High-capacity continuous tablet coating system
Up to 10,000 cfm air flow ranges
Thomas Flex CTC® Specifications
Flex CTC Tablet Coater Description
The Thomas Flex CTC® Continuous Tablet Coater extends our film coating technology from the typical batch process to a fast and efficient continuous process. Featuring 22 spray nozzles and our proven Accela-Cota® technology in a 24-inch diameter (610 mm) fully perforated drum, the Flex CTC® achieves the same high performance demonstrated in our batch coaters but in much less time. It also offers the industry’s leading product volume flexibility of 100 to 1500+ kg/hr. Complete system automation is available with our industry-leading Thomas Compu-Coat® control software, providing total process control, repeatability, and validation documentation.
Innovation
- Flexible product volumes
- Large batch sizes
- Low weight gain
- Reduced material handling
Functionality
Versatility
From Batch Manufacturing to Continuous Production
Every workplace struggles with productivity and finding the best ways to enhance their efficiency. Thomas Engineering understands these hurdles and has come to you with a manufacturing solution. The Flex CTC® offers a continuous processing system that delivers the high performance of leading processing equipment in significantly less time. We’ve always delivered quality that you can depend on, but now you can take advantage of our continuous manufacturing processes.
Continuous coating means that you will spend less time on material handling and still be able to execute a faster coating process. With the CTC system, you can find the balance between time management and product quality. It provides better coating uniformity and requires even less coating for the complete process. This machinery will cut your time requirements and still provide excellent definitions for engraving, bisect, land, and edges.
Pharmaceutical Machinery Optimized for Our Clients
Automatic infeed gently introduces tablets to the bed on a steady basis, and the weight belt interface permits tablet loading automation with Thomas Compu-Coat® controls. Our individual gun sequencing system ensures zero product loss and zero reprocessing during startup and shutdown. The long, shallow bed (5 to 6 inches) and 22 spray nozzles translate into an increased number of passes through the spray zone for every tablet, ensuring excellent tablet uniformity and quality control.
The low residence time and shallow tablet bed mean minimal tablet erosion and minimal heat exposure. The Thomas Flex CTC®, like all of our Flex series coaters, is designed for complete access and straightforward cleanability. All of these features work together to provide an overall higher quality product and increased productivity in your operations.
Continuous Tablet Coating Technology
The Flex CTC® is just one more example of the way that Thomas Engineering has continued to push toward greater innovation in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. For more than 50 years, we have stayed on the cutting edge of pharmaceutical manufacturing. We have been able to do this thanks to our dedication to always pushing ourselves and never being satisfied with our past achievements.
Along with innovation, we are committed to helping our clients find the highest return on their investment. When you partner you with us, your investment extends beyond the system of machines and controls. It also includes the benefits of our experience and proficiency in tablet coating systems.
To learn more about the Flex CTC®, reach out and contact Thomas Engineering today.
