Tablet Press Machine

Lodha International LLP is the leading manufacturer and exporter of tablet press machines, completely designed for use in various industries, including cosmetics, pesticides, biotech, herbal, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors. Manufacturer of salt tablet press machines are built to withstand hard materials and are long-lasting. Special surface treatments on the machine's turret, die table, and interior assure it is resistant to even the most corrosive materials. The turrets and press mechanisms last much longer because to the hardened steel guiding bushings and cam tracks. Salt tablets produced by our machines have various applications. They are used in home care and chemical industries, such as treating drinking water to improve its taste, disinfecting swimming pool water, and aiding the operation of washing machines in homes, hotels, restaurants, and laundry facilities. Additionally, salt tablets can serve as dietary supplements for animal nutrition. The main goal of our tablet press machine is to maximize output by pressing as many tons of salt as possible within a given time frame. However, this procedure is tough due to the technical properties of salt and the technical complexity of the production operation itself. As a result, specific technical solutions have been developed to meet these challenges effectively.

Many customers looking to increase their production of salt tablets turn to us for additional machinery. In these applications, the primary concern for customers is not the shape of the tablet but the efficiency and quality of the production process.

Lodha International LLP has been manufacturing and exporting high quality salt tablet press machines to the global pharma industry for over 29 years. Lodha International LLP is a globally renowned company that has been in the pharma industry for more than 29+ years. We are an established name when it comes to providing pharmaceutical machines and assuring customer satisfaction.

Salient Features of Salt Tablet Press Machine :


  • Faster production compared to other tablet machinery is due to an optimized feeding process; capacity can be adjusted to meet customer demand
  • Automatic feeding, pressing, and filling processes reduce usage time and human labor
  • Equipped with a special type of reducer motor to provide the necessary clamping force
  • Automation assures standardized salt tablet production
  • All contact parts are made of stainless steel to withstand the hardness and abrasiveness of salt
  • Designed to prevent leakages
  • Control and drive mechanisms are firmly mounted to assure stability during the press's operation

Process Operation of Salt Tablet Press Machine


The salt tablet press machine works in a productive as well effortless way. Salt is fed into the machine, where it undergoes pressing and filling processes automatically. This process of automation significantly minimizes the need for human involvement and shortens manufacturing time. The machine uses a special reducer motor to provide the clamping force necessary for the compression process.

As the salt enters the pressing area, it is uniformly distributed and compacted into tablets. The automation of the feeding, pressing, and filling processes assures consistent tablet quality and production standardization. The machine's components that come into contact with salt are composed of stainless steel, assuring longevity and corrosion resistance. This design consideration is valuable, given salt's abrasive nature.

The control and drive mechanisms of the machine are securely mounted to withstand vibrations during operation. This stability is essential for maintaining the machine’s efficiency and longevity. Overall, the salt tablet press machine from Lodha International LLP is designed to deliver high performance and reliability, making it an excellent choice for industries requiring efficient and consistent salt tablet production.

Technical Specification of Salt Tablet Press Machine:


Technical Specifications - LI-DT 37 Tablet Press Machine
Model LI-DT 37
No. of Stations 37
Type of Tooling D
Max. Operating Pressure 10 Ton
Max. Tablet Diameter 25 mm
Depth of Fill 20 mm
Output Tablet/Hr. (Maximum) 222,000
Upper Punch Penetration 3 to 8 mm
Main Electric Motor 5.50 kW / 7.50 kW / 10 HP / 1440 RPM / 3 Phase
Power Total (KW/HP) 6.70 / 9.00
Overall Dimensions (L x W x H) 1440 x 1430 x 1920 mm
Net Weight 2500 Kgs.
Gross Weight 2835 Kgs.

Tablet Press Machine FAQs


It is a mechanical manufacturing machine that compresses granules, powders, and dry blend formulations into uniform, solid tablets of precise weight, hardness, thickness, and diameter — the most fundamental and critical piece of equipment in any pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic herbal tablet, and nutraceutical supplement manufacturing operation.

Tablets are the most widely consumed oral dosage form globally — a tablet press machine enables pharmaceutical and Ayurvedic manufacturers to convert active drug ingredients and herbal formulations into accurate, stable, patient-friendly, and commercially marketable tablet products that meet pharmacopoeial quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Yes, it is one of the most important machines in Ayurvedic manufacturing — used to compress herbal extract granules, churna blends, plant powder formulations, and multi-herb nutraceutical blends into Ayurvedic tablets that meet AYUSH product licensing requirements for weight uniformity, hardness, disintegration, and physical quality standards.

Absolutely — nutraceutical and cosmetic supplement companies producing collagen tablets, beauty vitamins, probiotic tablets, mineral supplements, and wellness chewable tablets use tablet press machines to manufacture high-quality, precisely dosed, and market-ready supplement tablets for both retail and export nutraceutical markets.

