Comprima Tableting

Machine overview

Leading the way in tableting.

Designed around a highly innovative compression system and launched in 1995, Comprima is a state-of-the-art tableting solution, ensuring yields up to 99.5% with maximum tablet quality.

Comprima implements a breakthrough system for powder feeding, using the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the turret. This guarantees accurate feeding of the dies without risk of powder mix segregation. Centrifugal die-filling ensures maximum production speeds, even with oblong or shaped tablets. 

Production plant

IMA Active

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Brands: IMA Active, IMA Safe, IMA S.p.A. – Safe Division, IMA S.p.A. – Active Division

Machine highlights


  1. Feeding accuracy

    Accurate feeding of the dies through specially shaped radial channels: the powder is always contained in a closed path, minimising product loss.


  2. Zero contamination

    Isolation of the processing area, thanks to the use of seals and bellows: no risk of powder contamination.


  3. Cleaning cycle

    Clean-In-Place system for a fully automatic and validatable cleaning cycle.


  4. Isolation technology

    Available for high containment (OEL 5) thanks to isolation technology and glove ports.

Engineered for safety: full containment and automatic cleaning

Sealed doors and negative pressure inside the processing area ensure both operators’ and environmental safety. At the end of WIP for Health & Safety decontamination, Comprima can perform a fully automatic cleaning cycle.

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Processing area

Compression turret

Size changer

Size parts

Upper punch shaft

Technical Information

Comprima technical data
ModelComprima 150Comprima 250Comprima 300
Maximum output (tablets/hour)150,000250,000300,000
Maximum turret speed (RPM)138138138
Number of stations183036
Round tablet dimensions (mm) 5÷17 5÷17 5÷16
Oblong tablets dimensions (mm) 5÷21.5 5÷21.5 5÷17
Compression force (kN) Up to 80 Up to 80 Up to 80
Standard voltage 400 V (±10%) – 50 Hz 400 V (±10%) – 50 Hz 400 V (±10%) – 50 Hz
Maximum installed power 25 kW (50 Hz) – 27 kW (60 Hz) 25 kW (50 Hz) – 27 kW (60 Hz) 25 kW (50 Hz) – 27 kW (60 Hz)
Compressed air 300 l/minute at 6 bar 300 l/minute at 6 bar 300 l/minute at 6 bar
Minimum water delivery 70 l/minute – 3 bar – 60° 70 l/minute – 3 bar – 60° 70 l/minute – 3 bar – 60°
Weight (kg) 3,400 3,400 3,400

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