Accela-Cota Flex 05 at AAPS

Inspired by our customers, and driven by innovation, Thomas Engineering presents the FLEX 05, the first true benchtop tablet coater! FLEX 05 is more than just a film coater – designed by pr-ide

The FLEX 05 coater includes computer-based controls, data acquisition and reporting functions in a compact package with color touch screen HMI. Convenient and versatile, the FLEX 05 is sure to become your indispensable coater for rapid product development, feasibility studies, and production of early stage clinical supplies – even with just a handful of tablets!

Innovation

Coat very small quantities of cores – as few as 100 tablets
Exchangeable coating unit with integrated coating chamber, drum, plenum and front process port
Complete separation of product contact area from mechanical space
Integrated workspace for solution vessel, mixer, scale and peristaltic pump
Closed transfers or off-bench loading/unloading under containment

Versatility

Aqueous film and sugar coating processes
Functional and modified release coatings
Coating with one or more drug layers
Tablets, mini-tabs, softgels, beads and granules.
Optional execution for handling potent compounds

Functionality

Fully perforated drums with anti-slide bars
Schlick spray nozzle with anti-bearding cap
Exhaust temperature set point control
Independent control of atomizing and pattern air
External spray nozzle positioning with coater door closed
Drum capacity is 5 liters

Usability

24 x 36 inch footprint - fits neatly on standard laboratory bench
10-inch color touch screen HMI
Front access manual sampling
Excellent visibility through front window
Easy disassembly for cleaning at the bench or out-of-place
Benchtop or cart-mounted for mobile applications