Gelatin melters for softgel production
Optimize your softgel production with a solution that ensures precise gelatin melting and effective mixing to maintain consistency in quality and efficiency.

Mixes, Homogenizes, and De-aerates Gelatin for Softgels
The GM-50 to GM-1000 gelatin melters and Medimix Z-Series mixers from Arbes Tools are designed to elevate your softgel production processes. These units excel in delivering precise mixing and homogenization, essential for producing high-quality softgel capsules, ranging from fish oil to vitamin supplements. Featuring advanced agitator-paddle designs, these gelatin melters ensure optimal mixing, superior to conventional systems, while the Medimix Z-Series employs a conical design combined with an inline homogenizer-mixer for efficient solid disintegration and medicament preparation. With a throughput suitable for both batch and continuous operations, they integrate seamlessly into your processing line. The equipment supports automation with PLC-HMI options, enhancing process control and reducing manual intervention. Constructed from stainless steel, they guarantee durability and compliance with FDA standards, crucial for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers. Customizable to fit specific batch sizes and with options for optimal configurations, these systems include digital controls for precise temperature management and de-aeration capabilities, enhancing product quality and production efficiency.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with precise mixing and homogenization processes.
- Reduces manual monitoring through integrated PLC-controlled systems.
- Minimizes contamination risk with stainless steel construction and FDA compliance.
- Customizable batch processing options optimize production flexibility.
- Improves product quality with effective de-aeration techniques.
- Applications
- Vitamins,Softgels,Supplements,Paste formulations,Nutraceuticals,Oils,Suspension formulations,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Vitamin d capsules,Multivitamin softgels,Herbal supplement capsules,Fish oil softgels,Gelatin-based energy gels,Coq10 softgels,Cbd softgels,Turmeric softgels,Probiotic capsules,Garlic oil capsules,Omega-3 supplements,Vitamin e softgels,Ibuprofen softgels
- Steps before
- Formulation Preparation,Gelatin Melting,Ointment Creation,Oil Suspension
- Steps after
- Quality Inspection,Capsule Sorting,De-oiling,Color Mixing
- Input ingredients
- gelatin,oils,pastels,suspension formulations,medicaments,softgel capsules,colorant for gelatin
- Output ingredients
- softgel capsules with reduced oil residue,homogeneous medicament mixtures,colored gelatin,sorted softgel capsules,inspected softgel capsules
- Market info
- Capacity
- 200kg to 350kg (Medicament holding)
- Capacity
- Up to 500,000 capsules per hour (De-oiler)
- Rate of inspection
- Usually in excess of 35,000 softgels per hour
- Batch sizes of gelatin
- GM-50/ GM-200/ GM-300/ GM-600/ GM-1000 (in kg)
- Agitator Configuration
- Unique agitator-paddle design
- Automation
- PLC-HMI option available
- Control panel
- Digital temperature controllers
- Sorting capacity
- 100,000 – 250,000 softgels per hour
- Visual Inspection
- 360º visual inspection and sorting
- Mixing Design
- Reverse-vortex mixing in Colour Mixer
- Operation Control
- Regulates disperser,anchor,homogeniser-mixer,colloid mill and vacuum pump (Z-Series)
- Mixing Efficiency
- Time-effective and homogeneous preparation (Z-Series)
- Gelatin Mixing
- Optimum and effective mixing of the gelatin mass
- Paddle Design
- Dense paddle-baffle anchor agitator
- Sorting lanes
- 4 or 6 lane options available
- Inspection Parameters
- Seal thickness and seam quality (Vizio Seal-X)
- Working mechanism
- Agitator-paddle design for mixing
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch or inline
- Automation level
- PLC-HMI options available
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Biological compatibility
- Yes
- Cleanability
- High
- FDA approved materials
- Yes
- Corrosion resistance
- Stainless Steel
- Gelatin compatibility
- Veggie Gelatin
- Machine footprint
- Stainless steel platform
- Melter type
- Single or double
- Agitator design
- Unique agitator-paddle design
- Feed/discharge method
- Gravitational transfer
- Construction material
- Stainless steel
- Sorting lanes
- 4 or 6 lane options
- Inspection range
- 360º visual inspection
- Capsule processing rate
- Up to 500,000 capsules per hour
- Softgel sorting capability
- Undersize,oversize,twin softgels
- Colour mixing method
- Reverse-vortex mixing
- Size range
- 100,000 – 250,000 softgels per hour
- Control panel type
- Single panel with PLC-HMI option
- Agitator type
- Unique agitator-paddle design
- De-oiler configuration
- Single deoiler or duo deoiler
- Inspection unit type
- Vizio-360 360º visual inspection
- Vacuum pump size
- Specially sized for de-aeration