NexGen Press® range
NexGen Press
The NexGen Press® range represents the ultimate combination of modular design, digitization, safety, ease of use and ergonomic functionality.
NexGen Press
To respond to present and future market demands, manufacturers are looking for flexible and multifunctional solutions that can handle both low and high potency active ingredients. This next generation of modular tablet presses will make machine selection easier, facilitate fast product changeovers and deliver price-performance leadership. Offering operational excellence, each NexGen Press® is intuitive, simple to use and benefits from a back-to-basics design philosophy. And, of course, like any GEA press, safety, robust functionality, support and customer service come as standard.
Flexibility comes as a standard
Available in two formats the CE-certified NexGen Press® GMP features a dust-tight enclosure for easy handling. If required, with the addition of lay flats and pressure monitoring, the GMP option can be upgraded for OEB 3 containment applications.
For example, an entry level machine can be upgraded to meet specific process requirements, such as bilayer tableting, different washing options and/or to further reduce the risk of cross-contamination, as and when required.
The NexGen Press® OEB offers both OEB 4 and 5 containment functionality and can be equipped with the BUCK® Digital Canary for real-time monitoring and/or the BUCK® (U)MC valve for contained loading.
Featuring a reduced-volume and isolated product contact area, the “double barrier” will increase operator safety. Being easier and faster to clean will mean shorter production changeovers and less downtime. The contained turret allows for a replacement to be installed in less than 1 hour. And, in an increasingly connected working environment, the presses are Industry 4.0-compatible and digitalized.
Designed to accommodate a wide range of functionalities, from general GMP production to high-containment applications, GEA has once again applied its experience and knowledge to serve the current and future pharmaceutical workforce, and the patients who depend on their products.
Furthermore, the NexGen Press® range is fully compatible with GEA’s new Digital Canary monitoring system, which both detects product leaks from contained pharmaceutical production lines and protects the health and safety of your operators.
Offering a number of plug-and-play options for applications including orodispersible, MUPS and bilayer tablets, the NexGen Press® also benefits from a user-friendly HMI with multitouch functionality, interactive digital manuals and online project documents.
Better Together: Innovation and Sustainability
To meet the rigorous standards of ISO 14021 and adhere to the defined criteria set by TÜV Rheinland, the NexGen Press® 30 underwent external audits, emerging as a deserving recipient of GEA's Add Better label. This label is a testament to GEA's dedication to providing solutions that are not just better but significantly superior to their predecessors.
To evaluate the energy-saving potential of NexGen Press® 30, we conducted extensive testing, comparing the machine's total power consumption at the 3-phase power supply inlet to GEA's previous range of tablet presses.
On average, NexGen Press® 30 achieved a remarkable 21% reduction in power consumption compared to its predecessors.
A perfect blend of physical and digital
The patented Exchangeable Compression Module (ECM) concept not only provides improved containment and has a lower product-contact area compared with other models on the market, it is also WIP/WOL-compatible and facilitates fast changeovers in a small footprint, high-output rotary tablet press with multiple compression modes.
Modular by design, every NexGen Press® can be customized to fit specific applications — for now or the future — with predefined option packs. Examples include bilayer and MUPS tablets, poorly flowing powders, small volume/high yield products and those that require antisticking solutions.
Additional features such as punch face lubrication (iSpray), an intermittent cleaning system, A2D tooling for increased capacity, PAT integration and UL certification are also available.
For ongoing peace of mind, out-of-the-box training and support is always on hand. GEA offers immersive tuition via virtual reality, support intervention via a two-way remote Eyewear link, built-in preventive maintenance and a QR code system for spare parts.
Specifications
| Tooling | D | B | BB | BBS | A2D |
| EU / TSM | EU / TSM | EU / TSM | EU / TSM | EU / TSM | |
| Max. tablet diameter [mm] | 25,4 | 16 (L=19) | 13 (L=14,3) | 11 | 11 |
| Punch body diameter [mm] | 25,4 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 12 |
| Outside die diameter [mm] | 38,1 | 30,16 | 24 | 22 | 38,1 |
| Die height [mm] | 23,81 | 22,22 | 22,22 | 22,22 | 23,81 |
| Number of stations | 23 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 46 |
| Max. fill depth [mm] | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Top punch penetration [mm] | 1 to 4 | ||||
| Max. pre-compression force [kN] | 10 | ||||
| Max. main compression force [kN] | 100 | ||||
| Max. output capacity [tab/h] | 124.200 | 201.600 | 230.400 | 259.200 | 331.200 |
| Electrical requirements | 3phase+PE – 380V - 480 V – 50Hz / 60Hz + 2 phase+PE - 200-240V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
(nominal consumption 6 kW; power installed 11,9 kVA) |
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| Compressed air requirements | clean & dry / 7-8 bar / 500l/m peak - 100l/m average | ||||
| Dust extraction requirements | 150 m³/h at 15 mbar | ||||
| Machine dimensions & weight | W = 1167 mm x D = 1364 mm x H = 2351 m – 2800 kg | ||||
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