LFA Tablet Presses TDP 5 Manuale utente
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TDP 5® Tablet Press User Manual
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Copyright Notice
© LFA Machines Oxford Limited, published in 2019 by LFA Machines Oxford Limited 2019.
Registered in England and Wales, company number 08428898, registered office for service
Demar House 14 Church Road East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8PS.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or
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including permission to reproduce extracts in other published works shall be made to the
publisher. Full acknowledgment or author, publisher and source must be given.
All trade marks are acknowledged and are owned by their respective owners.
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Important Safety Information
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
Intended Use
The intended use of this machine is to press dry
raw materials into tablet form.
Potential misuse of this machine includes:
• Applying too much force to the powder.
• Trying to fill the Die with powder by hand.
• Inserting Tooling that is too big for the
machine.
• Not properly mounting the machine.
• Using powders that could explode under
pressure.
• Using wet or damp material.
Personal Protection
For personal protection while transporting the
TDP 5®, abide by these actions:
• Use an engine hoist to lift the machine.
• Wear steel toe boots to prevent foot injury.
• Wear heavy duty grip gloves to ensure firm
grasp on machine.
• Wear back support belt to prevent injury if
needed.
For personal protection while operating the
TDP 5®, 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 gloves.
• Wear a hairnet (food grade products only).
• Wear a beard net if needed (food grade
products only).
General Hazards
• Be aware of risk of entanglement and pinch
point due to moving parts.
• Do not operate in a wet environment or with
wet hands due to risk of electrical shock or
burn.
• Do not operate if any wires are damaged,
pinched, or frayed due to risk of electrical
shock or burn.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts.
• Ensure that it is secured to a workbench to
prevent from falling.
• Inspect machine before use.
• Check that nuts and bolts are suitably
tightened.
• Use this machine only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
• Turn off and unplug the machine before
conducting cleaning and maintenance.
• Do not modify the machine in any way.
• Turn off and unplug the machine before
conducting cleaning and maintenance.
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WARNING
This signals potential risk for personal injury.
Modes for Stopping
WARNING
This signals potential risk for electrical shock.
Symbols
Important Safety Information
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 5®.
In the case of an emergency during motor operation, immediately press the red OFF button (see
below) and unplug.
CAUTION
This signals potential risk for damage to the
machine or other parts.
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Table of Contents
Copyright Notice 2
Important Safety Information 3
Intended Use 3
Personal Protection 3
General Hazards 3
Important Safety Information 4
Symbols 4
Modes for Stopping 4
TDP 5 Components 7
TDP 5 Parts List 8
Preface 9
Training 10
On-Site/Off-Site Training 10
Training via Video Chat/Phone 10
LFA Articles 10
LFA Videos 10
Installation 11
Tools and Materials Needed 11
The Appropriate Workstation for the Machine 11
Assembly 14
Mounting the TDP 5 15
Manual and Electrical Controls 17
Settings and Adjustment 20
Maintenance 27
General Maintenance Prescriptions 27
Lubrication 27
Dismantling for Repair and Replacement 31
Tooling 32
Boot Timing Bar 38
Boot 41
Upper Drift Pin Assembly 43
Upper Drift Pin Assembly Threaded Cam 50
Lower Drift Pin Assembly 57
Lower Drift Pin Assembly Timing Rod Runner Bolt 65
V Belt 68
Hand Wheel 70
Electrical Drive Flywheel 71
Boot Timing Cam 74
Pinion Gear 78
Cam Drive Cog 82
Drive Belt Pulley 87
Motor 89
Top Cam 93
Troubleshooting 98
