Pharmaceutical tablet coating system

Achieve precise and efficient coating of pharmaceutical tablets to enhance product stability and efficacy, while maintaining flexibility in both continuous and batch production.

Coats Pharmaceutical Tablets with Precision

The ConsiGma® Tablet Coating (TC) Modules from GEA deliver exceptional precision in pharmaceutical tablet coating, utilizing high-performance technology to deposit accurate amounts of coating materials on tablet cores, regardless of hygroscopicity or friability. Designed for both batch and continuous production, these modules can seamlessly integrate into diverse tablet manufacturing lines, including R&D, pilot, and full-scale operations. Supporting a capacity of 1.5 kg to 500 kg per shift, or up to 1000 kg with a twin-coater system, the ConsiGma® TC offers flexibility with interchangeable coating wheels and customizable options to meet specific production needs. Equipped with Conductor 4.0 software, it ensures comprehensive process control and integrates with upstream and downstream equipment. The system achieves up to a 50% reduction in coating solution use, maintaining high-quality coatings while reducing waste. Meeting GMP and FDA standards, it aligns with pharmaceutical industry regulations and provides efficient CIP options for maintenance and cleaning.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency with seamless batch and continuous operation.
  • Enhances coating quality, significantly reducing risks of defects and waste.
  • Minimizes coating solution usage by up to 50%, lowering material costs.
  • Improves process control with integrated Conductor 4.0 software, ensuring consistent quality.
  • Complies with GMP and FDA standards, supporting regulatory adherence.

General


Applications
Coating materials,Pharmaceutical tablets
End products
Pharmaceutical tablets with enteric coatings,Active pharmaceutical ingredient coated tablets,Aesthetic-coated tablets,Sustained-release tablets
Steps before
Granulation,Drying,Tablet Pressing,Blending
Steps after
Packing,Sterilization
Input ingredients
tablet cores,coating materials
Output ingredients
coated tablets,aesthetic coating,enteric coating,API coating
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.

Technical Specifications


Production capacity
1.5–1000 kg
Nominal throughput
15–60 kg/h
Number of coater wheels
1 or 2
Batch size capability
R,D,Clinical,Full-Scale
Coating types
Aesthetic,Enteric,API
Automation
Conductor 4.0 software
Customization options
Interchangeable coating wheels
Integration capability
Bin-2-bin,upstream/downstream
Energy efficiency
Reduced coating solution usage
Operation mode
Batch and continuous

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Changeover time
Quick switch configuration
Energy efficiency
Energy-saving technology

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Small footprint relative to throughput
Control panel type
Conductor 4.0 software
Machine capability
R,D,clinical and full-scale production
System setup
1 or 2 coater wheels
Wheel size
2 sizes available
Discharge method
Bin-2-bin systems or linked to other processes

Custom Options


Control panel type
Conductor 4.0 software
Integration possibilities
Standalone,bin-2-bin systems,or linked to up-or downstream process
Coater wheel options
1 or 2 coater wheels
2 sizes of wheel available
Feeding options
Fully integrated ConsiGma® CM line,standalone tablet press,fully integrated with new GEA press,handshake with existing or customer selected press,IBC,manual
Solvent capability
Yes
Wash options
Offline
PAT Probe
Yes