VIP Laser Drill

CO2 Laser Drilling for Tablets & LCT-Shaped Products

Precision laser machine designed to drill apertures in the outer coating of modified-release pharmaceutical products. Features a single-lane carrier timing belt feed system that exposes both sides of product for inspection and laser processing. Effortless continuous operation with minimal user interaction or downtime. Requires only compressed air and power for operation.

Output up to 60,000 PPH Single or Double-Sided Drilling

VIP Laser Drilling Machine pictured on a clear background

Machine Features

Single-lane carrier link system
Safety enclosure with interlocked doors & enclosed beam path
Servo based motion with optical encoder position feedback
Carrier timing belt with precision machined pockets
Tool-free installation of carrier links
Adjustable hopper assembly for quick changeover between products
Patented hopper air-assist feature & clean air filtration system
Articulated swing arm with 17” touchscreen HMI
User friendly interface
Programmable settings for up to 50 products
Portable with a small footprint
Low maintenance cost
Worldwide customer support
Fume extraction unit & toolkit

Capabilities

Output Up to 60,000 PPH
Single or Double-Sided Laser Drilling
Adjustable aperature:
- Diameter – 0.400 to1.500mm
- Depth – 0.30 to 1.50mm
Drill up to 4 apertures per side with adjustable spacing
Color recognition system

Laser Drilled sample product blue on one side and white on the other with two holes

Options

Vision inspection with vacuum-based single product rejection
NIR spectroscopy to verify integrity of membrane coating
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.