 Clears Output count 3 Operate machine 4 Operate machine in sma...

Page 18: ...is process powder makes its way from the Fill Trays into the moving Turret and the Die bores Compressing the Powder After the Die bore is filled with powder the Upper Punch is driven into the Die The...

Page 19: ...rubber gloves and appropriate food grade attire if applicable during this process 1 Place the receptacle near the machine s tablet ejection area 2 Pull off the right hand side panel door 3 Turn the Ha...

Page 20: ...ber gloves and appropriate food grade attire if applicable during this process 1 Produce test tablets to determine how the machine should be adjusted 2 Rotate the fill depth knob on the console to adj...

Page 21: ...Tools and Materials Needed Set of metric Allen keys Feeler gauge Wrench set Level Disposable latex rubber gloves for food grade products and to protect hands from grease Hairnet and or beard net food...

Page 22: ...aise appropriately if there is no powder waste damage to the Fill Trays If there is waste lower it 6 Adjust the Fill Trays Height Adjusters accordingly and tighten their bolts 7 Resecure the Fill Tray...

Page 23: ...the left hand knob on the console to change the punch pressure 2 1 Note To make tablets thinner rotate the knob counterclockwise increase punch pressure To make tablets thicker rotate the knob clockw...

Page 24: ...r gloves for food grade products and to protect hands from grease Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade products only Instructions Note Wear latex rubber glo...

Page 25: ...ek place the Tooling in an air tight container and cover in lubricant Lubrication Regularly greasing your machine is vital to prolonging its operational life Parts that are not greased properly can ma...

Page 26: ...te the heads of the Upper Punches and Lower Punches with NLGI Grade 1 grease 4 Lubricate the barrels of the Upper Punches and Lower Punches with SAE 10 oil 5 Apply SAE 10 or food grade equivalent to t...

Page 27: ...NLGI Grade 2 grease 8 Lubricate the grease nipples on the Upper Roller Cams in the front and back of the machine 9 Open the panel doors 10 Lubricate the felt pads underneath the Lower Roller Cams with...

Page 28: ...ll depth adjustment in front of the machine Apply every 100 hours once per week NLGI Grade 2 Pressure Adjustment Grease nipple located on pressure adjustment at the back of the machine Apply every 100...

Page 29: ...29 Part Location Image Frequency Type of Lubricant Lower Roller Cams Felt pads underneath the Lower Roller Cams Visually inspect and apply when dry SAE 10...

Page 30: ...s www lfatabletpresses com products pill press machine spare parts rtp 41 parts Warranty To access LFA s warranty policy go to https www lfatabletpresses com warranty If your part is eligible for warr...

Page 31: ...correctly from the Die bores The three main causes of this are 1 tight Lower Punches due to buildup of excess fines in powder 2 high ejection forces that are caused by sticky powders clinging to the D...

Page 32: ...Toolkit comes with machine Lubricant NSF approved for food grade products Heavy rubber mallet Disposable latex rubber gloves for food grade products and to protect hands from grease Hairnet and or be...

Page 33: ...Fill Trays Thumb Bolts with an Allen key 5 Remove both of the Fill Trays from the Turret 6 Open the right side panel door 7 Rotate the machine manually until an Upper Punch is centered with the Upper...

Page 34: ...with the other hand above and out of the machine 11 1 Note The Lower Punch Retaining Puck can become lost in the machine Using both hands to guide it out will help prevent this 12 Rotate the Hand Whee...

Page 35: ...lush with the Turret 23 Reinsert the Die s bolt in the Turret and tighten with an Allen key 24 Rotate the Hand Wheel until the next new Die can be inserted 25 Repeat steps 20 24 until all the new Dies...

Page 36: ...Hand Wheel until the next new Upper Punch can be inserted 33 Repeat steps 30 32 until all the new Upper Punches are inserted into the Turret 33 1 Note Manually turn the RTP 41 Turret for a couple of...

Page 37: ...s for food grade products and to protect hands from grease Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade products only WARNING To prevent any potential personal inju...

Page 38: ...f Blades and Scrapers onto the Turret 9 Tighten the Fill Trays Thumb Bolts and secure with an Allen key 10 Tighten the Fill Trays Scrapers and Take Off Blades with a crosshead screwdriver 10 1 Note It...

Page 39: ...Fill Trays parts Disposable latex rubber gloves for food grade products and to protect hands from grease Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade products only...

Page 40: ...umb Bolts through the Fill Trays and Fill Tray Height Adjusters 9 1 Note Please refer to the Fill Trays Height adjustment instructions on page 20 for calibration 10 Tighten the Fill Trays Scrapers and...

Page 41: ...acking cams Disposable latex rubber gloves for food grade products and to protect hands from grease Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade products only WARNI...

