NJP-2500C · production-scale hard capsules
NJP-2500C Commercial Capsule Filling Machine
An automatic platform for powder, granule, pellet and supported mixed-fill hard-capsule projects requiring commercial-scale output and an integrated indexed cycle.
Up to 150,000/hPublished maximum output
00#–5# + A–EPublished capsule-size range
≤ ±3%Published dosing condition applies
USD 60,000+Published FOB starting reference
Final performance, tooling and price depend on the approved capsules, product, options, test conditions and technical agreement.
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What Is a Commercial Capsule Filling Machine—and Is NJP-2500C the Right Class?
A commercial capsule filling machine continuously feeds empty hard capsules, separates caps and bodies, meters the configured formulation, rejects unsuitable capsules according to the machine logic, closes acceptable capsules and discharges them for finishing or packaging. The NJP-2500C is positioned between lower-output automatic models and higher-output industrial platforms.
The platform is a practical starting point when a buyer needs production-scale hard-capsule output and an integrated cycle, but the choice should be made from sustained good capsules per shift. Powder flow, capsule quality, fill target, inspection frequency, replenishment, changeover and downstream stops can all reduce the usable rate.
Good starting fit
- Commercial powder, granule, pellet or supported mixed-fill projects.
- Hard-capsule production that requires an integrated automatic cycle.
- Buyers planning polishing, inspection, counting or blister-pack interfaces.
- Teams able to define representative trials and acceptance evidence.
Confirm before selection
- Capsule type, sizes, locking style and supplier variation.
- Formulation flow, bulk density, compaction and segregation behavior.
- Target fill weight, accepted test method and in-process controls.
- Required good output, campaign length, cleaning and changeover plan.
- Utilities, room access, containment and downstream line boundary.
Supplement production
Define formula flow, capsule shell, label-claim controls, campaign size and downstream pack format.
Contract manufacturing
Weight product mix, changeover evidence, cleaning access, format inventory and scheduling flexibility.
Pharmaceutical projects
Specify URS, material certificates, drawings, FAT, qualification support and buyer approval responsibilities.
Use another route when: the required output is comfortably met by a smaller platform, the application is liquid-in-hard-capsule and needs a dedicated sealing process, or the project requires an industrial line architecture beyond the NJP-2500C boundary.
How the NJP-2500C Commercial Capsule Filler Works
The NJP-2500C uses an intermittent indexed process. The station sequence coordinates capsule handling, dosing, closing and discharge; the buyer still controls material approval, settings, checks, cleaning, intervention and finished-product acceptance.
Feed and orientEmpty capsules move from the hopper into the configured format parts.
SeparateVacuum and tooling separate capsule bodies from caps for dosing.
Check and rejectCapsules not handled as specified are routed according to the reject logic.
Meter productThe configured dosing system meters the qualified formulation into capsule bodies.
Close capsulesBodies and caps are joined using the selected format parts and settings.
DischargeFinished capsules leave the machine for collection, polishing or inspection.
Clean tooling boresThe cleaning station prepares format bores for the next indexed cycle.
Record and respondOperators monitor material supply, settings, alarms, checks and line handoff.
The dosing claim has a test boundary
The published dosing accuracy is ≤ ±3% for dosing above 300 mg with 40–80 mesh granulated material. That is a stated test condition, not a guarantee for every powder, capsule size, target weight or machine speed.
For a fluffy, cohesive, low-density or segregation-sensitive formulation, define the sampling method and permitted process window before FAT. The powder flowability guide helps prepare those inputs.
My insight: the best early predictor is not the supplier’s highest-speed video. It is a controlled trial that records the capsule and product lot, fill target, dosing parts, settings, test duration, good output, rejects and fill-weight results on the same basis you will use in production.
NJP-2500C Commercial Capsule Filling Machine Specifications
Use these published values for initial engineering review. Confirm every required value, option, tolerance and utility interface in the current quotation and approved technical agreement.
