Vial Powder Filling and Sealing Machine

Description

Vial Powder Filling and Sealing Machine (also called Auger Powder Filling Machine for Vials or Powder Vial Filling-Stoppering-Capping Monobloc) is a specialized pharmaceutical packaging machine used to fill sterile powder (typically injectable antibiotics like Ceftriaxone, Cefotaxime, Amoxicillin, etc.) into glass or plastic vials, insert rubber stoppers, and apply aluminum/plastic caps — all under aseptic conditions. This machine integrates powder dosing, stoppering, and sealing in a compact mono-block or inline configuration, ensuring minimal human intervention and maximum sterility. Controlled by a reliable PLC system with touchscreen HMI, it offers excellent dosing accuracy, high production speeds, and full compliance with cGMP, FDA, and EU Annex 1 regulatory requirements.

This machine ensures compliance with cGMP standards for sterile injectable filling. If you need details on specific models, pricing, or comparisons with multi-head machines, let me know!

Working Principle of Vial Powder Filling and Sealing Machine

The sterilized powder is stored in powder hopper is agitated by pair of mechanical agitators for maintaining consistency and uniform bulk density. The powder wheel having twelve ports which rotates at pre-determined speed below the powder hopper with practically no clearance. Powder wheel consist of Piston in each port and behind the powder wheel vacuum plate is provided. There is no clearance between powder wheel and vacuum plate due to back spring pressure. Precise volume of powder is sucked into the port of powder wheel during vacuum; according to the piston length different fill size can be achieved. The excess powder is doctored off by a doctor blade. Doctor blades can be adjusted from outside also without removing powder hopper. When powder wheel indexes further and remain in the port due to the vacuum till it reaches just vertically above the container. The time dose of Compressed air (Nitrogen Gas), sterilized low pressure air sequentially flushes out powder from the port of powder wheel in to the container one by one.

 

The filled containers are immediately separated on the conveyor by vial separator and moves further for stoppering operation.

 

The sterilized, siliconised, rubber stoppers stored in the vibrator bowl moves to vibratory bowl and stacked vertically in the rubber stopper chute. The container is hold firmly between pair or timing belt to pickup rubber stopper from exit end of the chute. Further container is passed between two pressing roller for tight fit fixing of rubber stoppers.

Technical Specification of Vial Powder Filling and Sealing Machine

Models

APF 12S

APF 12D

Production Output

Up to 100 vials/minute

Up to 200 vials/minute

Fill Volume

50 mg. to 10 grams

50 mg. to 10 grams

Vial Size

5ml to 250ml

5ml to 250ml

Filling Accuracy

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

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

Power Load

3.5 H. P.

4.5 H. P.

Overall Dimension

2600mm (L) X 1100mm (W) X 1800mm (H) approx.

3000mm (L) X 1100mm (W) X 1800mm (H) approx.

Net Weight

500 kgs. approx.

700 kgs. approx.

Gross Weight

750 kgs. approx.

950 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 Vial Filling Machine

Applications of Vial Filling Machine

Advantages of Vial Powder Filling and Sealing Machine

High Filling Accuracy and Consistency

Increased Production Speed and Efficiency

Reduced Contamination Risk and Enhanced Sterility

Minimal Product Waste and Cost Savings

Gentle Handling and Product Integrity

Improved Quality Control and Traceability

Compact Design and Seamless Line Integration

Key Components of Vial Powder Filling and Sealing Machine

  • Powder Filling: Auger filler or vacuum-pressure filling system ensures accurate, repeatable dosing (typically ±1% accuracy) with no vial, no fill safety interlocks.

 

  • Stoppering: 100% partial or full stoppering under laminar flow using vacuum-pick or pick-and-place mechanism.

 

  • Capping: Vibratory or rotary crimping station applies aluminum seals with precise torque control.

 

  • Sterility Maintenance: Integrated Class 100 (ISO 5) laminar airflow hood, oRABS, cRABS, or isolator compatibility; all product-contact parts in AISI 316L stainless steel and FDA-approved materials.

 

  • No Vial – No Operation Logic: Sensors detect presence of vial, stopper, and cap to prevent wastage and errors.

 

  • Output Range: 30–400 vials/min depending on model and vial size (2 ml to 100 ml).

 

  • Changeover: Tool-less or minimal-tool format parts for quick changeover between different vial sizes.

 

  • Compliance: cGMP, FDA, CE, 21 CFR Part 11 compliant with audit trail, PLC + HMI/SCADA control, and optional IPC (In-Process Control) via check-weighing.

FAQ for Vial Powder Filling and Sealing Machine

  • Key advantages include:
    • High fill weight accuracy (±1% or better) with minimal powder wastage
    • Reduced contamination risk through dust-free operation and minimal human intervention
    • High production speed (60 to 300+ vials per minute)
    • Gentle handling of sterile powders to maintain product potency and stability
    • Easy changeover for different vial sizes with quick format adjustments
    • Full compliance with cGMP, FDA, and EU Annex 1 standards

    It is especially suitable for high-value or potent powder injectables.

The machine uses advanced dosing systems such as vacuum-pressure powder wheels or servo-controlled augers for consistent and precise fill weights. It operates in an ISO Class 5 / Grade A environment, often with RABS or isolator integration. Features like “No Vial – No Fill” interlock, dust extraction systems, SS316L product contact parts, and automatic rejection help prevent cross-contamination and ensure sterility throughout the filling, stoppering, and sealing process.

Production capacity usually ranges from 60 to 120 vials per minute in standard models, going up to 200–300+ vials per minute in high-speed multi-head configurations. Fill weight accuracy is typically ±1% or better, even for small fill volumes. The exact output depends on vial size (2 ml to 100 ml), powder characteristics, and the number of filling heads.

Choose a Vial Powder Filling and Sealing Machine when your product is a sterile dry powder (e.g., antibiotics or lyophilized formulations) that cannot be filled as a liquid. Powder fillers are designed with special dosing mechanisms to handle free-flowing or cohesive powders without clumping or segregation, while maintaining sterility during filling and sealing. Liquid vial fillers are better suited for solutions or suspensions, whereas powder machines excel in preventing moisture exposure and ensuring long-term stability of dry injectables.

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