The softgel encapsulation machine is high-precision industrial equipment designed to produce soft, flexible, and sealed gelatin capsules. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, veterinary, chemical, and cosmetic industries—being essential for manufacturing supplements, vitamins, and medicines.
The machine is capable of quantitatively and accurately injecting substances in a liquid state (such as oils), paste, or suspension. This versatility allows the formation of capsules in different sizes, shapes, and colors, depending on the needs of each product.
The great differentiator of this equipment is that it performs three simultaneous processes in a single continuous operation:
- Form the gelatin capsule.
- Inject the liquid or pasty product.
- Seal hermetically.
It is used to fill substances that cannot be pressed into tablets or placed in hard powder capsules. Some advantages include:
- Protection: Isolates light- and oxygen-sensitive ingredients (increasing shelf life).
- Masking: Hides unpleasant tastes and odors (such as fish oil).
- Fast Absorption: Since the interior is already liquid, the human body absorbs the active ingredient much faster.
- Safety: The soft capsule is tamper-evident; if punctured, it leaks, ensuring product purity for the end consumer.
Production Scale:
Benchtop / R&D (Research and Development): Compact machines, producing from 10,000 to 20,000 capsules/hour. Ideal for lab testing, large compounding pharmacies, or new market entrants.
Pilot Scale / Medium Production: Produce between 30,000 and 50,000 capsules/hour.
Industrial Scale / High Production: Robust machines with integrated conveyors and tumble dryers, exceeding 100,000 capsules/hour.
Special for V-Gel (Vegan Gelatin): Models with adapted temperature control to run ribbons made of tapioca or algae, catering to the vegan market.
Examples of products in softgel capsules:
Nutraceuticals: Omega-3, Safflower Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10, Lutein.
- Pharmaceuticals: Liquid Ibuprofen, Simethicone (gas relief), cough and cold capsules.
- Cosmetics: Facial serums in "pearl" format, concentrated hair treatment oils, anti-aging creams (single dose).
- Veterinary: Palatable vitamin supplements for dogs and cats, chewable flea treatments. |