| Parameter | Published NJP-2500C specification | Buyer verification |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum output | 150,000 capsules/hour (2,500 capsules/minute) | Establish sustained good output with representative material and planned checks. |
| Capsule sizes | 00#–5# and safety capsules A–E, with corresponding change parts | List every capsule size, shell type and tooling set in the quotation. |
| Published dosing accuracy | ≤ ±3% for dosing above 300 mg with 40–80 mesh granulated material | Agree the product, sampling, calculation and acceptance method. |
| Published capsule using rate | ≥ 99.5% | Define capsule quality, run conditions, reject classification and counting method. |
| Fill applications | Powder; granule + powder; granule + tablet; pellet with optional device | Confirm the exact formulation and required dosing configuration by trial. |
| Control | Delta PLC, touchscreen HMI and variable-frequency speed regulation | Specify recipes, access, alarms, interlocks, data and language requirements. |
| Motor power | 3.37 kW main machine + 3 kW dust collector | Confirm the final option list and simultaneous electrical load. |
| Power supply | 3-phase AC 380 V, 50 Hz; other voltages by request | State site voltage, frequency, phase and local electrical requirements. |
| Vacuum | −0.02 to −0.06 MPa | Define vacuum source, connection and acceptance check. |
| Compressed air | 0.06 m³/min at 0.3 MPa | Confirm air quality, pressure stability and site connection. |
| Water supply | Water-cycle pump with compound tank or external source; 250 L/hour | Agree temperature, quality, connection, drain and supply responsibility. |
| Exhaust capacity | 300 m³/hour | Coordinate dust extraction and room-containment strategy. |
| Published environment | 21°C ±3°C; 40–55% relative humidity | Evaluate formulation, capsule and room requirements together. |
| Noise index | ≤ 75 dBA | Confirm measurement basis and local workplace limits. |
| Product-contact material | Published as 304 and 316L stainless steel | Name required material certificates and surface documentation. |
| Special functions | Powder collector pipeline at filling port; lifting mechanism for cleaning access | Review access, disassembly, cleaning method and recovery boundary. |
| Overall dimensions | (1100+50) × (1010+190) × (1950+150) mm | Allow additional service, operator, door and material-movement clearance. |
| Machine weight | 1,300 kg | Confirm floor loading, transport route, lifting and installation method. |
Turn the Published Rate into a Good-Capsule Shift Requirement
The published maximum is useful for comparing model classes, but it should not be multiplied by shift hours and treated as guaranteed production. Build the requirement from accepted output and include the real work around the machine.
Required good capsulesPer batch, shift and day
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Planned productive timeAfter cleaning and changeover
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Agreed operating factorFrom trials, checks and line losses
Material losses
Flow variation, segregation, replenishment, powder level, adhesion and cleaning.
Process losses
Sampling, adjustment, minor stops, alarms, rejects, changeover and line clearance.
Line losses
Polishing, inspection, counting, blister packing, accumulation and handoff stops.
NJP-1200C vs NJP-2500C vs NJP-3800C
| Decision point | NJP-1200C | NJP-2500C | NJP-3800C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published maximum output | 72,000 capsules/hour | 150,000 capsules/hour | 228,000 capsules/hour |
| Starting question | Does the lower-output automatic class meet verified shift demand? | Does commercial-scale output justify the additional machine and line scope? | Does sustained high-volume demand justify the industrial platform? |
| Model decision evidence | Same capsule and formulation, same accepted-output definition, same productive-time basis, same checks, and the same downstream boundary. | ||
Use the capsule filling machine size selection guide to prepare the capsule, dose and trial inputs. If the NJP-2500C leaves too little verified headroom—or significantly more than the project needs—review the adjacent model class rather than forcing one machine into every project.
Controls, Cleaning Access and Downstream Line Integration
Commercial output depends on more than the indexed turret. The operator must be able to control the approved recipe, identify faults, replenish material, inspect the process, change formats and clean product-contact parts without losing the process baseline.
PLC and HMI control boundary
The published configuration uses a Delta PLC, touchscreen HMI and variable-frequency speed regulation. During technical review, define user access, recipe storage, batch counting, alarm messages, interlocks, language, backup, restart behavior and any data required by the buyer.
An HMI can make settings visible; it does not by itself establish data integrity or a validated process. Those requirements must be specified in the URS and verified in the supplied configuration.
Cleaning and changeover must be demonstrated
The lifting mechanism is intended to improve access around the dosing area. The actual changeover and cleaning time depends on product residue, tooling, disassembly, cleaning method, drying, inspection, reassembly and line-clearance requirements.
Ask FAT to demonstrate removal and installation of the planned change parts. Record tools, access points, part identity, difficult-to-clean surfaces and the checks required before restart. Do not accept a fixed changeover promise without your product and procedure boundary.
Define the complete line interface
Upstream supply
Empty-capsule loading, formulation feeding, dust extraction, material identity and replenishment method.
Capsule finishing
Polishing, sorting, metal detection or other inspection, reject collection and transfer.
Primary packaging
Counting or blister packing rate, accumulation, stop signals, line clearance and data handoff.
A polished capsule leaving the filler is not the same as a packaged saleable unit. Balance the filler with the selected downstream process and define what happens when either machine stops. For a broader equipment route, review the capsule filling machine selection hub.
Commercial Capsule Filling Machine Price and Quotation Inputs
The current website reference for the base NJP-2500C is from USD 60,000 FOB China port. This is a published starting reference, not a project quotation. Capsule tooling, dosing options, material handling, finishing equipment, documents, FAT, delivery, site service and destination requirements can change the final price.
