Used Kilian Tablet Presses for Sale 24

The used tablet press market rewards documentation as much as iron, and Kilian machines tend to come well-papered: most spent their lives in GMP environments where qualification files, maintenance logs, and change control followed the machine. That paper trail is worth real money, because requalifying an undocumented press for pharmaceutical production costs more than the price difference to a documented one.

The range on the used market spans generations meaningfully: T and S series rotaries remain compression workhorses with mechanical simplicity on their side, Synthesis-era machines added contained designs and modern controls, and KTP presses represent current Romaco Kilian production. Station count and turret configuration set output and tablet size range, and tooling standard (EU B/D or TSM) determines whether your existing punches transfer. Against used Fette and Korsch machines, the German rivals that dominate the segment alongside Kilian, pricing is broadly comparable class for class, with Fette typically commanding the high end and condition deciding the rest.

Buying a used Kilian tablet presses: what to check

The turret is the press: inspect punch guides and die seats for wear and scoring, since turret refurbishment or replacement dominates rebuild costs. Check cam tracks and pressure rollers for pitting, verify the main compression and pre-compression stations operate smoothly, and ask for the last calibration of force measurement systems.

Confirm exactly which tooling, turrets, and change parts are included, as a second turret materially changes value. Review electrical and control condition, confirm software access codes and backups transfer, and verify containment features if you compress potent compounds. Demand the documentation package: IQ/OQ history, maintenance logs, and any Romaco service reports, and treat their absence as a price factor. Check the forced-feeder paddles and drive as well, since feeder wear shows up as weight variation long before the turret complains.

On Exapro, used Kilian listings show model, stations, tooling standard, photos, and location. Compare available presses and submit an enquiry through the listing page on Exapro to request documentation and inspection access.