Commercial capsule filling for small scale production

Efficiently fill and dose capsules with precision, ensuring flawless quality control for pharmaceutical applications. Ideal for handling small to complex formulations, this versatile solution reduces downtime with quick changeovers, enhancing your production line’s flexibility and output.

Fills and Weighs Pharmaceutical Capsules

The Modu-C CS from Harro Höfliger is a cutting-edge capsule filling and dosing system that addresses diverse pharmaceutical manufacturing demands. This machine excels in precision dosing of powders, pellets, liquids, and even engineered particles, making it essential for producing consistent multivitamin, herbal, and combination therapy capsules. It operates with an innovative trolley system that allows quick changes between different dosing tasks, facilitating maximum productivity and efficiency in high-speed, automated environments.

Capable of processing up to 43,500 capsules per hour, the Modu-C CS integrates seamlessly into production lines with its versatile process control features. Its advanced 100% gross weight control and in-process control (IPC) provide unmatched accuracy, meeting stringent pharmaceutical industry standards and ensuring compliance with GMP and FDA regulations.

Constructed from high-grade materials suitable for rigorous production demands, the Modu-C CS supports efficient cleaning and maintenance with its intuitive operator controls and design for quick changeovers. Optional features like a capacitive weight inspection and combination filling capabilities enhance its flexibility, making it a robust solution for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers seeking reliable and scalable capsule production.

Benefits

  • Enhances productivity with rapid dosing system changeovers using the patented trolley concept.
  • Ensures product quality and compliance with integrated 100% gross weight control and in-process checks.
  • Facilitates precision filling with adaptable systems for powders, pellets, and liquids.
  • Minimizes setup time and maintenance through intuitive controls and easy-to-clean design.
  • Maximizes operational flexibility by accommodating various capsule sizes and formulations.

General


Applications
Supplements,Vitamins,Engineered particles,Liquid formulations,Pharmaceutical tablets,Pellets,Pharmaceutical powder,Active ingredients,Capsules
End products
Gelatin capsules,Delayed-release pellets,Multivitamin capsules,Herbal supplement capsules,Vegetable capsules,Extended-release capsules,Mini-tablets for microdosing,Combination drug therapy capsules,Spray-dried enzyme formulations,Liquid-filled capsules
Steps before
Empty capsule feeding,Customized product feeding,Metal detection
Steps after
Capsule sorting,Weight inspection,Quality control
Input ingredients
powders,pellets,engineered particles,spray-dried powder,pure active ingredients,tablets,mini tablets,liquids,empty capsules
Output ingredients
capsules,single dose combinations,fixed dose combinations
Market info
Harro Hoefliger is known for its expertise in manufacturing custom, engineered-to-order packaging and production equipment, particularly for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer goods, and chemical industries, with a reputation for precision, innovation, and quality engineering solutions.

Technical Specifications


Output
43,500 capsules/h
Capsule sizes
000 to 5
Dosing systems
Drum filler,tamping pin,pellet,dosator,tablet,mini tablet,liquid
Dosing type
Individual feeding and dosing technology
Weight control
Integrated 100% gross weight control
IPC (In-process control)
Integrated IPC station for precise weighing
Automation
Intuitive operator control
Trolley system
Enables quick change of dosing system
Combination filling
Up to three products - powders,pellets,tablets,mini-tablets,liquids
Capsule filling options
Capsules with single dose or fixed dose combinations
Empty capsule feeding system
Convey-C

Operating Characteristics


Automation Level
PLC / SCADA
Changeover Time
Short / Quick
Cleaning Method
Easy Cleaning
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Batch
In-Process Control (IPC)
Integrated
Process Flexibility
High Modularity

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
Intuitive operator control

Custom Options


Control panel type
Intuitive operator control
Modularity
Modular trolley system
Integration possibilities
PAT-systems,IPC station
Dosing systems
Drum filler,tamping pin,pellet,dosator,tablet,mini tablet,liquid
Capsule sizes supported
000 to 5
Changeover speed
Fast dosing system changeovers