300 Holes Manual Capsule Filling Machine

The 300 Holes Manual Capsule Filling Machine is a compact, benchtop device designed for manually filling hard gelatin, vegetarian (HPMC), or other capsules with powders, pellets, or granules. It’s particularly suited for small-scale production, research and development (R&D) labs, pilot batches, herbal/Ayurvedic preparations, nutraceutical manufacturing, and educational institutions. This machine is popular in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, veterinary, and biotech industries due to its affordability, ease of use, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). It processes up to 300 capsules per cycle, with an overall output of 3,000 to 6,000 capsules per hour depending on operator skill and material type.

Unlike fully automatic machines, this model relies on manual operations but incorporates precision-engineered components for efficiency and accuracy. It’s fully disassemblable for cleaning, making it ideal for sterile environments.

300 Holes Capsule Filling Machine Video

Key Features

• Capacity and Layout: Features a 300-hole tray arranged in a 25 x 12 grid for simultaneous filling. Supports capsule sizes from #000 to #5.

• Construction: Made primarily from stainless steel to meet GMP and cGMP standards. GMP models are fully stainless steel, while standard models may use hard chrome-plated mild steel for non-contact parts like the base.

• Versatility: Handles various powder densities through multiple tamping options. Compatible with both gelatin and vegetarian capsules.

• Optional Accessories: Often includes or pairs with a manual or automatic capsule loader/orienter to speed up empty capsule placement. Some models come with multiple trays for higher throughput.

• Portability: Lightweight and table-top design, easy to transport and store.

• Maintenance: All parts are washable and tool-free for disassembly. No electricity required, as it’s fully manual.

How It Works: Step-by-Step Operation

The process is straightforward and typically takes 1-2 minutes per 300-capsule cycle. Here’s a general guide based on standard models:

1. Load Empty Capsules: Place empty capsule halves (bodies) into the 300-hole loading tray. Use an optional capsule loader to separate and orient them quickly.

2. Position Tray: Secure the tray on the machine’s base.

3. Fill with Powder: Pour the powder (or pellets) into the tray using a spreader. Distribute evenly across the holes.

4. Tamp/Compress: Use the tamper tool to press the powder into the capsule bodies multiple times for uniform fill weight. The machine’s design ensures even pressure.

5. Remove Excess Powder: Scrape off any overflow with a powder scraper.

6. Cap the Capsules: Align the cap tray over the filled bodies. Lock the assembly and use the machine’s lever or knob to push the bodies into the caps, sealing them.

7. Eject and Collect: Release the filled capsules from the tray.

Applications and Benefits

• Ideal For: Small businesses, labs, or home-based supplement production where automation isn’t justified. It’s cost-effective for runs under 10,000 capsules daily.

• Advantages:

  • Low cost and no ongoing power/ maintenance expenses.

  • Precise fill control to minimize waste.

  • GMP compliance ensures product safety and regulatory adherence.

  • Versatile for custom formulations in nutraceuticals, vitamins, or herbal products.

• Limitations: Labor-intensive for large-scale production; output depends on manual effort. Not suitable for very sticky or oily materials without add-ons.

Salient Features of 300 Holes Capsule Filling Machine

• Compact Model.

• Option of Stainless Steel 304 and 316 materials constructions.

• Universal design hence easy to operate and easily service available.

• Powder tray provided for spillage free filling of powder.

• Interchangeability to different capsule size format parts.

• Machine suitable for hard gelatin capsules, veg capsules and HPMC capsules.

• Power with different bulk density can be filled easy through multiple press option.

• Option of Manual Capsule Loader as well as Auto Capsule Loader for loading empty capsules onto loading tray.

• Tablet Filling Attachment can be offered optionally to fill tablets into capsules.

• IQ/OQ documentation can be provided.

Process Operation of 300 Holes Capsule Filler Machine

Adinath is one of the leading manual capsule filling machine manufacturer in India. We are giving here below step by step process guide of Capsule Filling Machine:

• Place empty capsules onto the loading tray and place tray onto the machine. Check the front knob it should be turned to the right.

• Pull locking lever forward. Push down long handle which will lifts the caps off all the bodies. Set aside the tray containing all the caps.

• Push locking lever back, by which capsule bodies will drop down and become level with filling surface.

• Place powder tray on filler: keeps powder from spilling.

• Pour & spread the pre-measured powder. Move extra powder onto powder tray’s shelf. Lower tamper and lock.

• Turn handle to compress powder: this allows you to fill more powder in each capsule.

• Raise tamper & spread extra powder from shelf into capsules: ensures uniform fill weights.

• Return the tray containing caps to filler. Turn front knob to the left and lower locking plate. Engage lock for locking plate.

• Hold tamper handle and push down on long handle. Bodies are pushed up into caps: all the capsules are now locked in one step.

• Disengage lock for locking plate. Lift locking plate and turn front knob to the right.

• Push down long handle and remove tray of completed capsules.

• Capsules are filled now. You can turn tray and all the capsules will get out from the tray.

Technical Specification of 300 Holes Capsule Filling Machine

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.