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Capsule and Tablet Blister Packing Machine — One Machine Both Dose Forms

Purpose-engineered dual-product blister packing machines handling both capsules (hard gelatin, softgel, HPMC vegetarian) and tablets (round, oblong, oval, square, layered) on a single equipment platform. Fast 90-180 minute capsule-tablet changeover. Shared tooling platform. Universal AI vision. Save 40-60% vs separate machines. Built for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical CDMOs running mixed dose form production.

⇄ Capsule capable ⇄ Tablet capable ⇄ 40-60% capex savings ⇄ 90-180 min changeover ⇄ CDMO optimized
Dose Forms
2 in 1
Capsule + Tablet on one platform
Changeover Time
90-180 min
vs 4-8 hours single-product machine
Capex Savings
$50K-$160K
vs buying 2 separate machines
Output Range
60-300 BPM
Tablets · 60-220 for capsules
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Capsule and Tablet Blister Packing Machine - Dual-Product One Machine HIJ DPP-260
⚡ Quick Answer

What is a capsule and tablet blister packing machine?

A capsule and tablet blister packing machine is a dual-product blister packaging machine engineered to handle both capsule and tablet dose forms on a single equipment platform. Unlike single-product machines that handle only tablets OR only capsules, dual-product machines feature universal feeders, quick-release tooling, and shared PLC recipe libraries managing parameters for both dose forms. Designed for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical CDMOs, generic pharma manufacturers, and supplement brands running mixed dose form portfolios.

  • Universal feeder system with adjustable geometry for round capsules AND flat tablets — no separate machines needed
  • 3 capsule types supported — hard gelatin (sizes 00-4), softgel oval/oblong, HPMC vegetarian capsules
  • All tablet shapes — round, oblong, oval, square, layered tablets (5-25mm diameter)
  • 90-180 minute changeover between capsule and tablet production (vs 4-8 hours on single-product machines)
  • 40-60% capex savings — $50K-$160K saved vs purchasing separate capsule + tablet machines
  • 60-300 BPM tablets / 60-220 BPM capsules — capsules slightly slower due to gentler handling required
  • $42K-$260K price range · 5 HIJ dual-product models · DPP-260-D popular flagship
⇄ TWO DOSE FORMS · ONE MACHINE

How One Machine Handles Both Capsules & Tablets

The technical secret to dual-product blister machines: capsules and tablets share more engineering than they differ. The base platform (frame, conveyor, sealing rollers, PLC, cutter) is identical. Only the feeder geometry, forming tooling, and vision AI profile change between dose forms — and HIJ engineering makes each of those a fast tool-less swap.

Capsule Production
HARD GELATIN · SOFTGEL · HPMC
  • Sizes 00 / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
  • Pocket depth 10-15 mm
  • Pocket shape Oblong / oval
  • Feeder Gentle brush
  • Vision AI Capsule profile
  • Output BPM 60-220
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Tablet Production
ROUND · OBLONG · LAYERED
  • Sizes 5-25 mm diameter
  • Pocket depth 3-8 mm
  • Pocket shape Round / flat
  • Feeder Brush + pin combo
  • Vision AI Tablet profile
  • Output BPM 60-300

The shared platform: base frame · conveyor system · sealing rollers · PLC controls · cutting station · safety guards. The swappable parts: feeder geometry · forming tooling · vision AI profile · recipe parameters. The result: one $72K machine vs two $50K + $58K machines = $36K saved plus floor space and operator efficiency.

💰 Capex Savings Math

Why CDMOs Choose Dual-Product Over Separate Machines

A real cost comparison for a pharmaceutical CDMO needing both capsule and tablet blister production capacity. The math is overwhelming: dual-product wins on capex, floor space, operator headcount, and validation effort. Numbers below based on typical mid-range CDMO procurement.

Option A · Two Separate Machines
$132,000
· DPP-260 tablet-only ($72K)
· DPC-200 capsule-only ($60K)
· 2 floor spaces (24 m² total)
· 2 operators required
· 2 validation packages
Option B · One Dual-Product Machine
$88,000
· DPP-260-D dual-product ($88K)
· 1 floor space (12 m²)
· 1 operator with dual training
· 1 validation package
· Quick capsule-tablet swap
YOU SAVE
$44K
Direct capex savings on machine purchase
Floor space savings (12 m²) +$18,000/yr
Operator headcount (1 less) +$45,000/yr
Validation consultant cost +$22,000 one-time
Spare parts inventory (50% less) +$8,000/yr
5-year total savings +$420K

When dual-product makes sense: facilities running batches of 50K+ blisters per dose form (changeover time amortizes well). When separate machines win: facilities switching dose forms more than 3× per week (changeover dead time too high) or running single-form-only production (no need for dual capability).

