Fluid bed pellet coating solution
Achieve precise and uniform pellet coating with fluid bed technology for enhanced product quality and consistent release profiles in pharmaceutical production.

Processes Granulation, Drying, and Pellet Coating
The PRECISION-COATER and FlexStream from GEA are versatile fluid bed processors expertly designed for integrating granulation, drying, and pellet coating in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production lines. These units excel by distributing coating or granulation liquids via atomization nozzles, allowing precise control and uniform application across particles. Ideal for producing a range of end-products, including oral tablets and enteric-coated capsules, these systems ensure high yields with minimal agglomeration and attrition. Both the PRECISION-COATER and FlexStream handle a variety of materials—powders, granules, liquids, and solids — while supporting continuous, automated operations that enhance efficiency. The FlexStream, particularly, benefits from low-pressure air streams to reduce fines and improve coating quality. Constructed with GMP compliance in mind, these processors offer stainless steel configurations for corrosion resistance and feature energy-efficient designs. Optional upgrades for existing GEA equipment allow for seamless integration and enhanced performance, ensuring they meet rigorous pharmaceutical standards with capabilities for flexible customization in processing capacities and production requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality by ensuring uniform coating thickness for optimal clinical efficacy.
- Increases yield with reduced agglomeration and attrition through controlled fluid bed processing.
- Minimizes operational costs with energy-efficient designs and continuous operation capabilities.
- Complies with GMP standards, ensuring regulatory adherence for pharmaceutical applications.
- Allows flexible production with customizable configurations to meet diverse processing needs.
- Applications
- Supplements,Vitamins,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Biopharmaceuticals,Coating materials,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Encapsulated drugs,Pelletized vitamins,Biopharmaceutical pellets,Nutritional supplements,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Enteric-coated tablets,Micronutrient granules,Oral tablets,Sustained-release capsules
- Steps before
- Granulation,Blending,Pelletizing
- Steps after
- Drying,Coating,Tablet Pressing
- Input ingredients
- non-pareil starter pellets,active material solution,active material suspension,inert core
- Output ingredients
- coated pellets,layered pellets,spherical pellets,dried pellets
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Batch vs. continuous
- Batch or continuous
- Coating method
- Spray coating
- Agglomeration control
- Low attrition
- Spray rate
- High spray rate
- Particle size range
- 50 microns to 3 mm
- Compressed Air Usage
- 6–10 bar
- Fluidization Airflow
- High efficiency
- Nozzle Type
- Two-fluid atomization
- Pressure Shock Resistance
- 10 bar
- Processing Solvent Type
- Aqueous- and organic-based
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Multi-purpose,single equipment
- Coating quality control
- Uniform thickness,high efficacy
- Product movement control
- Highly controlled movement
- Rotational motion
- Sufficient rotation for even coating
- Spray rate management
- High spray rates for short processes
- Airflow management
- Prevents agglomeration,improves yield
- Multi-functional processing
- Granulation,drying,and coating
- Versatility
- Aqueous- and organic-based solvents
- Nozzle utilization
- Two-fluid atomization nozzles
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Compact footprint
- Inline,time- and cost-effective
- Control panel type
- PLC/pneumatic control
- Discharge method
- Central column discharge
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / PLC-controlled
- Integration possibilities
- Compatible with existing GEA fluid bed equipment