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TDP-0 Manual Tablet Press

A hand-cranked single-punch press that needs no electrical supply. Compact, under 30kg, and simple enough to strip down and clean in minutes — built for occasional runs, fieldwork, and teaching rather than volume production.

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3.1 kN
Max Force
4–10mm
Tablet Diameter
30–50/min
Output (hand crank)
24 kg
Net Weight
$700.00 USD / unit

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TDP-0 / Product FIG. 01
TDP-0 manual tablet press, front three-quarter view
TDP-0 manual tablet press, side view showing hand crank and powder hopper
Why This Model

Built for
its job.

01

No Power Needed

Runs entirely on a hand crank, so it works anywhere there's a flat, sturdy surface — no outlet, generator, or battery required.

02

Interchangeable Dies

Takes the same universal tooling standard as the rest of the line, so a die bought for the TDP-0 is a known quantity if you ever move up to the TDP-1.5 or TDP-5.

03

Built for Small Runs

At 20–50 tablets a minute by hand, it's sized for formulation trials, classroom demonstrations, and one-off batches rather than production volume.

Full Specifications

Every
number.

Full manuals and dimensioned drawings are included with every unit and available before you buy.

SpecValue
Number of dies1
Production capacity30–50 tablets/min (operator dependent)
Tablet diameter4–10 mm
Tablet thickness2–6 mm
Max fill depth14–15 mm
Max pressure3.1 kN
Number of filling stations1
Double-layer tabletsNo
Height51 cm
Width30 cm
Depth22 cm
Net weight24 kg
Gross weight30 kg
Power requirementNone — manual crank
Warranty12 months, parts (excludes tooling)
Questions

Frequently
asked.

Do I need electricity to run the TDP-0?

No. It's fully manual — you turn a crank handle to cycle the punch, fill, and eject stages. This is what keeps it light and portable.

How many tablets can I realistically make in an hour?

Sustained hand-cranking is tiring, so treat 30–50/min as a burst rate. Most operators settle into a slower, steady pace for anything beyond a short run.

Can I use it for pharmaceutical production?

Contact surfaces are food- and pharma-safe, but the TDP-0 is sized for R&D, teaching, and small batches — not GMP production runs. For that, look at the TDP-5.

Will TDP-0 tooling fit the TDP-1.5 or TDP-5?

Tooling and several drift-pin components carry over across the line since they share a universal tooling standard, which makes upgrading later straightforward.

Reviews

What buyers
say.

4.7 out of 5, based on 3 reviews.

★★★★★
Maria S. March 2026

Perfect for small-batch trials before we scale a formulation. No power outlet needed, which matters in our older building.

★★★★★
James K. January 2026

Held tolerance through 300+ tablets in our first trial run. Simple enough that I didn't need a manual to get started.

★★★★☆
Priya R. November 2025

Does exactly what we need for pilot batches. Only wish it came with a spare punch set in the box.

Also Consider

Round out
the line.

MODEL TDP-1.5

TDP-1.5

Entry-level motorized press — the next step up when hand-cranking becomes the bottleneck.

$1,095.00 View product → MODEL TDP-5

TDP-5

The line's production model — 50 kN and up to 4,800 tablets an hour.

$1,495.00 View product → POWDER

ReadyBlend

The all-in-one tableting powder that pairs with any press in the line.

View product → HOW-TO GUIDE

How to Use the TDP-0

Setup, first run, and cleaning — a full walkthrough for new operators.

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