Capsule Types Supported

3 Capsule Categories — All Handled on the Same Machine

HIJ dual-product machines handle all three primary capsule categories. Each requires slightly different feeder geometry and handling pressure — preset in PLC recipes so operators don't need to manually adjust. Combined with tablet capability, that's effectively four dose forms on one machine.

TYPE 01 · MOST COMMON

Hard Gelatin Capsules

Accounts for ~75% of capsule market. Two-piece capsules (cap + body) made from gelatin. Filled with powder, granules, or pellets. Used across pharma and nutra applications.

SIZES SUPPORTED: Size 00 (largest, 950mg fill) · 0 (760mg) · 1 (640mg) · 2 (520mg) · 3 (470mg) · 4 (smallest, 380mg)
TYPE 02 · LIQUID/OIL FILL

Softgel Capsules

Oval/oblong soft gelatin capsules filled with liquid or paste. Common for fat-soluble vitamins and omega-3. Requires gentler handling than hard gelatin due to deformable shell.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: Omega-3 fish oil · Vitamin E · CoQ10 · Melatonin · Vitamin D3 · Liquid CBD · Krill oil
TYPE 03 · VEGETARIAN

HPMC Vegetarian Capsules

Hypromellose (HPMC) plant-based capsules for vegan, vegetarian, kosher, and halal-certified products. Same sizing as hard gelatin but more brittle — careful handling required.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: Vegan supplements · Kosher/halal products · Plant-based probiotics · Herbal extracts · Botanical formulas

Bonus tablet capability: add to the three capsule types the full range of tablet shapes (round, oblong, oval, square, layered) at 5-25mm diameter, and one HIJ dual-product machine effectively covers 7+ distinct dose form configurations — the most versatile blister machine in the pharma packaging equipment market.

🔄 CAPSULE ↔ TABLET CHANGEOVER

5-Step Capsule-to-Tablet Changeover Workflow

The dual-product machine's killer feature is fast changeover between dose forms. HIJ engineering targets 90-180 minutes total (vs 4-8 hours on single-product machines forced into dual use). The 5-step workflow below shows exactly what each step involves.

1

Recipe Recall

Operator selects target dose form recipe from PLC HMI. All forming temperature, sealing pressure, conveyor speed, feeder geometry, vision tolerance auto-load.

Instant
2

Feeder Geometry

Universal feeder adjusts brush geometry for capsules (round body, gentle) vs tablets (flat, higher pressure). Tool-less operator adjustment via clamps.

15-25 min
3

Forming Die Swap

Pocket depth changes between dose forms — capsules need 10-15mm deep oblong pockets, tablets need 3-8mm shallow flat pockets. Quick-release tooling swap.

30-45 min
4

Cross-Cleaning

If switching products with different APIs (e.g., capsule probiotic → tablet vitamin), execute cleaning protocol per facility SOP. Critical for cross-contamination control.

30-60 min
5

First Article + Release

Produce 30 first article blisters. Verify dose form integrity (capsule shell intact, tablet not chipped), seal quality. Line QC sign-off before production.

15-20 min
Total changeover: 90-180 minutes · or 60-90 minutes for simple swaps without cross-cleaning · vs 4-8 hours on single-product machines
Who Buys Dual-Product Machines

5 Buyer Profiles — Find Yours

Dual-product blister machines aren't for everyone. Single-form manufacturers (pure tablet or pure capsule) should choose specialized single-product machines. Dual-product wins for these five specific buyer profiles below — facilities actively running both dose forms.

Pharmaceutical CDMO

Contract manufacturer serving multiple brand clients with mixed dose form requirements. Most common dual-product buyer.

Most Common

Generic Pharma Mixed

Generic drug manufacturers running both capsule and tablet generic products. Common in India, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey markets.

Generic Export

Mid-Scale Nutra Brand

Supplement brands with both capsule SKUs (probiotics, omega-3) and tablet SKUs (multivitamins, calcium) in their portfolio.

Mixed Portfolio

Hospital Compounding

Hospital pharmacy compounding facilities producing both dose forms for clinical use and special access medications.

Clinical Use

Contract Packaging

Contract packaging organizations (CPOs) handling diverse client SKU portfolios with frequent dose form variations.

CPO Flexible

Not sure if you fit? Quick test: if you run more than 30% of your annual production volume on a single dose form (pure tablet OR pure capsule), separate single-product machines may be more cost-effective. If your mix is 40-60% capsule and 40-60% tablet, dual-product is the clear winner.

Dual-Product Engineering

6 Engineering Features That Make Dual-Product Work

Dual-product capability isn't just about marketing — it requires specific engineering choices that allow the same machine to handle both dose forms without compromise. HIJ engineering builds all six into every dual-product machine.

