Spray Nozzles Assist With Low Maintenance Tablet Coating

The biggest challenges in tablet coating are caused by the highly-viscous nature of the coatings. Bearding, for example, is the buildup of dried coating on the nozzle, and it causes many tablet coaters to shut down their operation for cleaning as often as every 10 minutes — a time consuming and expensive production delay.

We've engineered several innovative technologies that have allowed our customers to run up to 32 times longer without shutting down for maintenance. Our spray products for tablet coating feature:

• Increased control of drop size and spray pattern
• Setups that reduce nozzle bearding
• Sanitary connections that meet FDA requirements
• Smooth, self-draining surfaces that are easy to clean
• Lightweight materials that are easier to maneuver in and out of the coater

The Modular Spray Manifold conceals liquid and air tubes inside FDA-compliant, chemical-resistant mounting blocks, greatly reducing the number of exposed tubes and fittings to connect and clean. It weighs 50% less than comparable manifolds so it's easier to remove from the coater, and it can be disassembled in less than a minute for quick clean-up. The manifold is available with anti-bearding spray nozzles to significantly reduce coating build-up on the nozzle orifice. If you are currently using 1/4 JAU or 1/4 VMAU spray nozzles, you can easily incorporate the Spray Manifold into your process with setups that match their performance.