Thomas AC S-Series Tablet Coater featuring the Accela-Cota® Technology
TOTAL COVERAGE – Every Tablet – Every Process – Every Time
The Thomas AC S-Series tablet coating machine is available in several different drum sizes and is ideal for aqueous, solvent and sugar coating applications. The S-Series offers all the advantages of the Accela-Cota® fully perforated drum technology while offering a budget minded single wall housing construction.
Safety is designed in with:
- Interlock switches on all doors
- Top of machine utilities access
- NEC electrical ratings
- 2-piece exhaust plenum for easy lifting
- Drum light
- Safety systems available for solvent applications
Fully Perforated Drum Industry-proven design for:
- Maximum coating quality
- High efficiency tablet coating
- Ideal mixing action
- Turbulence-free air at high flow rates
- Low temperature coating
- High speed coating
Fully Integrated Spraying System
Compact drawer located directly under the coating drum:
• Networked to the control PLC
• Reduces installation space
• Easy to clean and calibrate
• Peristaltic pump – sanitary design
• High accuracy flowmeter
COMPU-COAT® Control
The advanced, user-friendly, integrated COMPU-COAT® features a touch screen panel flush-mounted on the front of the AC S-Series. This provides the operator unparalleled access to the tablet coating machine and controls. The optional COMPU-COAT® module allows for system networking and remote monitoring.
Remote I/O System
Thomas AC S-Series Tablet Coaters are now available with locally integrated controls. This allows almost complete wiring and testing of the system in our factory. As a result, field wiring for controls is minimized.
| Drum Capacities | 48S | 60S | 60SXL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Vol. (ltr.) | 40 | 100 | 120 |
| Brim Load @ 1kg/ltr (kg) | 190 | 460 | 530 |
| Brim Load @ .75kg/ltr (kg) | 140 | 345 | 395 |
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Sealed exhaust and inlet plenums | Complete control of process air through the product. |
| Fully perforated drum | Provides the most efficient, durable design in the industry. |
| Bypass availability | Allows for drum access without affecting air process conditions. |
| Removable mixing baffles | Provides consistent and effective tablet movement for improved uniformity. |
| Plenum Design | Assures maximum exposure to process air and efficient, rapid drying. |
| Exhaust plenum reduction baffles | Accommodates batch-size flexibility. |
| Fully-articulated spray collar | Allows easy access to spray guns and tablet bed. |
| Integrated gear motor (with VFD) | Provides a virtually maintenance free drive system. |
| Single-point utility connections | Simplest installation design. |
| Integral electric cabinet | Easy access to PLC and I/O controls. |
| Thomas AC S-Series Machines | 48S | 60S | 60SXL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Bed Depth (in.) | 14 | 20 | 20 |
| Air Vol. (CFM) | 2500 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Drum Perforations (Diameter) | .117″ | .117″ | .117″ |
| Drum Area (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Inside Surface Area of Drum (sq. in.) | 5,440 | 8,730 | 9,680 |
| Drum Depth (in.) | 39 ½ | 49 | 54 |
| Drum Speed (RPM) | 1.5-12 | 1.5-12 | 1.5-12 |