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Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine for Controlled High-Volume Production

Fully automatic capsule-filling machine feeds, orients, separates, doses, closes, and discharges hard capsules in a single indexed cycle. Standard configurations handle powders, granules, or pellets. The automated process reduces manual transfer and supports repeatable commercial production, while model, dosing system, and tooling choices align the equipment with the formulation and target output.

Finetech Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine Introduction

A fully automatic capsule filling machine turns empty shells into filled, locked capsules in one continuous process. Empty capsules enter the machine and are placed in the correct position. The machine separates the cap from the body and adds the required dose. Any capsule that does not open properly is removed. The filled capsules are then closed, locked, and released for polishing or packaging. This cycle repeats automatically, giving manufacturers steady output with far less manual handling. An operator remains in control by loading materials, watching the process, and checking the finished capsules.

Finetech offers NJP models with rated outputs from 24,000 to 432,000 capsules per hour. Standard configurations fill powders, granules, or pellets into hard gelatin or HPMC capsules. Liquids, mini-tablets, and combination fills need a dosing system designed for the product. The right model depends on four essentials: the product you want to fill, your capsule size, the required dose, and your target output per shift. Finetech can test your actual product and capsule shells before confirming the setup. This helps you choose a machine built around your production needs from the start.

Key Benifits

Higher Throughput Without Proportional Handling

Automated feeding, separation, dosing, locking, and discharge replace repeated tray transfers. Operators concentrate on material supply, in-process checks, and alarm response. This provides a practical route to higher batch output without adding manual handling in direct proportion to production volume.

Better Control of Fill-Weight Conditions

In powder configurations, dosing-disc bores and tamping pins form plugs before transfer into capsule bodies. Adjustable powder-bed and tamping settings support target fill-weight control. Actual repeatability still depends on flow, density, moisture, static, shell quality, setup, and sampling practices.

A Balanced Filling and Packaging Line

The discharge can feed a capsule polisher, sorter, checkweigher, metal detector, counter, blister machine, or bottling line. Specifying interface heights, transfer method, and downstream capacity early helps buyers avoid pairing a fast filler with a slower packaging stage.

Why Choose Finetech

The Right Capsule Filling Solution Backed by 30+ Years of Experience

One Partner for Capsule Filling, Line Integration, and Support

Rated speed alone does not determine whether an automatic capsule filler suits a production plant. The formulation, capsule shell, tooling, utilities, room layout, and downstream equipment must all fit the same production plan. Finetech brings more than 30 years of pharmaceutical machinery experience to this work. Its team reviews the product, target output, and factory conditions before recommending an NJP configuration.

 

That review also guides the selection of polishing, inspection, counting, blistering, or bottling equipment. Finetech can then support installation, commissioning, operator training, validation documentation, change parts, and spare parts. Buyers gain a clearer path from technical review to routine production, with fewer supplier handoffs throughout the project.

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Different Types Of Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

We offer fully automatic capsule filling machines from the NJP-200 to the NJP-7200, meeting the needs of both household use and large-scale production.

NJP 400 Capsule Filling Machine

NJP 400 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Weight: 800 kg 

Maximum output: 24000 capsules/hour 

Noise Level:  ≤ 75dBA

Control System: PLC control with touch screen and frequency conversion control 

Motor Power: 1.87kw + 2.2kw (Dust Collector)

NJP 800 Capsule Filling Machine

NJP 800 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Weight: 1000 Kg

Maximum Output: 48000 capsules/ hour 

Noise Level: ≤ 75dBA

Motor Power: 3.7 KW

NJP 1200 Capsule Filling Machine

NJP 1200 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Weight: 985 Kg

Maximum Output: 72000 capsules/hour 

Noise Level: ≤ 75dBA

Motor Power: 5.57 KW

NJP 2000 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

NJP 2000/2500 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Weight: NJP 2000 (1300 Kg) and NJP 2500 (1350 Kg) 

Maximum Output: NJP 2000 (120000 capsules/hour) and NJP 2500 (150000 capsules/hour) 

Noise Level: ≤ 75dBA

Motor Power: NJP 2000 (8 KW) and NJP 2500 (9.5 KW) 

