As interest in capsule filling machinery systems increases throughout the natural health care market, the number of types of machines also proportionally grows. In the last few years, capsule filling machines have become recognized as timesaving tools for capsule producers on both the professional and personal levels. Filling machines allow anyone, even people on a budget, to produce more filled capsules per hour than they would by hand.

Common Features in Filling Machinery Systems

The simplest type of personal capsule filling machinery systems are basically perforated trays that accept the bottom (larger) half of empty gelatin and vegetarian capsules. Attached to the fill trays of many machines are small reservoirs that catch excess powder as it is swept over the empty capsules. Many personal filling machinery systems also come with tamping tools to compact the capsule contents and make room for more of the supplement mixture.

As consumers move up the scale, the filling machines become more elaborate. Mid-grade machines are often available with a few more features than their less expensive counterparts--features such as swappable fill trays that can accommodate more capsule sizes. Mid-range machines may also be made of more durable materials such as stainless steel and anodized aluminum.

Professional filling machinery systems can easily cost much more than machines for domestic use, and can produce many more capsules per hour. Some professional machines also use capsule orienting equipment to place the capsules right side up in the fill trays, and may include analytical scales or other measurement tools to increase fill accuracy. In many cases, customers who wish to purchase professional-level machines may have to contact the manufacturer directly.