Capsule checkweighing system for pharmaceutical production
Ensure every capsule meets your precision weight standards with our cutting-edge checkweighing system, enhancing process control and product quality across your production line.

Ensures Precise Capsule Weighing and Quality Control
The KKE series from Syntegon offers a range of capsule checkweighers designed for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production lines, ensuring precise weight control and quality assurance. Utilizing patented gravimetric weighing technology, these checkweighers deliver 100% capsule weighing accuracy, making them essential for applications involving gelatin, vegetarian, and specialty capsules such as probiotic and Omega-3 variants. Models like the KKE 1700 and KKE 3800 cater to medium and large volume productions, with throughputs ranging from 103,200 to 232,200 capsules per hour. Integrated with automated feedback loops and ASB (Automated Troubleshooting) functions, these machines enhance process efficiency and reduce downtime. Constructed to meet OEB 4 and OEB 5 standards, they offer dust-tight and wet-clean options for stringent compliance. The series is engineered for seamless in-line integration with Syntegon’s GKF capsule filling machines and provides robust support for CIP, ensuring easy maintenance and cleaning. With configurable options and engineering support, the KKE series is designed to optimize your production line while maintaining industry compliance and product quality.
Benefits
- Achieves precise dosage accuracy with 100% capsule weight control.
- Minimizes production downtime with automated troubleshooting features.
- Ensures operator safety with OEB 4 and OEB 5 compliance.
- Seamlessly integrates with existing capsule filling lines for efficient production.
- Facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance with CIP features.
- Applications
- Health products,Nutraceuticals,Capsules,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Gelatin capsules,Omega-3 fish oil capsules,Vitamin d capsules,Iron supplements capsules,Probiotic capsules,Herbal extract capsules,Vegetarian capsules,Cbd oil capsules
- Steps before
- Capsule Filling,Filling Systems
- Steps after
- Inspection,Capping,Coding,Packing
- Input ingredients
- capsules,empty capsules
- Output ingredients
- weighed capsules,good capsules,bad capsules
- Market info
- Syntegon is known for its expertise in processing and packaging technology, offering innovative solutions for the food and pharmaceutical industries. It has a strong reputation for advanced equipment, sustainability, and customer-oriented service.
- Accuracy
- ±1 mg
- Output
- 103,200 - 232,200 caps/h
- Capsule sizes
- 000 – 5,elongated,DB
- Checking range
- 0 - 2,000 mg
- Automation
- Integrated ASB function
- Line integration
- Compatible with GKF capsule filling machine
- Weighing accuracy
- ±1 mg
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Integrated steps
- Automated troubleshooting (ASB)
- Process control
- 100% capsule weighing
- Compliance and traceability
- Pharmaceutical compliance
- Transfer method
- Pneumatic transfer
- Changeover time
- Easy accessibility and cleaning
- Capsule range
- All capsule sizes (000 to 5)
- Output range
- 103,200 to 232,200 caps/h
- Feedback loop
- Automated feedback loop for weight adjustments
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Cleanability
- High
- Corrosive resistance
- High
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.0 g/cm³
- Capsule Sizes
- 000 – 5,elongated,DB
- Batch Type
- Medium to large batch
- Machine Footprint
- Compact
- Control Panel Type
- Touchscreen
- Discharge Method
- Automated
- Accessibility
- Easy
- CIP/SIP Capability
- Wet-clean versions available
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen HMI
- Integration possibilities
- Syntegon GKF capsule filling machine
- Dust-tight versions
- Available
- Wet-clean versions
- Available
- Operator protection level
- OEB 4 and OEB 5
- Documentation
- Automated feedback loop