Pharmaceutical
From small manual batches to 150,000 capsules per hour on automatic lines, for powders, granules and pellets.
Since 1995 · Exporting to 50+ countries
Capsule Filling Machine
Compare manual, semi automatic and automatic capsule fillers for development work and production batches. Choose by capsule size, formulation, target output and operator involvement, with automatic models reaching 150,000 capsules per hour on the LCF-150.
- 150,000/hrcapsules per hour (LCF-150)
- 00 to 5capsule sizes
- ± 2%fill accuracy (LCF-150)
- SS 316contact parts (automatic range)
Capsule Fillers for Small Batches and Production
Lodha International LLP is a capsule filling machine manufacturer established in 1995. The range covers manual bench-top fillers, semi automatic equipment, fully automatic production machines and a compact automatic lab model. Selecting a filler means matching the capsule shell, fill material and batch requirement to the dosing method and operator workload. This guide helps you shortlist the right machine; each model page carries the full technical specification. The broader capsule machines category also includes equipment for polishing, printing and counting; this page focuses on the filling stage.
Types of Capsule Filling Machines
Our seven capsule fillers fall into four groups. Start with how much hands-on work suits your process, then compare output, capsule sizes and fill materials.
Manual Capsule Filling Machines
A manual capsule filling machine gives the operator direct control of loading, separation, powder spreading, tamping and closing. The 100-hole filler includes an orienter, while CFM 300 fills 300 capsules at a time. The standard manual filler reaches 7,500 to 8,000 capsules per hour. Manual operation suits small batches, R&D work and growing herbal or nutraceutical units.
Semi Automatic Capsule Filling Machines
The semi automatic capsule filling machine combines automatic loading and dosing with operator handling of the loading rings. LSCF-35 uses a single ring and LSCF-45 a double ring. A four-speed auger and variable filling-table speed suit different powders and pellets. The operator moves the rings between the separation, filling and closing stages, so output depends on capsule size and operator skill.
Fully Automatic and High Speed Capsule Fillers
The automatic LCF range carries capsules through rectification, separation, dosing and joining on a turntable. Models run from LCF-25 to LCF-90. For higher volumes, the LCF-150 high speed model adds tamping-pin powder dosing, vacuum separation and automatic rejection of non-separated or badly closed capsules.
Automatic Laboratory Capsule Filler
LI-LCF LAB is designed for small laboratory and R&D operations. It combines feeding, separation, dosing, joining and ejection in a compact automatic machine with PLC and touch-screen control. It fills up to 3,000 capsules per hour with powder or 2,000 with pellets, with format parts for sizes 00 to 4, giving development teams automatic filling without a full production machine.
Capsule Filling Machine Models Compared
Shortlist a model by output, capsule sizes and fill material. Actual output depends on capsule size, formulation, capsule quality and operator skill.
| Model / product | Type | Output / hour | Capsule sizes | Fill material | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Capsule Filling Machine | Manual | 7,500-8,000 | 000 to 5 | Powder | Manual trays, tamping and closing |
| LI-CFM 100 + LI-MCL 100 | Manual with orienter | Up to 4,000 | 00 to 5 (by model) | Powder | 100 holes; manual orienting and filling |
| CFM 300 | Manual | Up to 6,000 | 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Powders, granules, pellets | 300 holes; manual filling |
| LSCF-35 / LSCF-45 | Semi automatic | Up to 35,000 / 45,000 | 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Powders, granules, pellets | Single / double ring; operator transfers |
| LCF-25 / 40 / 70 / 90 | Automatic | 25,000 / 40,000 / 70,000 / 90,000 | 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 | Powder, granules, pellets and combinations | Turntable; vacuum separation; tamping pins |
| LCF-150 | High speed automatic | 150,000 | 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Powders, pellets, tablets, micro-tablets | PLC / HMI; tamping-pin powder dosing |
| LI-LCF LAB | Lab automatic | Up to 3,000 powder / 2,000 pellets | 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 | Powder, pellets; optional dosing stations | PLC / HMI; variable speed |
Output is per hour and varies with capsule size and formulation. Full specifications are on each model page.
Automatic Capsule Filling Machine: When Should You Upgrade?