Common Machine/Part Issues 98
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Common Tablet Issues 100
De-Jamming the TDP 5 101
Cleaning 106
Storing the TDP 5 110
Appendix 112
Glossary 112
Description of TDP 5 Parts 113
Food Grade Point of Contact Parts 120
Technical Specifications 120
Maintenance Checklist 121
Diagrams 122
Resources 128
Table of Contents - Continued
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TDP 5 Components
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TDP 5® Parts List
1. TDP 5® Base (#AEC0000)
2. Lower Drift Pin Assembly Cogs (#AEC0012)
3. Lower Drift Pin Assembly Locking Bar (#AEC0013)
4. Lower Drift Pin Assembly Lifting Bar (#AEC0034)
5. Lower Drift Pin Assembly (#AEC0011)
6. Boot Bolt and Spring (inside Boot) (#AEC0051; #AEC0055)
7. Base Plate (#AEC0008)
8. Ejection Guard (#AEC0009)
9. Boot (#AEC0036)
10. Boot Timing Bar (#AEC0018)
11. Upper Drift Pin Assembly Mounting Block (#AEC0010)
12. Upper Drift Pin Assembly (#AEC0002)
13. Upper Drift Pin Assembly Locking Nut (#AEC0006)
14. Upper Drift Pin Assembly Threaded Cam (#AEC0005)
15. Boot Timing Cam (#AEC0038)
16. Hand Wheel (#AEC0046)
17. Top Cam (#AEC0037)
18. Eccentric Sheave (#AEC0033)
19. Eccentric Sheave Strap (#AEC0004)
20. Cam Drive Cog (inside Cam Drive Cog Safety Cover)
(#AEC0050)
21. Electrical Drive Flywheel (#AEC0021)
22. Pinion Gear (#AEC0022)
23. Lower Drift Pin Assembly Timing Rod Runner Bolt (#AEC0015)
24. Lower Drift Pin Assembly Timing Rod (#AEC0014)
25. V Belt (Drive Belt) (#H108012028)
26. Motor (#AEC0042)
27. Electrical Box and Connecting Cables (#AEC0053)
28. Motor Mounting Plate (#AEC0041)
29. Hopper (#AEC0030)
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Preface
The TDP 5® Tablet Press has the ability to press small quantities of tablets in a wide variety of
sizes from a powder formulated with dry granular materials and an excipient. By generating up to
50 kN of pressure with either electrical or manual power, the TDP 5® can produce up to 4,800
tablets an hour with interchangeable dies. This machine can create most types of tablets, including
irregularly shaped pills, up to 20 mm in diameter and 8 mm thick. Useful for work in the field and on
location, the TDP 5® is popular with a range of industries such as hospitals, research facilities, and
laboratories in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries.
The purpose of this document is to support your understanding of the TDP 5®’s components,
features, functions, and design. With this manual, you will be able to successfully operate and
maintain your TDP 5® machine.
The user manual’s content includes:
• Important safety information
• TDP 5® installation instructions
• Description of the TDP 5®’s operation
• TDP 5® maintenance information
• Appendix with supplemental information
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Training
TDP 5® training is essential for the machine’s successful operation and your personal safety.
There are several methods to prepare you for working with the TDP 5®.
On-Site/Off-Site Training
LFA technicians can travel and train you at your own facility with your own machines. LFA also
offers free training at our UK and USA facilities for all our customers and their teams.
For more information, go to https://www.lfatabletpresses.com/services
Training via Video Chat/Phone
Using an online video chat system, an LFA technician can interact face-to-face with you 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:
UK
Phone
+44 (0) 0345 165 20 25
Email
Taiwan
Phone
+886 2773 74704
Email
sales.asia@lfamachines.com
USA
Phone
(682) 312-0309
Email
sales.us[email protected]
LFA Articles
LFA writes informative articles about desktop tablet presses, which includes instructions,
procedures, and guides. To access the articles, go to https://www.lfatabletpresses.com/articles
LFA Videos
LFA has created several videos involving the TDP 5® and other desktop tablet presses. To access
the videos, go to https://www.lfatabletpresses.com/videos or https://www.youtube.com/channel/
UCwtbcwja77ai7vX2o34FUkQ
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