I Holland Unveils its New Punch Polisher

I Holland will be launching the innovative MF80 this autumn. The MF80 is an automated punch polisher that offers a large capacity for increased polishing per cycle.

MF80, a new larger capacity version of the recently launch MF40, was designed to help increase polishing capacity. With an 80-L drum and the ability to hold up to 17 B or 12 D punches per holder, it gives a maximum of 85 B or 60 D punches per polishing cycle.

Andy Dumelow PharmaCare Equipment Manager said: “"Following the success of the MF40 automated punch polisher, which was launched in 2013, we have now introduced the MF80, which has double the capacity and  offers even greater time saving.

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The importance of maintaining tools is essential to extending the life of tablet tooling and we recommend using a machine like the MF80 as part of the I Holland 7 Step PharmaCare process, a professional maintenance and storage programme. This procedure follows 7 simple steps to tooling maintenance and includes clean, assess, repair, measure, polish, lubricate and store. The MF80 automated punch polisher ensures consistent, even polishing every time and will help to  maximise trouble free tablet production by keeping tooling in perfect condition.”

The MF80 can overcome tooling problems such as sticking and corrosion, and will polish dull and discoloured punches to a micro fine high quality finish by using a drag finishing process. The punch is automatically rotated through media and polishing paste, which saves time and ensures a consistent result.

The new automated punch polisher offers a smooth operation, whilst improving efficiency in the tablet press resulting in a quality end product. Operated via touchscreen software and available in several languages, the MF80 will be introduced world-wide.