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Motor Mounting Plate (#AFC0039)

The Motor Mounting Plate is hinged and
connects the Motor to the TDP 6s

Base. It can

be moved to adjust the tension of the V Belts.
Order at

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motor-mounting-plate

V Belts (Drive Belt) (#H108013038)

The V Belts connects the Motor to the TDP
6s

's running parts. Order at

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lfatabletpresses.com/tdp6s-v-belt-drive-belts

Hopper Holder

The Hopper Holder is a small bar that secures
the Hopper in place. Order at

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lfatabletpresses.com/tdp6s-hopper-holder

Summary of Contents for TDP 6s

Page 1: ...We don t just sell machines we provide service TDP 6s 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: ...ting the TDP 6s abide by these actions Avoid wearing loose jewelry to prevent machine entanglement Contain long hair to prevent machine entanglement Wear safety goggles Wear disposable latex rubber gl...

Page 4: ...nformation READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE In the case of an emergency during manual operation immediately stop turning the Hand Wheel and remove yourself from the TDP 6s In the case of an emergenc...

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: ...for the Machine 10 Assembly 13 Mounting the TDP 6s 14 Manual and Electrical Controls 16 Settings and Adjustment 19 Maintenance 25 General Maintenance Prescriptions 25 Lubrication 25 Dismantling for Re...

Page 7: ...7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18...

Page 8: ...Cam AFC0038 6 Boot Timing Bar AFC0018 7 Boot AEC0036 8 Boot Bolt and Spring AEC0051 9 Electric Motor AFC0042 10 Lower Drift Pin Assembly AEC0011 11 Lower Drift Pin Assembly Locking Bar AEC0013 12 Base...

Page 9: ...6 mm thick Useful for work in the field and on location the TDP 6s is popular with a range of industries such as hospitals research facilities and laboratories in the pharmaceutical food and chemical...

Page 10: ...u 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 office U...

Page 11: ...to cover machine Safety goggles Disposable latex rubber gloves Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade products only The Appropriate Workstation for the Machin...

Page 12: ...12 The shipping crate will contain the following 1 The assembled TDP 6s 2 The Tooling already installed...

Page 13: ...he top of the shipping container from its base which is bolted to the TDP 6s 3 Remove the plastic wrapping 3 1 Note Save the wrapping for future transport and or storage 4 Remove the bolts from the sh...

Page 14: ...14 Assembly The TDP 6s comes fully assembled...

Page 15: ...one operating the engine hoist and one stabilizing the machine in removing the machine from the shipping container and placing it in the workspace Transporting the TDP 6s Tools and Materials Needed En...

Page 16: ...ough the mat and into the workspace surface Anti Vibration Pads Anti vibration pads underneath the TDP 6s s base not only absorb noises and vibrations but also reduce the machine s movement Similar to...

Page 17: ...cam track s direction The Top Cam Drive Shaft guides the punches movement The Hopper holds the dry materials that will be compressed The Boot moves the materials from the Hopper to the Tooling and eje...

Page 18: ...V Belts initiate the movement of the Cam Drive Cog which moves the Top Cam Drive Shaft to withdraw the Upper Punch from the Die and pushes up the Lower Punch Compressing the Powder After the powder is...

Page 19: ...ber gloves and appropriate food grade attire if applicable during this process 1 Pour the dry materials into the Hopper 1 1 Note Ensure that the TDP 6s is unplugged from the electrical outlet 2 Loosen...

Page 20: ...in its highest position should be flush with the Die If the Lower Punch is above or below the Die s face it will affect how smoothly the tablet is ejected Adjusting the ejection height will help with...

Page 21: ...ejection height turn clockwise To lower ejection height turn counterclockwise 7 Secure the bolt in the Lower Drift Pin Assembly Locking Bar with an Allen key 7 1 Note Ensure that the Lower Drift Pin A...

Page 22: ...er 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 Instructions N...

Page 23: ...e the tablet weight turn counterclockwise To decrease the tablet weight turn clockwise 5 Replace the bar in the Lower Drift Pin Assembly Locking Bar with an Allen key 5 1 Note Ensure that the Lower Dr...

Page 24: ...to adjust the tdp 6 or 7 punch pressure Tools and Materials Needed Disposable latex rubber gloves for food grade products and to protect hands from grease Hairnet and or beard net food grade products...

