Used Hard Gel Capsule Fillers

Hard gel capsule fillers separate two-piece capsule shells, dose product into the capsule body, rejoin the cap and body, and eject finished capsules. These machines handle powders, pellets, beads, tablets, micro-tablets, and liquids in hard gelatin or HPMC (vegetarian) capsules. Dosing is accomplished through tamping pin or dosator technology, depending on the fill material and machine design.

Federal Equipment Company stocks used hard gel capsule fillers from manufacturers including IMA/Zanasi, MG2, Bosch/Syntegon, Capsugel, Dott Bonapace, and Qualicaps. Our inventory ranges from manual filling stations to high-speed automatic encapsulators rated up to 150,000 capsules per hour.

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Hard gel capsule fillers form the core of oral solid dosage production for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and supplement manufacturers. These machines automate the complete encapsulation process: orienting and separating empty capsule shells, precisely dosing fill material into capsule bodies, rejoining caps to bodies, and ejecting finished capsules for downstream processing.

Modern capsule fillers use either intermittent or continuous motion designs. Intermittent motion machines index through discrete filling stations, offering flexibility for frequent product changeovers and smaller batch sizes. Continuous-motion machines process capsules without stopping, enabling higher throughput for dedicated production runs. Both designs accommodate multiple dosing technologies—tamping pin systems compact powder into plugs, while dosator systems use cylindrical tubes to collect and transfer powder doses.

Federal Equipment Company carries hard gel capsule fillers from IMA/Zanasi (6F, 12F, 16F, 40E, 40F, Matic 90, Practica), MG2 (Futura, Suprema, G-series, Planeta, AlternA, Labby, Tekna), Bosch/Syntegon (GKF 400, 700, 1400, 1500, 2500, Capsylon, DMW series), Capsugel (CAP8, Ultra 8, CFS series, Xcelodose), Dott Bonapace (In-Cap series), Qualicaps (LIQFIL Super 40), ACG-Pam (AFT LAB), Schaefer Technologies, Harro Hofliger, and others. Equipment ranges from manual filling stations to high-speed automatic encapsulators. Our technicians can inspect, test, and refurbish capsule fillers at our facility prior to shipment.

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Applications & Industries

  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing: prescription medications, controlled-release formulations, clinical trial materials
  • Nutraceutical and supplement production: vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, probiotics
  • Biotechnology: enzyme formulations, live biotherapeutics, specialty biologics
  • Contract manufacturing organizations: multi-product facilities requiring frequent changeovers
  • Research and development: formulation development, stability studies, small-batch production

Specifications & Configurations

Machine Types:

  • Manual capsule filling stations (300 capsules/batch)
  • Semi-automatic capsule fillers (up to 25,000 capsules/hour)
  • Automatic intermittent motion (6,000 to 90,000 capsules/hour)
  • Automatic continuous motion (up to 150,000 capsules/hour)

Fill Materials:

  • Powders and granules
  • Pellets and beads
  • Tablets and micro-tablets
  • Liquids and semi-solids
  • Capsule-in-capsule combinations

Dosing Technologies:

  • Tamping pin (powder compaction into plugs)
  • Dosator (cylindrical dose transfer)
  • Pellet/bead filling attachments
  • Liquid dosing with peristaltic or piston pumps

Capsule Sizes: 000, 00, 0, 0EL (elongated), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, plus specialty sizes

Shell Compatibility:

  • Hard gelatin capsules
  • HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) vegetarian capsules

Features:

  • PLC controls with HMI touchscreens
  • In-process weight control systems
  • Vacuum capsule transport
  • Integrated dust collection
  • Quick-change tooling systems

Why Buy Used Hard Gel Capsule Fillers?

Used hard-gel capsule fillers from established manufacturers provide substantial value to pharmaceutical and nutraceutical operations. Pre-owned equipment typically costs 40-60% less than new machines while delivering equivalent production capability. This cost advantage allows manufacturers to add capacity, establish redundancy, or enter new product categories with reduced capital investment.

Lead time represents another practical benefit. New capsule filling machines often require 6-12 months for manufacturing and delivery. Used equipment from Federal Equipment Company can ship within days or weeks after inspection and testing. This accelerated timeline supports faster project completion and quicker response to market opportunities.

Federal Equipment Company provides inspection, refurbishment, and testing services for hard gel capsule fillers. Our technicians can verify machine operation, replace worn components, and document equipment condition prior to shipment. Change parts for multiple capsule sizes and fill types are often available from our inventory to support your specific production requirements.

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