NJP-1200C · production-scale hard capsules

Automatic Capsule Filling Machine

Configure a continuous capsule filler around your formulation, capsule size, required good output, control architecture, utilities and FAT evidence—not a catalog speed alone.

Up to 72,000/hdocumented rated output

00#–5#published capsule-size range

8 stationsindexed production cycle

Configure My NJP-1200C See the Filling Cycle

NJP-1200C automatic capsule filling machine for hard capsules — NJP-1200C automatic capsule filling machine. Final performance depends on the approved capsule, material, tooling and control configuration.

Selection boundary

Select the machine around the formulation, not the catalog speed

An automatic capsule filling machine continuously feeds empty hard capsules, separates bodies and caps, meters the formulation, rejects defective capsules, closes acceptable capsules and discharges the finished product. The machine removes manual plate transfer, but it does not remove the need to qualify powder flow, capsule quality, fill-weight settings, cleaning access and operator response.

The NJP-1200C is a practical route for production-scale powder, granule, pellet and defined mixed-fill projects. The documented maximum is up to 72,000 capsules per hour. Sustained good output must be established with representative material because low bulk density, poor flow, static, particle segregation, capsule variation and frequent checks can all reduce the usable rate.

Good fit

Hard-capsule production requiring continuous indexed operation
Powders, granules, pellets or qualified mixtures
Multiple capsule sizes managed through dedicated tooling
Projects needing defined controls and FAT records

Confirm before quotation

Capsule size, shell supplier and safety-capsule format
Target dose, tolerance, bulk density and flow behaviour
Required good capsules per shift—not only hourly speed
Dust, containment, cleaning and data requirements

Use another route when

Oil or liquid fills need a dedicated liquid-capsule process
Low-volume work does not justify continuous automation
Your containment strategy requires a project-specific enclosure
Downstream blistering, counting or cartoning is the actual bottleneck

Indexed production cycle

Eight stations control the capsule filling cycle

Each index moves the tooling through a defined operation. During a trial, observe more than whether the machine runs: verify separation, dosing stability, rejection, lock length, discharge and cleanability under an agreed test method.

Capsule feed

Empty capsules are oriented and delivered to the mould segments.

Body/cap separation

Vacuum separates capsule bodies from caps for dosing.

Dosing preparation

Material is conditioned and presented to the metering system.

Filling

The selected dosing setup meters the formulation into capsule bodies.

Defect rejection

Capsules that did not separate correctly are removed from the good path.

Closing

Caps and bodies are joined to the approved closing condition.

Discharge

Closed capsules leave the machine for polishing, inspection or collection.

Tooling cleaning

The tooling path is cleaned before the next indexed cycle.

Capsule feeding, dosing and tooling stations on an NJP capsule filler — Material presentation, capsule feeding and indexed tooling must work as one system.

Automatic capsule dispensing and orientation station — Capsule orientation and transfer are early indicators of shell compatibility.

Capsule closing and locking station — Closing quality should be checked against the capsule supplier's dimensional limits.

Related NJP process demonstration

This legacy TRUSTAR—now HIJ Machinery—video shows a related NJP-2000/2500 platform for process-flow reference. It is not presented as an NJP-1200C running video. Ask HIJ for the current model video and a product trial matched to your project.

For a deeper explanation of each operation, review how an automatic capsule filling machine works.

My insight: a useful trial report links each reject or weight deviation to the station where it originated. This makes corrective action faster than recording only a final pass/fail result.

