Cantilever Ramp Laser

CO2 & UV Laser Marking Machine for Tablets and Capsules

This precision, non-contact laser printing machine engraves indelible logos into the outer coating of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and confectionery products for identification, counterfeit protection, and brand recognition.

Ackley Hartnett’s Cantilever Laser Writer can mark and inspect up to 200,000 tablets or capsules per hour and is a Class I Laser Product. Designed under FDA, cGMP and CE regulations, the Cantilever is versatile, affordable and provides effortless continuous operation with minimal user interaction or downtime. Features a continuous motion, multiple-lane carrier bar conveyor feed system that exposes the top surface of product for inspection and laser processing. Requires only compressed air and power for operation.

Ackley Cantilever Ramp Laser Marking Machine

Machine Features

Multi-lane pocket carrier bar feed system
Adjustable Ramp Feed Angle to optimize machine feed based on product flow characteristics
Safety enclosure with interlocked doors & enclosed beam path
Quick Changeover – 60 minutes
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
Clean air filtration system
User friendly Operator Control Interface with 17” touch-screen HMI
Programmable settings for up to 50 products
Fume extraction unit & toolkit included

Capabilities

Single-sided laser marking
For use with products of all shapes and sizes – tablets, caplets, soft gelatin capsules, hard shell capsules and longitudinally compressed tablets (LCT’s)
Output rate of up to 200,000 PPH
Precise & consistent etched logos with Patented Laser Steering Technology
Laser Mark alpha-numeric text, vector graphics, outlined logos, hatched logos and bar codes
Graphics editing software provided to modify or create new logos
Import graphics or enter text with font style and size control
Adjustable laser parameters to control size, line width and etch depth
Can also be used for single-sided laser drilling of controlled release tablets

Softgels being laser marked in Ackley's Cantilever Ramp Laser Printing Machine

Options

Vision inspection with vacuum-based single product rejection
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
- Part 1040: Class 1 Laser System
CE Compliant
NFPA 79
IEC 60825-1
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.