VICE小型打錠機

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

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.

Yes. You can order custom tooling here

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The VICE is made of aluminium and stainless steel. The TDP Tooling that is included with the VICE is made of S7 steel.

Get a capsule filler.

You will not be able to make tablets.

Click here for more information https://www.lfacapsulefillers.com/

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.

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.