Acid-resistant HPMC capsules
DRcaps HPMC hard capsules accept
liquid and powder fills, mask off-tastes
and odors without shellac coating, and
resist stomach acid to delay capsules
from opening after ingestion. Com-
pany also offers vegetable-based band-
ing of liquid-filled capsules. Applica-
tions include delivery of acid-sensitive
supplements—including probiotics,
enzymes, and some sport nutrition
ingredients—to intestines. In vivo
study suggests DRcaps disintegrate
about 45 minutes later than typical 5-
minute immediate-release capsules.
Complete release of capsule's contents
occurs 20 minutes after onset of release.
Capsugel, Greenwood, SC.
Tel. 888 783 6361
www.capsugel.com
Capsule filler
CF80 capsule filler produces as many as 80,000 capsules per hour in sizes 4 to 00.
Features include stand-alone touch-screen control, pneumatic hopper lifts, product-
contact parts made from FDA-approved materials, pneumatically driven vacuum
pump, and alarm system. Company also offers CF50 machine that fills capsules with
powders, pellets, tablets, capsules, and combinations.
CapPlus Technologies, Phoenix, AZ.
Tel. 623 582 2800
www.capplustech.com
Capsule filler
CFM-2000 capsule filler places pellets, tablets, and granules in capsule sizes 5 to 00,
producing as many as 2,000 capsules per minute. Machine's touch-screen interfaces
with Siemens controls. Company also offers tablet presses, bin blenders, fluid-bed
dryers, and tablet coating equipment.
Dr. Pharm USA, Denver, CO.
Tel. 866 778 7826
www.drpharm-usa.com
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