GS Evolution Coating

Machine overview

Coating (r)evolution.

GS Evolution is a highly automated solid wall pan for tablet film and sugar coating, which also produces pellets and microgranules via powder layering. Designed for highly automated installations, GS Evolution represents the ideal basis for a contained plant.

The machine reduces operator exposure in the case of high potent product processing. The machine can be supplied with different levels of automation depending on customer requirements. 

Production plant

IMA Active

Machine highlights


  1. Perfect mixing

    Perfect mixing and uniform distribution of coating material thanks to the optimised pan design and surface smoothness, combined with a patented drying system for superior efficiency and consistency.


  2. High flexibility

    Different paddle sizes for higher flexibility in terms of pan working capacities.


  3. Pan types

    Two pan configurations available: standard or spiralled, designed for automatic product and water discharge to optimise efficiency and cleaning.


  4. Sealed processing

    Complete isolation of the processing area by means of inflatable seals on front and rear doors.

Instant cleaning, maximum efficiency

The automatic and easy-to-validate cleaning cycle can start immediately after production without the installation of any additional device. Water can be discharged through the hole placed in the pan bottom or through the high-efficiency discharging spiral.

Film coating

Front door

Spiralled pan

Product exit

Exhausting paddles

Machine versions

Lab Version

The laboratory systems make use of the same highly advanced technology as those developed for the production range, and this means all kinds of products can be processed, with maximum flexibility and easy scale-up.
Mylab is a laboratory-scale coating pan processor for R&D purposes equipped with an interchangeable drum, either fully perforated or solid wall. The drum is able to work batches from 1.5 to 6 litres, a smaller drum to work from 0.5 to 2 litres is also available as an option.

Technical information

GS Evolution technical data
ModelGS 30***GS 70GS 150GS 300GS 450GS 600GS 800
Minimum/maximum working capacity (l)* 0.5÷3040÷7070÷150150÷300200÷450350÷650 450÷850
Pan diameter (mm) 8201,0501,280 1,5801,630 2,000 2,200
Pan mouth diameter (mm) 300400450520  520730 730
Pan motor power (kW) 0.551.11.5 345.57.5 
Process air delivery (m³/h)3501,0001,4002,5003,0004,0005,000
Power consumption for standard equipment (kW)**14101220253035 

* Approximate data (depending on core shape and specific weight).
** Approximate data (depending on equipment configuration).
*** Interchangeable drum.

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