SPECIALIST FOR FILM COATING: LÖDIGE
Film coating is a critical process in the pharmaceutical industry that has a significant impact on the efficacy, stability and patient acceptance of medicines. LÖDIGE offers innovative machines and services specifically designed to meet the requirements of pharmaceutical film coating. With advanced technologies and tailor-made solutions, LÖDIGE helps manufacturers to achieve high-quality film coatings that control the release of active ingredients and improve the overall quality of pharmaceutical products.
FILM COATING IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
Film coating is used in the pharmaceutical industry for several reasons:
- Protection of the active ingredient: The film improves the stability and shelf life of pharmaceutics.
- Masking taste and smell: Some substances have an unpleasant taste and smell. Coating is used here to increase patient acceptance.
- Controlled release: Some active ingredients need to be released only after a certain period of time or only in the intestine. Coatings offer a way to precisely control the release.
- Identification: Simplifying the recognition and differentiation of tablets can also be a reason for film coating.
The LÖDIGE coating technology is designed to meet these requirements efficiently and effectively by providing uniform coatings that are free of defects.
Our LÖDIGE machines are renowned for their flexibility and adaptability to specific process requirements. They are therefore suitable for many coating applications. The exact machine type and configuration depends on the requirements of the products to be coated and the desired end product properties. We have decades of experience in this area across a wide range of industries.
YOU CAN COUNT ON US
In addition to these technically advanced Coaters, we offer comprehensive services to support our customers in optimising their coating processes:
- Individual advice: Our Sales Team helps you optimise the design of your Coater.
- Process development: We are actively involved in the integration of efficient and effective coating processes into your individual production environment.
- Customised complete solution: Plant construction, electrical engineering and assembly at LÖDIGE show what teamwork is all about. The result: a fully assembled system in your production hall. You can start immediately.
- After-Sales Service: LÖDIGE stands for reliable maintenance and support after the purchase. Our Service Team is at your disposal worldwide, ensuring fast maintenance intervals and the highest service quality.
FILM AND SUGAR COATING IN THE SAME COATER
SUCCESS STORY PASCOE
The company Pascoe pharmazeutische Präparate GmbH has been synonymous with natural medicine for three generations. Pascoe is one of the 100 most modern medium-sized companies in Germany. Since 2013, Pascoe has been looking for a suitable solution to modernise the film coating process and increase the production of film-coated tablets - and finally found a reliable partner with the appropriate expertise in LÖDIGE.
We have developed a Coater that can run film coating processes with both aqueous and organic coating lacquers and that additionally enables sugar coating. Pascoe is one of the customers we have helped to commercialize this development.
AN OVERVIEW OF OUR FILM COATERS
Coating technology has evolved rapidly. There is an ever-increasing demand for faster processes with minimised spray loss, ease of use and residue-free cleaning of fully automated systems. The LÖDIGE Coater series meets exactly these requirements.
LÖDIGE offers two series for different requirements: The machines of the LC series are true high-end machines with a wide range of equipment options. Each Coater is configured according to customer specifications. On the other hand, the LC light series coaters are a cost-effective alternative to customised machines. This is due to their standardised design.
The advantages of our film coater at a glance:
- Gentle film and sugar coating
- High variability of working volume (15-100 %),
- No need to change the coating drum
- Optimal air routing
- Explosion proof design on request
- Individual, customised systems.
Each machine is also designed to maximise cleaning efficiency. We have a range of machines to suit different requirements:
LÖDIGE Coater LC
- Filling level variability without drum replacement
- The extremely low height of the mixing elements permits a high degree of filling level variability.
- Even application and short process times
- The high number of mixing elements and nozzles ensures ideal distribution and leads to low variance in the evenness of application.
- High-speed = Time is money
- The even air distribution throughout the entire drum length ensures that the drying effectiveness is high and permits high spray rates.
- Optimised air routing: A quality improvement
- This air routing prevents spray drying, increases service life for campaign production and reduces the cleaning workload.
- Simple cleaning
- A sophisticated cleaning system and its great mechanical effect make cleaning quick and efficient. This saves time, cleaning agents and energy.
LÖDIGE Coater LC LAB (Laboratory machine)
- Innovative design, great functionality
- Variable filling level between 0.6 and 6.0 l
- High process speed due to high spray rates and high drying capacity
- Even distribution of the suspension
- Process conditions comparable to Lödige production coaters
- User-friendly: Easy handling, intuitive operation
LÖDIGE COATER LC LIGHT SERIES
- Cost effective coating
- Standardised model range
- Suitable for all standard film coating processes: aqueous or organic
- Swivelling nozzle arm for quick filling and discharge
- Highest technological standard
- Designed and manufactured in Germany
Ploughshare® Mixer (Laboratory machine)
- Guaranteed LÖDIGE quality
- Attractive value for money
- Functional design
- Ideal for your product and process development
- Extensive range of accessories
Ploughshare® Mixers for batch operation "Hygienic Design"
- Extremely high mixing quality
- Short mixing times
- Reproducibility of batches
- Gentle product treatment
- High availability
- Low-maintenance mixer concept
- Easy accessibility of all internal mixer components
- Multi-stage processes in one machine
Ploughshare® Mixers for batch operation "Universal Design"
- Extremely high mixing quality
- Short mixing times
- Reproducibility of batches
- Gentle product treatment
- High availability
- Low-maintenance mixer concept
- Easy accessibility of all internal mixer components
- Multi-stage processes in one machine
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CONTACT US NOW
LÖDIGE is your partner for innovative coating processes and technologies. Contact us to find out how we can help you improve your product quality and process efficiency. Our experts are at your disposal to work with you to develop customised solutions to meet your specific requirements.