Film coating coating machine SMARTCOATER 250 X•ONE

high-performancefor pharmaceutical applicationsfor tablets

About the SMARTCOATER 250 X•ONE
Backed by more than 60 years of ACG engineering expertise, the SMARTCOATER 250 X•ONE is a tablet-coating system designed for pharmaceutical production. It supports rapid, economical coating processes with consistent results and handles batches up to 250 l.

Applications

• Film coating of tablets
• Sugar coating of tablets
• Micro-tablet coating
• Pellet coating

Features & Benefits (summary)

• Unique coating system with baffles, spray arms and drum — Flexibility for 15–100% batch occupancy
• High-performance spray-arm design with full external positioning via infinity handle — Accurate bed coverage across batch sizes; reduces in-process interventions
• ACG X•ONE 2.0 spray nozzle (developed with Düsen‑Schlick) with anti-bearding cap, approx. 800 g — Lower product build-up; easier cleaning and handling
• Modular automated charging/discharging with built-in discharge baffles — Dust-free closed-door charging and near-100% discharge
• Advanced wash-in-place (WIP) with optimized nozzle arrangement — Thorough wetting of dead spots for faster, safer cleaning
• ACG process control system — Compliance with ATEX, GAMP 5 and 21 CFR Part 11 for secure, auditable control

Technical specifications (summary)
Working volume (application categories / Min / Max)
Tablet coating — Min: 25 l | Max: 250 l
Micro-tablet coating — Min: 75 l | Max: 200 l
Pellet coating — Min: 125 l | Max: 200 l

Other notable product details

• Combination of baffles, spray arms and drum for consistent coating performance
• Spray arm with full external positioning control for precise targeting
• Lightweight anti-bearding X•ONE 2.0 nozzle to reduce deposits and simplify maintenance
• Modular automated tablet charging/discharging with discharge baffles
• Advanced WIP design for complete cleaning of internal zones
• Process control suite meeting regulatory standards (ATEX, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11)

Available model series / capacities
SMARTCOATER X•ONE series — models available include 125 l, 250 l (this product), 350 l, 500 l, 700 l, 1,000 l, 1,400 l and 2,000 l.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Working volume (tablet coating): 25 l (min) to 250 l (max)
• Working volume (micro-tablet coating): 75 l (min) to 200 l (max)
• Working volume (pellet coating): 125 l (min) to 200 l (max)
• Batch handling: 15%–100% batch occupancy flexibility
• Spray system: X•ONE 2.0 spray nozzle with anti-bearding cap (approx. 800 g)
• Charging/discharging: Modular automated design with inbuilt discharge baffles; closed-door, dust-free charging and near-100% discharge
• Cleaning: Advanced WIP with optimized nozzle arrangement
• Control & compliance: ACG process control system; compliant with ATEX, GAMP 5 and 21 CFR Part 11
• Applications: Film coating, sugar coating, micro-tablet coating, pellet coating