Top 5 Tablet Compression Problems (and How EviPress™ Helps Fix Them)
Tablet compression problems cost manufacturers time, materials, and production efficiency. While press settings are often adjusted first, most compression issues originate in the formulation—specifically binder selection.
Below are the five most common tablet compression problems and how EviPress™, an all-in-one binder system from BELNova, is designed to help address them.
1. Poor Powder Flow
The problem:
Inconsistent powder flow causes uneven die fill, tablet weight variation, and reduced throughput.
How EviPress™ helps:
EviPress is engineered to improve blend uniformity and flowability, reducing segregation and promoting consistent die filling across production runs.
2. Low Tablet Hardness
The problem:
Tablets chip, crack, or break during handling, coating, or packaging.
How EviPress™ helps:
EviPress provides controlled binding strength that enhances particle bonding without excessive compression force—resulting in stronger, more durable tablets.
3. Sticking and Picking
The problem:
Material adheres to punches or pulls from tablet surfaces, causing defects and frequent downtime.
How EviPress™ helps:
The EviPress binder system is formulated to reduce adhesion and surface sticking, minimizing punch fouling while maintaining tablet integrity.
4. Tablet Weight Variation
The problem:
Inconsistent tablet weights lead to rejected batches and compliance concerns.
How EviPress™ helps:
Improved flow and blend stability from EviPress support uniform die fill, helping maintain consistent tablet weights throughout production.
5. Capping and Lamination
The problem:
Tablets separate or laminate during ejection or handling.
How EviPress™ helps:
EviPress improves compaction efficiency and particle bonding, helping reduce air entrapment and structural failure.
Key Takeaway
Most tablet compression problems are formulation-driven. EviPress™ was designed as an all-in-one binder solution to address multiple compression challenges simultaneously, reducing trial-and-error and downtime.
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