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Tablet ProductionPERFORMA PFeaturing the innovative Exchangeable Die Disc (EDD), is aflexible tablet press for small to medium scale production.On the PERFORMA P, the entire turret, including punches and dies, can be easilyremoved from the machine and replaced with a duplicate turret in less than 30 minutes.Alternatively, the turret removal arm can be used to lift and swing out the upper punchguide part of the turret only, clearing the way for the light-weight EDD holding the diesto be taken out manually. The EDD can then be replaced by a duplicate Die Disc, withthe entire exchange procedure taking less than 30 minutes.The EDD offers additional benefits compared to theexchangeable turret:• Fast and easy format change over: duplicate EDD allows off-line fittingand locking of the dies in the Die Disc.• More economical alternative to the exchangeable turret: only the Die Discneeds to be duplicated, instead of the entire turret.In addition to the exchangeable turret and the EDD, the PERFORMA Pfeatures a swivelling tablet chute enabling fast turret removal and ejectionset-up.An optional easy-to-install kit enables effortless conversion of thePERFORMA P from single-layer to bi-layer machine.The PERFORMA P is now available with a bilayerkit, which quickly transforms the standardmachine making it capable of both single- andbi-layer production. The bi-layer kit consists ofonly a few components, which are very quickand easy to install.By adding this new asset to the many benefits ofits advanced compression technology, GEAPharma Systems - Courtoy has furtherenhanced the flexibility of its machine range.The PERFORMA P is available with the latest Courtoy developmentsin process control:• 6 different compression modes, including equal porosity tableting (EPT).EPT is the ideal compression method for novel solid dosage forms, suchas ODT and MUPS.• Adjustable dwell time at pre-compression, for improved de-aeration ofthe powder bed and optimal particle rearrangement prior to the maincompression effort.14