High Speed Capsule Filling Machine

NJP 3200/3800 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Weight: 2400 Kg

Maximum Output: NJP 3000 (180000 capsules/hour) and NJP 3200 (192000 capsules/hour) 

Noise Level: ≤75dBA

Motor Power: 9.37 KW

NJP 5600 Capsule Filling Machine

NJP 5600 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Weight: 2500 Kg

Maximum Output: 336,000 capsules/ hour

Noise Level: 80 dB

Motor Power: 7.37 Kw

NJP 7200 Capsule Filling Machine

NJP 7200 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Weight: 4200Kg

Maximum Output:432,000 capsules/hour

Noise Level: <75DB(A) 

Motor Power: 13.58kw

Herbal Capsule Filling Machine

Herbal Capsule Filling Machine

GMP-compliant Herbal Capsule Filling Machine with accurate dosing, anti-cross-contamination design, SUS304/316L structure. Ideal for herbal medicine, nutritional supplements and natural health products.

Vitamin Capsule Filling Machine

Vitamin Capsule Filling Machine

Vitamin Capsule Filling Machine for automatic filling of vitamin powder, granules and premixes. High precision, GMP design, low rejection rate, ideal for nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical production lines.

Dosing Disc Capsule Filling Machine

Dosing Disc Capsule Filling Machine

Professional dosing disc capsule filling machine for pharmaceutical & nutraceutical production. High-precision dosing, GMP compliance, stable performance for powder, pellets & granules filling.

Small NJP-200 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Small NJP-200 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Operating at a speed of 200 capsules per minute (approx. 12,000 capsules/hour), it supports powder, granule, and tablet filling through a precise multi-bore dosing system. It accommodates a broad range of capsule sizes from 00# to 5#, achieving an exceptional capsule feed rate of over 99%, with a filling accuracy of ±3% to ±4%.

Small Scale Capsule Filling Machine

Small Scale Capsule Filling Machine

Ideal for R&D labs, pilot production, and small-batch manufacturing.

Gel Cap Filling Machine

Gel Cap Filling Machine

gel cap filling machine automates the process of filling hard gelatin capsules with powders, granules, or pellets for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, herbal, and veterinary products.

Liquid Capsule Filling Machine

Liquid Capsule Filling Machine

Designed to accurately fill and seal liquids, oils, suspensions, or semi‑solids into hard gelatin or HPMC capsules (sizes 000#–5#).

Auger Capsule Filling Machine

Auger Capsule Filling Machine

For powder hard capsules, adopting auger volumetric dosing to accurately fill herbal powder, medicinal powder, and supplement powder.

Electric Capsule Filling Machine

Electric Capsule Filling Machine

Electric drive for consistent filling, simple operation for small batch production.

Semi-Automatic Liquid Capsule Filling Machine

Semi-Automatic Liquid Capsule Filling Machine

Electric pumping dosing, easy operation for small batches.

Oil Capsule Filling Machine

Oil Capsule Filling Machine

Applied for: fish oil capsule, shrimp phospholipid capsules.

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Key Features

Finetech’s NJP range combines automatic shell handling, dosing controls, process monitoring, interchangeable tooling, and powder management across several rated output classes for commercial hard-capsule production.

High-Speed and Accurate Filling

Automatic Feeding and Separation

Empty shells move from the hopper into an orientation mechanism. Vacuum then separates caps from bodies inside segmented tooling. This sequence reduces repetitive loading and presents correctly positioned capsule bodies to the dosing station.

Tamping Pin Capsule Filling Machine Working Principle

Adjustable Tamping System

Powder enters bores in the dosing disc, where tamping pins compact it in successive stages before the plug transfers into each capsule body. Adjusting disc, powder-bed, and tamping settings lets the setup reflect the formulation and target fill weight.

Locking Capsule Device

Rejection, Locking, and Discharge

Unopened capsules can be rejected where the selected configuration provides that function. Accepted bodies and caps are then mechanically locked and discharged. Buyers should include rejection criteria, capsule closure, and discharge quality in the FAT protocol.

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PLC Controls and Safety Interlocks

PLC and touch-screen controls allow operators to set speed, review counts, and respond to alarms. Specified NJP models also use guards, interlocks, and automatic stops for defined fault or material-supply conditions, helping protect the process and equipment.

