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Introduction

The RTP33 is a continuous operation automated rotary pellet press that has been designed to 

produce large commercial quantities of round pellets for the chemical and cermic-processing 

industries. 

It can press granules and dry powder into pellets with a maximum diameter of 12mm and maxi-

mum depth of 6mm. 

With a powerful 2.2Kw motor, efficient powder recycling suction unit and 33 cutting heads, the 

RTP33 can produce up to 110,000 top quality pellets per hour.

Technical Specifications

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CAUTION.

Please read these operating instructions carefully before installation, 

starting up and repair. Inappropriate operation not recommended in 

the instructions may damage the machine or cause personal injury.

Punches and dies  

33 sets

Max. Pressure  

 

40 KN

Max. Diameter of pellet

16.5 mm

Max. Depth of fill

15 mm

Max. thickness of pellet

6 mm

Diameter of upper/lower punch

26 mm

Length of upper/lower punch

115 mm

Diameters of central die                                  

30 mm

Thicknesses of central die                                  22 mm
Rotating ratio of norm wheel                               1.29
Turret speed   

30 revs                                                     

Tab pressing capacity                                  

43,000 - 110,000 pieces/hour

Net weight                                              

850 Kg

Length (mm)

930

Depth (mm)

900

Height (mm)

1600

Max. power

2.2

Motor Speed

950rpm

Voltage 

380

Summary of Contents for RTP33

Page 1: ...RTP33 ROTARY PELLET PRESS USER MANUAL LFA Tablet Presses is a trading name of LFA Machines Oxford LTD All of the content in this document is covered by copyright...

Page 2: ...d Selection Page 2 Adjusting powder feed Page 2 Changing tablet thickness Page 2 Adjusting fill volume Page 4 NOTE Powder recycling unit Page 4 Adjusting running speed of motor Page 5 Maintenance Lubr...

Page 3: ...al Specifications 1 CAUTION Please read these operating instructions carefully before installation starting up and repair Inappropriate operation not recommended in the instructions may damage the mac...

Page 4: ...the machine and ensure all surfaces are clean i Loosen the dies locking screws on the turret to avoid contact between the dies and heads of the screws when installing ii There is a copper bar set thro...

Page 5: ...the height of the hoppers changes the rate of flow of the powder This can be achieved by loosening the screw at the top of the frame and raising or lowering the hopper then tightening the screw again...

Page 6: ...inium box Empty this box pe riodically to prevent overflow ADJUSTING RUNNING SPEED OF MOTOR The motor and associated controls are at the base of the machine casing Motor running speed is adjusted by t...

Page 7: ...overflow and contaminate the powder MAINTENANCE The pellet press should be thoroughly examined once or twice a month to ensure that the moving parts are in good order In particular check the worm whee...

Page 8: ...ntil properly repaired Caution LFA Machines Oxford LTD 6 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Inconsistent pellet weight Length of the punches is dif ferent Lower punch failing to move freely Unequal height of the...

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