Tablet coating is the process of evenly covering particles with a substance by applying a series of thin layers. These coaters differ in their function and application.
Raw materials undergo size reduction through different mechanisms: impact, compression, and attrition. One way to classify size reduction equipment is into crushers and grinders, where grinders produce finer particles than crushers.
The primary step in size enlargement is agglomeration, the formation of a ball or sphere by clumping particles together.
Scales are used to weigh materials and equipment. The type of scale selected is based on the measuring needs.
Presses are used to apply pressure to an object in many engineering applications. They are commonly used for making glass, metal forming, dewatering sludges, and powder compacting.
All mixing and blending can be categorized as either a batch or continuous process.
Hoppers are used primarily in materials handling as storage vessels, transporters, and feeders.
Batching equipment is used to transfer specific quantities of material to a transport vessel or packaging unit.