How to Import Tablet Counting Machine from China?
In the USA and Canada, tablets are commonly dispensed not in blisters or strips but rather in containers or bottles. Are you planning to invest in pharmaceutical machinery? If Yes! Then have you considered importing tablet counting machine from China? If your answer is a Yes or a No! In either case you have come to the right place. In this blog we have discussed why importing from China is a secure and fruitful investment.
Among all the dosage forms, tablets are the safest products used around the globe for treating various diseases and ailments. This dosage form is versatile in shapes, sizes, unit doses, compliance and primary packaging that increases its popularity among the masses. Also tablets do not require special consideration in terms of product stability so tablet manufacturing is rather a reasonable process.
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Ⅰ.Why to import tablet counting machine from China?
Ever wondered why different businesses import machineries like tablet counters from China? Well below are some important reasons;
Global export nation
During the past half century, China has emerged as one of the greatest world economy exporting its manufactured goods all over the world including the USA. China has exported goods of worth $481 billion to the US alone. Pharmaceutical machineries such as tablet counters have occupied major bulk of these exports goods.
Efficiency at low Price
The tablet counters imported from China are well recognized throughout the world for their high output efficiency and the best thing about them is that they are available at fair prices. These tablet counters improve the production capacity of your business without adding additional burden on your budget.
Expertise in technology
China is leading the market due to its cutting-edge and top notch technological products. Chinese manufacturers are innovative and have immense expertise in manufacturing industrial machinery making them rival their European counterparts in supplying goods to rest of the world.
Trendy and durable machines
Durability and elegance are the two main features that play a deciding role in choosing tablet counters. These two features are potentially present in tablet counters manufactured by Chinese suppliers.
II.How to access tablet counting machine manufacturers from China?
Online query or pharmaceutical directories
The simplest way to search tablet counter manufacturers is by using search engine. You just have to write your keyword such as tablet counting machines in search bar and search engine will list various pharmaceutical supplier websites.
Another instant way to find Chinese supplier is through exploring pharmaceutical directories. By searching these directories, you will find the addresses, phone numbers, and websites links of top Chinese tablet counter suppliers. Visit these websites to select suitable tablet counter that fulfill your requirements.
Global Pharmaceutical Trade Exhibition
One of the best ways of directly interacting with suppliers is by visiting trade exhibitions. These expos/fairs provide opportunity to world best pharmaceutical firms to exhibit their machineries. Chinese firms make full use of these trade expos and showcase their machineries for different buyers.
If you want to import tablet counter from China then visit these trade fairs so that you can check the quality of the machines and visually inspect their operational state.
E-Business Forums
With the rapid advancement in internet technology now e-business is not limited to B2B model as many firms are making efforts to develop customer oriented buying platforms. Some of these platforms include AliBaba, Aliexpress, Amazon, and eBay. These are most visited online buying and selling forums where you can find leading tablet counter suppliers from China.
III.Popular types of tablet counting machine used for counting tablets and capsules?
Tablet counting machines maintain the accuracy of your production line. Manual, semi automatic and automatic types of tablet counting machines are all in demand. Owing to fast production, most of the companies have installed automated machines which offer more efficiency in less time.
But if you are tight on budget or do not require high speed operations then you can go for either manual tool or semi-automatic tablet counting machine.
Manual Tablet Counting Tool
If you are operating small scale businesses and have limited finances then you can purchase manual tablet counting tool. It is very easy to use and does not require skilled person for its operation.
This tool can count about 30-100 tablets or capsules per minute. Manufactured from stainless steel it meets GMP standard, does not consume power and does not require costly maintenance and cleaning.
Semi-automatic Tablet Counting Machine
If you want automation to a certain extent because 1) you do not have high production demand or 2) you want a machine for lab scale purposes or 3) financial constraints, then semi-automatic tablet counting machines are best for you. These machines increase your operational capacity to 400-700 tablets per minutes, are equipped with PLC system and are easy to operate with little human-machine interactions. Also these machines are GMP compliant and have small maintenance cost.
Automatic Tablet Counting Machine
Fully automatic tablet counting machines are suitable for large scale pharmaceutical production lines where speedy production is everything. These machines are utilized for counting pills (coated and uncoated), capsules (hard and soft gelatin), caplets, and dragées. Use of fully automatic tablet counting machines can increase counting capacity up to 2000-4000 per minute. These machines strictly adhere to GMP practices and have limited wastage of pills or capsules.
IV.How to select tablet counting machine manufacturer from China?
