Capsule banding system for tamper-evident sealing
Ensure tamper-evident integrity for capsules by utilizing a precise banding system that applies a protective gelatin seal around liquid or powder-filled capsules, enhancing security and reliability in your production line.
Seals and Bands Capsules with Gelatine
The HERMETICA from IMA Group is an engineered solution for secure capsule sealing, ideal for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors. Leveraging a design legacy since the 1970s, it employs a two-roller system with independent speed regulation to apply a gelatine band around capsules, ensuring tamper-evidence. It handles high-speed continuous operations with models capable of sealing up to 100,000 capsules hourly. This machine integrates seamlessly in-line with IMA capsule filling machines, optimizing workflow efficiency. With a focus on operational ease, HERMETICA’s balcony structure provides excellent accessibility for maintenance and size changeovers, featuring a pre-drying unit that accelerates gelatine setting before transferring to the drying box. It supports various capsule sizes—from 00 to 4—and features a dual gelatine bowl system with temperature and viscosity control, ensuring consistent banding quality. The equipment meets rigorous industry standards and offers process flexibility, capable of managing both liquid and powder-filled capsules while maintaining GMP compliance.
Benefits
- Enhances product security with reliable tamper-evident sealing.
- Increases operational efficiency with high-speed processing of up to 100,000 capsules per hour.
- Simplifies maintenance with ergonomic design and quick size changeover features.
- Ensures consistent sealing quality through precise gelatine temperature and viscosity control.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, optimizing workflow and reducing manual intervention.
- Applications
- Pharmaceutical capsules,Nutraceutical capsules,Powder-filled capsules,Liquid capsules,Dietary supplements
- End products
- Powder-filled probiotic capsules,Liquid-filled omega-3 fish oil capsules,Tamper-evident pharmaceutical capsules,Herbal dietary supplement capsules,Gelatin-coated nutraceutical capsules
- Steps before
- Capsule filling,Capsule orientation
- Steps after
- Pre-drying,Drying,Quality control
- Input ingredients
- liquid,powder,capsules
- Output ingredients
- sealed capsules,capsules with gelatin band
- Market info
- IMA is known for its expertise in manufacturing automated packaging machines and solutions, particularly for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea, and coffee industries, offering innovative, high-quality equipment and comprehensive customer service.
- Automation
- Independent speed regulation,automatic control
- Maximum output
- 50,000–100,000 capsules/hour
- Capsule size
- 00 – 0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 (000 as an option)
- Distance between rows
- 19.05 mm
- Number of carriers for drying
- 306/612
- Drying time
- 7’ 20”
- Sealing disc shaft
- 2 – independent speed
- Gelatine bowl
- 2 – independent control
- Maximum installed power
- 6 kW
- Standard voltage
- 230/400 V (±10%) – 50/60 Hz
- Depression
- 3,200 mm H₂O
- Capacity
- 1,400 m³/h
- Temperature
- 18-22°C
- Humidity
- 25-35%
- Visibility and Accessibility
- Ergonomic layout
- Automation Level
- Manual / PLC
- Capsule Feeding
- Low positioning of capsule feeding unit
- Banding Mechanism
- Liquid gelatine application
- Pre-drying Capability
- Pre-drying unit
- Changeover Time
- Fast and easy
- Size Changeover
- Double row system
- System Integration
- In-line with IMA capsule filling machines
- Gelatine Control
- Independent gelatine bowl control
- Unclogging System
- Yes
- Temperature Management
- Gelatine temperature control
- Viscosity Control
- Automatic gelatine viscosity control
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Capsule size
- 00 – 0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 (000 as an option)
- Machine layout
- Ergonomic layout with balcony structure
- Capsule feeding system
- Low positioning of capsule feeding unit and exit chute
- Row configuration
- Double row of capsules
- Capsule carriers for drying
- 306/612
- Control panel type
- Ergonomic layout
- Integration possibilities
- In-line with IMA capsule filling machines
- Gelatine bowl control
- Independent control
- Size changeover
- Fast and easy