Laboratory and pilot scale pan coater
Maximize coating efficiency in tablet production with this advanced pan coater, offering flexible capacity and precision control for R&D and pilot-scale operations.

The LDCS-Pilot HI-COATER® from Freund-Vector is a versatile tablet coating system designed for laboratory and pilot-scale operations. It features four interchangeable pans, supporting batch sizes from 1.1 to 55 liters, accommodating diverse coating processes including film, sugar, and solvent applications. Its anti-marking technology ensures high-quality finishes, while the inclusive recipe-driven control system simplifies processing. With an integral drain and quick-change mounting system, it streamlines cleaning and maintenance. Equipped with the AT-PRO™ Anti-Bearding Spray Gun and Smart-Safe™ containment options, the system ensures precise spray control and safety compliance. Ideal for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production, it supports both manual and automated control modes. The system is built for robust performance, featuring abrasion-resistant perforations and a continuous weld pan housing for improved durability and hygiene.
Benefits
- Enhances production flexibility with interchangeable pans for various batch sizes.
- Delivers high-quality coatings using anti-marking technology for superior tablet aesthetics.
- Simplifies cleaning and maintenance through integrated drain and quick-change systems.
- Improves safety and compliance with Smart-Safe™ containment and real-time monitoring options.
- Optimizes resource efficiency with precise spray control, minimizing material waste.
- Applications
- Coating materials,Supplements,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical tablets
- End products
- Pharmaceutical coated tablets,Dietary supplements,Herbal extract tablets,Sugar-coated pills,Vitamin supplements,Protein supplements,Film-coated capsules
- Steps before
- Granulation,Mixing,Drying,Compaction,Powder Handling
- Steps after
- Coating Thickness Monitoring,Sterilization,Packing,Quality Control
- Input ingredients
- tablets,film coating materials,sugar coating materials,solvent coating materials
- Output ingredients
- coated tablets,film-coated tablets,sugar-coated tablets,solvent-coated tablets
- Coating method
- Pan Coater
- Pan Sizes
- 11L,20L,40L,55L
- Batch Size Range
- 10% to 100% of Brim Volume
- Automation
- Recipe-driven control system
- Cleaning method
- Quick-Change Mounting System with Integral Drain
- Spray Gun Type
- AT-PRO™ Anti-Bearding
- Pan Interior
- Sanitary Mirror-Smooth Finish
- Containment
- Smart-Safe™ Optional
- Monitoring
- Inline PAT Monitoring Optional
- Control System
- Color Touch Screen,Automatic and Manual Modes
- Compliance
- 21 CFR Part 11 Data and Recipe Handling System
- Automation level
- Automatic (Recipe-Driven) and Manual Modes
- Cleaning method
- Quick-Change Mounting System with Integral Drain for Rapid Cleaning
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Changeover time
- Positioned on Front Cover For Quick Process Changeover
- Real Time Monitoring
- Inline PAT Monitoring Optional
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Easy to Clean
- Density/particle size
- 0.8 g/cc
- Coating type
- Film,Sugar,Solvent
- Spray gun type
- AT-PRO™ Anti-Bearding Spray Gun
- ISO Certification
- ISO 9001
- Basket / Pan Size
- 11L,20L,40L,55L
- Portable System
- Yes
- Control Panel Type
- Color Touch Screen
- Pan Interior Finish
- Mirror-Smooth Finish
- Access Doors
- Hinged Front and Side
- System Enclosure
- Continuous Weld,No Seals
- Spray Bar
- Easily Removable
- Mounting System
- Quick-Change
- Cleanability
- Integral Drain for Rapid Cleaning
- Control panel type
- Color Touch Screen
- Spray gun type
- AT-PRO™ Anti-Bearding
- Spray pattern control
- Yes
- Coating pan design
- Anti-Marking Technology
- Batch size capability
- 10% to 100% of Brim Volume
- Interchangeable pans
- 11L,20L,40L,55L
- Market info
- Freund is known for its expertise in granulation and coating technology, supplying high-quality industrial equipment for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries. Renowned for innovation and reliability, Freund consistently delivers engineered-to-order solutions tailored to client needs.