Capsule Filling Mould

Tooling for Capsule Sizes 000 Through 5

Finetech lists hard-capsule sizes 000 through 5 across its NJP range, subject to the chosen model and tooling. Each size requires matching molds, dosing discs, bushings, and related parts, so the quotation should state every included change set.

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Dust Extraction and Segment Cleaning

Specified NJP models include dust collection, while faster configurations use suction and air blowing to clear segment holes. Controlling loose powder limits residue around critical stations, but buyers must confirm dust-extraction, compressed-air, and vacuum requirements for the selected machine.

Certification

Finetech has obtained CE certification for the European market and passed ISO 9001 quality system certification. Our machinery is eligible for export to international markets, including Europe, the United States, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Africa.

 

Our Services

We offer the following services: operations training, on-site installation and commissioning, and one-year maintenance service. For more details, please refer to the link below.

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Specification

ModelWeight Max Output Noise LevelMotor Power
NJP 400 800 kg 24,000 capsules/hour ≤ 75 dBA 1.87 kW + 2.2 kW (Dust Collector)
NJP 800 1000 kg 48,000 capsules/hour ≤ 75 dBA 3.7 kW
NJP 1200985 kg 72,000 capsules/hour ≤ 75 dBA 5.57 kW
NJP 2000 1300 kg 120,000 capsules/hour ≤ 75 dBA 8 kW
NJP 2500 1350 kg 150,000 capsules/hour ≤ 75 dBA 9.5 kW
NJP 3000 2400 kg 180,000 capsules/hour≤ 75 dBA 9.37 kW
NJP 3200 2400 kg 192,000 capsules/hour ≤ 75 dBA9.37 kW
NJP 56002500 kg336,000 capsules/ hour 80 dBA 7.37 kW
NJP 7200 4200 kg432,000 capsules/hour ≤ 75 dBA 13.58 kW

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FAQs

Match the model to saleable output per shift, not nameplate speed alone. Define formulations, fill weights, shell materials and sizes, batch lengths, cleaning and containment needs, utilities, room dimensions, downstream capacity, documentation, and staffing. Finetech’s NJP range spans several rated output classes, so compare each quoted model and tooling package against one documented requirement list.

The machine feeds and orients empty shells, separates caps and bodies by vacuum, doses the bodies, rejects unopened units where configured, locks accepted capsules, and discharges them. Powder versions commonly use a dosing disc and tamping pins. Operators still replenish materials, select settings, conduct in-process checks, respond to alarms, complete changeovers, and clean the equipment.

Standard NJP configurations process powders, granules, and pellets in hard gelatin or HPMC capsules. Flow, density, particle size, moisture, static, and oil content can alter dosing behavior. Liquids, mini-tablets, or combination fills require dedicated systems and, for liquids, suitable sealing. Test the intended formulation and shell before purchase.

Finetech lists rated outputs from 12,000 capsules per hour for the NJP-200 through 432,000 for the NJP-7200. Those figures are model ratings, not guaranteed saleable output. Sustained production depends on formulation behavior, fill weight, capsule quality, operating speed, batch length, cleaning, changeovers, stoppages, sampling, operator practice, and downstream capacity.

One selected model can handle multiple capsule sizes when ordered with the correct change parts. Finetech lists sizes 000 through 5 across the NJP range, subject to model and tooling. The quotation should identify included molds, dosing discs, bushings, extra-set pricing, changeover steps, and testing with the intended gelatin or HPMC shell.

Clean product-contact and dosing parts according to a written, site-approved procedure that covers disassembly, washing or other approved treatment, drying, inspection, and safe reassembly. Routine maintenance includes residue removal, segment cleaning, lubrication at designated points, and wear-part inspection. Obtain the cleaning procedure, maintenance schedule, consumables list, and recommended spare-parts package before ordering.

Run a factory acceptance test with the intended capsules and formulation when practical. Agree on test duration, speed, fill-weight variation, capsule opening and locking, rejects, alarms, and interlocks. Also confirm voltage, frequency, compressed air, vacuum, water or recirculation, dust extraction, room clearances, line interfaces, change parts, training, validation support, and site qualification responsibilities.