Features of SED-T16SP Gummy Counting Machine
- Intelligent feeding: three-level vibrating plate and a dispenser work together to ensure even separation and orderly conveying of candies, laying the foundation for accurate counting
- Precise counting: Equipped with a highly sensitive photoelectric sensor, enables fast and accurate gummy and candy counting, effectively guaranteeing the accuracy of each bag or bottle
- Automatic quality control: An integrated reject system and real-time monitoring function automatically identify and reject defective products such as irregularly shaped and damaged products
- Continuous production assurance: A buffer system reserves material, reducing downtime for refilling. A dedicated vibrating device at the discharge port effectively prevents material adhesion and accumulation, ensuring smooth production
- Integrated packaging: Qualified candies are automatically fed into and sealed into packaging containers, automating the entire process from counting to packaging
- Centralized control: Based on a PLC control system and a touchscreen human-machine interface, it provides intuitive parameter setting, operation monitoring, and data logging
Equipment Video of SED-T16SP Gummy Counting Machine
Built for the Challenge of Counting Sticky Gummies
Gummies do not behave like tablets or hard capsules. Their tacky surfaces and irregular shapes can cause pieces to cling together, overlap on the counting channel or build up at the outlet. These conditions interrupt product flow and make consistent counting difficult on a standard solid-dose counter.
The SED-T16SP addresses these handling challenges before the product reaches the container. Controlled vibration and mechanical separation distribute the product across 16 lanes, while a dedicated discharge vibration system helps reduce adhesion and accumulation at the outlet.
Why Choose the SED-T16SP?
Controlled Feeding and Product Separation
A multi-stage vibratory feeding system and product distributor spread gummies more evenly before counting. Operators can adjust vibration settings to suit different product shapes and surface conditions.
Photoelectric Counting Across 16 Lanes
Photoelectric sensors detect products as they pass through the counting area. The 8 × 2 lane arrangement supports parallel counting and helps maintain stable throughput.
Reduced Adhesion at the Discharge
A dedicated vibration mechanism at the discharge outlet promotes material flow and helps prevent gummies from sticking or accumulating before they enter the bottle or container.
PLC Control with Touchscreen Operation
The touchscreen interface centralizes operating parameters, production status, alarms, bottle totals and reject data. Adjustable settings include vibration, conveyor speed, discharge timing and bottle-change timing.
Buffering for More Continuous Production
The buffer system stores product ahead of demand, helping reduce interruptions caused by temporary material shortages and supporting a steadier packaging process.
Monitoring and Reject Control
The control system monitors key operating conditions and can coordinate reject actions according to the configured detection logic. The final reject method and inspection criteria are confirmed for each line configuration.
How the Automatic Gummy Counter Works
- Feed: Gummies or other products enter the supply system through the hopper and feeder.
- Separate: Vibratory channels and the distributor spread products into a controlled, single-layer flow.
- Count: Photoelectric sensors register each piece and send the count signal to the PLC.
- Fill: When the preset count is reached, the machine discharges the portion into the positioned bottle or container.
- Monitor: The PLC coordinates the conveyor, bottle positioning, discharge timing, alarms and configured reject actions.
Suitable Products and Packaging Applications
The SED-T16SP can be configured for a range of free-flowing and sticky food products, including:
- Vitamin, pectin and gelatin gummies
- Oiled, sugar-coated or irregular gummies — product testing recommended
- Hard candy and coated confectionery
- Chocolate beans and similar granular foods
- Nuts and other countable food pieces
Because stickiness, coating, dimensions and shape affect product flow, SED Pharma recommends a sample test before final configuration. Send your product, target count, bottle drawing and required output so our team can evaluate the feeding and counting setup.
Integrate It into a Complete Counting and Bottling Line
The machine can operate as the counting and filling module in a complete bottle packaging line. Depending on your process, the line may include a bottle unscrambler, product feeder, SED-T16SP counter, capper, induction sealer, labeler, checkweigher, metal detector and coding equipment.
Electrical supply, conveyor height, bottle guide width and downstream interfaces can be configured to match the factory layout and local requirements. Final line speed is determined by the slowest process step and the selected product/count combination.
Designed for Practical Operation and Maintenance
- Touchscreen access to production settings, status, alarms and operating data
- Adjustable vibration and conveyor parameters for different products
- Manual controls for commissioning, cleaning and maintenance checks
- Photoelectric sensor windows can be accessed for routine dry cleaning
- Product-contact and feeding areas should be cleaned according to the approved site procedure
- Allow at least 1 meter of maintenance space around the relevant service areas
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
| Can the SED-T16SP count sticky or oiled gummies? | Yes, the machine is designed with staged vibratory separation and discharge vibration to improve the flow of sticky products. Because coatings and formulas behave differently, a product sample test is recommended. |
| What is the maximum production speed? | The current technical documents specify 10–60 bottles per minute. Actual output depends on the gummy, target count, bottle and connected line equipment. |
| What bottle sizes can it handle? | The documented range is Ø30–100 mm with bottle heights from 50–180 mm. Other formats should be reviewed by the engineering team. |
| How does the machine count each gummy? | Products are separated across vibratory lanes and detected by photoelectric sensors. The PLC receives the signals and controls portion discharge and bottle movement. |
| Can it count products other than gummies? | Yes. It can be configured for hard candy, chocolate beans, nuts and other countable food pieces, subject to product testing. |
| Can it connect to a complete bottling line? | Yes. It can be integrated with bottle unscrambling, capping, sealing, labeling, inspection and coding equipment. |
| Is the power supply customizable? | Yes. The electrical configuration can be adapted to the destination country and project requirements. |
| What information is needed for a quotation? | Please provide product photos or samples, dimensions, surface/coating, count per bottle, bottle size, target output, local voltage/frequency and required upstream/downstream equipment. |
Test Your Gummy Before Final Configuration
Send us your gummy sample, product dimensions, coating type, count per bottle, bottle drawing and target output. SED Pharma will recommend the feeding, counting and line configuration for your application.
