Coaters, also known as coating pans, are equipment used in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries for the application of coatings onto solid materials. These machines are commonly used in the production of tablets, confectionery products, and other coated particles. The main purpose of coaters is to provide a uniform and controlled coating onto the surface of the material being processed. The coating can serve various purposes, such as improving the appearance, taste, or texture of the product, protecting it from moisture or light, or controlling the release of active ingredients in pharmaceutical tablets. Coaters consist of a rotating pan or drum, which is typically made of stainless steel, and a spray system for the application of the coating solution. The material to be coated is placed inside the pan, and the coating solution is sprayed onto it while the pan rotates. The rotation of the pan ensures that the coating solution is evenly distributed over the material, resulting in a uniform coating. The spray system in coaters is designed to provide precise control over the spraying process. It typically includes nozzles or atomizers that generate a fine mist of the coating solution, ensuring an even distribution and minimizing wastage. The spray system can be adjusted to control the flow rate, spray angle, and droplet size, allowing for customization of the coating process according to the specific requirements of the product. Coaters may also include additional features, such as air handling systems for drying the coated material, exhaust systems for removing excess coating solution, and temperature control systems for maintaining optimal conditions during the coating process. In conclusion, coaters or coating pans are essential equipment used in various industries for the application of coatings onto solid materials. They provide a controlled and uniform coating, enhancing the quality and functionality of the final product.
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L.B. Bohle is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical solid-dosage process equipment, including granulators

Freund-Vector is a manufacturer of coating pan systems, fluid bed systems, high-shear granulator mix
Thomas Engineering is a US manufacturer of tablet coating equipment, including the Accela-Cota coate

Freund-Vector makes tablet coating pan systems, fluid bed systems, high-shear granulator mixers and
Used 48" Stokes Coating Pan, Model 1-900-0018, stainless steel construction, on base with drive.
Stokes - 1-900-0018Used 1.3 liter coating pan for Vector LDCS-3, stainless steel construction, perforated, 11.5" diameter x 7" deep, 6.5" opening, with plenum.
Vector - LDCS-3Used 3.75 liter coating pan for Vector LDCS-3, stainless steel construction, perforated, 14" diameter x 10" deep, 6.5" opening, with plenum.
Vector - LDCS-3Used 8 liter coating pan for Vector LDCS-3, stainless steel construction, perforated, 18" diameter x 10" deep, 6.5" opening, with plenum.
Vector - LDCS-3Used Stokes 42" Coating Pan, 42" diameter x 36" deep stainless steel pan, 25" diameter opening internal lifters, angular design, on base.
Stokes - 20066Used Thomas Engineering COMPU-Lab spare pan, stainless steel construction, approximately 24" diameter, 12" perforated face, 10" diameter feed opening, 6.5" mating flange.
Thomas Processing - COMPU-Lab 24(3) Used Graco Portable Tablet Coating Pumps, Mdl H8A, stainless steel construction, pump is driven by president air motor rated 10:1 air to fluid ratio, 3 GPM max. delivery 13 CFM per 1 gallon of fluid, on portable cart, Serial Nos. 954875 and 954876. . (2) F.O.B. CLEVELAND, OHIO (1) F.O.B. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Graco - H8AUsed O'Hara Labcoat coating pan, model LC1, stainless steel construction, 11" perforated pan with plenum, with blower, 575 volt, serial# 3335, built 2001.
O'HARA - LC1Used Thomas Engineering COMPU-Lab coating pan, model CL24XR, with 24", 19", and 15" interchangable pans, spray guns, with steam heater and air handler and control panel, 480 volts, serial# 24-705.
Thomas Processing - COMPU-Lab 24XRUsed Vector coating pan, model VHC-130STL, stainless steel construction, 52" diameter perforated pan, nominally rated 112-210 liter volume, 157 kg capacity with spray guns, 3 hp pan motor, 460 volt with HMI, Buffalo air handling unit, steam heated with blower, Vector serial# HC-441-46268, built 2007.
Vector - VHC-130STLUsed Lot of (2) Vector coating pan, model VHC-130STL, stainless steel construction, 52" diameter perforated pan, solvent rated explosion proof design, nominally rated 112-210 liter volume, 157 kg capacity with spray guns, 3 hp pan motor, 460 volt with HMI, Buffalo air handling unit, steam heated with blower, Vector serial# HC-402-45578, HC-401-45579, built 2004, Units share control panel.
Vector - VHC-130STLUsed 48" O'Hara FastCoat coating pan, stainless steel construction, perforated pan, with spray guns, serial# 1962.
O'HARA - 2667-18Used Vector coating pan, model LDCS-3, stainless steel construction, with (1) pan, and spray guns, 230 volt, serial# HCT-256 44608, built 1999.
Vector - LDCS 3Used O'hara coating pan, model LabCoat II-X, stainless steel construction, with 10", 10.5", 15", 19", 24" and 30" pans, pan lift, and HMI controls, 415 volt, serial# 3368, built 1993.
O'HARA - LabCoat II-X<p>Used 25 liter, 50 liter & 75 liter perforated drums for LB Bohle coating pan, model BFC 50, DRUMS ONLY.</p>
Bohle - BFC 50 TripanUsed 24" Thomas Compu-Lab coating pan, model 24XR, stainless steel construction, explosion proof design with 12" and 19" perforated pans with plenums, steam heated with steam chest, HEPA filter, 3 hp and 1 hp blowers, operator control and external control panel with PLC controller and VFD controllers for blowers and pan drive, feed pump, serial# 197, built 2004.
Thomas Engineering - COMPU-Lab 24XRUsed Vector Hi-Coater, model HCT MINI, stainless steel construction, 8" diameter x 4" deep perforated pan with baffles, 4" pan opening, 40 watt pan motor, with main blower, pre filter and post filter housings, serial# 70-0017S, built 1986.
Freund-Vector - HCT MINIUsed 24" Thomas Compu-Lab, model 24" Compu-Lab NXR, stainless steel construction, with 24" perforated pan with plenum and spray guns, on board air handler system with Watlow electric heater, HEPA filter housing and blower, controls including VFD controllers for pan and blower motors, serial# 213.
Thomas Engineering - COMPU-Lab 24NXRUsed 24" Thomas Engineering Compu-Lab coating pan, stainless steel construction with 24" perforated pan with plenum, on board air make up system with blower and HEPA, pan and blower VFD controllers, 460 volt, serial# 166, built 1999.
Thomas Engineering - COMPU-Lab 24