This compact and efficient gas-operated tilting coating pan is specifically engineered for the precise and uniform application of coatings on various products. It features a robust 0.75 HP electric motor that drives a 16x20 inch stainless steel bowl, designed to tilt for effortless loading, unloading, and optimal product tumbling. Crucially, it integrates a high-efficiency burner system, providing direct and controllable gas heating. This allows for rapid drying, curing, and setting of coatings, making it an ideal solution for applications in the pharmaceutical, food, and confectionery industries that demand consistent quality and efficient processing. Its relatively small footprint makes it well-suited for laboratory use, pilot plants, or small to medium-scale production where space is a premium and precise temperature management is critical.

Features

• Integrated Gas Burner System: Equipped with a dedicated burner, this unit delivers powerful and consistent direct gas heating to the coating bowl. This ensures rapid and precise temperature control, essential for efficient drying, curing, and achieving desired coating properties.

• Tilting Stainless Steel Bowl: The 16x20 inch, food-grade stainless steel bowl can be easily tilted at various angles. This feature facilitates convenient loading and unloading of materials and optimizes the tumbling action to achieve highly uniform and smooth coatings.

• Robust 0.75 HP Motor: A powerful 0.75 horsepower electric motor provides reliable and consistent rotation of the coating pan, capable of handling different product types and coating viscosities while maintaining a steady and controlled tumbling process.

• Compact and Versatile Design: Despite including an integrated burner, the pan maintains a relatively small and efficient footprint. This makes it highly versatile for use in confined spaces such as laboratories, small-scale production facilities, and pilot plants, without compromising on coating quality or throughput.

Applications

• Pharmaceutical Coating: Indispensable for applying film, sugar, enteric, or special functional coatings to tablets, granules, and pellets. The integrated burner ensures effective drying and setting of these delicate coatings, critical for product stability and release characteristics.
• Food & Confectionery Glazing/Coating: Perfect for uniformly coating nuts, candies, chocolates, coffee beans, and other food items with sugar, chocolate, glazes, polishes, or savory seasonings. This enhances appearance, flavor, texture, and shelf life of the coated products.
• Nutraceutical Product Enhancement: Used to apply protective or taste-masking coatings to vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbal extracts. This improves their stability, bioavailability, palatability, and overall consumer acceptance.
• Research & Development/Pilot Scale Production: Its controlled heating and manageable batch size make it an ideal tool for developing new coating formulations, optimizing coating parameters, and conducting small-scale production trials before scaling up to larger manufacturing processes.

Usage

• Post-Operation Cleaning: Immediately after each use, thoroughly clean the stainless steel bowl and all product-contact parts. Utilize appropriate food-grade or pharmaceutical-grade cleaning agents and ensure complete drying to prevent cross-contamination and material buildup. Regular cleaning extends equipment lifespan.

• Burner and Gas System Inspection: Regularly inspect the gas burner for proper flame operation, carbon buildup, or blockages. Check all gas lines, connections, and safety valves for leaks and ensure adequate ventilation in the operating area. Strict adherence to manufacturer guidelines for burner maintenance and gas safety is crucial.

• Motor and Mechanical Component Checks: Periodically inspect the 0.75 HP motor for any unusual noise or vibration. Verify the tension and condition of drive belts, and lubricate bearings and gears as per the manufacturer's specified schedule. This ensures smooth operation, prevents premature wear, and maintains efficiency.

• General Component Integrity: Routinely check the tilting mechanism for smooth movement and secure locking. Inspect all electrical connections for wear or damage, and ensure all safety guards and emergency stops are functioning correctly. Address any issues promptly to maintain operational safety, prevent breakdowns, and ensure consistent coating quality.