R&D Laser

CO2 Laser Marking or Drilling for Tablets & Capsules

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The R&D Laser Drill machine is a multi-functional system designed to laser drill apertures or engrave logos in the outer coating of pharmaceutical products. This manual system uses a FDA compliant plastic paddle with custom machined pockets that can hold up to 25 products.

Products are placed into the pockets, then the filled paddle is placed into the laser chamber. Next, the operator selects on the HMI screen which pocket locations to drill or engrave, then presses the Fire button.

Perfect for dissolution testing and clinical trials, the R&D Laser accommodates products of all shapes and sizes – tablets, caplets, capsules and softgels. It can also manage multiple product recipes. From laser writing softgels to laser drilling multi-layer controlled release tablets, the R&D Laser delivers consistent, high quality output for your small batch and Research & Development needs.

Machine Features

  • Manual Operation
  • Safety enclosure with interlocked doors & guards
  • User friendly Operator Control Interface with 17” touch-screen HMI, Emergency Stop Button, Laser Power keyswitch and Laser Emission Indicator light
  • Touch-screen adjustments for all laser parameters, including laser drilling diameter, depth of apertures, and drilling pattern
  • Programmable settings for up to 50 products
  • Leveling casters for portability
  • Small footprint
  • Low maintenance cost
  • Worldwide customer support
  • Fume extraction unit & toolkit included

Capabilities

  • Single-Sided Laser Drilling or Marking
  • Adjustable aperature:
    • Diameter – 0.400 to1.500mm
    • Depth – 0.30 to 1.50mm
  • Drill up to 4 apertures per side with adjustable spacing
  • Mark alpha-numeric text, vector graphics, logos and bar codes
  • Graphics editing software provided
  • Adjustable parameters to control logo size, line width and etch depth

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Options

  • 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

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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.

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