Automatic Capsule Filler

Description

Automatic Capsule Filler, also known as a Capsule Filling Machine or encapsulator, is a piece of equipment used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and supplement manufacturing to automate the process of filling empty capsules with powders, pellets, granules, liquids, tablets, or even other capsules (capsule-in-capsule). Unlike manual or semi-automatic fillers, fully automatic models operate with minimal human intervention, loading, filling, and sealing capsules in a continuous production line. This technology ensures precise dosing, reduces labor costs, minimizes contamination risks, and boosts efficiency for high-volume output. Automatic Capsule Filler are essential for industries requiring consistent quality, such as drug production, herbal supplements, and clinical trials. They handle various capsule sizes and materials like gelatin or vegetarian shells, often incorporating features like dust collection, tamper systems for uniform filling, and containment for handling potent substances.

  • Loading: Empty capsules are fed into segmented plates or hoppers.

 

  • Separation: Capsules are aligned and split.

 

  • Filling: Material is dosed precisely into the capsule bodies.

 

  • Joining/Capping: Bodies and caps are rejoined and sealed.

 

  • Ejection/Cleaning: Filled capsules are ejected; segments are cleaned for the next cycle.

 

Output depends on capsule size, material flow, and operator skill—smaller sizes fill faster.

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Working Principle of Automatic Capsule Filler

After starting up the machine, the empty capsules in hopper will be fed into the slot of magazine vertically. With each stroke of machine, the fingers of magazine will release one row of capsules into rectifier raceway. The horizontal fingers rectify the direction of capsules and vertical fingers push the capsules into hole of segment with all caps on the up position. The capsules in the holes are sent to each working station along with the intermittent rotation of the turn table.

  • At the 1st & 2nd station, the vacuum system separates the capsules in position.
  • At 3rd station, the lower segment with capsule body extends out ready for the filling.
  • 4th station uses to fill pellets.
  • At the 5th station, the tamping pins push the pressed powder slug into capsule body.
  • 6th station to re-joint cap & body segments.
  • At 7th station non-separated capsule get eject.
  • At 8th station vertical pins pushing body of capsule into the cap for re-join and close the filled capsules.
  • The 9th station is to eject the finished capsules.
  • At the 10th station the holes of segments are cleaned by vacuum cleaner and compressed air. Then the segments are ready for next cycle of operation.

The powder from a SS hopper entered to a chamber of dosing plate & temping pins for dosing, the height of the powder is controlled at chamber by a material level sensor. Tamping device is work by a 6-working station of intermittent mechanism, there are 6 groups of standard holes on dosing disc. The powder filled in holes was made of a slug that reaches the weight of dose after 5 tamped. At the 6th working station the slug pushed by tamping pin into capsule body. Adjusting the height of tamping pin holder can be changed the filling weight of powder. 

Technical Specification of Automatic Capsule Filler

Machine Model

ACF– 25

ACF – 40

ACF– 70

ACF – 90

Production Output / hour

Up to 25,000 capsules

Up to 40,000
capsules

Up to 70,000 capsules

Up to 90,000 capsules

Capsule Combinations

00/0/1/2/3/4/5

00/0/1/2/3/4/5

00/0/1/2/3/4/5

00/0/1/2/3/4/5

Contact parts

SS 316

SS 316

SS 316

SS 316

Non – Contact parts

SS 304

SS 304

SS 304

SS 304

Power Supply

4 K. W. (6 H. P.)

4 K. W. (6 H. P.)

6 K. W. (8 H. P.)

6 K. W. (8 H. P.)

Power Voltage

415 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 Hertz

415 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 Hertz

415 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 Hertz

415 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 Hertz

Air Required

4 CFM

4 CFM

4 CFM

4 CFM

Machine Dimensions Approx.
Length
Width
Height

975mm
875mm
1955mm

975mm
875mm
1955mm

1300mm
1200mm
2300mm

1275mm
1200mm
2200mm

Net Weight Approx.

850 kgs.

850 kgs.

1400 kgs.

1600 kgs.

* 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.

Types of Capsule Filling Machine

Applications of Capsule Filling Machine

Benefits of Automatic Capsule Filler

Reduced Labor & Operating Costs

Consistent Quality & Reliability

Versatile Product Handling

Enhanced Safety & Compliance

Key Advantages of Automatic Capsule Filler

Automatic Capsule Filling Machines offer several benefits over semi-automatic or manual alternatives:

 

  • High Efficiency and Speed: Outputs range from 24,000 to over 432,000 capsules per hour, depending on the model, enabling large-scale production.

 

  • Precision and Consistency: Accurate dosing reduces waste and ensures uniform product quality.

 

  • Labor Savings: Fully automated, requiring minimal operator involvement—ideal for 24/7 operations.

 

  • Versatility: Can fill various materials and capsule types.

 

  • Safety and Compliance: Stainless steel construction, enclosed designs, and automated controls meet pharmaceutical hygiene standards.

FAQ for Automatic Capsule Filler

The machine is available in multiple models:

  • ACF-25: Up to 25,000 capsules/hour
  • ACF-40: Up to 40,000 capsules/hour
  • ACF-70: Up to 70,000 capsules/hour
  • ACF-90: Up to 90,000 capsules/hour

All models support capsule sizes 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Actual output depends on capsule size, powder characteristics, and material flow.

It can fill hard gelatin or vegetarian (HPMC) capsules with powders, pellets, granules, and in some configurations liquids or tablets. Filling accuracy is maintained at ±3% weight variation through a precise dosing disc and multi-station tamping system. A powder level sensor with low-level alarm ensures consistent dosing.

  • PLC control with touch screen HMI for easy operation
  • SS 316L product contact parts and GMP-compliant design
  • Separate drive and production zones for better cleanliness
  • Automatic rejection of non-separated capsules
  • Easy changeover of dosing discs, tamping pins, and segments
  • Options for capsule polisher, sorter, and metal detector integration
  • IQ/OQ documentation and sampling system available
  • Compact yet robust construction with intermittent motion technology

Empty capsules from the hopper are oriented and separated using vacuum. Capsule bodies are filled via a dosing disc and tamping pins (forming powder slugs over multiple stations). Caps are then rejoined, sealed, and filled capsules are ejected. Defective capsules are automatically rejected. Segments are cleaned by vacuum and compressed air for the next cycle, enabling continuous high-speed operation.

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