Page 25: ...and decrease the punch pressure 3 2 Note If there is no more room for adjustment but there still needs to be increased pressure remove the adjustment knob by fully turning it counterclockwise and ins...

Page 26: ...not used for more than a week 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...

Page 27: ...Be sure to lubricate the Boot Timing Cam Runner 2 Lubricate the Top Cam Drive Shaft s Grease Nipples with the grease gun 2 1 Note Rotate the Hand Wheel during this to ensure grease gets in 3 Lubricate...

Page 28: ...y 5000 tablets b after a deep clean or c when the press has not been used for an extended period of time NLGI Grade 2 Boot Timing Cam Cam track and top of Boot Timing Bar Apply a after every 5000 tabl...

Page 29: ...maximum pressure Dismantling for Repair and Replacement Eventually due to wear and tear some parts of the TDP 6s will need to be removed for repair and replacement To prevent any delays in your tablet...

Page 30: ...Lower Punch and or Die you currently have is damaged it is necessary to change the Tooling To buy new Tooling from LFA simply go to https www lfatabletpresses com products tablet press tooling To watc...

Page 31: ...Bolt and Spring underneath the Boot 3 Loosen the Boot s set screw with an Allen key 5 Take off the Boot carefully and remove any powder still inside it 6 Loosen the two bolts underneath the Base Plate...

Page 32: ...place with another 22 mm wrench 9 Remove the Upper Punch by hand 9 1 Note If you cannot remove by hand carefully use grippers or pliers 10 Remove the Base Plate with the Die still inside it 11 Remove...

Page 33: ...wer Punch into the Lower Drift Pin Assembly 16 Reinsert the bolt that locks the Lower Punch with an Allen key 16 1 Note Make sure that the Lower Punch s keyed section is facing forward Note To help en...

Page 34: ...r Drift Pin Assembly with a wrench 17 Place the Base Plate onto the TDP 6s Base 18 Insert the new Die into the middle of the Base Plate 19 Reinsert the set screw that locks the Die with an Allen key 1...

Page 35: ...ase Plate 25 Insert the Boot Timing Bar s end in the Boot 26 Resecure the Boot Bolt and Spring underneath the Boot with an Allen key 27 Tighten the Boot s set screw with an Allen key 28 Reattach the E...

Page 36: ...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 TDP 6s from the ele...

Page 37: ...ve the Boot Timing Bar from the Base Plate Replace the Boot Timing Bar 7 Place the Boot Timing Cam Runner on the new Boot Timing Bar 8 Insert the new Boot Timing Bar with the runner into the side of t...

Page 38: ...x 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 WARNING To prevent any potential...

Page 39: ...late 7 Insert the Boot Timing Bar s end in the new Boot 8 Resecure the Boot Bolt and Spring underneath the new Boot with an Allen key 9 Tighten the new Boot s set screw with an Allen key 10 Reattach t...

Page 40: ...t and requires a replacement Remove the V Belts 1 Adjust the nuts on the Motor Support Arm with a 19 mm wrench to loosen the V Belts 1 1 Note The closer the Motor Mounting Plate is to the TDP 6s the l...

Page 41: ...Motor Support Arm to tighten the V Belts 4 1 Note The further away the Motor Mounting Plate is from the TDP 6s the tighter the V Belts slack will be The correct tension for new V Belts is N 138 71 5...

Page 42: ...loosening its bolts readjust the Base Plate until it is correctly aligned After that tighten the bolts back The Upper Drift Pin Assembly is slightly off Loosen the Base Plate bolts and rotate the mac...

Page 43: ...erly during filling Check that there is not a buildup of powder between the Lower Punch and the Die Then check that the Lower Drift Pin Assembly has enough clearance to drop through the hole in the ba...

Page 44: ...Air is becoming trapped in the tablet during compression Please read our article on Capping at https www lfatabletpresses com articles tablet capping Inconsistent Tablet Weight The Lower Drift Pin Ass...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...se Plate 7 Insert the Boot Timing Bar s end in the new Boot 8 Resecure the Boot Bolt and Spring underneath the new Boot 9 Tighten the Boot s set screw with an Allen key 10 Reattach the Ejection Tray w...

Page 47: ...d screwdriver Grippers or pliers if parts are difficult to remove Hammer if Die is difficult to remove Disposable latex rubber gloves Bagless vacuum 3 clean cloths Potable water Bowl of warm soapy wat...

