32H October 2014 Tablets & Capsules
Capsule filling equipment
Capsule filling equipment handles powders, liquids, beads, miniature tablets, gran-
ules, pellets, pastes, and oils. Liqfil series produces capsule-in-capsule formats and
can fill multiple products into one capsule. Compact F-40 model (photo) fills as
many as 40,000 hard gelatin or HPMC capsules (sizes 00 to 5) per hour. Three-
drum rectification system transports capsules gently to prevent damage; un-joined
and double-capped capsules are automatically removed from feed drum and rectifier
rollers. Filling unit removes for easy cleaning.
Qualicaps, Whitsett, NC.
Tel. 336 449 3900 Fax 336 449 3333
www.qualicaps.com
Dietary supplement softgels
Company offers contract manufactur-
ing of soft gelatin capsules to dietary
supplement industry, including branded
products and turnkey custom formula-
tions. It focuses on high-value supple-
ments and ingredients that are difficult
to encapsulate, fragile to work with, or
difficult to absorb. Sytrinol softgels
(photo) are made from extracts of citrus
peel and red palm oil, which offer
bioflavonoids and tocotrienols associ-
ated with cell maintenance, healthy
cholesterol levels, and overall cardiovas-
cular health. Clinical research indicates
that, compared to powder-filled hard
capsules, softgel formulation of ingredi-
ents confers enhanced bioavailability of
active compounds.
Soft Gel Technologies, Los Angeles, CA.
Tel. 800 360 7484 Fax 323 726 7065
www.soft-gel.com
Filling and banding systems
Model LF10 semi-automatic liquid fill-
ing system (left) with nitrogen flushing
option produces 10,000 to 25,000 cap-
sules per hour. Model CB-15 automatic
banding system (right) applies double
band to provide tamper evidence, seal-
ing as many as 15,000 capsules per
hour.
Schaefer Technologies, Indianapolis, IN.
Tel. 800 435 7174 Fax 317 240 1273
www.schaefer-technologies.net
