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Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine For Medicine, Multivitamin, Probiotic, Health Supplement And Collagen Peptide Capsules

This Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine engineered for high-efficiency production in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, this fully automatic capsule filler offers deep compatibility with a wide range of materials, including powders, granules, probiotics, and collagen. The equipment is strictly GMP-compliant and utilizes a precise 3D adjustment mechanism to keep filling errors within ±3.5%, while achieving a capsule loading success rate of up to 99%.

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Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Direct Manufacturer from China 23+ years of industry experience

Irregularly Shaped Bottle Filling and Capping Machine
Accurate filling dosage
Intermittent Perforated -Plate Packing
PLC intelligent control

Applicable Capsule Sizes

00#

Length: 23.2mm
Diameter: 7.77mm
Volume: 0.79ml
Filling Volume: 0.8g

0#

Length: 21.7mm
Diameter: 7.71mm
Volume: 0.67ml
Filling Volume: 0.5g

1#

Length: 19.5mm
Diameter: 6.97mm
Volume: 0.5ml
Filling Volume: 0.35g

2#

Length: 17.8mm
Diameter: 6.42mm
Volume: 0.37ml
Filling Volume: 0.25g

3#

Length: 15.8mm
Diameter: 5.9mm
Volume: 0.3ml
Filling Volume: 0.2g

4#

Length: 14.3mm
Diameter: 5.39mm
Volume: 0.21ml
Filling Volume: 0.13g

capsule size 00#-4#

Applicable Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Filling of hard capsules for proprietary Chinese medicines, chemical drugs, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs (such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, vitamins, etc.).

Health Supplement Industry

Dietary Supplements, Herbal Extracts, Probiotics, Protein Powders, Fish Oil Powders, Plant Extract Capsules.

OEM/ODM Manufacturers

Providing brands with capsule contract manufacturing services for a wide variety of products, in both small and large batches.

Research, Development, and Pilot Production

Small-to-medium-scale pilot production within universities, research institutes, and pharmaceutical R&D departments.

Square flat bottle

Medicine Capsules

Fruit-flavored drinks

Health Supplement Capsules

Skin care products

Cough medicine

Eye drops

Probiotic Capsules

Essential oils

Collagen Peptide Capsules

Iodine disinfectant

Multivitamin Capsules

Technical parameters

Filling Formulations Powders, Granules
Applicable capsule models 00#-4# capsule
Applicable Voltage 380V 50Hz 3P
noise ≤75dB(A)
size Main Unit Dimensions: 1200 mm (L) x 1050 mm (W) x 2100 mm (H)
Yield 2,500 grains/ minute
Number of Die Holes 18
Total Power 6.97kw
Fill Variation ±3%-±4%
Probability of being selected Empty Capsules: 99.9% Filled Capsules: 99.5% or Higher

Electrical Configuration

Name Specifications Manufacturer
Touch Screen Smart 700IE SIEMENS
PLC Programmable Controller SR20 SIEMENS
Expansion Module AQ01 SIEMENS
AC Contactor 3TB43/3TB41 SIEMENS
Thermal Relay 3UA50 6.3-10A/3UA50 2.5-4A SIEMENS

Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine Schematic Diagram

Irregularly Shaped Bottle Filling and  Capping Integrated Machine Schematic Diagram

Product Features with Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

I. The internal design of the mold turntable has been improved through the adoption of original Japanese linear bearings, thereby ensuring both the precision and the service life of the equipment.

II. Featuring a bottom-mounted cam design, the machine incorporates a pressurized oil atomization pump to maintain constant lubrication within the cam groove, thereby minimizing wear and extending the service life of the components.

III. The system is computer-controlled and features stepless variable frequency speed regulation with a digital display, ensuring convenient, clear, and intuitive operation.

IV. Utilizing the lower surface of the dosing disc as a reference plane, the machine employs a three-dimensional adjustment mechanism to ensure uniform clearance. This guarantees minimal filling variation and precise dosing, with accuracy controlled within ±3.5%. (When using standard machine-made capsules, the machine's operational success rate exceeds 99%. This machine is suitable for filling both traditional Chinese medicines and Western pharmaceuticals.)

V. Equipped with comprehensive safety protection devices for both personnel and machinery—including an automatic shut-off mechanism for material shortages—the machine ensures stable, safe, and reliable operation. It represents the ideal equipment for pharmaceutical manufacturers and health supplement producers engaged in the production of hard capsule preparations.

