Accela Cota

Coating:
The process involves spraying of a solution of polymer, pigments and plasticizer onto a rotating
tablet bed to form a thin, uniform film on the tablet surface. The choice of polymer mainly
depends on the desired site of drug release (stomach/ intestine), or on the desired release rate.
Tablet coating is the application of coating material to the exterior of a tablet with the intention
of the conferring benefits and properties to a dosage form over the uncoated variety.
Types of coating:
1) Film Coating
2) Sugar Coating
3) Enteric Coating
Types of Coating Pan:

1) Conventional Coating Pan
2) Perforated Coating Pan
Process of Coating:
Coating involves the deposition, usually by spraying a liquid coating system, of a thin film of a
polymer based formulation onto the surface of a tablet.
Accela-Cota Pan:
Accela Cota is a tablet coating machine that is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for
the production of solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules.
Accela Cota is an automated and computer-controlled machine that provides an efficient and
precise coating process. The machine has a high coating uniformity, and it can be programmed
to achieve specific coating thicknesses and to adjust the coating parameters such as
temperature, airflow, and spray rate. The machine's coating process involves applying a thin
film of coating material onto the tablet using a spray gun.
The Accela Cota machine is equipped with advanced features such as a HMI touchscreen
interface, a variable speed drum, and a programmable spray gun. These features make the
machine easy to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot. Accela Cota is known for its high-quality
construction, durability, and reliability. It is used by Platinum Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. Ltd.,
and it has become a standard machine for tablet coating processes in the Company.
In Accela-Cota, hot air is directed into the drum, is passed through the tablet bed, and is
exhausted through perforations in the drum.
Accela Cota pan is a fully perforated type pan. It contain blades, which helps during the mixing.
Inlet air is by a plenum contact with the top of the pan. Air is exhausted by a plenum located
below the pan.
Specifications Accela Cota 60” Accela Cota 48”
Capacity 350 kg 150 – 200 kg
No. of Spray Guns 05 02
Distance Between Spay guns 06” – 08” 06” – 08”
Distance of Spray guns to tablet bet 08” – 14” 08” – 12”
Inlet air Temperature 40° C – 110° C 40° C – 110° C
Bed Temperature 40° C – 50° C 40° C – 50° C
Exhaust Air Temperature 40° C – 50° C 40° C – 50° C
Pan Speed 02 – 12 RPM 02 – 08 RPM
Pump Speed 03 – 25 RPM 05 – 50 RPM
Flow Rate of guns 15 – 125 ml/m 30 – 250 ml/m
Nozzle bore size 1.0 mm 1.0 mm
Silicon tube Bore size 10 mm 10 mm
Atomizing air Pressure 60 – 80 psi 60 – 80 psi
Avg. Running Time Depend on batch size Depend on batch size
Working Mechanism:
The working mechanism of a tablet coating machine typically involves the following steps:
1) Loading of tablets:
The tablets are loaded into the coating machine. This is done manually.
2) Preparation of coating solution:

A coating solution is prepared by dissolving the coating material in a solvent or a mixture of
solvents. The solution may also contain other additives, such as colorants or lubricants.
3) Spraying of coating solution:

The coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets as they tumble inside the coating machine.
This is typically done using a spray gun or a series of spray nozzles.
4) Drying of coated tablets:

After the coating solution is sprayed, the tablets are dried using heated air. The drying
process removes the solvent from the coating material and allows the coating to solidify.
5) Inspection and polishing:

The coated tablets are inspected for any defects, such as uneven coating or cracks, and any
defects are corrected. The tablets may also be polished to give them a smooth and shiny
appearance.
6) Unloading of coated tablets:

Finally, the coated tablets are unloaded from the coating machine and packaged for
distribution.
Overall, the working mechanism of a tablet coating machine involves the precise application
of a coating solution onto tablets, followed by a drying and inspection process to ensure
that the coating is uniform and meets the desired specifications.
Parts of Accela-Cota Pan:

1) Pan
2) Hopper
3) Spray guns or nozzles
4) Coating pan
5) Peristaltic pump
6) Exhaust system
7) Heating and drying system
8) Control panel
9) Filters
10) Agitator
11) Air handling system
12) Gear Box
13) Casing
14) HMI and PLC
15) Safety Feature
1) Pan:
The Pan is rotating part of the Accela-Cota, the tablets and capsules are put into the pan,
then solvents is sprayed on the tablets and capsules which are coated with the mixture.
2) Hopper:
The hopper is a container that holds the tablets to be coated.
3) Spray guns or nozzles:

These parts spray the coating material onto the tablets as they tumble inside the coating
machine.
4) Coating pan:
The coating pan is a large, cylindrical container that holds the tablets and rotates to ensure
even coating.
5) Peristaltic pump:
This pump is used to deliver the coating solution from the reservoir to the spray guns or
nozzles. Pneumatic control of Accela-Cota is done by a separate VFD
6) Exhaust system:
The exhaust system removes excess solvent and dust particles from the coating machine
during the coating process.
7) Heating and drying system:

This system provides the heat and air flow necessary to dry the coated tablets.
8) Control panel:
The control panel includes the user interface for controlling the equipment, such as setting
the coating parameters and monitoring the coating process.
9) Filters:
Filters are used to remove impurities from the coating solution and prevent clogging of the
spray guns or nozzles.
10)Agitator:
The agitator is a mechanical device that helps to keep the tablets moving and tumbling
inside the coating pan.
11)Air handling system:

This system provides the necessary airflow to dry the coated tablets and control the
temperature and humidity inside the coating machine.
12) Gear Box:

The gear box is responsible for the rotation of pan. The rotation is done with the help of
belt drive.
13) Casing :
The casing (body) of Accela-Cota is made of Stainless Steel 316 L.
14) HMI and PLC:

The complete Functioning of Accela-Cota is controlled by HMI and PLC.
15) Safety Feature:

Safety feature includes the cease of coating solvent flowing through Peristaltic Pump, if
sudden electric jerk occur.

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Coating:

Types of Coating Pan:

2) Preparation of coating solution:

3) Spraying of coating solution:

4) Drying of coated tablets:

5) Inspection and polishing:

6) Unloading of coated tablets:

Parts of Accela-Cota Pan:

3) Spray guns or nozzles:

7) Heating and drying system:

11)Air handling system:

12) Gear Box:

14) HMI and PLC:

15) Safety Feature:

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