Verified technical window

NJP-1200C automatic capsule filling machine specifications

Parameter	Published specification	Buyer verification
Rated output	Up to 72,000 capsules/hour	Establish sustained good output using representative capsules and formulation.
Capsule range	00#–5#; safety capsules A–E	List every required size and dedicated tooling set in the quotation.
Capsule qualification	≥99.5% under stated conditions	Define sample size, run duration and how a qualified capsule is counted.
Dosage difference	≤±3% for doses above 300 mg with material granulated to 40–80 mesh	Do not apply this value to a different material window without a project trial.
Machine dimensions	870 × 1020 × 2130 mm	Add service, cleaning, door-opening and material-handling clearances.
Machine weight	900 kg	Confirm floor loading, access route and final installation position.
Installed drive power	2.57 kW	Confirm actual electrical configuration in the approved technical agreement.
Dust collector power	2.2 kW	Clarify whether dust collection is included and how it interfaces with the room system.
Power supply	3-phase AC 380 V, 50 Hz	State destination voltage and frequency before final quotation.
Noise	≤75 dBA	Agree the measurement location and operating condition if noise is an acceptance item.
Product-contact spare parts	SS304	Request the material documentation required by your quality team.

Published values are configuration-dependent. The approved quotation, technical agreement and FAT protocol control the final project scope.

Need a configuration check?
Send the capsule, formulation, output and utility inputs before comparing quotations.

Review My Requirements

Capacity planning

Convert 72,000 capsules/hour into a realistic shift target

01Start with required good capsules per batch and per shift.

02Use the verified trial rate for the actual capsule and material.

03Subtract replenishment, sampling, cleaning and changeover time.

04Allow for rejects, operator response and downstream constraints.

05Compare the result with polishing, inspection and packing capacity.

Planning formula

Good capsules per shift = verified trial rate × scheduled run time × agreed operating factor.

Do not multiply the catalog maximum by shift hours and treat the result as guaranteed output. Record the tested formulation, capsule lot, settings, sample interval and reject definition so the capacity claim is repeatable.

Controls and data

Choose the control architecture before locking the quotation

Model B

Frequency control

Suitable when the buyer needs basic machine speed control without a PLC-centered control package. Confirm alarm presentation, recipe handling and required records.

Model C

PLC control

Adds PLC-based control for a more structured operating sequence. Define I/O, interlocks, alarms and any downstream handshake before order confirmation.

Model E

PLC + touchscreen + OPC server

Supports a higher-level interface route. OPC and plant integration remain project-specific: define tags, data ownership, network boundary and acceptance testing.

Touchscreen HMI for an automatic capsule filling machine — Specify the required recipes, alarm history, user levels, language and data interface rather than assuming every touchscreen provides the same functions.

Write the interface into the URS

The control selection affects operator workflow, fault diagnosis, recipe governance, line interlocks and the evidence available during qualification. A quotation should name the control architecture and the project-specific interfaces—not just state “PLC available.”

My insight: decide who owns each signal before FAT. For every upstream or downstream interface, record the initiating condition, acknowledgement, safe state, timeout and recovery method.

Facility fit

Utilities and layout belong in the machine specification

Utility / condition	Published requirement
Vacuum	−0.02 to −0.06 MPa
Water consumption	250 L/hour
Water inlet / drain	20 mm / 27 mm
Exhaust	210 m³/hour
Room temperature	21 ±3 °C
Relative humidity	40–55%

Check the room, not only the machine footprint

Plan access for tooling removal, cleaning, hopper loading, dust collection, electrical service and operator movement. Confirm drainage, exhaust routing and utility connection points against the final general-arrangement drawing.

Environmental conditions can affect capsule shells and powder behaviour. If your room operates outside the published temperature or humidity window, make that a technical-review item before quotation.

Quotation scope

Compare an itemized project scope, not one machine price

Powder dosing station on a capsule filling machine — The formulation and dosing setup influence tooling, feeding, dust handling, trials and acceptance criteria.

Require separate line items

01Base NJP-1200C and selected control architecture

02Tooling for every capsule size and dosing arrangement

03Vacuum feeder, dust collector, capsule polisher and metal detection if required

04Inspection, rejection and downstream line interfaces

05Drawings, manuals, certificates and qualification documents

06FAT, training, packing, freight, installation and site-support boundaries

For a structured comparison, use the automatic capsule filling machine price guide. It explains why two quotations for the same model can differ after tooling, controls, documentation and service scope are defined.

Make the quotation comparable.
HIJ can return the machine, tooling, options, documentation and delivery scope as separate items.