Universal Brush + Pin Feeder

Combination brush + pin feeder with adjustable geometry — gentle for capsules (round body, deformable shell), firm for tablets (flat top, can withstand higher feed pressure).

Tool-less Adjust

Quick-Release Tooling

Forming dies designed for 30-45 minute swap between capsule deep-pocket and tablet shallow-pocket configurations. Pre-validated tooling sets per dose form.

30-45 min Swap

Universal AI Vision

4K camera hardware works for both. AI software model auto-switches between capsule defect profile (shell integrity, cap-body separation, color) and tablet profile (edges, chips, embossing).

99.9% Accuracy

Dual-Form Recipe Library

PLC stores recipes for both capsule and tablet configurations — 100 SKU library typical. Operators select target recipe and all parameters auto-load instantly.

100+ SKUs

Shared Servo Platform

Same servo-driven conveyor, cutter, and sealing roller handle both dose forms. Only motion parameters change between recipes. No mechanical hardware changes needed.

Servo-Driven

Dual-Form Validation Docs

Single IQ/OQ/PQ package covers BOTH dose forms — no separate validation work needed when switching production. Saves 4-6 weeks vs validating two separate machines.

Single IQ/OQ/PQ
HIJ Dual-Product Portfolio

5 Dual-Product Models — From $42K Entry to $260K Industrial

Every HIJ dual-product model includes universal feeder + quick-release tooling + dual-form vision + shared validation. Choose by output target, lane count, and SCADA integration scope.

Model Tablet BPM Capsule BPM Capsule Sizes Vision Inspection Best For Buyer Price (USD)
DPP-150-D 60-100 BPM 60-90 BPM 0-4 hard gel Standard Small CDMO · startup $42,000
DPP-250-D 100-150 BPM 80-120 BPM 00-4 hard gel + softgel AI vision Mid CDMO · mixed Rx/Nutra $68,000
DPP-260-D⭐ POPULAR 120-220 BPM 100-180 BPM All 3 capsule types AI + 4K vision Major CDMO · generic pharma $88,000
DPH-300-D 120-200 BPM 100-160 BPM All 3 + Alu-Alu capable AI + 4K vision Moisture-sensitive products $135,000
HIJ-PBM-D 200-300 BPM 180-220 BPM All 3 types · SCADA managed AI + SCADA + MES Industrial CDMO · multi-client From $185K

All prices FOB Shanghai · Universal feeder + dual-form tooling included · 24-month warranty · Single IQ/OQ/PQ covers both dose forms · 5-day operator training (vs 8 days for separate machines).

Real Dual-Product Buyer Outcomes

3 CDMOs Who Consolidated to Dual-Product Machines

Verified case studies from pharmaceutical CDMOs and contract packaging companies who replaced separate capsule + tablet machine setups with HIJ dual-product machines. Three regions, three business models, same outcome: lower capex, smaller footprint, simpler operations.

Pharma CDMO · India

"We serve 12 brand clients across pharma and nutra — half need capsules, half need tablets. Two separate machines + crews cost us ₹1.2 crore plus annual operations. HIJ DPP-260-D consolidated to one machine, one team. Saved ₹68 lakhs in capex plus 50% floor space."

⇄ 12 brand clients · ₹68L capex saved · 50% floor space · 1 operator team

Generic Pharma Mixed · Brazil

"Our ANVISA-licensed plant runs metformin tablets and omeprazole capsules — same regulatory framework, very different machines previously. HIJ DPP-260-D handles both at 200+ BPM. Reduced ANVISA validation work by 6 months because single IQ/OQ/PQ covers both products."

⇄ Metformin + omeprazole · ANVISA single validation · 6 months saved · 200 BPM both forms

Nutra Brand Mixed Portfolio · USA

"Our supplement brand runs 8 capsule SKUs (probiotics, omega-3, CoQ10) and 6 tablet SKUs (multivitamins, calcium, electrolyte). Previously we used two separate single-product machines. DPP-260-D dual saved us $44K capex and one full-time operator salary (~$48K/year)."

⇄ 14 SKU mixed portfolio · $44K capex saved · $48K/yr ongoing · 14-month payback
Dual-Product FAQ

Capsule and Tablet Blister Packing Machine — FAQ

The eight questions CDMO operations heads, mixed-portfolio brand owners, and pharma/nutra procurement teams ask us most about dual-product blister machines. Every answer indexed by Google & AI Overviews for independent verification.

