Sugar Coating Tablets: Process and Pitfalls Sugar coating tablets is both an art and a science. It’s the process that gives many pills their smooth, shiny, and often colorful exterior. But why bother with this extra step? Sugar coating serves several purposes: it masks unpleasant tastes, protects the tablet from moisture, and makes pills easier to swallow. Step Description 1. Tablet Preparation Clean and dry the tablets. 2. Sealing Apply a thin polymer layer to protect from moisture. 3. Subcoating Smooth the tablet surface with a subcoat. 4. Syrup Coating Apply 30 to 60 layers of sugar syrup, drying each layer. 5. Smoothing Ensure an even surface by controlling drying […]
On September 19, 2024, the fifth council meeting of the seventh session and the preparatory work meeting for the eighth council of the China Pharmaceutical Engineering Design Association was grandly held in Wenzhou, Zhejiang. The meeting was hosted by the China Pharmaceutical Engineering Design Association and undertaken by Zhejiang Canaan Technology Co., Ltd., with representatives from 47 council member units attending the meeting. President Wang Jiangyi presided over the meeting on behalf of the fifth council of the seventh session and delivered a speech, and Fang Zheng, chairman of Zhejiang Canaan Technology Co., Ltd., attended the meeting and delivered a warm welcome speech. President Wang Jiangyi expressed sincere thanks for the strong support […]
Single-Punch vs Rotary Tablet Presses In the world of tablet manufacturing, choosing the right equipment is critical to ensuring efficiency, quality, and scalability. The two most common types of tablet press machines are the single-punch and rotary tablet presses. In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between single-punch and rotary tablet presses, helping you determine which is the best fit for your production needs. Feature Single-Punch Tablet Press Rotary Tablet Press Production Capacity One tablet at a time Hundreds to thousands per minute Speed Slower Much faster Cost More affordable Higher cost Maintenance Easier to maintain Requires more maintenance Customization Limited designs Flexible for various shapes What Is […]
Sugar Coating Tablets: Process and Pitfalls Sugar coating tablets is both an art and a science. It’s the process that gives many pills their smooth, shiny, and often colorful exterior. But why bother with this extra step? Sugar coating serves several purposes: it masks unpleasant tastes, protects the tablet from moisture, and makes pills easier to swallow. Step Description 1. Tablet Preparation Clean and dry the tablets. 2. Sealing Apply a thin polymer layer to protect from moisture. 3. Subcoating Smooth the tablet surface with a subcoat. 4. Syrup Coating Apply 30 to 60 layers of sugar syrup, drying each layer. 5. Smoothing Ensure an even surface by controlling drying […]
Sugar Coating Tablets: Process and Pitfalls Sugar coating tablets is both an art and a science. It’s the process that gives many pills their smooth, shiny, and often colorful exterior. But why bother with this extra step? Sugar coating serves several purposes: it masks unpleasant tastes, protects the tablet from moisture, and makes pills easier to swallow. Step Description 1. Tablet Preparation Clean and dry the tablets. 2. Sealing Apply a thin polymer layer to protect from moisture. 3. Subcoating Smooth the tablet surface with a subcoat. 4. Syrup Coating Apply 30 to 60 layers of sugar syrup, drying each layer. 5. Smoothing Ensure an even surface by controlling drying […]