Main machineNJP-2500C application, controls, electrical supply and approved configurationConfirm included / excluded
Capsule toolingEvery required capsule size, dosing parts, change parts, setup and storageList each size separately
Material handlingPowder feeder, capsule loader, hopper interfaces and dust-control responsibilityDefine connection boundary
Finishing equipmentPolisher, sorter, detector, transfer and downstream packaging interfacesQuote as named line items
DocumentationDrawings, manuals, parts lists, certificates and qualification-support documentsName every deliverable
FAT and samplesTest material, run conditions, measurements, acceptance and evidence packageAgree before purchase order
Delivery and serviceIncoterm, packing, freight, installation, commissioning, training and sparesUse the same boundary in bids
Send these eight inputs for an accurate configuration
- Capsule type, sizes, supplier and representative samples.
- Formulation type, bulk density, flow and representative product.
- Target fill weight, allowed variation and test method.
- Required good capsules per batch, shift and day.
- SKU mix, campaign length, changeover and cleaning expectations.
- Site voltage, frequency, phase, air, water and extraction.
- Polishing, inspection, counting or blister-pack interfaces.
- Required documents, FAT evidence, delivery and service boundary.
To compare commercial offers fairly, use the same Incoterm, tooling list and document scope. The automatic capsule filling machine price guide explains why two quotations with the same model name may describe different projects.
Request an Itemized NJP-2500C QuoteDefine FAT, Documentation and Site Responsibilities Before Purchase
Run conditions
Record capsule and material identity, fill target, tooling, settings, duration, operator tasks and line interfaces.
Measured results
Define good output, fill-weight method, capsule defects, rejects, downtime, alarms and restart checks.
Handover evidence
Name drawings, manuals, certificates, parts lists, FAT records, training evidence and open items.
Build the supplier test from the capsule filling machine FAT checklist. Align equipment documents with the capsule filling machine GMP validation guide. Supplier documentation and FAT support selection and handover; they do not replace the buyer’s site qualification, process validation, cleaning validation, stability conclusions or batch-release decisions.
Commercial Capsule Filling Machine FAQ
How much does an NJP-2500C commercial capsule filling machine cost?
The current website reference is from USD 60,000 FOB China port for the base NJP-2500C. Final price depends on capsule tooling, dosing options, feeders, polishing or inspection equipment, documentation, FAT, delivery terms and site-service scope. Request an itemized quotation rather than comparing one headline number.
What is the published maximum output of the NJP-2500C?
The published maximum is 150,000 capsules per hour, or 2,500 capsules per minute. Sustained good output depends on capsule and formulation behavior, fill target, machine settings, checks, replenishment, rejects, cleaning, changeover and downstream line performance. Confirm the planning rate with representative trials.
Which capsule sizes can the NJP-2500C fill?
The published range is 00# through 5# plus safety capsules A–E with the corresponding change parts. List every planned capsule size and shell type in the RFQ because each size requires the correct tooling and must be verified with representative capsules.
Does the NJP-2500C guarantee ±3% dosing accuracy?
No universal result is guaranteed. The published value is ≤ ±3% for dosing above 300 mg with 40–80 mesh granulated material. Actual results depend on formulation properties, capsule size, target fill, dosing parts, settings, speed and the agreed sampling method. Define acceptance criteria and verify them during trials.
Can the NJP-2500C fill pellets or mixed formulations?
The published applications include powder, granule and supported mixed-fill configurations, with pellet filling requiring the appropriate optional device. Confirm the exact combination, dose split, formulation behavior, tooling and acceptance method before quotation and FAT.
Is the NJP-2500C automatically GMP compliant?
No machine alone makes a process GMP compliant. Review product-contact materials, cleanability, controls, procedures, records and required documentation for the intended use. The purchasing facility remains responsible for site qualification, validation, approved procedures and production decisions.
What utilities and installation information should I provide?
Provide site voltage, frequency and phase; available compressed air, water, vacuum and extraction; room conditions; floor loading; access route; service clearances; and downstream interfaces. The published specification is a starting point, while the approved technical agreement controls the final installation boundary.
What should be tested during NJP-2500C FAT?
Agree capsule and material identity, fill target, tooling, machine settings, test duration, operator responsibilities, good-output counting, fill-weight method, defects, rejects, alarms, downtime, cleaning or changeover demonstration and required handover evidence before the test begins.
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Configure the NJP-2500C Around Your Capsules and Product
Send representative capsules and formulation details, target fill, required good output, utilities, downstream interfaces and FAT/documentation needs. HIJ can return the machine, tooling, options and delivery boundary as separate line items for technical review.
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