Empty capsule sorting system for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Expedite your capsule production with a high-speed system designed to efficiently sort and inspect empty, filled, or partially filled capsules, ensuring only fully encapsulated products progress along your assembly line.

Sorts and Inspects Capsule Consistency
The ECS 100 Empty Capsule Sorting Machine from ACG is designed to streamline the encapsulation process for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. By automatically identifying and removing empty capsules, loose caps, and loose bodies, it ensures only correctly filled capsules advance for further processing. Operating at high speeds of up to 200,000 capsules per hour, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, aligning with the demands of facilities focused on solid product types, such as gelatin and vegetarian capsules, as well as various supplements.
The ECS 100 features a simple yet effective sorting mechanism that minimizes downtime with easy maintenance, enhancing production efficiency. Its compact dimensions allow for easy incorporation into any capsule filling line, optimizing space and operational flow. The equipment’s robust design supports pharmaceutical-grade operations, maintaining compliance with industry standards while ensuring product quality. Whether handling vitamin, mineral, or herbal supplements, the ECS 100 is engineered for reliability in fast-paced production environments.
Benefits
- Ensures product quality by reliably filtering out defective capsules.
- Enhances line efficiency with a high-speed sorting capability of 200,000 capsules per hour.
- Saves space and integrates easily into existing capsule filling lines with its compact design.
- Lowers maintenance demands through a simple operation and sorting mechanism.
- Optimizes processing for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production environments.
- Applications
- Nutraceuticals,Supplements,Capsules,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Mineral supplements,Gelatin capsules,Vitamin supplements,Herbal supplements,Vegetarian capsules,Empty capsule shells,Amino acid supplements,Pharmaceutical-grade capsules
- Steps before
- Capsule Filling,Encapsulation
- Steps after
- Packing,Quality Control
- Input ingredients
- empty capsules,loose caps,loose bodies
- Output ingredients
- filled capsules
- Market info
- ACG World is known for manufacturing capsules and capsule filling machines, providing integrated pharmaceutical solutions with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and comprehensive service offerings in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
- Output
- Up to 200,000 capsules/hr
- Automation
- Automatic sorting
- Sorting mechanism
- Simple operation and maintenance
- Compact dimensions
- Accommodated easily in line
- Sorting mechanism
- Automatic
- Automation level
- Automatic encapsulation integration
- Compact dimensions
- Accommodates in capsule filling line
- Output rate
- Up to 200,000 capsules/hr
- Simple sorting mechanism
- Easy operation and maintenance
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Capsule sorting capability
- Empty,loose caps,loose bodies
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Control panel type
- Simple
- Discharge method
- Automatic sorting
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / Manual
- Integration possibilities
- Encapsulation line integration