Process flow diagram

Disorganized empty capsules are automatically oriented via a chute device, ensuring the capsule cap faces upwards and the capsule body downwards, precisely falling into the corresponding holes of the upper and lower modules. A vacuum adsorption system separates the capsule body from the cap: the upper module adsorbs the cap, and the lower module receives the capsule body. A spiral feeding method (five sets of compacting rods repeatedly compress the powder) is used for quantitative feeding. A metering disc controls the volume of the drug column, ensuring a dosage accuracy error of ≤2%. Unseparated capsules are automatically removed by a rejection device. The upper and lower modules are then repositioned and aligned. Mechanical pressure is used to fit the cap onto the filled capsule body, and a locking force is applied to ensure a tight seal and prevent drug leakage. The closed capsule is then ejected through the ejection module and fed into a collection container via a slide rail. After each cycle, a vacuum system automatically cleans the modules of residual powder and capsule debris, ensuring compliance with GMP hygiene standards.

capsule filling process flow diagram

Step-by-Step Working Principle of Our Capsule Filling System

Understanding how our fully automatic capsule filling machine for medicine, multivitamin, probiotic, health supplement and collagen peptide capsules works helps highlight its efficiency. The entire encapsulation process runs on a precise, continuous rotary cycle designed to maximize output while maintaining strict dosage accuracy.

Here is exactly how the machine processes your capsules from start to finish:

1. Capsule Feeding & Orientation

Empty capsules are loaded into the hopper. Our automatic rectifying mechanism utilizes a specialized guide groove design to precisely align the capsules. Whether you are running standard gelatin or HPMC shells, the machine ensures every capsule faces the correct direction—cap up, body down—as they drop into the segments.

2. Gentle Vacuum Separation

Once positioned in the high-precision indexing turntable, a powerful yet gentle vacuum suction system pulls the capsule bodies down into the lower bores while holding the caps in the upper segments.

  • Flawless Splitting: Minimizes the risk of crushed or damaged shells.
  • Sensor Detection: The system immediately identifies any unseparated capsules to prevent improper filling down the line.

3. Precise Product Dosing

This is where our tamping pin capsule filling machine technology excels. The formulation—whether it is a dense multivitamin blend, a sensitive probiotic, or a fluffy collagen powder—is compressed into a perfect solid slug within the dosing disc. The mechanical tamping pins then cleanly insert these precisely measured powder slugs into the waiting capsule bodies.

4. Automatic Rejection Mechanism

Quality control happens in real time. Before the capsules move to the locking stage, any unseparated or improperly oriented capsules are automatically flagged. The machine utilizes an isolated pneumatic ejection system to discard these defective capsules into a dedicated waste bin, ensuring zero batch contamination.

5. Capsule Closing & Locking

The upper and lower segments realign perfectly. Mechanical closing rods push the capsule bodies upward from the bottom, joining them back together with the caps against a top sealing plate. The capsules are locked tightly back to their original structural specifications, preventing any powder leakage during transit.

6. Finished Product Discharge

The securely locked, fully loaded capsules are cleanly ejected from the segments. A built-in sweeping device directs the finished products out of the discharge chute and onto downstream equipment, such as dedusters, polishers, or checkweighers, leaving the segments completely clean for the next cycle.

Certified Quality: Meeting Global Standards for Capsule Filling

We understand that when you invest in a Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine For Medicine, Multivitamin, Probiotic, Health Supplement And Collagen Peptide Capsules, compliance isn’t just a checkbox—it’s your license to operate. We build our equipment to meet the rigorous demands of global regulatory bodies, ensuring your facility stays audit-ready.

Built for cGMP and GMP Compliance

Our machines are engineered with a “clean-first” philosophy to prevent cross-contamination and ensure product purity:

  • SS316L Contact Parts: Every component that touches your powder or capsules is made of high-grade, sanitary 316L stainless steel.
  • SS304 Outer Casing: The main structure features a durable 304 stainless steel finish for easy wipe-downs and long-term corrosion resistance.
  • Sanitary Design: Smooth surfaces and rounded internal corners minimize dust buildup, making the cleaning process fast and effective.

International Certifications & Safety

We ensure our automatic capsule encapsulation machine meets the technical and safety requirements of the international market:

  • CE Marking: Full compliance with European safety, health, and environmental protection standards.
  • FDA-Compliant Components: All seals, gaskets, and O-rings are made from food-grade, FDA-approved materials, which is critical for probiotic and health supplement production.

