FS Technology ®

Tableting Tools
www.fette-compacting.com
Tableting tools from the
machine manufacturer

Tableting tools are the linchpin of the

tableting machine and of the entire process.
Constant further development of innovative
tableting tools is therefore necessary in
order to generate maximum performance
for users. The optimally harmonized design
of tablet press, turret and tableting tool
allows Fette Compacting’s tableting tools to
provide marked increases in the efficiency
of your production facility. This leads to
longer service lives, lower servicing costs
and a reduction in costs for spare parts.

With more than 65 years of experience Modern, high-performance punch materials,

and knowledge behind the company, outstanding surfaces and customized
Fette Compacting is the world’s leading coatings reduce wear and meet the demand
supplier of solutions for industrial tableting for tools with a long service life. Whether
technology. In addition to tablet presses, it is a question of round tablets, complex
the range also includes tableting tools and tablet geometries, engravings, domes or
process equipment along with maintenance, fracture scores: Fette Compacting can
training and consultation services. handle an extraordinary range of customer
demands.

The range of products covers the entire

spectrum of internationally standardized
punch implementations. On top of this,
the company’s internal standards ensure
proven solutions to special requirements
for maximum machine efficiency.

TECHNOLOGY stands for everything we SERVICE covers all the services related COMPETENCE is the overarching idea
offer in production technology – from to machines, process equipment and behind all our process-related services.
tablet presses and capsule filling machines installations such as spare parts supply, This includes training, product trials,
through process equipment to tableting plant modernization and technical field application and Performance Consulting
tools and format parts. service department. as well as engineering.

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Tableting tools of the
highest quality

Fette Compacting’s many years of experience

in the comprehensive process of tablet
manufacture is a crucial factor for excep-
tional product quality. An understanding of
the interplay between the tablet press and
tableting tools, as well as a knowledge of the
effect of tableting tools and of the materials
to be pressed, provide a secure guarantee of
the best possible tablet quality.

The foundation of the company’s approach

to quality is, furthermore, the maintenance
of standards such as DIN ISO 18084,
along with the implementation of a GMP-
conformant quality management system.

Fette Compacting operates as a comprehen-

sive supplier for the entire quality process,
extending from research and development,
through production using the latest instru-
mentation technology, as well as marketing,
application consultation, and intensive
product training for the customer. Tablet
presses and tableting tools are tested
extensively in modern test laboratories.

Automated measurement on a 3-D measur-

ing machine is also an important element
in the quality process for tableting tools,
where the accuracy of fit – i. e. the close
match between the punch and the holes in
the segments and the associated tight
tolerances – is critical. The results of all
measurements are logged. The high demand
for precision ensures that the punches are
100 percent exchangeable.

Fette Compacting sees itself as a reliable

partner for the entire life cycle of tablet
presses and tableting tools, and through
a consideration of the full commercial
picture – the Total Cost Ownership – offers
measurable and lasting advantages.

Your contact:

Christian Schier
Phone: +49 4151 12 108
cschier@fette-compacting.com

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Fette Compacting
innovations – Segments

You can increase the yield of your existing Tablet presses can be swiftly and easily
machines by up to 40 percent with the converted to the new technology. The
patented segment technology (EP 1316411) production parameters and the filling Benefits
from Fette Compacting. This is possible behavior remain unchanged, and production +R
 educed product loss
because a significantly higher number data saved can be used. Even the existing
+ E asier compliance with
of tablet stations can be integrated into punches can be used as before.
hygiene requirements
a segment turret of the same size.
Segments make life easier for your operators, +U
 p to 40 % more output
They replace both the turret’s conventional too: through a simplified process of segment + Great production reliability through
die table and the dies. The die holes are removal and fitting, a large number of easy refitting
formed directly in the segments. In contrast working steps required for product change-
+S
 ervice life increased up to threefold
to conventional die tables, segments can be over are no longer necessary.
through carbide bushes
changed by untightening just two fastening
bolts. 3 or 5 segments are needed for each Thoroughly recommendable, users can
turret, depending on the type of tablet press. minimize product loss, achieve higher yields
and reduce refitting times by about 70 per-
cent – accompanied by extraordinarily high
precision.
Fette Compacting
innovations – FS ® punches

All FS ® punches feature a head shape optimized for the application. It is flattened and has a
smooth curve. This has a positive effect on the entire process. The dwell time increases, and
one characteristic of the tablet press is that it is smoother and the wear on the components
involved, e.g. on the punches themselves and the pressure rollers, is reduced. As a result of
the advantages offered by this Fette Compacting innovation, the quality of every tablet is
significantly improved, productivity of your production facility rises, and the working conditions
for operators are more comfortable.

