The STI Laboratory Model Capsule Bander simulates the sealing
process of a HiCapSeal production banding machine. The machine
is capable of producing approximately 100 banded capsules per
hour.
The STI Laboratory Model Capsule Bander
is designed to seal the joint between the capsule cap and body
in order to prevent leakage of liquid products; reduce oxidation
of the contents of the capsule; and to minimize the odor problems
associated with both solid and liquid products.
However, the most important feature of
the STI Laboratory Model Capsule Bander, is to demonstarate
the tamper resistant nature of the band. Once banded, the capsule
is almost impossible to open and reclose without leaving evidence
of tampering.
Since the STI Laboratory Model Capsule
Bander simulates the production machines, it is possible to
make low volume runs for clinical trials, comparative studies,
stability studies, etc.
The ease of changeover from one capsule
to another also makes it possible to use the STI Laboratory
Model Capsule Bander as a method to evaluate a variety of capsule
and banding color combinations.
Capsules filled with any of a number of liquid, gel, or paste
products (as well as solid dosage forms) are manually loaded into
the capsule carrying slats. The slats pass through the banding
process identical to the production machines. This ensures a complete
and highly accurate banding operation.
