誰でも自宅で自分の丸錠を打錠することを切望してきたけど業務用機械の価格に興味をなくした方向けのVICE打錠機は、そのルールを変えた全く新しいコンセプトです。
実際、VICEはあらゆる種類の応用分野に大変革をもたらす機械です。お客様が栄養補助食品か薬草剤を調剤したい個人ユーザーだろうと、研究開発のために少量の材料を作る必要がある企業であろうとも、この画期的な新型打錠機は、お客様の生活を楽にします。
VICE打錠機の主な利点：
- 2分以下で自分の錠剤が作れる
- 極めて強く軽量なボディのためにステンレスと陽極酸化アルミから工作
- 安全に使用できGMTガイドラインに準拠する
- 2～22㎜までの錠剤やペレットを製造可能
- 6、8、10mmのダイを使用可能
- TDP5打錠機と同じダイを使用：幅広い形状を含め多くのダイに対応
- 簡単に注文できる特注ダイセット
- 20Knもの圧力が砕けにくい医薬品等級の錠剤を作る
- 幅広い躍動感あふれる色彩で目を奪うデザイン
- お手入れキット付属
- 着色されたVICEがプロのように見える最高品質の錠剤に必要なあらゆる結合剤で利用可能
- 永久保証
特長
この魅力的な新しい打錠機は、使いやすさ、低価格、強固な構造、軽量、携帯性のおかげで、注目を浴びています。その光沢のある陽極酸化処理されたボディと素晴らしいラインが、ほぼまるでファッションアクセサリーのように素晴らしい造形をかもしだしていますが、VICEはこれまでよりも簡単に打錠する本当に効果的な器具のひとつです。
VICEは、6、8、10㎜の錠剤に圧力をかけるための3種類のダイセット、VICEを最高の状態に保つためのお手入れセット、VICEの仕組みを説明する分かりやすい説明書が付属する打錠に必要な備品からなります。丸錠の打錠機も多目的に使用できます。ダイは小手先で交換でき、オプションを購入すると2㎜から22までの錠剤を作れます。またVICEは丸錠にも制限がありません。お客様が選ぶほとんどすべての形状のダイを購入できます。
VICE設計チームは、どんな打錠機でも重要な要件によって判断されることが打錠機が作り出す錠剤の品質だということをわかっていました。VICEの精密に調整されたスレッドのおかげで、これがまさにVICEが非常に小さな力で最大20Knもの圧力をかけさせるのに優れている点です。誰であろうとどこにいようとも、VICEは瞬く間に完璧な錠剤を簡単に作りださせてくれます。
設計者はVICEを極めてコンパクトに作り、打錠機本体のステンレスとアルミが趙強固というだけでなく持ち歩くのに十分な軽さがあるようにしています。さらにVICEの永久保証は、長持ちするように作られ、お客様に将来に向けて何年も生産用途に耐えることを保証している確かなサインです。
保守や手入れが簡単なVICEは、ブラシ、潤滑油、そして打錠機を完璧に使える状態に容易に保てる清浄剤が付属する完全パッケージです。
使用時のVICE打錠機
VICEの最も印象的な特徴のひとつは、圧力を生み出す電気を使用せずに極めて優れた錠剤を製造するところです。この打錠機は交換が容易なダイから難なく導かれる大きな押し付け力で極めて使いやすくなっています。極めて万能でもあります。すでに市販される極めて幅広い汎用ダイがあるだけでなく、制限なく選択肢を生み出せるオープンソースの工具も使用できます。画期的な新しいVICE打錠機のおかげで、お客様が選ぶ目的に向くカスタマイズされた錠剤の製作は、これほどまでに簡単だったことはありません。
VICEを使用する場合、傷がついているまたは欠けている錠剤ではなく、まさに医薬品の包装ラインから直接来たような外観のスムーズで高密度の完璧な形状をした錠剤が手に入ります。直径22㎜までの錠剤を作る能力は、材料を加圧してひとつひとつ錠剤を作ることができるという意味でも、大量に必要となるカルシウムサプリメントにようなもに適している打錠機です。また、ほぼあらゆる種類の錠剤の製造に必要な添加剤や結合剤のすべてを含有させて混ぜ合わせることもできます。
LFAの見解
VICE打錠機は、低コストと利便性の面から本当に飛躍的進歩を遂げた打錠機です。初めて、一般消費者が、将来に向けた投資をせず、迅速かつ簡単に高品質の錠剤を作ることができます。
多目的に使いやすく、清潔さを保つために最低限のメンテナンスしか必要としないVICEは、コスト効率が高く迅速かつ簡単な打錠が必須のいろいろな応用分野にとって完璧なソリューションを提示する魅力的なパッケージです。
Can I change the 3 sets of free tooling that are included with the VICE?
Sorry, but we are not able to customize the tooling that is included with the VICE.
However, supplementary tooling can be ordered at an additional cost if required: TDP Tooling | Punch & Dies for TDP Pill Presses
Can I get support from LFA if I face problems with making tablets?
Yes. Very easily.
We have free lifetime technical support for all machines sold by LFA.
Just contact us with your machine serial number and we would be happy to help you with any problems.
Can I order custom tooling?
Yes. You can order custom tooling here
Can I put my VICE in an autoclave?
Yes, the tooling is S7 steel, the body is aluminium, and the threads on the handles are both SS 304 steel. The entire device can withstand 120°C (248°F) in an autoclave for 20-30 mins.
Do all TDPs and the VICE take the same tooling?