FS12® (EP 2111972) FS19 ® (EP 2269813) FS®45

+ Up to 40% increased yield + 30% longer pressure dwell time + High compression forces
+ Compatible with all machines than EU19 + Approximately 30% longer pressure
of the i- and FE Series + Higher tablet quality dwell time than EU45
+ Higher tablet quality + Higher output with the same quality + Large tablets up to 44 mm
+ Tablet diameter of up to 11 mm + Less wear + Higher tablet quality
+ Pressing force to max. 34 kN + Tablet diameter of up to 18 mm + Pressing force to max. 100 kN
+ For Pmax ® technology + Pressing force to max. 94 kN
+ Very long pressure dwell time,
similar to that of an EU19 punch

1,656,000
1,584,000
1,080,000

1,080,000

FS12 ® increase
up to 40% more output
626,400

594,000

Yield
528,000
475,200

(Tablets/h)
432,000
367,200
324,000

324,000

243,000
237,600
216,000

216,000
144,000

145,800

Stations 30 36 45 55 75 27 33 51 45 60 87 55 75 115

Max. rotation 120 90 120 120 90 120 120 90 120 120

speed (min -1)

Punch type FS12 ® FS12 ® FS12 ® FS12 ® FS12 ® FS12 ®

Machine type 102i /1200i 2090i/2200i 3090i/3200i FE35 FE55 FE75

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FS Technology ® in detail

Comparison of a 2090i with 45 stations

FS19®
Features
Fette Standard +H
 ead shape optimized for
the application
distance 0.5 + Larger mirror head
mirror face Ø 12.5
+S
 maller distances between
punch heads

ADVANTAGES

+L
 ong dwell time
+R
 educed wear on pressing tools
and machine components
EU19
+L
 ess noise and vibration
DIN ISO 18084
BENEFITS
distance 3.2
mirror face Ø 9.6
+ Higher tablet quality
+ Higher output
+ Higher productivity
+ More user-friendly

Comparison of dwell times between FS Technology ® and EU formats

Dwell time
[ms]

35
EU19
30 FS 19 ®

25

20

15

10

0
30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Rotation speed [min -1]
Punch portfolio

Whether round tablets, special shapes, Fette Compacting – Punch head types
relief moldings, concavities or break lines –
Fette Compacting can handle the full FS Technology®
range of customer requirements. To ensure
FS12® FS19 ® EU1”-441 FS ® 45
maximum output and flexibility, we offer
punches in all sizes and types. For custom-
ers with special demands on their pro­
duction, we particularly recommend the
FS ® products.

It is not just the diameter of the contact

area that is critical; but furthermore
the optimised transition geometries into
the head radius which are featured
by our FS ® technology transmit the com-
pression forces in an optimum way.
Standard

EU19 TSM19 TSM19 domed head (TED19) EU1”

TSM1” TSM1” domed head (TED1¨) EU28 EU35

All measurements are in mm

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Tablet design

The formula for tablets that can be pressed

with the greatest efficiency is: round and
flat, or lightly domed. Tablets of this shape
can easily be filled, dosed, compressed
and discharged. The simple design allows
production to proceed at maximum rotation
speed. This way, manufacturers can
efficiently produce even large batches of
tablets with constant hardness, strong
edges and little tendency to adhesion.

Special shapes are often chosen for the

tablet design for marketing reasons: it is
important for users to give their tablets
unique features with a recognition value.
For some active materials, dosing also
affects the shape. Domed or spherical The tableting tool and the tablet press must
shapes are necessary if, for example, the interact optimally, whatever the tablet shape.
tablets are to be coated. If the quantity Precise calculation of the pressing force
of active material is large, a round tablet using CAD-supported FEM (Finite Element
can be too large to be swallowed with Method) techniques ensures reliable use
ease. An oval, narrow or oblong format up to the loading limits of the punch
is appropriate in these cases. material. This accurate method of calcula-
tion, matched to the press shape, is a
standardized process, and a fundamental
precondition for every product release.

