A deep dive into capsule filling machines used in supplement OEM manufacturing, from manual to fully automated systems, and how to choose the right technology.
Capsules remain one of the most popular delivery formats for health supplements due to their convenience, taste-masking properties, and professional appearance. The capsule filling process directly impacts product quality, consistency, and consumer satisfaction.
Suitable for small-scale production and R&D, manual fillers can produce 100-500 capsules per hour. Useful for initial product development and small batch testing.
These machines combine manual loading with automatic filling and capping, producing 5,000-25,000 capsules per hour. Ideal for medium-volume OEM production runs.
Modern automatic fillers can produce 100,000-200,000 capsules per hour with minimal human intervention. They feature advanced weight control, defect rejection, and integration with downstream packaging.
Hard capsules (typically gelatin or HPMC) are filled with powders, granules, pellets, or even mini-tablets. Modern dosator and tamping pin systems ensure precise dosing across all formulation types.
Softgels require specialized rotary die encapsulation equipment that simultaneously forms the gelatin shell and fills it with the liquid or semi-solid contents. Softgels are particularly suitable for oil-based supplements.
For OEM manufacturing serving multiple clients, fast cleaning and changeover capabilities are essential. Modern fillers feature toolless changeover, easy-to-clean designs, and rapid validation procedures to maximize equipment utilization.
Different capsule materials (gelatin, HPMC, pullulan) require different machine settings and considerations. Vegetarian capsules made from HPMC are increasingly popular and require specific handling parameters.
ACC Biotech (www.accbiotech.com) operates state-of-the-art capsule filling lines capable of producing both hard capsules and softgels at scale. Our facilities feature multiple production lines for different capsule sizes and types, advanced quality control systems, and flexible changeover capabilities. Whether you need 10,000 or 10 million capsules, ACC Biotech delivers consistent quality. Contact us to discuss your capsule supplement OEM requirements.
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