Capsule filler for pharmaceutical applications

Need precise capsule filling for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals? This solution ensures high-speed dosing and weight-checking to maintain production quality and efficiency.

Accurately Doses and Fills Capsules

The PRACTICA series from IMA Active offers precise capsule filling solutions ideal for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers. Comprising models PRACTICA 100 and PRACTICA 200, these machines ensure single-product dosing of powders, granules, and pellets with high accuracy, achieving outputs up to 200,000 capsules per hour. Their user-friendly design eliminates the need for skilled operators, while MAX new corporate HMI enhances efficiency and predictability. These machines integrate seamlessly into your production line, are pre-equipped for statistical weight checking and automated self-adjustment, and feature quick cleaning and maintenance with accessible design. Constructed to comply with industry standards, PRACTICA ensures reliable performance in various production environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with high-speed, accurate capsule filling.
  • Lowers labor costs by eliminating the need for skilled operators.
  • Maintains consistent product quality through automated weight-checking and self-adjustment.
  • Simplifies maintenance and cleaning with an accessible design.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing.

General


Applications
Vitamins,Supplements,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Granules,Pellets,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Steps before
Powder preparation,Granulation,Pellet formulation
Steps after
Capsule orientation,Capsule closing,Weight checking,Inspection,Cleaning,Packing
Input ingredients
powder,granules,pellets,empty capsules
Output ingredients
filled capsules
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.

Technical Specifications


Accuracy
± High accuracy for powder/granules and pellets
Maximum output (capsules/hour)
100,000 - 200,000
Capsule sizes
5-00EL,000,DB
Number of capsules per cycle
12 - 24
Maximum installed power (kW)
15 - 16
Vacuum
100 m³/h – 3 to 6 mbar (abs.)
Standard voltage
400 V – 50 Hz
Weight (kg)
1,900 - 2,300
Aspiration
5,100 - 9,500 litres/minute – 3,200 mm H2O
Compressed air
115 litres/minute – 6 bar
Capsule filler type
Automatic
Automation
Automatic with self-adjustment

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC-controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
Manual
User-friendliness
No skilled operators required
Self-adjustment System
Automatic

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Control panel type
MAX new corporate HMI
Capsule filler type
Automatic
Capsule sizes
5-00EL,000,DB
Discharge method
Automatic capsule ejection

Custom Options


Control panel type
User-friendly HMI with MAX new corporate interface
Integration possibilities
Prearranged for statistic weight checking unit integration
Discharge method
Automatic self-adjustment for production parameters
Capsule sizes
5-00EL,000,DB