Good relationships are essential in all kinds of businesses. If you want the manufacturer to design according to your requirements then you should build a healthy relationship with the manufacturer. Selecting the best machine manufacturer that prioritizes your needs is a way to start a good partnership.
There are multiple suppliers that sell tablet counting machines from China and it can be overwhelming to choose the best supplier among them. Here are some tips to select the best suppliers that meet your expectations.
Patron feedback
One way to select the leading manufacturer is by reviewing its customers' feedback. It will give you an indication whether a certain supplier is fair in their dealings and meets the demands of customers.
Sophisticated and up to date machines
Best manufacturers always have a creative competing research and development team. This team is always striving to develop sophisticated and future-oriented machines that meet the both contemporary and upcoming challenges in pharmaceutical field. Plan for future and invest in futuristic technologies as they fulfill upcoming requirements and demands.
Professional support
Machine malfunction is a part of manufacturing process and if delay occurs in contacting with supplier then it can cost time and money. So opt for supplier that provide 24/7 offline and online professional support to its customers.
Warranties and after-sales support
Looking for suppliers with after-sales services such as installation and spare-parts are of prime importance as anything can go wrong during installation and operation despite ensuring machine maintenance. Select those vendors that give long term warranties as it shows that they believe in their product and will assist you if damage occurs in machinery due to any unknown reason.
Ⅴ.How to choose the tablet counting machine from China?
Choose the supplier
After devising a plan and considering both current and future needs of your production plant, next step is to select the top supplier of tablet counting machines from China. It is a critical step in purchasing the tablet counting machines as selecting the top notch supplier guarantees machine quality.
You should carefully select the supplier by thoroughly checking its website and by reviewing its current and past customers.
Inquire about technical features and price
It is paramount that you should ask about the technical features like model, function, power, type, software, weight, production capacity, and export certification of machine by contacting the manufacturer before asking for the final quote. Usually all these features are available on manufacturers’ website or machine brochures but it is better to directly confirm the specifications especially when you are going for a customized version.
Determine the safety regulation
Before importing the tablet counting machine, you should always ensure that machine fulfills safety regulations of your country because a failure may result in banning the machine’s entry in the country by customs.
Quality control
Be smart and pre-determine the quality of tablet counting machine before its purchasing. If you import the machine before testing it, chances are that you will get defective or damaged machinery and it would be difficult to return the defective machinery to China and demand the refund.
ⅤI.Common problems when importing tablet counting machine from China
Importing process from any country (not just China) is paved with problems and surprises. But you can avoid these problems if you pay consideration to certain facts before booking your order and have a successful import.
Below is the list about top 5 common problems that arise while importing tablet counter from China.
Choosing the untrustworthy source
It is important that you must choose right supplier of tablet counter as online scams are not unheard of. Before placing your order, first properly research about supplier. Talk with other importers who have done transaction with said manufacturer. Personally visit the representatives of manufacturer in your country or other importers who have bought their machinery to ensure quality and safety compliance of machine.
Cultural and language barrier
Cultural and language problem make business transactions with China difficult. Though language barrier is not an issue with leading companies such as AIPAK however in order to establish long term business relationship with Chinese firms, have someone who knows basic Mandarin; this will be helpful in communicating about features, documentation and technical specification of machine.
While negotiating the business deal with Chinese supplier always consider the cultural difference in your country and China; this is important to avoid misinterpretation of body language.
Quality standard
Quality will always be a huge issue when you opt for machines with extremely low prices. Many suppliers are selling cheap and sub-standard pharmaceutical equipment. Never compromise standards when coming to tablet counting machine. It is your responsibility as the end user to import appropriate tablet counter because below par imports will make you answerable to your law enforcing agencies.
Customs
Customs regulations are quite a nuisance if you are not aware of import duty laws imposed by your country. Always take into account the import tariff and fee while importing from China and make sure that your product meet custom regulations of your country.
Long shipment time
Always plan for the delay in the shipment of your product as your shipment can arrive anywhere between two weeks to two months. Interruption can arise along the passage of your product from supplier’s factory to end user facility due to any unforeseen circumstances. Also sometimes it is impossible to track the state of your shipment.
To avoid delays you need to properly look into custom regulations, discuss shipment plans with manufacturers and take into account any related insurance policies.
Conclusion
There are relatively higher merits of importing a tablet counting machine from China as you can get a high quality machine that fulfills local and international regulatory requirement at a much economical price. The demerits of importing can be avoided by a thorough research of manufacturers and their products and taking into accounts commonly occurring problems faced when importing.
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