Page 48: ...ot s set screw with an Allen key 5 Remove the Boot Bolt and Spring underneath the Boot 6 Take off the Boot carefully and remove any powder still inside it 7 Loosen the bolts underneath the Base Plate...

Page 49: ...in place with another wrench 10 Remove the Upper Punch by hand 10 1 Note If you cannot remove by hand carefully use grippers or pliers 11 Remove the Base Plate with the Die still inside it 12 Remove t...

Page 50: ...of warm soapy water 20 1 Note To ensure that all dirt and debris are removed wash one part at a time 21 Take a clean cloth and carefully wash the part thoroughly 21 1 Note Use the toothbrush for diff...

Page 51: ...lean in machine Clean in machine Clean in machine Clean in machine Clean in machine Clean in machine Clean in machine Clean in machine Lower Drift Pin Assembly Remove from machine Remove from machine...

Page 52: ...de products and to protect hands from lubricant Hairnet and or beard net food grade products only Sterile shoe covers food grade products only Instructions Note Wear latex rubber gloves and appropriat...

Page 53: ...TDP 6s with the plastic wrapping 4 1 Note You can use the plastic wrapping that came with the machine in the shipping container 2 Lubricate the Top Cam Drive Shaft s Grease Nipples with the grease gun...

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: ...sts the ejection height of the tablet Turning it counterclockwise raises the ejection height and turning it clockwise lowers it The Lower Cog increases the tablet s fill depth weight Turning it clockw...

Page 56: ...with the next batch of materials Order at https www lfatabletpresses com tdp6s boot Upper Drift Pin Assembly AFC0002 The Upper Drift Pin Assembly holds the Upper Punch in place It is attached to the E...

Page 57: ...Eccentric Sheave Strap Pressure Adjustment allows the Upper Drift Pin Assembly to be moved up and down to adjust the punch pressure Order at https www lfatabletpresses com tdp6s eccentric sheave strap...

Page 58: ...ed to the Top Cam Drive Shaft and drives the Lower Drift Pin Assembly Timing Rod Order at https www lfatabletpresses com tdp6s fly wheel Pinion Gear AFC0022 The Pinion Gear amps up the Motor s torque...

Page 59: ...tablets out of the Die Order at https www lfatabletpresses com tdp6s lower pin lifting bar Base Plate AFC0008 The Base Plate is not only the mount for the Boot but also holds the Die in place Order at...

Page 60: ...n the Base Plate between the Lower Drift Pin Assembly Timing Rod and the Die Order at https www lfatabletpresses com tdp6s ejection guard Ejection Tray AEC0049 The Ejection Tray aids with the ejection...

Page 61: ...Order at https www lfatabletpresses com tdp6s motor mounting plate V Belts Drive Belt H108013038 The V Belts connects the Motor to the TDP 6s s running parts Order at https www lfatabletpresses com td...

Page 62: ...locking bar Pressure Adjustment Knob AFC0063 The Pressure Adjustment Knob is located on the Pressure Adjustment Once it is loosened it can be moved up or down to adjust the punch pressure Order at htt...

Page 63: ...pper SUS304 stainless steel Technical Specifications Number of dies 1 Max production capacity 3000 hour Max diameter of tablet 22 mm Max thickness of tablet 6 mm Max fill depth 16 mm Max pressure 60 k...

Page 64: ...rring either a make mix more granular b check the Boot s base for damage or c clear the buildup with a paintbrush Occasionally check the Motor s temperature If it starts to overheat turn off the machi...

Page 65: ...65 TDP 6s Tooling Dimensions 16 5 5 R 2 D 5 10 0 0 01 3 0 4 0 4 0 8 0 8 A 0 02 A 5 10 0 0 0 13 D R 2 76 2 0 4 0 8 0 4 0 8 B 0 02 B 26 5 40 40 5 25 5 28 0 030 0 022 1 7 0 0 2 0 0 4 R5...

Page 66: ...66 TDP 6s Mounting Diagram Drawing Name Product Name Version Provided By TDP 6s Mounting Diagram TDP 6s 1 1 1 Roger Cheng Callie Scott www lfamachines com...

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Page 80: ...a breadth of useful information about the TDP 6s and other tablet presses Use our online tools such as the Tablet Mix Calculator to help you in your formulation production or read our regularly publis...

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