An automatic capsule filling machine moves each capsule through a series of stations, removing the tray and ring handling of manual and semi automatic machines. The LCF range rectifies, separates, doses, joins and rejects automatically, and its enclosed dosing system with dust suction keeps powder contained around the filling area.
- Your batches need more output than a manual or semi automatic machine can deliver.
- Moving loading rings between stations is slowing your production.
- You want automatic rectification, capsule rejection and enclosed dosing.
- Your capsule sizes and formulation are settled and ready for scale-up.
Choose the LCF-25 to LCF-90 for 25,000 to 90,000 capsules per hour, or the LCF-150 for up to 150,000. Share your capsule size and formulation, and our engineers will match the dosing system and confirm fill-weight performance for your product.
How a Capsule Filling Machine Works
Every capsule filler follows the same five steps. What changes from manual to automatic is how much of each step the machine does for the operator.
- RectificationEmpty capsules enter the hopper and rectifier track. Automatic machines turn every capsule cap-up before it reaches the turntable.
- SeparationVacuum separates capsule caps and bodies on automatic models. Manual fillers use a tray and lever arrangement to lift the caps from the bodies.
- Filling and DosingAutomatic powder filling uses tamping pins; semi automatic machines use auger dosing. Manual operation spreads powder over the bodies and uses a tamper.
- ClosingThe filled bodies and caps are brought together. On the semi automatic machine, operators realign the rings and close the guard before air-pressure closing.
- Ejection and CleanupFilled capsules leave the machine or manual tray. Automatic machines also reject non-separated capsules and clean the holes for the next cycle.
Capsule Sizes, Shells and Fill Materials
Each capsule size needs its own format parts, and each fill material needs a matching dosing system. HPMC and vegetarian shells are supported on the CFM 300 and the LI-LCF LAB.
| Product / range | Capsule sizes | Shells and fill materials |
|---|---|---|
| 100-hole filler | 00 to 5 (by model) | Powder; one machine variant per size group |
| CFM 300 | 00-5 | Hard gelatin, HPMC and vegetarian shells; powders, granules and pellets |
| Semi automatic LSCF | 00 to 5 | Powders, granules or pellets |
| Automatic LCF | 00 to 4 | Hard gelatin shells; powders, granules, pellets and combinations |
| High speed LCF-150 | 00-5 | Hard gelatin shells; powders, pellets, tablets and micro-tablets |
| LI-LCF LAB | 00-4 | HPMC and vegetarian shells; powder and pellets; optional dosing stations |
The LI-LCF LAB can also be configured with micro-dosing, tablet, liquid and combination filling stations. Tell us which stations you need when you ask for a quotation.
How to Choose the Right Capsule Filler
Output and Batch Size
List the number of capsules required per batch and the available filling time. Use that requirement to compare manual, semi automatic and automatic capacities.
Capsule Formats
List every capsule size and shell type you use. Each size needs format parts, and the 100-hole filler uses a separate variant per size group.
Fill Material
State whether the formulation is powder, granules, pellets or a combination. Include the target fill weight and any material-handling concerns.
Operator Involvement
Consider tray handling, tamping and ring transfers alongside machine speed. Decide which tasks your team can perform consistently over the planned batch.
Cleaning and Changeover
Plan for how often you clean and change size. Tell us every formulation you will run so changeover can be planned with the machine.
Construction
Automatic LCF machines use SS 316 for contact parts and SS 304 elsewhere. The manual filler uses SS 304 contact parts.
Documentation
IQ, OQ and DQ documents and test certificates are available on request for the LI-LCF LAB. List the documents your auditors need.
Discuss Your Requirement
Send shell sizes, formulation and planned output for a model recommendation.
Ask an engineerIndustries Using Capsule Filling Equipment
Our capsule fillers serve pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, Ayurvedic and research users. The dosing system is matched to each formulation, from fine powders to pellets.
Nutraceutical
Supplement powder blends in hard gelatin, HPMC and vegetarian capsules, with the CFM 300 suited to small batches.
Ayurvedic and Herbal
Herbal and Ayurvedic powder blends, with the CFM 300 suited to small herbal batches.