What is a capsule and tablet blister packing machine?
A capsule and tablet blister packing machine is a dual-product blister packaging machine engineered to handle both capsule and tablet dose forms on a single equipment platform. Dual-product machines feature: (1) Universal feeder system with adjustable geometry for both round capsules and flat tablets; (2) Quick-release forming tooling enabling 30-45 minute pocket depth changes; (3) Universal AI vision inspection calibrated for both capsule shell integrity and tablet defect patterns; (4) Shared PLC recipe library. HIJ dual-product models handle hard gelatin capsules (sizes 00-4), softgel capsules, HPMC vegetarian capsules, and tablets (5-25mm diameter). Price range $42K-$260K USD.
Why buy a dual-product machine instead of separate machines?
Four economic and operational reasons: (1) Capex savings — one dual-product machine $42K-$260K vs $70K-$420K for two separate machines (40-60% savings); (2) Floor space — one machine 8-15 m² vs 16-30 m² for two (50% less); (3) Operator scaling — one operator runs both vs needing trained operators for each; (4) Inventory flexibility — CDMOs running mixed dose forms can switch sequencing based on demand. Tradeoff: changeover time (90-180 min) means dual-product is best for facilities running batches of 50K+ blisters per dose form rather than constantly switching.
What capsule types can a dual-product machine handle?
HIJ dual-product machines handle three primary capsule types: (1) Hard gelatin capsules — sizes 00 (950mg), 0 (760mg), 1 (640mg), 2 (520mg), 3 (470mg), 4 (380mg) — ~75% of capsule market; (2) Softgel capsules — oval/oblong soft gelatin filled with liquid (omega-3 fish oil, vitamin E, CoQ10, melatonin); (3) HPMC vegetarian capsules — hypromellose plant-based capsules for vegan/kosher/halal products. Each requires specific feeder geometry preset in PLC recipes.
How fast is the capsule-to-tablet changeover?
HIJ dual-product machines feature 90-180 minute changeover between capsule and tablet production: Simple swap (same material, similar depth, no cleaning): 60-90 min. Standard swap (different material, different depth, light cleaning): 120-150 min. Complex swap (different products requiring cross-contamination cleaning + tooling change): 180-240 min. Process: (1) Recipe recall (instant); (2) Feeder geometry adjust (15-25 min); (3) Forming die swap (30-45 min); (4) Cleaning (30-60 min); (5) First article verification (15-20 min).
How much does a capsule and tablet blister machine cost?
HIJ dual-product machines range $42,000 to $260,000 USD: Entry dual-product (DPP-150-D, 60-100 BPM): $42K-$58K. Mid-range dual-product (DPP-250-D, 100-150 BPM, AI vision): $68K-$98K. Premium dual-product (DPP-260-D, 120-220 BPM, AI + 4K vision, 21 CFR Part 11): $88K-$148K. Industrial dual-product (HIJ-PBM-D with SCADA, 200+ BPM): $185K-$260K. Compared to buying separate capsule + tablet machines, dual-product saves 40-60% in capex — typical CDMO saves $50K-$160K vs two machines.
Can the same blister tooling handle both capsules and tablets?
No — capsules and tablets each need their own forming tooling because pocket geometry differs: capsules need oblong/oval pockets with 10-15mm depth, tablets need shallower flat pockets with 3-8mm depth. However, HIJ dual-product machines share: base machine frame and conveyor; sealing roller assembly; PLC controls and recipe library; vision inspection hardware (AI software calibrated separately); cutting station. Quick-release tooling design enables 30-45 minute tooling swap — far faster than 4-8 hours required when changing dose forms on single-product machines.
Who buys capsule and tablet dual-product machines?
Five buyer profiles dominate: (1) Pharmaceutical CDMOs serving multiple brand clients with mixed dose forms — most common; (2) Generic pharma manufacturers running both capsule and tablet generics on shared lines; (3) Mid-scale nutraceutical brands with both capsule SKUs (probiotics, omega-3, fat-soluble vitamins) and tablet SKUs (multivitamins, calcium); (4) Hospital pharmacy compounding facilities producing both dose forms for clinical use; (5) Contract packaging organizations (CPOs) handling diverse client portfolios. Single-product manufacturers should choose specialized single-product machines instead.
Does AI vision work for both capsules and tablets?
Yes — HIJ universal AI vision systems are trained on both capsule and tablet defect patterns. Capsule-specific detection: missing capsule, broken capsule shell, capsule cap-body separation, color mismatch (two-color capsules), capsule deformation. Tablet-specific detection: missing tablet, chipped tablet edges, broken tablet, color deviation, embossing/imprint defects, tablet count per blister. Same 4K camera hardware handles both — only the AI software model switches between profiles, automatically triggered by PLC recipe. Vision accuracy: 99.9% for both dose forms with auto-rejection of defective blisters.
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Submit your dose form mix (capsule/tablet ratio), output target (BPM per dose form), capsule types needed (hard gelatin / softgel / HPMC), tablet sizes, batch sizes, and target market. Within 24 hours you'll receive an engineered dual-product proposal with the right HIJ model, complete capex savings calculation vs separate machines, and single IQ/OQ/PQ validation scope covering both dose forms.

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