Capsule Filling Machine (KR 40)

Technical Details of KR - 40

The KR - 40 is a very compact Fully Automatic Capsule Filling Machine that can fill a large variety of powder formulations into hard gelatin capsules. This formulation-friendly machine uses a tamping principle to form a slug that is inserted into the empty capsule.

Technical Specifications:



1. Output
Up to 40,000 capsules / hour for powder filling



2. Main Motor 1 H.P., 1400 RPM Motor with Gear Box of Ratio 10:1; Torque Limiter & Brake



3. Connected Load 4.0 kW (approx.) for machine only

7.0 kW (approx.) for machine with vacuum pump, vacuum cleaner and air compressor.
4. Vacuum Required
(Capsule Separation) 1000 LPM at 660 mm of mercury
5. Dimensions
(L X W X H) in mm 950 x 790 x 1800
6. Shipping Dimensions
(L X W X H) in mm 1250 x 990 x 2100


7. Electric Supply 415V, 3 Phase, +N +E, 50 Hz, A.C. (or according to customer specification)


8. Powder Feed Motor 0.18 KW / 0.25 HP, 1400 RPM Motor with Gear Box of Ratio 20:1



9. Air Displacement Unit
(Optional)



2800 LPM at 500 mm of water
10. Compressed Air
(Optional) 200 LPM at 6 kg/cm2
11. Net Weight 800 Kg (Approx)
12. Shipping Weight 1100 Kg (Approx)

Salient Features

1. Conforming to cGMP
2. Unique Automatic Line Capsule Filling Process
3. A precise dosing system for better yield by Tamping Pins Powder Dozing System
4. High degree of safety - eg. safety interlocks stops machine in case doors are opened
5. Better control over process parameters by usage of PLC base control system.
6. State of the Art Touch Screen Human Machine Interface
7. All parts that come in contact with formulation are made of stainless steel / ELNP
8. Easy and fast changeover from size to size or formulation to formulation
9. Automatic shut off on malfunction with visual display to identify the fault
10. Totally enclosed operations,transperant safety guards reduces cross contaminatio and safeguards operator from exposure to formulation.

Ambient Conditions

1. Environment Temperature should be 22o – 24o C
2. Relative Humidity should be 40% - 50 %
3. RH Powder Granularity should be 40 – 80 mesh