Page 42: ...e Replace the Lower Tracking 5 Position the new Fill Cam Ejection Cam and Dosing Cam over their screw holes 6 Tighten the new cams screws with an Allen key underneath the machine 7 Reinsert the left r...

Page 43: ...ect hands from grease Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade products only WARNING To prevent any potential personal injury ALWAYS unplug the RTP 41 from the...

Page 44: ...sert the one of the new Upper Roller Cams into the machine 11 Tighten the new Upper Roller Cam s screws to secure it 12 Reinsert the black round pin and secure it with the split pin 13 Rotate the blac...

Page 45: ...machine counterclockwise Parts may be loose Check the machine s parts and tighten as necessary The Gearbox needs oil Check the Gearbox s oil gauge and lubricate as necessary Heavy resistance during pr...

Page 46: ...ing issues with the mix If the machine is able to make tablets with LFA s Firmapress then the problem is your mix Adjust your formulation If still an issue contact LFA for support Powder sticks to the...

Page 47: ...ke Off Blades and Scrapers accordingly There is excess pressure Please read our article on Capping at https www lfatabletpresses com articles tablet capping Inconsistent Tablet Weight There are flowin...

Page 48: ...ly Sterile shoe covers food grade products only Instructions Note Wear latex rubber gloves and appropriate food grade attire if applicable during this process Method Lower the Punch Pressure 1 Press t...

Page 49: ...latex rubber gloves Bowl of warm soapy water nothing abrasive Clean cloths Potable water Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade products only Instructions Not...

Page 50: ...10 for each remaining part until they are all clean Note Before washing the Turret LFA recommends using our Die Seat Cleaner You can order the Die Seat Cleaner and Insertion Ring on our website at ht...

Page 51: ...move from machine Motor Clean in machine Clean in machine Clean in machine Clean in machine Clean in machine Remove from machine Clean in machine Clean in machine Gearbox Clean in machine Clean in mac...

Page 52: ...food grade products and to protect hands from lubricant Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade products only Lubricating the Tooling If you are not using the...

Page 53: ...n top of the machine 2 Apply NLGI Grade 2 grease to the fill depth adjustment s grease nipple 3 Apply NLGI Grade 2 grease to the pressure adjustment s grease nipple 4 Apply NLGI Grade 2 grease to the...

Page 54: ...API that acts as a binding agent in the tablet powder Fill depth The amount of space that the powder can flow into in the Die Formulation Powder mix of the excipient and the API that is compressed to...

Page 55: ...sition within the Die bore during compression Order at https www lfatabletpresses com upper roller cam rtp 41 Lower Tracking Kit The Lower Tracking Kit consists of three components the Ejection Cam th...

Page 56: ...the wells are felt pads that will need to be replaced periodically Order at https www lfatabletpresses com oil well pads rtp 41 Center Die Grub Screw 10 Each of the Dies is secured to the Turret with...

Page 57: ...th 15 mm 15 mm 15 mm Thickness of tablet 6 mm 6 mm 6 mm Max pressure 80 kN 80 kN 80 kN Max pre pressure 80 kN 80 kN 80 kN Number of filling stations 2 2 2 Double layered tablet On request On request O...

Page 58: ...wder in front of the Fill Trays If occurring either a make mix more granular b check the Fill Trays for damage c clear the buildup or d adjust the Fill Trays Occasionally check the Motor s temperature...

Page 59: ...59 Diagrams RTP 41 Dimensions Drawing Name Product Name Version Provided By RTP 41 Dimensions RTP 41 V1 0 LFA Machines www lfamachines com 830 1700 980 1250...

Page 60: ...ical Diagram 1 RTP 41 V1 0 Callie Scott www lfamachines com L1 L2 L3 N Q1 L11 L21 L31 R S T INV 4 0 kW 380 V R1 S1 T1 R2 S2 T2 M2 Vacuum Cleaner N1 FU3 L311 L312 KM2 DC Power Supply 24 V L N 24 V 0 V...

Page 61: ...By RTP 41 Electrical Diagram 2 RTP 41 V1 0 Callie Scott www lfamachines com L1 L2 L3 N Q1 L11 L21 L31 R1 S1 T1 K00 S1 COM R S T I0 1 0 V AQW0 AQW0 U V W U1 V1 W1 Alarm Output M1 Motor 4 0 kW Machine...

Page 62: ...62 RTP 41 Electrical Diagram 3 Drawing Name Product Name Version Provided By RTP 10i Electrical 1 RTP 10i V1 0 Mark Burchell www lfamachines com 0V 0V...

Page 63: ...s to give you a visual aid that will hopefully support you in your tablet production efforts To watch our videos visit https www youtube com channel UCwtbcwja77ai7vX2o34FUkQ LFA Machines Social Media...

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