Calendering solution for laboratory production of films, tapes, and tablets
When rapid production of high-quality films, tapes, or tablets is essential, this compact calendering solution ensures precision forming with exceptional surface accuracy, ideal for space-constrained laboratory environments.

The Calender from Three-Tec is a compact laboratory device specifically engineered for efficient production of pharmaceutical and material science applications, including films, tapes, and tablets. It facilitates precise forming and rolling of hot extrudate into high-quality end products. Featuring two counter-rotating rollers, this equipment ensures superior forming accuracy and excellent surface quality. Ideal for use in laboratories with space constraints, the device operates continuously and is easily integrated into R&D and process engineering workflows. It boasts a customizable roller design, accommodating specific customer requirements, and operates at speeds up to 65 rpm with a voltage range of 100 to 240 VAC. The calender’s robust construction allows operation in a variety of material environments, including pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotech industries. Additionally, its GMP-compliant design supports stringent quality demands while offering opportunities for precision customization and ongoing engineering support.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with rapid setup and continuous operation.
- Delivers precision forming for high-quality end products, minimizing waste.
- Customizable roller designs meet specific processing needs.
- Ideal for constrained lab spaces with its compact footprint.
- Complies with GMP standards, ensuring regulatory alignment in pharmaceutical applications.
- Applications
- Tapes,Pharmaceutical tablets,Films
- End products
- Gelatin capsules,Coated ibuprofen tablets,Polyolefin tapes,Polymer adhesive tapes,Paracetamol film strips,Aspirin tablets,Vitamin d tablet coatings,Cellulose-based films
- Steps before
- Extrusion,Parameter Input
- Steps after
- Film Cutting,Tape Winding,Tablet Packaging
- Input ingredients
- extrudate,parameters
- Output ingredients
- films,tapes,tablets
- Length
- 410 mm
- Width
- 360 mm
- Height
- 260 mm
- Roller Type
- Standard or according to customer requirements
- Speed
- 0 to 65 rpm
- Voltage
- 100 to 240 VAC
- Frequency
- 50/60 Hz
- Working mechanism
- Continuous production
- Integrated steps
- Film,tape,tablet production
- Changeover time
- Short preparation time
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Automation level
- Parameter-based start
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Tablet production capacity
- 10,000 tablets/day
- Machine Footprint
- 410 mm x 360 mm x 260 mm
- Compact Design
- Yes
- Rollers
- Standard or customizable
- Placement
- Isolator or limited space lab environment
- Rollers
- Standard or according to customer requirements
- Speed
- 0 to 65 rpm
- Voltage
- 100 to 240 VAC
- Frequency
- 50/60 Hz
- Market info
- Three-Tec is known for its expertise in manufacturing precision dosing and feeding systems for industrial applications, with a strong reputation for customizable engineered-to-order equipment and innovative solutions tailored to specific customer needs.