Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Description

Manual Capsule Filling Machine is a handheld or tabletop device designed for filling empty gelatin, HPMC, or pullulan capsules with powders, pellets, or herbs. It’s ideal for small-scale production, such as in home settings, compounding pharmacies, research labs, or supplement manufacturing, where automation isn’t needed or affordable. These machines allow users to fill multiple capsules at once, ensuring precision and consistency without electricity.

Most manual capsule fillers follow a simple, step-by-step process:

Load Capsules: Use a capsule loader or tray to orient and place empty capsules into the machine’s plate.

Separate Capsules: A lever or plate separates the capsule halves.

Fill: Spread powder evenly using a tamper or spreader, then level it with a powder stop for accurate dosing.

Close: Reassemble the halves and remove the filled capsules.

This process can fill up to 6,000 capsules per hour for some models, though output varies by size and user experience. Instructions are often included, with many models featuring food-grade ABS plastic or full metal construction for durability and chemical resistance.

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Salient Features of Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Compact Model.
Option of Stainless Steel 304 and 316 materials constructions.
Option of Manual Capsule Loader as well as Auto Capsule Loader for loading empty capsules onto loading tray.
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.
Universal design hence easy to operate and easily service available.
Tablet Filling Attachment can be offered optionally to fill tablets into capsules.
IQ/OQ documentation can be provided.

Working Principle of Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Adinath is one of the leading manual capsule filling machine manufacturers 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 Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Model	CFM 300
Production Output	Up to 6000 Capsules/hour
Capsule Combinations	Size 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (through different machines & parts)
Sequence of holes	25 x 12 = 300
No. of Loading Trays	Three nos.
Overall Dimension	405mm X 300mm X 455mm approx.
Net Weight	43 Kgs. approx.
Gross Weight	50 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

100 Holes Capsule Filling Machine

Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Automatic Capsule Loader

Capsule Filling Machine with Loader Orienter

Capsule Polishing Machine

Lab Scale Automatic Capsule Filler

Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Semi Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Applications of Capsule Filling Machine

Benefits of Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Versatile: Works with various powders and capsule types.

Easy to Use: No power required; suitable for beginners with included manuals.

Portable: Lightweight and compact for personal or lab setups.

High ROI for Small Batches: Great for testing formulations before scaling up.

Key Features of Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Compact & Sturdy Design: Space-saving model ideal for small to medium batch production, R&D labs, pilot plants, and research institutions.

High-Quality Construction: All contact parts made from SS 304 (optional SS 316). GMP-compliant design with matt finish.

300 Holes Configuration: 25 x 12 hole arrangement for filling up to 6,000 capsules per hour (depending on operator skill and powder characteristics).

Versatile Capsule Size Handling: Supports capsule sizes 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 with easy interchangeable change parts.

Suitable for Various Products: Fills hard gelatin capsules, vegetarian (HPMC) capsules with powders, pellets, granules, and even tablets (with optional attachment).

Easy Operation & Cleaning: Simple hand-operated mechanism. All parts are easily dismantled for quick cleaning and maintenance.

Spillage-Free Filling: Powder tray provided for accurate and clean filling without wastage.

Multiple Loading Trays: Comes with 3 loading trays for higher productivity (operator can load one tray while another is in use).

FAQ for Manual Capsule Filling Machine

What is a Manual Capsule Filling Machine?

The Manual Capsule Filling Machine (300 Holes model) is a compact, hand-operated tabletop machine designed for filling empty hard gelatin, vegetarian (HPMC), or pullulan capsules with powders, pellets, granules, or even tablets (with optional attachment). It is ideal for small-scale production, R&D labs, pilot plants, pharmacies, and nutraceutical manufacturing where automation is not required.

What is the production capacity of the Manual Capsule Filling Machine?

The standard CFM 300 model features a 300-hole configuration (25 x 12 arrangement) and can produce up to 6,000 capsules per hour. Actual output depends on operator skill, powder characteristics, and capsule size. It comes with three loading trays for improved productivity.

Which capsule sizes can the machine handle?

The machine supports capsule sizes 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 through interchangeable change parts. This makes it highly versatile for different formulation requirements in pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, herbal, and nutraceutical products.

What are the key features of the Manual Capsule Filling Machine?

Key features include:

Compact & sturdy GMP-compliant design
Contact parts in SS 304 (optional SS 316)
Powder tray for spillage-free filling
Multiple powder compression options for different bulk densities
Easy dismantling for cleaning and maintenance
Optional manual/auto capsule loader and tablet filling attachment
No power requirement for basic operation
IQ/OQ documentation available

How does the Manual Capsule Filling Machine work?

The process involves:

Loading empty capsules into the tray and placing it on the machine.
Separating capsule caps and bodies using the locking lever and handle.
Spreading and tamping powder into the bodies.
Rejoining caps and bodies to lock the filled capsules.
Ejecting the completed capsules.

The simple hand-operated mechanism ensures precise and consistent filling without electricity.

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Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Description

Salient Features of Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Working Principle of Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Technical Specification of Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Types of Capsule Filling Machine

Applications of Capsule Filling Machine

Benefits of Manual Capsule Filling Machine

Versatile: Works with various powders and capsule types.

Easy to Use: No power required; suitable for beginners with included manuals.

Portable: Lightweight and compact for personal or lab setups.

High ROI for Small Batches: Great for testing formulations before scaling up.

Key Features of Manual Capsule Filling Machine

FAQ for Manual Capsule Filling Machine

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