Capsule filling system for high volume production

Maximize your capsule production efficiency with a system designed to streamline high-speed filling, weighing, and packaging, ensuring accurate and consistent output for your diverse single-serve beverage offerings.

Fills and Packages Single-Serve Capsules

The CR-4P EVOLUTION from Opem is a state-of-the-art capsule filling system engineered for precision and efficiency in high-speed production lines. This machine excels with its four-lane linear setup, enabling smooth feeding and filling operations, crucial for handling single-serve coffee, tea, and other beverage capsules. Its standout feature includes servo motor-driven screw dispensers, ensuring filling accuracy within ±0.2g, capable of processing up to 320 capsules per minute.

Designed for seamless integration, the CR-4P EVOLUTION includes a denester for stacked capsules and an out-of-tolerance rejection system, maintaining consistency and quality. The system supports two packaging machines for versatility in bag configurations, with an option for inert gas injection to preserve product freshness.

Suitable for applications in the food and beverage industry, particularly in coffee production, this machine caters to diverse capsule formats like Nespresso and Keurig. It operates with a focus on minimizing energy consumption through advanced motor control technologies.

The CR-4P EVOLUTION is constructed with robust materials to withstand rigorous use while adhering to industry standards for hygiene and safety. Enhanced with engineering support, it allows for customized configurations to meet specific production requirements, ensuring it fits seamlessly into any processing and packaging department.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by processing up to 320 capsules per minute with precise dosing accuracy.
  • Minimizes product waste through an automated rejection system for out-of-tolerance capsules.
  • Preserves product freshness with integrated inert gas packaging options.
  • Reduces energy usage through optimized servo motor-driven dispensing.
  • Ensures seamless integration into existing lines with customizable configurations and engineering support.

General


Applications
Coffee pods,Single-serve pods,Single-serve capsules,Coffee capsules,Pods,Capsules
End products
Dolce gusto pods,Decaf coffee pods,Hot chocolate capsules,Espresso capsules,Flavored coffee pods,Tea capsules,Lavazza espresso capsules,Herbal tea pods,Nespresso-compatible capsules,Keurig k-cups
Steps before
Capsule filling,Empty capsules feeding,Denesting of stacked capsules
Steps after
Capsules packaging,Inert gas injection in bags
Input ingredients
empty capsules
Output ingredients
filled capsules,capsules in single bag,capsules in double bag
Market info
Opem specializes in designing and manufacturing customized packaging machinery, particularly for the food and beverage industries. They are known for their innovative, high-quality, engineered-to-order systems that emphasize advanced technology and precision.

Technical Specifications


Filling accuracy
±0.2g
Output Speed
up to 320 capsules / minute
Automation
Brushless servo motor driven
Weight Control
Four in-line weight controls
Rejection System
Out-of-tolerance capsule rejection
Packaging Configuration
Single and/or double bag with inert gas

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Random feeding with denester for stacked capsules
Integrated Steps
Filling and packaging in single/double bag with inert gas
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Inline Continuous
Automation Level
PLC-controlled
Weight Control
Four in-line weight controls
Rejection System
Automatic rejection of out-of-tolerance capsules
Filling Accuracy
± 0.2g
Output Capacity
Up to 320 capsules/minute

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Screw dispensers
Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Weight control system
Four in-line weight controls
Capsule feeding system
Random feeding and denester for stacked capsules

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen / HMI / PLC
Integration possibilities
SCADA / ERP
Footprint
Compact / Modular
Capsule type support
Single / Double bag
Filling adjustment
Feedback-controlled dispensing
Rejection system
Out-of-tolerance capsules