Product overview
At higher production rates, tablet counting cannot be treated as an isolated operation. Product feeding, electronic counting, bottle movement and filling must remain synchronized so that the correct quantity reaches each container without interrupting the packaging line.
The Automatic Tablet Counting And Filling Machine integrates these functions within a compact monoblock platform designed for tablets, capsules, soft gels and pills.
Technogen Enterprise offers the Automatic Tablet Counting And Filling Machine as a Manufacturer and Supplier for Tanzania, serving Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Veterinary and other compatible solid-dose packaging applications.
Products are introduced through a vibration-based feeding system and distributed into multiple counting channels. Standard configurations use 8 or 16 channels, while the product information also identifies configurations of up to 32 channels for customized requirements.
A No Bottle–No Count–No Fill system links bottle presence with the counting and dispensing process. If a bottle is absent or not correctly positioned, counting and filling are stopped.
The machine uses PLC controls and a 7-inch Delta HMI touchscreen for production monitoring, recipe management and process control. Anti-dust sensors support reliable counting where tablet or product dust is present.
The 8-channel configuration provides output up to approximately 30–40 bottles per minute, while the 16-channel configuration provides up to 60 bottles per minute.
The counting quantity can be programmed from 10 to 1000 units per bottle, allowing the same machine architecture to handle different pack counts without relying on mechanical counting change parts.
For Tanzania manufacturers running higher-volume solid-dose packaging lines, the automatic system removes manual bottle handling from the counting station and provides scalable output through different channel configurations.
Working principle
- Tablets, capsules, soft gels or pills are loaded into the product feeding section.
- Vibratory feeders move the products smoothly towards the counting channels.
- The channels separate and guide products into controlled individual streams.
- Electronic sensors count each product as it travels towards the filling point.
- The PLC compares the accumulated count against the programmed quantity for each bottle.
- Empty bottles are automatically transported beneath the filling section.
- The No Bottle–No Count–No Fill system confirms bottle availability before dispensing proceeds.
- When the preset quantity has been reached, product flow for that bottle is completed and the bottle continues towards the next packaging operation.
- The following empty bottle moves into position and the counting cycle repeats.
- Production parameters and recipes are managed through the HMI.
Salient features
- Compact Monoblock Design : Integrates automatic counting and bottle filling within one machine.
- Multi-Channel Counting : Standard 8 and 16-channel configurations provide scalable production output.
- Programmable Bottle Count : Supports filling quantities from 10 to 1000 units per bottle.
- Vibratory Product Feeding : Provides controlled movement of tablets, capsules and pills towards counting channels.
- No Bottle–No Count–No Fill : Prevents counting and dispensing when a bottle is unavailable.
- PLC Control : Coordinates product feeding, counting and filling operations.
- 7-Inch HMI : Provides touchscreen access to production parameters and recipes.
- Recipe Management : Stores operating settings for different compatible products.
- Anti-Dust Sensors : Supports reliable counting in dusty product environments.
- Minimal Product Change Parts : Different compatible product sizes can be processed without routine change parts.
- AISI 304 Construction : Stainless Steel construction supports hygienic machine operation.
- CE-Certified Electronics : Electrical control components are CE certified.
- Round & Flat Bottle Handling : Accommodates compatible container shapes.
- Multi-Material Container Compatibility : Handles Glass, HDPE, PET, Plastic and LDPE bottles.
Safety & interlocks
- No Bottle–No Count–No Fill : Stops the counting and dispensing process when a bottle is absent or incorrectly positioned.
Optional / add-on features
- 21 CFR Part 11 Audit Trail : Provides compliant logging and regulatory traceability.
- Toughened Glass Safety Cabinet : Provides enclosed operator protection with machine visibility.
- DQ / IQ / OQ Documentation : Validation documentation package can be provided.
Applications & industries
The Automatic Tablet Counting And Filling Machine is designed for industries packaging measured quantities of solid-dose products into bottles.
Pharmaceuticals
For tablets, capsules, soft gels and multi-dose pill packaging.
Nutraceuticals
For vitamins, herbal supplements and dietary products.
Veterinary Products
For compatible animal-health tablets and capsules.
Clinical Trial & R&D Production
Suitable for controlled small-batch counting as well as larger automated campaigns.
Nutritional & Compatible Tablet Products
Can handle suitable solid products requiring electronic counting before bottle filling.
Round and flat bottles manufactured from Glass, HDPE, PET, Plastic and LDPE can be accommodated within the specified dimensional range.
For Tanzania manufacturers, the two standard capacity levels make it possible to select an automatic counter according to actual packaging-line throughput.
Application items
- Pharmaceutical tablet counting.
- Capsule counting and filling.
- Soft-gel counting.
- Pill counting.
- Nutraceutical bottle filling.
- Vitamin counting.
- Herbal supplement counting.
- Veterinary tablet packaging.
- Clinical-trial bottle filling.
- Round bottle counting applications.
- Flat bottle counting applications.
- High-speed automatic solid-dose packaging.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | TGTCF-30 | TGTCF-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Direction | Left to Right | — |
| Production Rate | Up to 30–40 Bottles/Minute | Up to 60 bottles/min |
| Counting Channels | 8 | 16 |
| Counting Range per Bottle | 10–1000 | 10-1000 |
| Tablet Size | 5–12 mm, irregular | 5–12 mm, irregular |
| Pill Size | 3–13 mm | 3–13 mm |
| Capsule Size | 0–5 | 0–5 |
| Container Size | Neck 25–45 mm, Body 39–65 mm, Height 39–245 mm | Neck 25–45 mm, Body 39–65 mm, Height 39–245 mm |
| Container Type | Glass, HDPE, PET, Plastic, LDPE – Round & Flat | Glass, HDPE, PET, Plastic, LDPE – Round & Flat |
| Power Requirement | 0.5 HP, 230V, 50Hz, 1 Phase | 0.5 HP, 230V, 50Hz, 1 Phase |
| Machine Dimensions (L x W x H) | 1200 x 960 x 1300 mm | 1650 × 1370 × 1510 mm |
Automatic Tablet Counting And Filling Machine for Tanzania production
For manufacturers in Tanzania, Automatic Tablet Counting And Filling Machine should be evaluated against the actual product, pack format, production schedule and operating environment. Automatic multi-channel tablet and capsule counting filler with vibratory feeding, PLC-HMI control and No Bottle–No Count–No Fill logic, available in 8 and 16-channel production configurations. The selected arrangement must suit both routine output and the changeovers expected during normal production.
Operating and product considerations
The dosing method is selected from the product behaviour and required fill range. Viscosity, density, foaming, suspended particles, powder flow or dosage form can influence the hopper, pump, auger, nozzle and container-handling arrangement. Product trials or representative samples reduce uncertainty before configuration.
Planning the complete production line
Tanzanian manufacturers should also define the container infeed, closure process, cleaning expectation and downstream labelling or secondary packaging. Reviewing these interfaces together helps establish a balanced line and prevents one machine from limiting the practical output of the complete process.
Information required for machine selection
- Product viscosity, density, foaming behaviour and suspended particles
- Minimum and maximum fill quantity with acceptable tolerance
- Container material, dimensions, neck opening and target output
Enquiries are supported for projects in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha, Morogoro and other Tanzanian industrial locations. The final model, construction, output, documentation and support scope are confirmed in the commercial and technical offer.
