Cantilever Printer

Rotogravure Printing System for Tablets & Capsules

Precision rotogravure ink printing system for pharmaceutical and confectionary products. The adjustable ramp Feed Angle optimizes feed based on product flow characteristics. Features continuous motion, multiple-lane carrier bar conveyor feed system that exposes the top surface of the product for inspection and printing. This machine requires only compressed air and power for operation.

Up to 250,000 PPH One-Sided Rotogravure Printing

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Machine Features

Multi-lane carrier bar feed system
Safety enclosure with interlocked doors
Servo based motion with optical encoder position feedback
Stainless steel sprocket assemblies teamed with precision ground roller chain for precise registration
Quick-Release Pins for tool-less installation of carrier bars
Rapid product change over between products
Adjustable Ramp Feed Angle to optimize machine feed based on product flow characteristics
Clean air filtration system
User friendly Operator Control Interface with 17” touch-screen HMI
Programmable settings for up to
50 products
Toolkit included

Capabilities

Output Up to 250,000 PPH (dependent on product and ink characteristics)
Single-Sided marking using time proven rotogravure printing
Ability to print alpha-numeric text or graphic logos
Ability to print with solvent or water based ink solutions

Close-up of the cantilever printing machine with metal rollers and parts, a caution sign warning to wear gloves, and a red emergency stop button visible in the background.

Options

Vision inspection with vacuum-based single product rejection
Ink Maintenance System
OPC-UA Server Gateway
HMI screen text translated and displayed in language of choice
Secure remote support capabilities
Auto-backup of product settings

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

We adhere to or surpass the strictest regulations set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their approach to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations.

cGMP for Pharmaceuticals
FDA 21 CFR Compliance:
- Part 210
- Part 211
- Part 11
CE Compliant
NFPA 79
IEC / EN 60204-1
ISO 13849-1
CRC, c 870
CDRH Compliant

View our FDA & CE Compliance page

Engineered for Performance You Can Trust

Proudly made in the USA, our machines are built for simplicity and reliability, featuring a user-friendly interface, low maintenance costs, and an included toolkit. With worldwide customer support, you can trust Ackley Hartnett to provide reliable performance and help when you need it.