It is important to know two things:
Firstly, TDP Universal Tooling came into effect in 2018. Machines brought from LFA before this time may be slightly different sizes. We always recommend checking the size of your tooling before placing your order.
Secondly, a number of companies make unofficial TDP tablet presses.
They do not always conform to the same sizes, tolerance or quality as LFA TDPs or tooling. If you bought your press from someone else other than LFA, we are not able to guarantee that our tooling will fit.
Do I need a license to own this machine?
That depends on the country you are located in.
In the EU and UK no. You do not need anything to buy the press.
In the USA we have to file a piece of paperwork with the federal government when we sell the press.
We, however, do all of this paperwork for you and do not need to do anything.
The only countries that require a license, as far as we know, are Canada and Australia.
If you are located in Canada then we recommend that you contact Health Canada prior to placing your order. Details regarding the import process can be found at the following link: Importing and registering pill presses (designated devices)
The document you need to fill out and file for a purchase originating in Australia is called a B712. This can be found at: https://www.abf.gov.au/form-listing/forms/b712.pdf. If you would like to speak with one of our team about this, then please get in contact.
Does this machine come with free training?
Yes, we offer free training at your local LFA office. For a list of our office addresses, see here. Training is normally completed in less than one day, but please get in touch for more information.
How can I set the weight when using a VICE?
On the VICE there is a technique to "set" the weight. You can do this by marking the location of the lower pin, which will allow you to fill it volumetrically. To do this:
First, weigh out the amount of powder you need in a tablet.
Next, wind the lower pin all the way until it is at the lowest position.
Now, fill the die cavity with the weighed out powder.
Then, raise the lower pin until the powder is flush with the top of the die cavity and about to overflow.
Finally, mark off the position of the threads on the lower pin handle. All you will need to do is return it to the same position and fill it with a mix of the same density to make tablets of the same weight.
How do you clean the VICE efficiently? Are there any special products that you recommend?
The process of cleaning a VICE is fairly simple.
First, remove all of the powder from your VICE.
Next, rinse the VICE with warm water.
Finally, make sure that it is completely dry before applying oil to stop corrosion.
Here is a more detailed video on how to clean your VICE: How to Clean your VICE Handheld Tablet Pill Press | Video
The VICE press comes with a cleaner and a food grade oil. We recommend using both of these to clean and lubricate your device.
How many tablets can the VICE make per minute/hour?
This will depend on the user. There are a number of things that you can do to make it as efficient as possible:
Make a tablet pre-mix with your active ingredients and all of the excipients you need. We recommend using Firmapress for your excipient since it acts as both a binder and flow agent.
We also have videos and a tablet mix calculator to help you calculate the ratio of active ingredients to excipients needed to make a tablet.
Tablet Mix Calculator | Free Tool to Help Pill Formulation
Making a Tablet Pill Mix - Making a Test Mix
Next, set up on a tray or a clean and flat surface. This will help you recover any lost powders.
You will also need a high accuracy scale to weigh your tablets.
Finally, marking off the position of the threads on the lower pin handle will allow you to make tablets that are the same size with each run.
With all of these items in place, we find that we can make approximately 2-3 tablets per minute or 120-180 per hour. This depends, on your practice, the size of the tablet and how much force you apply.
How many tablets can VICE produce before you have to replace it?
Infinite, the design of the press is incredibly robust. If you do manage to break it, contact your local LFA office.
While we cannot guarantee the machine for life, we would be happy to inspect the machine to determine if there were any manufacturing defects. Should this be the case a replacement would be considered.
How much is too much pressure on the VICE handheld press?
If too much pressure is applied to the VICE, it will jam shut. If this happens, you will need to remove the handles from each end using an Allen key or hex key set. Then, using two large wrenches on each end, unjam the device.
Is the VICE GMP approved?
It depends on your location as every country has a different set of rules to define GMP compliance. However, LFA VICE Press is an extremely simple item that is made completely out of parts that are washable. It has two main components made from aluminium and stainless steel parts. We believe that our VICE is GMP compliant under all GMP guidelines. We do however recommend checking your local regulations if you are unsure.
The dies have become discoloured. Is this because of corrosion?
Yes, this could be down to corrosion or due to oxidation of your product. We would highly recommend taking your tooling out of the press and cleaning it at the end of every production run.
We would also recommend polishing the tooling to keep the surfaces clean and less likely to cause picking or capping.
The tablets I am making with the VICE are coming out soft and do not retain their structure, even when using excipients. They fall apart with just the slightest touch/pressure. What should I do?
The VICE exerts about 21 kN of pressure, which is more than enough to make a tablet. If the tablet falls apart, either the device needs to be screwed tighter or the formula needs to be adjusted.
What is the maximum pressure I can achieve with a VICE?
The average max force a VICE can produce is 21kN. The pressure depends on the force the user is able to apply to the machine handles.
What is the VICE Handheld Press made of?
The VICE is made of aluminium and stainless steel. The TDP Tooling that is included with the VICE is made of S7 steel.
What should we do if we don't want to use any excipients, especially binders?
When using VICE to make a tablet should I wait to let the tablet set in the press to increase its hardness?
You can, if you like, let the press sit for 5-10 mins. This is what is called dwell time. It helps sometimes, but most of the time this is far too long.
Where is this machine made and shipped from?
All of our machines are made by us in Taiwan, and are shipped to you from our nearest office.
We have offices in the UK, USA, Germany and Taiwan.
Because they are made by us, we are able to control quality and give you the best support possible. And because they are shipped from your local office, wait times are reduced and customs clearance is avoided, ensuring you have support in your time zone in a language that is convenient to you.
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