Excipients
When it comes to manufacturing tablets, finding the right excipients is vital to ensure a high-quality product. These inert ingredients don’t just significantly influence tablet performance, integrity and shelf-life - they also impact on the efficiency of your tablet making process.
To help you perfect your mix, we offer our own expertly-formulated, all-in-one excipient blend, Firmapress, as well as a range of food-quality flowing and binding agents, glidants and preservatives.
Available in quantities from as little as 1 kg up to bulk quantities, we can make sure you get the exact amount of excipient you need. And because we keep them in stock at our locations around the world, you can rely on us for fast delivery. If you require bulk quantities of any of our excipients, fill out this form and we will provide you with a competitive quote.
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Firmapress®Firmapress® is an all-in-one tableting mix or excipient, making it simple to create high quality tablets.Starting fromUS$79.99 -
Silicon DioxideStarting fromUS$56.99 -
Dicalcium PhosphateDicalcium Phosphate is an ingredient used in the production of tablets and capsules as a flowing agent. ...Starting fromUS$44.99 -
Dextrose MonohydrateStarting fromUS$27.99 -
FirmaoilFirmaoil powder absorbs 50% of its weight in oil so that you can utilize oils in your tablet compression, capsule filling or powder mixing formulas.Starting fromUS$129.99 -
Fructose, DCDiscover the benefits of LFA Machines' Fructose DC - a directly compressible form of fructose tailored for tablet creation. ...Discover the benefits of LFA Machines' Fructose DC - a directly compressible form of fructose tailored for tablet creation. Bypassing the need for extra binders or flowing agents, Fructose DC's unique granulation ensures easy compression. With exceptional binding properties, it promises robust, consistent tablets. Its natural sweetness adds an edge, eliminating the need for added sweeteners. Choose Fructose DC for efficiency, quality, and a delightful taste in tablet manufacturing.Starting fromUS$52.99 -
Sorbitol, DCStarting fromUS$34.99 -
Mannitol, DCStarting fromUS$139.99 -
Dextrose, DCLFA’s Dextrose DC has been specifically formulated and granulated in such a way that the particles are directly compressible. ...LFA’s Dextrose DC has been specifically formulated and granulated in such a way that the particles are directly compressible. This means that they will form a hard and professional tablet without the need for extra flowing agents and binders. LFA’s Dextrose DC is known to be a particularly good binder. This means that unlike some of the other sugars in LFA’s range it will assist the tablet strength and the time that the final product will last in the mouth.Starting fromUS$29.99 -
Sucrose, DCLFA’s Sucrose DC has been specifically formulated and granulated in such a way that the particles are directly compressible. ...Starting fromUS$74.99 -
Xylitol, DCXylitol DC from LFA Machines is an extremely versatile excipient for your confectionery needs. ...Xylitol DC from LFA Machines is an extremely versatile excipient for your confectionery needs. While acting as a superior flow agent and binder for your tablets, Xylitol also has fantastic properties in battling plaque and being overall generous to the users teeth. Xylitol DC is just as sweet as Sucrose so there will be no bad experience for the users.Starting fromUS$39.99 -
Stearic AcidStarting fromUS$29.99
Is "Trial and Error" Formulation Draining Your Profit?
Countless supplement manufacturers face a harsh reality: running out of resources before they can efficiently produce high-quality tablets.
You may have a solid business model, potent active ingredients, and a top-tier tablet press—but if your excipients are wrong, your production will fall short.
Do you recognize these production bottlenecks?
- Inability to Scale: You can produce quality tablets at slow speeds, but quality drops the moment you ramp up production.
- Binding Issues: Tablets come out crumbly or fail to remain intact during transport.
- Flow Problems: Powder sticks to the machine, causing jams and ejection failures.
- Inconsistency: Varying tablet weights force you to halt output and restart.
Stop guessing. It’s time to move beyond trial and error and secure the right excipient mix for consistent, scalable production.
Gain Complete Confidence in Your Mix
Armed with the right excipients, you can eliminate the costly "trial and error" phase. Instead of troubleshooting crumbly tablets, you can focus on efficiently producing large quantities of consistent, food-grade tablets and taking orders immediately.
Confidence in your production line allows you to focus on growth.
When your press is running smoothly, you can stop fixing machines and start investing resources into marketing, customer service, and new product development.
Option 1: The "All-In-One" Stress-Free Solution
To give businesses the best chance of immediate success, we developed Firmapress.
Firmapress is our unique, industry-leading excipient blend. Extensively researched and expertly formulated, this mix is guaranteed to work with almost all active ingredients.
- Universal Compatibility: Works with almost any active ingredient.
- Consistent Quality: Ensures smooth manufacturing and food-grade standards.
- Time-Saving: Skip the formulation testing and start pressing.
Option 2: Premium Individual Excipients
For those who prefer to create a custom formulation, LFA offers a wide range of agents available in any quantity.
Binding Agents
The "Adhesive" that creates strong, uniform tablets.
Binders prevent tablets from crumbling during ejection and transport while reducing dust and segregation.
- Microcrystalline Cellulose: Highly effective binding without adding flavor or smell.
- Directly Compressible Sugars: Including Dextrose and Sucrose.
Flow Agents & Lubricants
The "Grease" that ensures smooth processing.
These prevent clumping and sticking, ensuring tablets eject smoothly without damage.
- Dicalcium Phosphate: Moves ingredients through machinery before compression.
- Magnesium Stearate: A dry lubricant that aids in smooth ejection.
We Are Ready to Help
You don't have to figure this out alone. LFA offers more than just ingredients; we offer expertise. We have years of experience helping customers find the formula that works for their specific machinery and product goals.
Ready to streamline your production and protect your reputation?
Ensure your customers get industry-leading products every time. Order from LFA today.

