Catalog 12 - Tablet Coating
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TABLET COATING Application Overview VMAU Spray Nozzles Modular Air Atomizing Manifolds spray.com | 1.800.95 SPRAY | Intl. 1.630.665.5000

Prec ise control ensures un ifor m coating Tablet coating is a process that can be summarized as the application of an “edible paint” to the surface of a pharmaceutical dosage form. In the past, sugar coating was a common solution for coating tablets, but this process has many disadvantages. Modern tablet coatings are typically film coatings, flexible formulations that are applicable to a wide range of dosage forms (such as tablets, capsules, pellets, granules and drug crystals). The tablet coating process is complex, and involves parameters such as the spray pattern, drop size, and nozzle...

Tablet Coating VMAU Spray Nozzles VMAU Spray Set-Ups A spray set-up consists of a needle, an air cap, and a fluid tip. Spray set-ups are interchangeable, but each set-up uses a different size needle. The VMAU can utilize a number of different spray set-ups depending on the desired performance. Reference the information below to determine the most appropriate spray set-up for your application. Anti-Bearding Set-Ups Anti-Bearding Set-Ups Frequent shutdowns to clean coating material from air atomizing spray gun components have a serious impact on productivity. Anti-bearding spray set-ups can...

Tablet Coating VMAU Spray Nozzles Determining Spray Nozzle Set-Ups A VMAU spray set-up consists of a fluid tip and an air cap, each of which has its own part number consisting of several smaller numbers (as shown below) which correspond to basic characteristics, such as orifice size and diameter. Determining the correct size spray set-ups when placing an order is critical to ensure that you get exactly the performance you need from your spray nozzle. After viewing the example below, use the chart to choose the right spray set-up for your application. Example: VMAU SET-UP NUMBER SUVM113AAB*...

Tablet Coating VMAU Spray Nozzles Standard and Sanitary VMAU Spray Nozzles Product Overview The VMAU variable automatic spray nozzle is designed with modular components to provide solutions to even the most demanding spray application challenges. Features and Benefits • Maximizes uniform spray distribution • odular design offers the flexibility to fit various M unique spray applications Sanitary VMAU Spray Nozzle • asy access dramatically cuts cleaning and E maintenance downtime • hreadless sanitary design with no internal threads T in the liquid chamber Standard VMAU Spray Nozzle •...

Tablet Coating VMAU Spray Nozzles ordering Information – Standard and Sanitary VMAU Spray Nozzles To customize your VMAU nozzle, specify the following: Body Style First, select either a standard or sanitary body with NPT or BSPT connections. 1/4VMAU-XX Sanitary fluid connections and 1/4 NPT air connections Sanitary Body Standard Body Sanitary fluid connections and 1/4 BSPT air connections SPRAY SET-UP Air Cap & Fluid Tip Material Code Spray Set-Up Next, choose from a wide range of spray set-ups to fit your application’s needs. Anti-Bearding Spray Set-Ups P-Series Spray Set-Ups BODY STYLE...

Tablet Coating VMAU Spray Nozzles VMAU Lab Coater Spray Nozzle Product Overview The 54200 VMAU Lab Coater spray nozzle features a compact design and simple assembly ideal for your R&D/laboratory scale spray applications. Features and Benefits • Maximizes uniform spray distribution • hreadless sanitary design with no internal threads T in the liquid chamber VMAU Lab Coater Spray Nozzle • ncreases throughput with improved spray and I product quality • 16 stainless steel nozzle and fittings for 3 corrosion resistance • Disassembles quickly online Resources • Uses the same set-ups as our VMAU...

Tablet Coating VMAU Spray Nozzles Dimensions and wEIghts – VMAU Lab Coater Spray Nozzle Nozzle Type ordering Information – VMAU Lab Coater Spray Nozzle To order, specify body, spray set-up, needle assembly, and optional rod mount kit (28945-007-316SS). Options Spray Set-Ups Needle Assembly SPRAY SET-UP Air Cap and Fluid Tip Body Style BODY STYLE Tube Size* Material Code 316L Needle ASSEMBLY To match desired Spray Set-up Spray Set-Up Example Model No. Material Code 316VIF Material Code SS= 303 stainless steel Needle Assembly Example Model No. Needle Assembly Material Code

Tablet Coating JAU and J-Type Spray Set-ups Spray set-ups are interchangeable, but each set-up uses a different size needle. The JAU can utilize a number of different spray set-ups depending on the desired performance and nozzle configuration. 1/4J Set-Ups The standard 1/4 JAU nozzle can utilize a number of different interchangeable spray set-ups available in standard and antibearding versions. (Example: SUE15) JAUSF Set-Ups* JAUSF set-ups are designed to fit the sanitary 54160-JAUSF spray nozzle and are available in anti-bearding versions. (Example: SUE15ABP) 53000 J-Type set-ups* 53000...

Tablet Coating Determining Spray Nozzle Set-Ups A JAU or J-Type spray set-up, like a VMAU set-up, consists of a fluid cap and an air cap, each of which has its own part number. A standard 1/4 J anti-bearding spray set-up is shown below. Our JAUSF nozzle uses a modified version of this set-up, as do our 54000 manifolds. Example: JAU SET-UP NUMBER SUE15AB* SIDE ORIFICES 45° SIDE ORIFICE ANGLE Fluid Cap PaRT NUMBER example Anti-Bearding Set-up Air Cap PaRT NUMBER example Anti-Bearding Set-up Number of Side Orifices Side Orifice Angle *Note that anti-bearding set-ups bear the additional prefix...

Tablet Coating JAUSF Spray Nozzle Product Overview The new, sanitary 51460-JAUSF spray nozzle is an update to the popular JAU series of spray nozzles. Designed for sanitary applications, the nozzle features a simpler design for easier cleaning and a welded external mount configuration. Features and Benefits • New, simpler design offers greatly improved cleanability • Available in a wide variety of configurations • ir atomizing nozzle helps achieve precise, consistent coating A JAUSF Spray Nozzle • Offers similar performance to standard JAU • No internal seals • Features a pull-out needle...