Tablet press machines are available as single punch (eccentric) presses for small-scale R&D and pilot production, rotary tablet press machines for medium to large-scale commercial production, and high-speed rotary tablet presses for very large pharmaceutical manufacturing operations — each type offering different output capacities and tooling configurations.

Output varies significantly by machine type — single punch presses produce 3,000 to 5,000 tablets per hour for R&D and small batches, standard rotary presses produce 50,000 to 200,000 tablets per hour for commercial production, and high-speed rotary presses achieve 300,000 to 1,000,000+ tablets per hour for large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Modern tablet press machines produce tablets in round, oval, oblong, capsule-shaped, square, triangular, and custom embossed shapes — with diameters typically ranging from 3 mm to 25 mm — covering all standard and custom tablet formats used across pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic herbal, and nutraceutical supplement product categories.

Yes, GMP-grade tablet press machines are manufactured with SS 316 product contact parts including punch guides, die tables, and tablet contact surfaces — with SS 304 machine body construction — fully meeting Schedule M, WHO-GMP, and AYUSH regulatory equipment standards for licensed pharmaceutical and Ayurvedic tablet manufacturing facilities across India.

Key properties include adequate flowability for consistent die filling, appropriate moisture content for compressibility, sufficient binding capacity for tablet strength, and correct particle size distribution — all of which must be optimized during granulation and blend preparation before tablet compression to achieve tablets meeting all pharmacopoeial quality parameters.

Modern rotary tablet press machines use automated pre-compression and main compression force monitoring systems — continuously measuring tablet weight through compression force feedback, adjusting die fill depth automatically, and controlling punch pressure to maintain consistent tablet weight, hardness, and thickness within specified tolerance limits throughout the entire production run.

Yes, specialized bilayer rotary tablet press machines are available for producing bilayer tablets — enabling pharmaceutical and Ayurvedic manufacturers to compress two distinct formulation layers in a single tablet, useful for combination drug products, controlled release formulations, and Ayurvedic multi-herb combination tablets requiring physical separation of incompatible ingredients.

Tablet press tooling includes upper and lower punches and dies — available in standard B-type and D-type configurations — with punch tip designs determining tablet shape, embossing, and edge profile, while die bore diameter determines tablet size and compression volume, making proper tooling selection and maintenance critical for consistent tablet quality.

A validated tablet press machine with documented compression parameters, in-process weight monitoring records, and GMP-compliant construction provides the manufacturing process evidence required by AYUSH licensing authorities — demonstrating that Ayurvedic herbal tablets are manufactured with controlled and reproducible quality standards for every production batch.

Pre-compression applies a lower initial compression force before the main compression punch stroke — partially consolidating the granule bed, removing trapped air from the die cavity, and improving tablet layer uniformity — which is particularly important for Ayurvedic herbal powders and pharmaceutical direct compression formulations that contain high proportions of compressible excipients.

Yes, tablet press machines are widely used for compressing salt tablets, oral rehydration salt tablets, electrolyte replacement tablets, effervescent tablets, and mineral supplement tablets — with specific tooling and compression parameter requirements for each formulation type based on the granule characteristics and required tablet physical properties.

Tablet press machines are available in scalable configurations — from single punch R&D presses to pilot-scale rotary presses to commercial-scale high-speed machines — allowing pharmaceutical and Ayurvedic manufacturers to develop and validate tablet compression parameters at small scale and then transfer proven parameters to larger commercial machines with minimal reformulation.

Critical maintenance requirements include regular punch and die inspection for wear and dimensional accuracy, lubrication of cam tracks and turret bearings, calibration of compression force monitoring systems, cleaning of all product contact surfaces between batches, and periodic replacement of worn punch tips — all essential for maintaining consistent tablet quality and machine longevity in GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Standard rotary tablet press machines operate on 440V three-phase power supply with basic compressed air requirements — with the production area maintained at controlled temperature and humidity conditions of 25°C and 45% RH — standard utility and environmental conditions maintained in GMP-compliant Indian pharmaceutical and Ayurvedic tablet manufacturing facilities.

Yes, Lodha Pharma provides complete on-site machine installation, punch and die tooling setup, compression parameter qualification, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) documentation, Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) support, operator and maintenance staff training, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), and fast availability of punches, dies, and critical spare parts — ensuring your tablet press machine delivers consistent and regulatory-compliant tablet manufacturing performance throughout its operational life.

Simply contact Lodha Pharma through their official website with your tablet formulation type, required tablet shape and size, target production speed, punch tooling requirements, GMP licensing status, and facility infrastructure details — their expert technical sales team will promptly provide a tailored quotation and arrange a comprehensive live factory or detailed video demonstration to help you select the ideal tablet press machine for your pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, or nutraceutical tablet manufacturing operation.

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