Request an Itemized Quote

URS and FAT

Define acceptance evidence before selecting options

Send with the RFQ

01Capsule size, shell type, supplier and representative samples

02Formulation, dose target, tolerance, bulk density and flow information

03Required good output, batch size, shift pattern and changeover plan

04Room conditions, utilities, dust and containment requirements

05Control, data, inspection, rejection and line-interface requirements

06Required drawings, manuals, records and qualification support

My insight

The most expensive quotation gap is often not the machine—it is an undefined acceptance method. Write the test duration, material quantity, sampling interval, good-output calculation, reject categories and evidence format before FAT.

Use the capsule filling machine FAT checklist and the GMP validation guide to align engineering and quality teams before the purchase order.

Automatic capsule filling machine prepared for project review — Confirm final arrangement, service access and included auxiliaries from the approved drawing.

HIJ NJP capsule filling platform and turntable mechanism — Ask how the indexed mechanism, tooling and drive are inspected during FAT.

Hard capsules in representative sizes and shell colors — Representative shells and formulation make performance evidence more meaningful.

Equipment route

Use the correct capsule filling route for the process

Automatic NJP-1200C

For continuous production-scale hard-capsule filling with an indexed process and configurable controls.

Check capacity and model selection

Semi-automatic filling

For smaller batches where operator plate transfer is acceptable and a lower automation level fits the project.

Compare the semi-automatic machine

Liquid capsule filling

For oils and liquid formulations requiring a dedicated dosing and capsule-sealing route.

Review the liquid-capsule solution

For the wider equipment range, visit capsule filling machines. If the next operation is unit-dose packaging, review the capsule blister packing machine. For technical support boundaries, see service and support.

Engineering resources

Prepare the project before supplier comparison

Chinese vs European capsule fillersCompare evidence, integration and lifecycle support—not country labels alone. Powder filling troubleshootingPrepare for flow, dosing, weight variation and closing investigations. FAT checklistDefine challenge tests, records and acceptance responsibilities.

Buyer questions

Automatic capsule filling machine FAQ

What is the output of the NJP-1200C automatic capsule filling machine?

The documented rated output is up to 72,000 capsules per hour. Sustained production output depends on the capsule, formulation, fill target, test method and selected machine configuration.

Which capsule sizes can the NJP-1200C fill?

It is documented for capsule sizes 00# to 5# and safety capsules A to E. Confirm every required capsule size and dedicated tooling set during the configuration review.

What dosage accuracy is specified?

The technical document states a dosage difference of no more than plus or minus 3% when dosing exceeds 300 mg and the material has been granulated to 40 to 80 mesh. A different formulation or dose window requires project evaluation and an agreed trial method.

Can it fill powder, granules and pellets?

The NJP-1200 family supports defined powder, granule, pellet and mixed powder-and-granule applications. Oil and liquid fills require a dedicated liquid capsule filling route.

What utilities and space does the machine need?

The published window includes 3-phase AC 380 V at 50 Hz, vacuum from −0.02 to −0.06 MPa, water consumption of 250 L/hour and exhaust of 210 m³/hour. Plan additional space for service, cleaning, loading, dust collection and utility connections.

What affects the automatic capsule filling machine price?

Price depends on capsule tooling, formulation handling, control architecture, feeders, dust collection, downstream equipment, inspection, documentation, FAT, destination and service scope. Compare itemized quotations instead of one headline machine price.

What information is needed for a configuration and FAT review?

Provide the capsule size and shell, target fill weight and tolerance, formulation data, required good output, shift pattern, room conditions, utilities, control and data requirements, inspection and line interfaces, plus the documentation and acceptance evidence required by your quality team.

Specifications and performance statements are subject to the approved project configuration, technical agreement and representative-product testing.

Define the capsule and process window before requesting the final quotation

Send capsule samples, formulation details, target dose, required good output, facility utilities, control requirements and validation scope. HIJ will review the project boundary and return an itemized configuration.

Send My RFQ Inputs