FORMULATION
Mixing, Emulsifying & Deaeration
Prepare, homogenize and deaerate the ODF formulation to achieve the required consistency and uniformity before film forming.
Oral Thin Film Production Workflow
Oral Thin Film (ODF) Production Line Solutions
Explore the complete ODF production workflow, from formulation preparation and film forming to converting, unit-dose packaging and secondary packing.
Direct Answer
What equipment is used in an ODF production line?
An oral thin film production workflow commonly includes formulation mixing, film coating and forming, controlled drying and rewinding, slitting or printing, unit-dose cutting and sealing, and optional cassette or carton packing. The required machines depend on formulation behavior, film dimensions, dose format, primary pack and target output.
ODF Production Workflow
From formulation preparation to packaging
- 01
Formulation Preparation
Prepare, emulsify and deaerate the formulation to achieve the required consistency and uniformity for film forming.
- 02
Film Coating & Forming
Coat the prepared formulation onto the film substrate and form it into a uniform film web with the required thickness.
- 03
Slitting / Printing (Optional)
Slit the film web to the required strip width and add printing when required.
- 04
Primary Packaging
Cut the film into individual doses and seal them into sachets or other selected primary packaging formats.
- 05
Secondary Cartoning
Pack the primary-packed film doses into cartons according to the final product presentation and packaging requirements.
Functional Equipment Routes
Compare ODF equipment by film and pack function.
Each route points to published equipment while retaining formulation, material and interface boundaries.
FILM MAKING
Film Coating, Drying & Rewinding
Coat the prepared formulation, dry the film to the required condition and rewind the finished web for downstream processing.
CONVERTING
Slitting & Printing
Slit the finished film web into the required strip width and add printing or registration marks when required.
PRIMARY PACKAGING
Unit-Dose Sachet Packaging
Cut the film into individual doses and seal each dose into a sachet or other selected primary packaging format.
PACKAGING
Cassette Packaging
Group and package individual ODF doses into cassette formats when required by the final product presentation.
SECONDARY PACKAGING
Sachet Cartoning
Load primary-packed ODF sachets into cartons for secondary packaging and final product presentation.
ODF Equipment
Explore the equipment used in this production workflow.
Published Product
ZRX Series Vacuum Emulsifying Mixer Machine
ZRX Series Vacuum Emulsifying Mixer Machine provides vacuum emulsification, homogenizing, dispersing and agitation for ODF liquid preparation.
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Published Product
ZM340-10M OTF & Transdermal Patch Making Machine
ZM340-10M equipment can produce Oral thin film and Transdermal Patch. Its output is three times that of medium-scale equipment, and it is the equipment with the largest output at present. Suitable for medicine, cosmetics, and health care products industries. The equipment adopts frequency conversion speed regulation and automatic control technology integrated with machine, electricity and gas, and is designed in strict accordance with the “GMP” standard and “UL” safety standard of the pharmaceutical industry.
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Published Product
KFG-380 Automatic Oral Thin Film Slitting & Printing Machine
The Oral film slitting machine is used for an intermediate process, working on film peeling from mylar carrier, film drying, slitting and rewinding for adaption to the next packing process.
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Published Product
KFM-260L-DZ High Speed Oral Disintegrating Film Packaging Machine
This Film Packaging Machine is a specialized solution designed for the slitting, integration, and laminated sealing of film-based materials. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food industries, making it ideal for applications such as oral dissolving films (ODF) products. Engineered and manufactured in strict compliance with GMP requirements, the KFM-260L-DZ ensures reliable performance, operational safety, and consistent packaging quality throughout the production process.
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Published Product
KZH-60 Automatic Oral Thin Film Cassette Packaging Machine
The oral strips cassette filling machine is suitable for carton packaging of food film and pharmaceutical film, such as breath freshening film, oral dissolving film and other products.
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Published Product
KXH-130 Automatic Sachet Cartoning Machine
KXH-130 Automatic Sachet Cartoning Machine is specifically engineered for efficient small sachet packing.
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Key Factors for ODF Equipment Selection
ODF equipment selection depends on both film-making requirements and the final dose format.
- Formulation composition, solids and viscosity
- Batch size and preparation requirements
- Film width and thickness
- Dose size and strip dimensions
- Drying, web handling and rewinding
- Slitting, registration and printing
- Primary packaging material and format
- Target output, utilities and layout
Direct Answers
ODF production workflow questions.
What are the main stages in an ODF production line?
Typical stages include formulation preparation, film forming and drying, slitting, unit-dose cutting and sealing, and optional cassette or carton packing.
Is ODF film making the same as ODF packaging?
No. Film making creates and dries the web, while packaging converts defined film doses into protected primary or secondary packs.
Does every ODF production line need all of these equipment stages?
No. The required equipment depends on the formulation, film format, production scale and final packaging requirements.
What information is needed for an ODF inquiry?
Provide formulation context, film and dose dimensions, packaging material, target output, utilities and required workflow stages.
RFQ Checklist
Information Needed for an ODF Production Line
- Formulation and viscosity context
- Batch size and preparation method
- Film width, thickness and dose dimensions
- Drying and rewinding requirements
- Slitting or printing requirements
- Primary and secondary pack formats
- Target output with units
- Target output, layout, utilities and automation requirements
Project Discussion
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