AUTOCOATER

NOMINAL CAPACITY: 60 75 Kgs.

based on tablet size, shape and density.
The Coating systems generally consists of the following:
[A] MAIN UNIT :
PERFORATED PAN:
36" (approx.910 mm dia) -provided with perforated section in Stainless Steel conforming to
AISI 316 material. Pan possesses suitable opening for charging and discharging tablets.
RABBIT EAR / ANTI SLIDING TYPE BAFFLES:
Stainless Steel conforming to AISI 316 baffles of proprietary design gently maximize mixing and
tablet turnover during pan rotation resulting uniform coating.
SINK
A sink with drain is provided at lower section of the cabinet allowing perforated pan to rotate
through wash solution further speeding pan cleaning operation.
CABINET:
Pan is housed within double-walled, crevice free cabinet made from Stainless Steelconforming
to AISI 304 Material. Cabinet provided with hinged doors (single skinned) on either side sealed with Food quality Neoprene Gaskets to assure leak-proof enclosure. Pan is easily
accessible through side doors for cleaning and maintenance.
PROXIMITY SWITCHES:
Proximity switches provided for front and side doors interlocked with PLC.
FLP LIGHT:
Flame Proof light fitting mounted on Cabinet for illumination within pan with S.S. cover.
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RETRACTABLE ARM FOR SPRAY ASSEMBLY:
S. S. Retractable Arm provided with angle adjustable device for spray/dosing header.
SPRAY GUNS:
2 Numbers Airborne dedicated spray guns (Delavan, U.K. London make 1.0mm) mounted
on header assembly. Header Assembly with facility for angle adjustment and lateral manipulation
for optimal spray on tablet bed.
PERISTALTIC PUMP:
Peristaltic Pump for product dosing with suitable tubing (Food grade silicon rubber).
SOLUTION HOLDING TANK:
Non-pressurised solution feed vessel of 60 L capacity in Stainless steel 316 Quality with S. S.
top lid and pneumatically operated Agitator mounted on lid. (oscillating type).
DRIVE ASSEMBLY:
Pan is driven by FLP Electric Motor through Speed Reduction Gear and AC Frequency Drive to
provide variable speed between 4 o 20 RPM. Digital Pan Speed [RPM] displayed on H.M.I.
WASH IN PLACE (W.I.P):
W.I.P. System consists of strategically mounted high capacity stainless steel spray Nozzles fed
through pipe network from centrifugal pump flame proof execution with pneumatic solenoid
valve. Suitable S.S. wire braided pipe provided.
S.S OPERATORS CONSOLE:
Operators console mounted on the side of the Main Unit consisting of HMI, Magnehelic gauge for
indication of Pan Cabinet differential pressure, Regulator and Pressure Gauges for CONTROLLING
SPRAY atomization and spray fan air for controlling spray width.
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DAMPERS:
Stainless Steel conforming to A.I.S.I 304 ON/OFF type Dampers(2nos) on inlet and outlet duct
for controlling the quantum of inlet/outlet air.
UNLOADING DEVICE:
Stainless steel AISI 316

made tablet unloading device shall be provided to unload tablets from

Pan after batch shall be completed.

[B]

AIR HANDLING UNIT:

Air Handling systems are carefully designed and manufactured for modular construction and
ensuring streamlined and optimum delivery of air. The modular construction allows quick and easy
removal of sub-assemblies for maintenance/ replacement.
CABINET:
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AHU casing will be PUF injected double walled with outer skin of pre-coated GI and Inner skin of
pre-coated GI before Hepa filter and S.S. 304 Quality from Hepa filter onwards. Frame will be
extruded hollow aluminium profile.
FILTERS:
3 Stages filteration, Integrated unit includes Micro Filter up to 10 Micron, Fine-filter up to 5 Micron
and Hepa Filter (0.3 Micron) and DOP port after HEPA for checking the integrity of HEPA.
D.P SWITCH:
Provision for mounting Differential Pressure Switch across Hepa filter and Magnehelic gauges
across Pre and Fine filters.
CENTRIFUGAL FAN
Fan section Plug type belt-less (direct driven) centrifugal backward curved fan in GI construction
driven by FLP electric motor for assuring delivery of optimal volume of air.
HEATING SECTION
Steam Coil contains Copper Tubes with Aluminium fins, steam inlet connections and condensate
outlet for raising temperature from Ambient (30 C to 85 C)
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STEAM & CONDENSATE PIPE LINES
MS pipelines with pneumatically operated valve for steam inlet, GM release valve, pressure gauges,
steam trap, By-pass line with pneumatically operated valve for condensate and standard steam
fittings interfaced with PLC.
LIMIT SWITCHES
Limit switches (2nos) provided across openable doors in Inlet AHU for filters.
[C]

WET SCRUBBER:

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Wet scrubbing system for minimalising explusion of dust and coating resins from coating systems.
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The system in general shall comprise of ducting, Recirculation pump and water re-circulation
piping. Venturi cum plate Scrubber with Spray nozzles and re-circulation Tank in M.S. epoxy
painted, etc. The fumes from auto coater shall be sucked by a blower located after the scrubber.
The fumes are scrubbed by using water as the scrubbing media. The scrubbed water is collected in
the bottom re-circulation tank, which has to be drained periodically.
CENTRIFUGAL EXHAUST FAN
MS Centrifugal Fan with casing, Impeller driven by FLP electric motor.
DUCTING
MS Ducts provided between Scrubber outlet and Exhaust Fan inlet.
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[D]

AUTOMATION & CONTROL SYSTEM:

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Principal Management of COATING Processes is effected through an ascending range of Automation

and Controls. Standard system include PLC systems employing premium/mil-spec components for:
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Automatically controlled paramount process parameters.

Indicate essential equipment functions.

Batch parameter data logging.

Alarm annunciation and record.

Diagnostics.

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Scope is envisaged as follows:
1)

F.R.L. with Pressure Gauge

2)

Human-Machine Interface (H.M.I.)

Graphical Video Operator Terminal for real-time, user-friendly presentation of all information
relevant to Coating Batch. Enhanced Data Entry Capability and with Touch Screen for entering
Product Codes, Operator's Code No., Touch Screen Key programmed parameters, Deviation Band
Limits and Film mode selection.
3) Menu-Driven, PLC System programmable for Film Coating Sequencing including Intermittent
Spray for Film Coating.
4) Counter for Total Dosing Cycles.
Inlet Air Temperature Controller with Proprietary P.I.D. Algorithms for
Accurate Temperature Control with Steam Heating.
Elaborate pre-programmability of set deviation bands, limits, values,
Ensure pre-Emptive cessation of key coating operations in case of abhorrent functioning of any
sub-systems. Audio visual Alarms indicate nature of fault, as well as help line for self-diagnosis
and corrective action.
Provision for RS 232 Serial Interface for connection of 80 Column Serial Printer (Printer not in our
Scope) for detailed Real - time record.

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ANNEXURE
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR AUTOMATIC MODEL
Sugar Coating System
Solution Preparation System(FLP/Jkt)
Imported Multi Head Pump
Multi Head (Indigenous Pump+Imported head)
Imported Single Head Pump
Single Head (Indigenous Pump + Imported
Head)
Weighing Scale
Air Flow Meter
Pressure Transmitter
Differential Pressure Transmitter Hepa
Differential Pressure Transmitter Bed
Filter Cartridge
SS Ducting (per meter)
SS Insulated Ducting (per meter)
MS Ducting (per meter)
AC VARIATOR FOR Inlet blower
AC Variator Exhaust Blower

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