Antibiotic Powder Filling Machine

Description

Antibiotic Powder Filling Machine are specialized pharmaceutical equipment designed for the precise, sterile filling of powdered antibiotics into vials or bottles. These machines are essential in pharmaceutical manufacturing because many antibiotics are unstable in liquid form and must be produced as dry powders for reconstitution later. The process involves high-speed dosing, often using auger or vacuum-pressure systems, while maintaining aseptic conditions to prevent contamination. Challenges include managing fine dust from potent ingredients, ensuring operator safety, and minimizing product loss—especially for cost-sensitive drugs. These machines typically operate in cleanroom Class B environments, comply with GMP standards, and integrate features like 100% in-process control (IPC) for weighing and filling accuracy.

  • Drive Assembly: Consist motor, transmission and the switching mechanism to start and stop machine.

 

  • Hopper: It stored the material as a quarantine before filling. Through tooling it discharge material onto filling station.

 

  • Tooling: Tooling section consists auger agitator, funnels and other filling components to finetune the machine depending on the type of material being filled.

 

  • Structure Body: This is basic structure that supports the entire system.

 

  • Controls: This is the main mechanism to operate the machine parameters.

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Working Principle of Antibiotic Powder Filling Machine

Duly cleaned containers are placed to the filling machine platform. From there containers transport towards the filling station with the help of conveyor belt. As soon as the bottle is sensed by bottle sensor, magnetic clutch starts to rotate which is mounted on the auger shaft. It fills the desired volume of powder to the container through Auger. After completion of filling process bottle transfers on conveyor for next capping operations.

Technical Specification of Antibiotic Powder Filling Machine

Models

AI-APF 1

AI-APF 2

AI-APF 3

Production Output

Up to 30 bottles/minute

Up to 60 bottles/minute

Up to 90 bottles/minute

Fill Volume

5gms. to 60gms. in Single Dose System

5gms. to 60gms. in Single Dose System

5gms. to 60gms. in Single Dose System

Container Size

Custom made as per required container size

Custom made as per required container size

Custom made as per required container size

Filling Accuracy

± 2 – 3% in single dosing depending upon consistency and uniformity of bulk density of Powder

± 2 – 3% in single dosing depending upon consistency and uniformity of bulk density of Powder

± 2 – 3% in single dosing depending upon consistency and uniformity of bulk density of Powder

Power Load

2 H. P.

3 H. P.

4.5 H. P.

Overall Dimension

1810 mm (L) x 905 mm (W) x 1900 mm approx.

2300 mm (L) x 905 mm (W) x 1900 mm approx.

3000 mm (L) x 905 mm (W) x 1900 mm approx.

Conveyor Height

850 – 950 mm adjustable

850 – 950 mm adjustable

850 – 950 mm adjustable

Electrical

415VAC 3Phase and 220 VAC Single Phase Power Supply (50 Hz) with A.C. Drive

415VAC 3Phase and 220 VAC Single Phase Power Supply (50 Hz) with A.C. Drive

415VAC 3Phase and 220 VAC Single Phase Power Supply (50 Hz) with A.C. Drive

* 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 Powder Filling Machines

Applications of Powder Filling Machines

Advantages of Antibiotic Powder Filling Machine

Excellent Filling Accuracy & Consistency

Versatility for Pharmaceutical Powders

Reduced Wastage & Enhanced Safety

Regulatory Compliance & Integration

Key Features of Antibiotic Powder Filling Machine

  • Filling Methods: Auger dosing for precision, vacuum-pressure for handling difficult powders, or screw-based systems for high-speed sterile filling.

 

  • Containment and Safety: Equipped with laminar flow hoods, RABS, or isolators to protect operators from toxic dust and maintain sterility.

 

  • Additional Functions: Often include stoppering, capping, and check-weighing in a single unit; some support dual-powder dosing in one vial.

 

  • Customization: Modular designs allow for space-saving in cleanrooms, with options for voltage and integration with secondary packaging lines.

FAQ for Antibiotic Powder Filling Machine

The machine is available in three models:

  • AI-APF 1: Up to 30 bottles per minute
  • AI-APF 2: Up to 60 bottles per minute
  • AI-APF 3: Up to 90 bottles per minute

Fill volume ranges from 5gms to 60gms per dose. Filling accuracy is ±2% to ±3%, depending on powder characteristics, bulk density uniformity, and environmental conditions.

It is ideal for filling antibiotic powders and other dry powders used in pharmaceuticals. The machine effectively handles both free-flowing and non-free-flowing powders. Container sizes are custom-made according to customer requirements. All product contact parts are made of SS316 (with Nylon/HDPE options) for hygiene and easy cleaning.

  • Standard & optional servo-driven filling heads with multiple auger options
  • All contact parts SS316 with easy removal for cleaning; machine frame in SS304
  • A.C. Variable Frequency Drive for speed control
  • Built-in turntables with separate drives and “No Bottle – No Fill” system
  • Optional PLC with HMI, Inbuilt Laminar Air Flow (Class 100), and IQ/OQ documentation
  • Quick changeover and low-maintenance design

These features ensure high precision, sterility, and efficiency.

Yes, the machine is cGMP-compliant with hygienic stainless steel construction, making it suitable for pharmaceutical antibiotic production. Maintenance is minimal due to easy-to-clean and removable contact parts. Regular procedures include cleaning the hopper, auger, and funnels, along with maintaining controlled humidity and temperature for optimal powder flow. Quick changeover design helps minimize production downtime.

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