Industry Innovators in Tablet Coating Systems

Building on the Tradition of Innovation in Tablet Coating Technology

As industry leaders that build on the tradition of innovation, Thomas Processing designs and manufactures premier tablet coating equipment based on modern coating processes that streamline operations and improve tablet quality.

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Thomas Processing has been at the forefront of tablet coating technology for over six decades, pioneering innovations that enhance efficiency, quality, and performance in pharmaceutical processing.

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Discover our groundbreaking solutions, designed to deliver reliable, high-performance systems that meet the evolving demands of the industry.

A Wide Range of Tablet Coating Systems

Thomas designs and manufactures a wide range of tablet coating systems based on modern technology that improves coating processes, reduces operation downtime, and increases coating uniformity and quality.

Research & Development Tablet Coating Machines

Our R&D tablet coating machines are equipped with external gun positioning, wash-in-place options, fully perforated drums, excellent visibility, and intuitive PC controls.

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Production Batch Tablet Coating Machines

Thomas’s production batch tablet coating machines are fully integrated with innovative systems that lead to doubling your production value.

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Continuous Tablet Coating Machines

Our industry-leading continuous tablet coating machines improve uniformity, increase throughput, and reduce the amount of stress put on your product.

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Your Partner for Excellence in Solid Dose Processing

Thanks to its acquisition by the IMA Group, Thomas Processing – formerly known as Thomas Engineering – is now the ideal partner for each solid dose processing phase: granulation, tableting, capsule filling and banding, weight checking, coating, handling and washing.

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IMA Active is the ideal partner for each solid dose processing phase: granulation, tableting, capsule filling and banding, weight checking, coating, handling and washing. Your partner for excellence, IMA Active not only provides a vast selection of integrated equipment but also a host of tailored solutions for specific installations.

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Locations We Serve

Some of our most valuable customers operate in other countries across the globe. We have long-standing relationships with tablet manufacturers in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and other regions. Our team provides them with high-quality coating equipment and premier expert coating solution services.

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Made In The USA

All of our tablet coating equipment is manufactured in the United States.

Premier Tablet Coating Equipment Paired With Unmatched Services

Along with premier tablet coating equipment, Thomas also provides unmatched coating services. Contact us today to start your tablet coating journey that results in improved processes.

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Our Services

  • Qualification Services

    Our qualification services include documented verification that your system or subsystem performs as specified and designed.

  • Process Optimization

    Thomas’s process optimization services involve one of our tablet coating experts visiting your facility to provide solutions to improve your processes.

  • Equipment Maintenance

    We offer multiple equipment maintenance service options. Thomas experts can either train your team on equipment maintenance or one of our experienced engineers can maintain your machine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What Types of Tablet Coatings Do You Offer?

    There are several types of coating materials for tablets that coat surfaces differently and affect the end result of the medication in unique ways. Our machines are capable of producing various types of tablet coating processes, like sugar, film, enteric-coated, extended release, and active drug layering solutions.

  • What Type of Spray Gun Comes With Your Machines?

    All of our tablet coating machines are equipped with the patented Thomas Spray Bar. Designed with GMP considerations in mind, our system is fully integrated to offer accurate solution delivery rate, >5% gun to gun spray rate differential, and rapid disassembly and cleaning.

  • Do You Offer Spare Part Kits?

    Yes, we offer two types of spare part kits to prevent operation downtime. Our consumable kits include parts required for preventive maintenance and GMP replacement. Our emergency kits include components recommended to be kept onsite to minimize downtime in the event of a component failure.