What is the changeover time between capsule sizes?

The AF-150 features quick-release modular segments and dosing discs. A complete size changeover takes approximately 40 to 50 minutes.

How is fill weight verified during a run?

Weight is checked at start-up, at every 30-minute interval and at each shift change against the in-process specification. Machines specified with an inline checkweigher record every capsule and divert out-of-tolerance units automatically, writing the result to the batch record.

What is required to change from powder to pellet dosing?

Pellet dosing uses a separate dosing disc and feed assembly. The changeover is mechanical, takes approximately one shift including cleaning, and the machine is re-qualified for the new format under an abbreviated OQ.

How are empty or faulty capsules rejected?

Capsules failing rectification are separated before the dosing station, and unlocked or deformed capsules are removed after closing. Rejects discharge to a lockable container so reconciliation can be completed at batch close.

What warranty applies to this machine?

Machines are supplied with a 12-month warranty from commissioning covering manufacturing defects, with wear parts and tooling excluded. Extended cover is available under an annual maintenance contract, which also fixes response times for breakdown attendance.

What documentation is supplied at handover?

Handover includes the operation and maintenance manual, electrical and pneumatic schematics, the spare parts list with part numbers, material test certificates for contact parts, sensor calibration certificates and the completed qualification dossier.

AF-150 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Name: AF-150 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine
Brand: GentlemanPharmed
Availability: InStock

High-speed tamping pin automatic capsule filler delivering up to 150,000 capsules/hour with precision dosing for powders, pellets, and tablets.

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Overview

About the AF-150 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

The **AF-150 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine** is engineered for medium to high-throughput pharmaceutical manufacturing environments requiring strict adherence to cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11 standards. Operating with intermittent motion and a precision five-stage tamping pin dosing mechanism, the AF-150 ensures a weight variation of less than ±1.5% across capsule sizes 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. All contact parts are manufactured from AISI 316L stainless steel with mirror polish (surface roughness Ra ≤ 0.4 µm), completely isolating product zones from mechanical drive components. The machine features an integrated vacuum recovery system, automatic empty capsule orientation, and dynamic faulty capsule separation prior to locking. Control is delivered via a 10-inch Siemens industrial HMI paired with an S7-1500 PLC.

Five-Stage Tamping Pin Dosing: Provides consistent powder slug formation with weight accuracy within ±1.5% for free-flowing and cohesive powders.

Multi-Format Dosing Capabilities: Interchangeable modular stations allow dosing of powder, micro-tablets, pellets, and capsule-in-capsule combinations.

Closed Lubrication & Drive Separation: Enclosed main drive turret with separate oil sump eliminates lubricant cross-contamination in the dosing area.

Automatic Capsule Rectification: Capsules are oriented and separated before dosing, with unrectified units removed ahead of the filling station.

Recipe-Driven Changeover: Size and format parameters are stored per product, so a changeover recalls the qualified settings rather than relying on manual adjustment.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Technical specifications for the AF-150 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine
Capsule Sizes	000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & Supro
Output Speed	20,000 to 150,000 capsules / hr
Contact Parts Metallurgy	AISI 316L Stainless Steel (Ra ≤ 0.4 µm)
Non-Contact Metallurgy	AISI 304 Stainless Steel
Dosing Accuracy	±1.0% to ±1.5% (powder dependent)
Main Motor Power	5.5 kW / 415 V / 50 Hz (3-Phase)
Vacuum Requirement	40 m³/hr @ 0.08 MPa

* Specifications may vary by model. Contact us for exact configuration.

Validation Support

Full IQ/OQ/PQ documentation packages available. Our validation team works with your QA department to ensure regulatory acceptance.

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Installation Qualification (IQ)
Operational Qualification (OQ)
Performance Qualification (PQ)
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Compliance Standards

Built and tested to international pharmaceutical manufacturing standards.

WHO-GMPISO 9001CE MarkedCDSCO

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About the AF-150 Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Capsule Sizes

000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & Supro

Output Speed

20,000 to 150,000 capsules / hr

Contact Parts Metallurgy

AISI 316L Stainless Steel (Ra ≤ 0.4 µm)

Non-Contact Metallurgy

AISI 304 Stainless Steel

Dosing Accuracy

±1.0% to ±1.5% (powder dependent)

Main Motor Power

5.5 kW / 415 V / 50 Hz (3-Phase)

Vacuum Requirement

40 m³/hr @ 0.08 MPa