Tablet coater for pharmaceutical applications
Achieve uniform tablet coatings with exceptional efficiency and reduced process time, perfect for high-speed pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The LÖDIGE Coater LC from Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau is a high-capacity tablet and pellet coater designed for pharmaceutical production. It features a high number of mixing elements and nozzles to ensure even application and rapid processing. Capable of handling various solid forms, including film-coated and sugar-coated tablets, it accommodates continuous high-speed operations. The coater integrates seamlessly into your production line, offering variable filling levels without drum replacement, thanks to its low-height mixing elements. Its optimized air routing and high spray rates enhance drying efficiency, while reducing cleaning and maintenance demands. The LÖDIGE Coater LC is available with options for explosion protection and automatic nozzle adjustment, ensuring safe and precise operation. Constructed with durable materials, it meets GMP and FDA standards, providing a reliable, efficient, and compliant solution for diverse pharmaceutical applications.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with rapid and uniform coating application.
- Minimizes cleaning time and resource use with a sophisticated cleaning system.
- Ensures safety and compliance with options for explosion protection.
- Supports versatile production needs with adjustable spray nozzles and filling levels.
- Reduces operational costs through efficient drying and decreased energy consumption.
- Applications
- Mini tablets,Pharmaceutical tablets,Sugar-coated pills,Pellets,Film tablets
- End products
- Aspirin film-coated tablets,Ibuprofen tablets,Omeprazole mini tablets,Antibiotic pellets,Paracetamol tablets,Vitamin c sugar-coated pills
- Steps before
- Mixing,Grinding
- Steps after
- Drying,Packing,Tablet Pressing
- Input ingredients
- tablets,film coating materials,sugar coating materials,organic solvents,acetone,isopropanol,ethanol
- Output ingredients
- coated tablets,film-coated tablets,sugar-coated pills
- Filling level variability
- Without drum replacement
- Mixing elements height
- Extremely low
- Spray nozzles
- Maximum number
- Air supply volume
- Extremely high
- Drying effectiveness
- High
- Air distribution
- Even throughout drum length
- Air routing
- Low-turbulence
- Cleaning system
- Sophisticated mechanical effect
- Coating method
- Film and Sugar coating
- Mini tablets or pellets drum perforation
- Adaptable sizes
- Nozzle arm adjustment
- Simple yet secure
- Automation
- Fully automatic nozzle arm
- Nozzle control
- Controlled distance and spray angle
- Filling level variability
- Without drum replacement
- Automation level
- Fully automatic adjustable nozzle arm
- Cleaning method
- Simple cleaning with high mechanical effect
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Energy efficiency
- Highly efficient air routing
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- Pharmaceutical grade
- Cleanability
- CIP-compatible
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel construction
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Filling level variability
- High degree
- Mixing element height
- Extremely low
- Drum shape
- Cylindrical
- Spray nozzle count
- Maximum
- Drum perforation
- Adaptable size
- Filling level variability
- Without drum replacement
- Market info
- Loedige Process Technology is renowned for its expertise in industrial mixing, granulation, drying, and coating technologies, offering engineered-to-order solutions for various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing.