Pharmaceutical Tablet Production Line and Factory Setup

A pharmaceutical tablet production line is a complete industrial system designed to mix, granulate, dry, compress and coat tablets under controlled clean-room and process conditions. The line produces solid dosage forms for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.

From an industrial perspective, tablet manufacturing is important because it combines precise weighing, wet or dry granulation, controlled drying, high-speed compression and optional film coating to achieve consistent weight, hardness, disintegration and dissolution. The process relies on a defined sequence of unit operations that must be correctly engineered, sized and integrated.

Primary materials typically include active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), lactose, starch, magnesium stearate, colloidal silica, povidone and coating materials. The core machinery set consists of powder mixers (100–1000 L), wet granulators (50–500 kg/h), fluid-bed dryers (around 100 kg/h), tablet presses (60–300 tablets/min), coating machines (100–500 kg) and blister packaging machines (20–60 packs/min).

The Industrial Department supports investors who want to establish a new tablet production facility as well as existing plant owners who need repair, overhaul, capacity expansion or automation of their current lines. Projects can start from an empty site or from an operating facility that requires technical upgrading.

Whether the goal is a green-field turnkey tablet plant in Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Afghanistan or other regional markets, or the modernization of an existing line in Iran, engineering, machinery supply or manufacturing, installation, commissioning and ongoing technical support can be provided under defined contractual scopes.

Production Line Overview

The tablet production line is engineered as an integrated process system covering weighing and mixing, granulation, drying, compression, coating and packaging. Design capacity is determined during the engineering phase and can typically range from 5000 to 100000 tablets per hour depending on press selection and formulation.

Main machinery groups include powder mixers, wet granulators, fluid-bed dryers, tablet presses, coating machines and blister packers. Supporting infrastructure covers electrical power, process water, compressed air and HVAC for clean areas.

Manpower requirements depend on the degree of automation and clean-room class. Quality control covers weight variation, hardness, friability, disintegration, dissolution and package integrity.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Description
Product	Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tablets
Production Capacity	5000–100000 tablets per hour (depending on press and formulation)
Required Area	500–1000 m² (including clean rooms)
Electrical Power	380 V three-phase, 50–100 kW
Water Consumption	5–10 m³/day
Manpower	8–15 persons per shift
Main Machines	Powder mixer, wet granulator, fluid-bed dryer, tablet press, coating machine, blister packer

All figures are indicative.

Products

Uncoated and film-coated tablets in various shapes, sizes and strengths according to formulation and market requirements.

Raw Materials for Pharmaceutical Tablet Factory

Primary materials are active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), lactose, starch, magnesium stearate, colloidal silica, povidone, coating polymers and packaging materials.

Sahi Rasa For Factories raw material

The Supply Chain Department is prepared to support identification, evaluation and supply of excipients and packaging materials required by tablet manufacturing plants (API supply subject to regulatory compliance).

Registering an order for raw materials for the factory Pharmaceutical Tablet
Sahi Rasa Supply Chain Department

Support is available for projects in Iran, Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Afghanistan and other regional markets.

Manufacturing Process

1. Weighing and Mixing – API and excipients are weighed and mixed in powder mixers.
2. Granulation – Wet granulation is performed (50–500 kg/h).
3. Drying – Granules are dried in fluid-bed dryers.
4. Compression – Tablets are compressed at 60–300 tablets per minute.
5. Coating (optional) – Film coating is applied (100–500 kg batches).
6. Packaging – Tablets are packed in blister packs (20–60 packs/min).

Machinery & Equipment

• Powder Mixer – Blends API and excipients (100–1000 L). Position: first stage. Importance: content uniformity. Quality impact: incomplete mixing causes dose variation. Maintenance: agitators and seals. Sahi Rasa support covers design, installation, repair and spare parts.
• Wet Granulator – Forms granules (50–500 kg/h). Position: after mixing. Importance: flowability and compressibility. Quality impact: poor granules cause weight variation. Maintenance: blades, screens and drives.
• Fluid-Bed Dryer – Dries granules. Position: after granulation. Importance: residual moisture control. Quality impact: over- or under-drying affects hardness and stability. Maintenance: filters, fans and temperature controls.
• Tablet Press – Compresses tablets (60–300 tablets/min). Position: core stage. Importance: weight, hardness and appearance. Quality impact: incorrect settings cause capping or weight variation. Maintenance: punches, dies and force feeders.
• Coating Machine – Applies film coating. Position: after compression. Importance: appearance, taste masking and controlled release. Quality impact: incomplete coating affects quality. Maintenance: spray systems and pans.
• Blister Packaging Machine – Packs tablets (20–60 packs/min). Position: end of line. Importance: protection and presentation. Quality impact: incomplete sealing reduces shelf life. Maintenance: forming and sealing stations.

Factory Layout & Building Requirements

Typical areas include weighing, mixing, granulation, drying, compression, coating, packaging, clean rooms, quality control, utilities and staff facilities. Clean-room zoning according to regulatory requirements is essential. Exact area is determined during engineering.

Utilities

• Electricity: 380 V three-phase, 50–100 kW
• Water: 5–10 m³/day (including purified water where required)
• Compressed air and HVAC for clean areas

Turnkey Factory Setup

An investor can start from an empty site. The project can be accompanied through feasibility, engineering, design, machinery, installation, commissioning, training and commercial production.

EPC & PMC

Projects can be executed under EPC or PMC approaches within defined contracts.

Machinery Repair

Existing tablet lines can request inspection, repair and spare-parts support for mixers, granulators, dryers, presses, coaters and blister machines.

Machinery Overhaul & Refurbishment

Older equipment can be overhauled and control systems upgraded.

Capacity Expansion

Capacity can be increased by upgrading presses or adding parallel lines.

Industrial Automation

PLC control of weighing, granulation, compression and packaging is typical.

Supply Chain

The Supply Chain Department supports excipient and packaging material supply.

Packaging

Blister packs, bottles, labelling and secondary packaging are integrated according to market and regulatory requirements.

Branding & Product Development

Support for formulation development, packaging design and branding is available when required (subject to regulatory framework).

Market & Country Sections

Services are available in Iran, Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Afghanistan and other listed regional markets.

Sahi Rasa Services

Service	Application in This Project
Feasibility Study	Technical and economic assessment
Factory Design	Layout and process design (including clean rooms)
Machinery Design / Manufacturing	Equipment specification and supply
Procurement	Sourcing of machinery and materials
Installation & Commissioning	Start-up and testing
Automation	PLC and process control
Raw Material Supply	Via Supply Chain Department
Repair / Overhaul	Restoration of existing equipment
Capacity Expansion	Throughput increases
Staff Training	Operational training

Why Sahi Rasa

Integrated process engineering, machinery, installation and training provide a clear path from concept to operating production line.

From Empty Land to Production

Typical sequence from feasibility through commercial production.

Who Should Contact Sahi Rasa?

• Investors planning a new pharmaceutical tablet plant
• Existing owners needing repair, overhaul or expansion
• Industrial buyers requiring machinery or materials

Final CTA

Contact the Industrial Department for factory setup, machinery, repair, overhaul or raw-material coordination.

Registering an order for raw materials for the factory Pharmaceutical Tablet

FAQ

1. What capacity can be designed?
   Typically 5000–100000 tablets per hour depending on press and formulation.
2. Which main machines are required?
   Powder mixer, wet granulator, fluid-bed dryer, tablet press, coating machine and blister packer.
3. How much space is needed?
   Approximately 500–1000 m² including clean rooms.
4. Can existing lines be repaired?
   Yes.
5. Are turnkey projects available?
   Yes under defined contracts.
6. Are services available in Iraq and Afghanistan?
   Yes.
7. Can excipients be supplied?
   Yes via the Supply Chain Department (API subject to regulations).
8. Is installation included?
   It can be included according to the package.
9. What about automation?
   PLC and process control can be provided.
10. How is capacity expanded?
    By upgrading presses or adding parallel lines.