R&D Laboratories
The 100-hole filler suits R&D and small clinical trials, and the LI-LCF LAB brings automatic filling to development labs.
Why Choose Lodha for Capsule Filling
Established in 1995
Lodha International LLP has manufactured pharmaceutical machinery since 1995 and supplies equipment for filling and related processing operations.
Manual to Automatic Choices
The range includes bench-top manual fillers, semi automatic ring machines, automatic production models and a compact automatic laboratory option.
Format-Specific Equipment
Change parts are made for the capsule sizes you run, so one machine can handle several formats.
SS 316 Contact Parts
Automatic machines use SS 316 for every product-contact part and SS 304 for the frame and covers.
Validation Documents
IQ, OQ and DQ documents and test certificates are available on request for regulated labs.
International Supply
Lodha exports pharmaceutical machinery to more than 50 countries. Tell us your destination country and required configuration, and we will quote accordingly.
Global Supply
Capsule Filling Machine Enquiries Worldwide
Lodha exports pharmaceutical machinery to more than 50 countries. Use the country links below to explore existing local supplier pages, and include your destination in a capsule filling enquiry. Agree the selected model, format parts, utilities and documentation requirements as part of the quotation.
50+countries served
1995manufacturing since
ISO9001:2015 certified
Asia
Bangladesh
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Singapore
Malaysia
Myanmar
South Korea
Taiwan
Africa
Middle East
Europe & CIS
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Poland
Switzerland
Russia
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
Americas & Oceania
- Change parts made for your product sizes before dispatch
- Factory acceptance test and validation documents on request
- Export packing and shipping coordination
- Installation, operator training and spare parts support
Linked countries open our local supplier page.
Get a Capsule Filling Machine Quote
Tell us your formulation, capsule sizes, shell type and target output. Include your country and any dosing or documentation requirements.
- Share your requirementFill material, shell type, capsule sizes, fill weight and output.
- Get a model recommendationDiscuss the machine, dosing arrangement and capsule format parts.
- Receive a quotationRequest technical specifications, delivery details and supply terms.
Capsule Filling Machine FAQs
A capsule filling machine separates empty capsule caps and bodies, fills the bodies with a formulation, rejoins the shells and releases the filled capsules. Manual, semi automatic and automatic machines differ in how much work the operator performs and how the formulation is dosed.
A manual capsule filling machine uses operator-controlled trays, spreading, tamping and closing. The semi automatic LSCF range automates loading and dosing while the operator moves and aligns loading rings. The automatic LCF range carries capsules through rectification, vacuum separation, dosing, joining and ejection stations.
The 100-hole filler gives up to 4,000 capsules per hour, the CFM 300 up to 6,000 and the standard manual filler 7,500 to 8,000. The semi automatic LSCF-35 and LSCF-45 give up to 35,000 and 45,000. The automatic LCF-25, LCF-40, LCF-70 and LCF-90 give 25,000, 40,000, 70,000 and 90,000, and the high speed LCF-150 up to 150,000 capsules per hour. The LI-LCF LAB gives up to 3,000.
The CFM 300, the semi automatic range and the high speed LCF-150 handle sizes 00 to 5. The automatic LCF range and the LI-LCF LAB handle 00 to 4. The 100-hole filler covers 00 to 5 through separate variants. Each size needs its own format parts.
Yes. The semi automatic and automatic ranges fill powders, granules and pellets, and the automatic LCF range can fill them in combination. The CFM 300 works with hard gelatin, HPMC and vegetarian capsules, and the LI-LCF LAB with HPMC and vegetarian capsules.
The high speed LCF-150 fills to plus or minus 2 percent. Accuracy depends on the formulation and capsule size, so our engineers confirm the expected fill-weight variation for your product with the quotation.
Yes. Automatic LCF machines and the LI-LCF LAB use SS 316 for product-contact parts, and the manual filler uses SS 304. IQ, OQ and DQ documents and test certificates are available on request for the LI-LCF LAB.
Send your fill material, capsule shell type, capsule sizes, target fill weight, required output and destination country. Include any additional dosing attachments or documentation requirements. Lodha International LLP was established in 1995 and exports pharmaceutical machinery to more than 50 countries. Our engineers will recommend a model and send a quotation.
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