Capsule Filling Machine

A capsule filling machine is used to fill powder, granules, pellets, herbal blends, supplements and other capsule-based products into empty capsules with accurate dosage and stable performance. It is widely used in pharmaceutical, supplement, herbal, healthcare and laboratory production where clean filling and consistent capsule output matter.

Accurate Capsule Filling for Powder, Granules and Supplements

A capsule filling machine helps manufacturers fill capsules quickly, cleanly and consistently. The machine separates empty capsules, fills the required material into the capsule body, closes the capsule cap and discharges finished capsules for collection or further packaging. It suits supplement powder, herbal powder, pharmaceutical powder, pellets, granules and other capsule products. For liquid-based products, a liquid filling machine can be used for bottles or containers.

What is a capsule filling machine? A capsule filling machine, also called a capsule filler machine, is equipment that fills empty two-piece capsules with a precise dose of powder, granules, pellets or supplement material. It separates the capsule, fills the body, closes the cap and discharges finished capsules, keeping fill weight consistent across every capsule.

Capsule Filling Machine

Complete Capsule Filling Process

The capsule filling process includes capsule loading, capsule separation, material filling, capsule closing, and finished capsule discharge. This helps reduce manual handling, improve filling accuracy, and maintain consistent capsule quality during production.

For manufacturers that also pack products into bottles or containers, a bottle filling machine can be added to support different packaging formats in the same production facility.

Specifications

Capsule Filling Machine Specifications

Representative specifications across manual, semi-automatic and automatic capsule fillers. Exact figures depend on the model and configuration; contact us to confirm for your requirement.

Specification	Manual (benchtop)	Semi-Automatic (CGN-208)	Automatic (NJP-400)
Output	3,000–5,000 caps/hr	Up to 28,000 caps/hr	24,000 caps/hr
Capsule sizes	00–5	000–5	000–5
Fill materials	Powder, granules	Powder, granules, pellets	Powder, granules, pellets
Fill accuracy	Operator-dependent	≥ 99%	≥ 99%
Power supply	None (hand-operated)	~2.2 kW · 220/380V 50Hz	4 kW · 220/380V 50Hz
Machine weight	Lightweight benchtop	~500 kg	~900 kg
Dimensions (mm)	Compact benchtop	1640 × 720 × 1700	760 × 785 × 1900
Control	Manual plate & tamper	Siemens touch screen (PLC)	PLC + touch screen, vacuum positioning

Pricing

Capsule Filling Machine Price

Price scales with automation and output. The ranges below reflect current market pricing, share your capsule size, material and capacity for an exact quote.

Machine type	Indicative price*	Output	Best for
Manual plate (DIY / lab)	$15 – $150	~100 caps/cycle	Home, hobby, very small batches
Benchtop manual (stainless)	$200 – $1,000	3,000–5,000/hr	Pharmacies, R&D, small production
Semi-automatic	$4,500 – $15,000	Up to ~28,000/hr	Small–mid supplement & pharma
Fully automatic	$15,000 – $150,000+	24,000–72,000/hr	High-volume commercial & pharma

Capsule Sizes

Supported Capsule Sizes (Including Size 00)

Our capsule filling machines fill every standard capsule size, from 000 down to 5. A capsule filling machine 00 configuration is the most requested, because size 00 is the standard shell for most supplements — large enough for a substantial dose while staying easy to swallow. Since the tooling has to match the shell, a capsule filling machine 00 runs 00-sized change parts, and swapping those parts lets the same machine also fill other sizes such as 0, 1 and 2.

Size	Approx. volume	Typical powder capacity	Common use
000	~1.37 ml	~1000 mg+	Large single doses
00	~0.91 ml	~735 mg	Most common, supplements & herbs
	~0.68 ml	~500 mg	Standard supplements
1	~0.50 ml	~400 mg	Smaller doses
2	~0.37 ml	~300 mg	Small doses, easy swallowing

Applications of Capsule Filling Machines

Capsule filling machines are suitable for businesses that need accurate capsule filling, clean operation, and stable production output for powder, granule, pellet, supplement, herbal, and healthcare products.

Capsule filling machines are widely used for vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, nutrition capsules, protein blends, and wellness products. These products require accurate filling and clean handling to maintain product quality and consistency.

After the capsules are filled and closed, they can be packed into bottles, cartons, pouches, or other final packaging formats using packaging machines.

Benefits of Using a Capsule Filling Machine

This machine is suitable for herbal powder, plant extracts, dry blends, powder medicine, food supplements, and other capsule-based products. It helps keep capsule weight consistent and reduces manual filling errors.

For thicker food products, pastes, or sauces, manufacturers can use a sauce filling machine as a separate solution for bottle or container packaging.

The filling system is selected according to capsule size, material type, and required production capacity. Powder, granules, pellets, and mixed formulations may need different feeding and filling configurations to ensure smooth operation and accurate dosage.

This machine is suitable for small-batch production, medium-scale manufacturing, and larger production lines where speed, accuracy, and consistency are important.

A capsule filling machine can be part of a complete production and packaging line. After capsules are filled and closed, they may need sorting, counting, bottle filling, labeling, capping, wrapping, or final packing.

For branding and product information, a labeling machine can be used on bottles, containers, cartons, or outer packaging. For bottle-packed capsules, capping machines help close bottles securely. For retail-ready packaging, a shrink wrap packaging machine can also be added.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a capsule filling machine work?

It loads empty capsules, separates the cap from the body, doses a measured amount of powder, granules or pellets into the body, closes the cap and discharges the finished capsule — by hand, semi-automatically or fully automatically depending on the machine.

How do you use a capsule filling machine?

Match the tooling to your capsule size, load and open the empty capsules, dose the powder into the bodies, check the fill weight, close the caps and discharge. Manual machines do this by hand; semi-automatic and automatic machines power the dosing and closing.

How much does a capsule filling machine cost?

A manual capsule filling machine ranges from about $15 for a hobby plate to around $1,000 for a stainless benchtop unit. Semi-automatic machines generally run $4,500–$15,000, and fully automatic capsule fillers typically cost $15,000–$150,000 depending on capacity and features. Contact us for an exact quote.

What capsule sizes can it fill, including size 00?

Standard sizes 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Size 00 is the most common for supplements, so a capsule filling machine 00 setup is a frequent request. Tooling must match the size, and change parts let one machine run multiple sizes.

What is the difference between manual, semi-automatic and automatic machines?

A manual capsule filling machine fills a plate by hand (R&D and low volume). A semi-automatic machine motorises dosing and closing while an operator loads and unloads. An automatic machine runs the whole cycle continuously at tens of thousands of capsules per hour.

Can you fill capsules without a machine?

You can hand-fill a few capsules by pressing an open body into powder and capping it, but it’s slow and fill weights are inconsistent. Even a basic manual machine fills about 100 capsules per cycle with far better accuracy, which is why production runs use a machine.

What materials can it handle?

Powder, granules, pellets, herbal blends, plant extracts, dry blends and supplement formulations. The feeding and dosing setup is matched to the material’s flow so fill weight stays consistent.

Which industries use capsule filling machines?

Pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, herbal and nutraceutical, healthcare and laboratory producers — wherever accurate, clean, consistent capsule output is required.

Need a Capsule Filling Machine?

We manufacture and supply capsule filling machines for powder, granules, pellets, herbal blends, and supplement products. Share your capsule size, material type, and required capacity, and our team will recommend the right machine.