Comprehensive Validation Support

To streamline your setup in a pharmaceutical environment, we provide a full validation documentation package. This simplifies the verification process for your quality assurance team:

  • IQ (Installation Qualification): Ensuring the machine is installed according to specifications.
  • OQ (Operational Qualification): Testing that the equipment operates correctly across all speed ranges.
  • PQ (Performance Qualification): Guaranteeing consistent output and weight accuracy during actual production runs.
Feature Standard Material/Detail
Contact Parts cGMP / GMP Stainless Steel 316L
Machine Frame Industrial Stainless Steel 304
Seals/Gaskets FDA Grade Non-toxic, High-durability
Safety CE Certified Emergency Stops & Interlocked Doors
One Machine = One Highly Efficient Production Line. Say goodbye to tedious manual labor; say goodbye to filling errors. This fully automatic capsule filling machine is more than just a piece of equipment—it is your core competitive advantage for capturing market share.

Turnkey Support for Your Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

We don’t just ship equipment; we deliver complete operational readiness. Buying a Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine For Medicine, Multivitamin, Probiotic, Health Supplement And Collagen Peptide Capsules means getting a dedicated partner committed to keeping your production line moving. From fast changeovers to global engineering support, we have you covered.

Quick-Change Tooling & Global Support Services

To maximize your uptime, we provide custom change parts and immediate technical assistance tailored to your facility’s daily workflow.

Service Feature What You Get Operational Impact
Global Technical Support On-site installation, hands-on calibration training, and remote PLC troubleshooting. Rapid issue resolution without waiting for local technician dispatch.
Preventative Maintenance Specialized kits containing high-wear seals, springs, and tamping pins. Zero unexpected downtime by swapping wear-and-tear parts early.

Minimize Downtime with Our Automatic Capsule Tooling Change Parts

  • Pro Tip: Switching from a heavy multivitamin blend to a sticky collagen peptide powder? Our automatic capsule tooling change parts slide into place without complex adjustments, getting your line back to full capacity faster than standard industry alternatives.
  • On-Demand Remote Diagnostics: Our engineers can securely log into your machine’s PLC interface to fix software glitches or optimize parameters instantly.
  • Comprehensive Operator Training: We train your team on routine maintenance and cleaning protocols to extend the lifespan of your rotary capsule filling system.

Why Choose Us

Stable and Reliable, Widely Compatible

The equipment employs a mature, intermittent-motion dosing disc structure, making it widely applicable for the capsule filling of various powder or granular materials—including traditional Chinese medicine, chemical pharmaceuticals, health supplements, and biological products. Whether you are manufacturing herbal extracts, pharmaceutical raw materials, or various dietary supplements, the system operates with stability and reliability, effectively meeting a diverse range of production requirements.

Compliant with GMP standards, ensuring clean production.

The structural design of the entire machine fully accounts for the unique requirements of pharmaceutical and health product manufacturing environments. Key components are designed for easy disassembly and cleaning, ensuring there are no hard-to-reach areas or "dead corners," thereby complying with current GMP requirements for equipment in cleanroom environments and providing a robust guarantee for your product quality control.

Accurate filling, high yield.

During the filling stage, the equipment employs a precise metering method to ensure that fill weight variations remain stable and controllable. It effectively identifies and rejects empty or defective capsules, thereby minimizing manual intervention, boosting overall yield, and reducing production costs.

Convenient operation, simple maintenance.

The human-machine interface features intuitive operation and flexible parameter settings, allowing operators to quickly master the system. The equipment's structural design prioritizes ease of maintenance, minimizing the workload for routine upkeep, thereby reducing downtime and ensuring production continuity.

Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine FAQ

Collagen and beauty powders are notoriously difficult because they stick and clog. Our collagen powder capsule filler uses specialized, polished tamping pins and customized scraper blades. This prevents material buildup and ensures the fluffy powder is compacted into clean, precise slugs without jamming the system.

Yes. This HPMC capsule filling machine is fully compatible with both standard hard gelatin and vegetarian/HPMC capsules. The advanced vacuum separation system adapts easily to the different structural properties and weight variations of both capsule types without damaging the shells.

Switching capsule sizes from #000 to #5 takes under 30 minutes. Our automatic capsule tooling change parts feature a quick-release, user-friendly design. This allows operators to swap out segments and dosing discs fast, maximizing your production uptime.

The high-speed automatic encapsulator isolates problems before they spread. If a capsule fails to separate or is misshapen, the built-in rejection mechanism automatically ejects it into a secure, dedicated scrap bin before the filling and locking stage. This guarantees that only perfect, uncorrupted capsules reach your final container.

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