Lab Scale Automatic Capsule Filler

Description

Lab Scale Automatic Capsule Filler is a compact, automated machine designed for filling hard-shell capsules with powders, pellets, granules, liquids, tablets, or combinations thereof. These machines are ideal for research and development (R&D) labs, pharmaceutical pilot batches, clinical trials, academic institutions, small pharmacies, and low-volume production. Unlike large industrial fillers, they prioritize flexibility, ease of use, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), while handling small batches. They automate processes like capsule separation, filling, and closing to improve accuracy, reduce manual labor, and ensure reproducibility, often with fill weight variations as low as ±2%.

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Working Principle of Lab Scale Automatic Capsule Filler

The process is fully automated and typically follows these steps:

 

  • Capsule Loading and Separation: Empty capsules are loaded into a hopper or tray. Vacuum or mechanical systems separate the cap from the body.

 

  • Filling: Powder is dosed via tamping (compaction) or dosator methods; pellets/granules via vibratory feeders; liquids via pumps. Some models allow multi-product filling.

 

  • Closing and Ejection: Bodies are filled, caps are locked, and capsules are ejected. Faulty capsules are rejected automatically.

 

  • Quality Control: Integrated sensors monitor fill weight, orientation, and defects.

 

Maintenance is straightforward, with quick changeovers and no need for external vacuum pumps in some designs.

Technical Specification of Lab Scale Automatic Capsule Filler

Model

ACF 3

Production Speed

Up to 2500 Capsules/hour

Capsule Size Combinations

00, 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4

Contact Parts

AISI SS 316

Power Load

0.5 H.P.

Power Voltage

220 Volts, Single Phase, 50 Hertz

Compressed Air

12 to 15 CFM @ 6 Bar

Ambient Temperature/td>

21°C ±3°C

Overall Dimension

625mm (L) x 625mm (W) x 900mm (H) approx.

Net Weight

150 kgs. approx.

Gross Weight

250 kgs. approx.

* 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

Advantages of Lab Scale Automatic Capsule Filler

Ideal for R&D and Pilot Scale Production

Compact Footprint & Space Saving

Fast Changeover & Easy Cleaning

Cost-Effective & Low Operating Cost

Key Benefits of Lab Scale Automatic Capsule Filler

  • Scalability: Suitable for pilot operations that can scale up to production without major redesign.

 

  • Versatility: Supports multiple capsule sizes (e.g., #000 to #5) via interchangeable tooling.

 

  • Compliance and Safety: Features like vacuum systems for clean separation, dust extraction, and containment options for handling potent compounds.

 

  • Efficiency: Outputs range from 3,000 to 24,000 capsules per hour, depending on the model and material.

 

Lab Scale Automatic Capsule Filler often use programmable logic controllers (PLC) with touch-screen human-machine interfaces (HMI) for precise control, and some integrate weighing systems for exact dosing.

FAQ for Lab Scale Automatic Capsule Filler

The machine (Model ACF 3) has a production speed of up to 2,500 capsules per hour. It supports capsule sizes 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. This makes it perfect for small-batch and development work where full-scale production speeds are not required.

Key features include:

  • Compact design with a small footprint
  • PLC + HMI touch screen control panel
  • AC frequency drive for variable speed control
  • Rapid fill weight adjustments
  • Tamping and dosing disc mechanism (same as production-scale machines)
  • Vacuum venturi system (no separate vacuum pump required)
  • Suitable for both powder and pellet filling with a compact pellet attachment
  • AISI SS 316 contact parts for GMP compliance

The machine delivers excellent filling accuracy, often with variations as low as ±2%. It can handle a wide range of materials including powders, pellets, granules, liquids, and even tablets or combinations. The dosing disc and tamping principle ensure consistent and reproducible results across batches.

  • Power: 0.5 H.P., 220 Volts, Single Phase, 50 Hertz (customizable)
  • Compressed Air: 12 to 15 CFM @ 6 Bar
  • Dimensions: Approx. 625mm (L) × 625mm (W) × 900mm (H)
  • Net Weight: 150 kg | Gross Weight: 250 kg
  • Operating Temperature: 21°C ± 3°C It features a small footprint, easy maintenance, and quick changeovers, making it highly practical for lab environments.

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