We offer you solutions for every format,

and advise you in good time.
Groove and parallel
key positions

Groove position in turrets and position of the tablet form to keyway The angle of the parallel key with respect to
the rotor, as well as the profile positioning
of the parallel key in the punch, are of vital
Standard importance to problem-free production,
EU + FS 30° particularly in the case of profiled tablets.
These are often damaged when tolerances
are poorly matched. The way in which the
Pitch circle tablets meet the wiper can be affected by
Pitch circle considering these factors. This leads to a
higher output of good tablets, and the filling
and dosing processes can be affected by
the product alignment.
Product alignment
0° = tangential
Upper punchfor profiled tablets
(View of pressing surface)
30°
(Fette Standard EU and FS ®)

Parallel key

Standard
TSM 35°

Pitch circle

Pitch circle

Upper punch
(View of pressing surface)
35°
(Fette Standard TSM)

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Materials –
Punches

High-quality materials and heat treatment Tablet punches Standard punches (FSG-STP)
thereof are crucial to the service life of Depending on your precise needs resulting + High hardness
tableting tools. Fette Compacting uses from the press material in the production + High resistance to compression
high-alloy, through-hardened tool steels process, we offer you new high-quality + Good toughness
for a range of applications. For this reason, punches in three material classes. We would + Low dimensional change
you receive material data sheets in advance, be happy to advise you in the selection + High resistance to wear
or material certificates at delivery. The of the right material.
optimal material is chosen and the heat Inox punches (FSG-IXP)
treatment matched for various formulations. + H igher corrosion resistance to FSG-STP
For this purpose, Fette Compacting makes for Wash-in-Place (WiP) production
use of the expertise available in its own
hardening shop and coating department. Premium punches (FSG-PRP)
+ H igh degree of hardness with the same
features as the FSG-STP
+ High resistance to wear
+ Very high adhesive wear resistance

Wear Corrosion
resistance resistance
Standard punch + +
FSG-STP
Inox punch ++ +++
FSG-IXP
Premium punch +++ ++
FSG-PRP
Materials –
Dies and segments

Efficient production starts with the selection Dies Segments

of the optimal material for dies and
segments. A variety of specialized materials Standard dies (FSG-STD) Standard segments (FSG-STS )
is available to optimize output, tablet quality + H igher resistance to corrosion + Good resistance to wear
and OEE. than FSG-STP + High resistance to chipping
+ H igh resistance to abrasive and + High resistance to compression
In order to align the tools with the character- adhesive wear + High hardness
istics of your product and to prevent future + High resistance to compression + Low dimensional change
optimization needs, early technical advice + Good ductility
by the machine manufacturers is valuable. + Low dimensional change Inox segments (FSG-IXS)
At Fette Compacting, each new customer + Non-corrosive material for segments,
design is checked by experienced tooling Inox Dies (FSG-IXD) in particular for WIP applications
engineers and optimized according to + Non-corroding material for dies, + High resistance to wear
customer requirements. specially for WIP applications
+ H igh resistance to wear with the Segments with carbide bushes (FSG-CIS)
same features as the FSG-STD + Extremely hard and wear-resistant

Dies with carbide bushes (FSG-CID)

+ Extremely hard and wear-resistant
Coatings

Many difficult applications in pharmaceu- Hard chrome plating (FCG-HCP) PVD-Chrome (FCG-PCR)
tical production can be handled through + Improvement in resistance + M ore resistant to wear than
coatings. Products exhibit different proper- to corrosion FSG-HCP
ties, such as thermolability, and this leads + Improvement in resistance + Very good adhesion properties
to stickiness at the punch and the segment. to wear compared to FSG-HCP
Then again, products may be hard and + R eduction in friction and adhesion + Good corrosion properties
coarse-grained, making them abrasive and of the products to the punch
increasing wear. Our coatings offer the
right path to stable production for many
such cases and challenges.

Chrome nitride (FCG-CRN) Titanium nitride (FCG-TIN) Titanium aluminum nitride (FCG-TAN)
+ B etter resistance to wear + High resistance to wear + Maximum resistance to wear
than FSG-HCP + Improved adhesion properties + S uitable for crystalline powders
+ Very good adhesion properties versus FSG-HCP such as salts or mineral tablets
compared to FSG-HCP + Suitable for highly abrasive
+ A ll-round coating against products
adhesion and wear

Wear resistance* Anti-adhesion*

FCG- FCG- FCG- FCG- FCG- FCG- FCG- FCG- FCG- FCG-
HCP PCR CRN TIN TAN HCP PCR CRN TIN TAN

* Properties can vary depending on product

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appearance of the products may not necessarily correspond to the actual appearance in all
cases or in every detail.

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