Tablet film and sugar coating pan

Achieve uniform coating while minimizing operator exposure to potent substances, ensuring precision in tablet, pellet, and microgranule production.

Coats, Mixes, Dries, and Discharges Pharmaceutical Solids

The GS EVOLUTION from IMA Group is a versatile coating pan designed to enhance pharmaceutical production. It provides optimal conditions for coating tablets, pellets, and microgranules through a highly automated process. The solid wall pan ensures perfect mixing and uniform coating material distribution, aided by its smooth surface and innovative drying system. With interchangeable paddles and two available pan types—standard and spiralled—this machine accommodates diverse working capacities and streamlines automatic discharge. The integration of inflatable seals guarantees processing area isolation, reducing contamination risk and enhancing operator safety, especially when handling high potent products.

This equipment supports pharmaceutical and food industry applications, producing film-coated tablets, enteric-coated capsules, and microgranulated supplements, among others. The GS EVOLUTION can be adapted for laboratory work or small batch production, maintaining high automation for consistent operations. Its efficient cleaning cycle, started without additional equipment, complements its low power consumption and high process air delivery, ensuring energy-efficient operation. Available in several configurations, the GS EVOLUTION meets GMP standards, providing reliable, compliant, and efficient solutions for your coating needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality with uniform coating application for consistent dosage forms.
  • Minimizes operator exposure to potent compounds, ensuring a safer working environment.
  • Increases production flexibility with interchangeable paddles and pan types.
  • Facilitates rapid cleanup, reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Complies with GMP standards, ensuring regulatory adherence for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

General


Applications
Pellets,Coating materials,Pharmaceutical tablets,Microgranules
End products
Taste-masked granules,Sugar-coated pills,Pharmaceutical film-coated tablets,Vitamin pellets,Active pharmaceutical ingredient (api) granules,Enteric-coated capsules,Microgranulated supplements
Steps before
Tablet Pressing,Pellet Formation,Microgranule Creation
Steps after
Film Coating,Sugar Coating,Drying,Product Discharge,Cleaning
Input ingredients
tablets,sugar,powder,microgranules
Output ingredients
film coated tablets,sugar coated tablets,pellets,microgranules
Market info
IMA is known for its expertise in manufacturing automated packaging machines and solutions, particularly for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea, and coffee industries, offering innovative, high-quality equipment and comprehensive customer service.

Technical Specifications


Minimum working capacity (l)
0.5
Maximum working capacity (l)
850
Pan diameter (mm)
820–2,200
Pan mouth diameter (mm)
300–730
Pan motor power (kW)
0.55–7.5
Process air delivery (m³/h)
350–5,000
Power consumption for standard equipment (kW)
10–35
Automation
Highly automated
Coating method
Film and sugar coating
Cleaning method
Automatic CIP
Drying system
Patented

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Solid wall pan
Integrated steps
Film and sugar coating,pellet,and microgranule production
Automation level
High
Customizable per customer requirement
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
Automatic CIP
Energy efficiency
Depends on size and operational settings
Changeover time
Quick due to interchangeable drums
Isolation level
Complete processing area isolation
Drying system
Patented system

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Pan diameter
820–2,200 mm
Pan mouth diameter
300–730 mm
Pan type
Standard / Spiralled
Drum size
Interchangeable
Working capacity
0.5–850 liters
Footprint
Designed for automated installations

Custom Options


Pan type
Standard / Spiralled
Paddle size
Multiple sizes available
Automation level
Customizable based on requirements
Interchangeable drum
Available for lab version