Automatic Capsule Polishing Machine

Automatic Capsule Polisher Model LI-CP uses the rotating brush principle to clean the capsules on continuous basis. Capsules are fed into the polishing chamber where a rotating spiral brush removes the powder particles sticking from the outer surface of capsules. The polishing chamber is to be connected to a vacuum cleaner to suck the de-dusted powder from the polishing chamber. This helps improving the polishing quality of Capsules. We are a leading Manufacturer of Automatic Capsule Polishing Machines, offering efficient solutions for capsule cleaning and polishing in pharmaceutical industries.

Salient Features:

  • Complies as per cGMP standards
  • All contact parts with the capsules made from Stainless Steel 304 or 316 material.
  • The polishing chamber lined with nylon net.
  • VFD Control Drive
  • Separate Dust Collection System
  • The polishing chamber inclination can be adjusted to suit the formulation.
  • Provision of compressed air for cleaning the nylon brush.
  • No change parts are required for different size of capsules.
  • Easy to dismantle, wash and reassemble.
  • No maintenance is required for polishing machine except for periodic cleaning,
  • Compact size design, easy to shift and occupies minimum floor area.
  • Mounted on a stand with locking type wheels and can be freely moved about and taken to any place for putting it in operation.

Technical Specifications

Model No. LI-CP
Production Output 90,000 capsules/hour
Power Supply 1 H.P.
Electricals 230 Volts, 1 Phase, 50 Hertz
Overall Dimension 915 mm X 356 mm X 915 mm
Net Weight 65 Kilograms
Gross Weight 100 Kilograms
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Faq's


It is a specialized pharmaceutical processing machine that automatically removes residual powder, dust, and surface contamination from filled capsules immediately after the filling process — delivering clean, glossy, visually appealing, and contamination-free finished capsules that meet the highest pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, and nutraceutical product presentation standards.

Filled capsules carry residual powder from the filling process on their outer surface — an automatic polishing machine removes this contamination, prevents powder carry-over into downstream packaging equipment, improves capsule visual appearance for retail presentation, and reduces dust-related contamination and microbial growth risks in the finished product.

Yes, Ayurvedic manufacturers producing herbal capsules — ashwagandha, triphala, giloy, and multi-herb formulations — use automatic capsule polishing machines to deliver clean, dust-free, and professionally presented finished capsules that meet AYUSH quality standards and create a positive consumer impression at retail.

Absolutely — nutraceutical and cosmetic supplement brands producing beauty vitamins, collagen capsules, probiotic supplements, and wellness formulations use capsule polishing machines to ensure every finished capsule has a clean, shiny, and premium appearance that enhances brand value and consumer confidence at the point of sale.

Filled capsules are fed into the machine through an inlet hopper and pass through a rotating brushed polishing drum or velvet-lined polishing channel — where gentle mechanical action and integrated dust extraction work together to remove surface powder and contamination, delivering polished capsules at the outlet ready for inspection and packaging.

The machine polishes all types of oral solid dosage forms including hard gelatin capsules, HPMC vegetarian capsules, soft gelatin capsules, and coated tablets — covering the complete range of capsule and tablet formats produced by pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, and nutraceutical manufacturing companies.

Depending on the model and drum size, the machine can polish between 50,000 to 400,000+ capsules per hour — providing polishing capacity that matches the output of both semi automatic and high-speed fully automatic capsule filling machines used in pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, and nutraceutical production lines.

Yes, it is manufactured with GMP-compliant SS 316 product contact parts including polishing drum, brushes, and transfer channels — with SS 304 machine body construction — meeting WHO-GMP, Schedule M, and AYUSH regulatory material and hygiene standards for licensed capsule manufacturing facilities across India.

The machine uses precisely calibrated rotating soft brushes, velvet polishing surfaces, or mesh drum designs that apply only gentle mechanical action on capsule surfaces — effectively removing surface powder and dust without scratching, cracking, or deforming the delicate capsule shell outer coating or body surface.

Yes, every capsule polishing machine includes an integrated dust extraction and collection system — continuously removing airborne capsule powder from the polishing zone, maintaining a clean working environment, protecting operator respiratory health, and preventing powder accumulation inside the machine during continuous production operation.

Yes, it is specifically designed for inline connection to capsule filling machines — receiving filled capsules directly from the filling machine outlet through a transfer chute or conveyor, polishing them continuously without intermediate manual handling, and delivering clean capsules to downstream metal detection and inspection equipment.

Export market buyers and regulatory inspectors evaluate the visual quality and cleanliness of finished capsules as an indicator of manufacturing standards — properly polished Ayurvedic herbal capsules free of surface powder demonstrate GMP-compliant manufacturing practices and enhance the marketability of Indian herbal products in regulated international markets.

Yes, advanced capsule polishing machines include dust collection chambers that capture the removed powder for potential recovery and reprocessing — minimizing product losses from high-value pharmaceutical active ingredients and expensive Ayurvedic herbal extracts during the capsule polishing process.

Yes, the machine features adjustable drum speed, brush tension, and capsule transfer channel settings that can be optimized for different capsule sizes from size 5 to size 000 — ensuring effective polishing action and gentle capsule handling across the complete range of capsule sizes used in pharma, Ayurvedic, and nutraceutical manufacturing.

Clean polished capsules free of surface powder pass through metal detectors and vision inspection systems more reliably — powder contamination on capsule surfaces can interfere with metal detector sensitivity and vision camera clarity, so proper polishing significantly improves the accuracy and reliability of downstream quality control systems.

Yes, the machine features quick-release polishing drums, removable brush assemblies, and smooth stainless steel surfaces designed for fast and thorough cleaning between product batches — supporting validated cleaning procedures required for multi-product pharmaceutical and Ayurvedic capsule manufacturing environments to prevent cross-contamination.

The machine has a compact inline footprint designed to fit between capsule filling and inspection equipment in standard pharmaceutical production rooms — requiring a 220V single-phase or 440V three-phase power supply and a dust extraction connection, with no compressed air or special utility requirements in most Indian manufacturing facilities.

By automating capsule cleaning that would otherwise require manual wiping, preventing powder contamination from fouling downstream packaging equipment, minimizing capsule rejection rates during inspection due to poor surface appearance, and reducing equipment cleaning frequency — automatic polishing delivers meaningful cost savings across large-scale capsule manufacturing operations.

Yes, Lodha Pharma provides complete on-site machine installation, inline integration with capsule filling and inspection equipment, operator training, routine maintenance guidance, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), and ready availability of replacement brushes, drum components, and spare parts — ensuring consistent and reliable capsule polishing performance throughout the machine's operational life.

Simply contact Lodha Pharma through their official website with your capsule type, capsule size, required polishing throughput speed, existing capsule filling machine model, and facility details — their experienced technical sales team will promptly provide a tailored quotation and arrange a convenient live factory or detailed video demonstration to help you integrate the ideal capsule polishing solution into your pharmaceutical, Ayurvedic, or nutraceutical capsule manufacturing line.

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