Good fit
- Powder or granule formulations
- Small and medium batches
- Teams able to manage manual plate transfer
- Buyers who need several capsule sizes via change parts
CGN208-D · powder and granule dosing
Semi-Automatic Capsule Filling Machine
A three-station capsule filler for buyers who need more repeatable production than manual boards, while retaining operator control over plate transfer and batch handling.
20,000/hpublished maximum output
00#–4#capsule-size range
3independent inverter controls
Selection boundary
When a semi-automatic capsule filler is the right production step
A semi-automatic capsule filling machine automates capsule orientation, powder or granule dosing and capsule closing. The operator transfers tooling plates between those stations. That operating boundary matters: the published machine maximum is not the same as guaranteed sustained output for every formulation.
Choose the platform from your required good capsules per shift, capsule size, formulation flow, cleaning plan and operator method—not from a headline speed alone.
Confirm before buying
- Powder flow and bulk density
- Target fill weight and tolerance
- Daily shift pattern and cleaning frequency
- Local voltage and utility conditions
Use another route when
- You need liquid dosing and band sealing
- You need continuous automatic production without plate transfer
- Your containment strategy needs a different enclosure
Operator-visible process
Three stations, with plate transfer between each operation
The capsule feeding turret, powder feeding turret and dosing auger each have adjustable speed control. Representative product trials are still needed to establish settings for your material.
1Feed and separate
Empty capsules are oriented and separated into caps and bodies in the tooling plate.
2Dose powder or granules
The operator transfers the plate to the dosing station and adjusts material feed for the trial result.
3Close and collect
The filled bodies and caps are joined at the closing station before finished capsules are collected.
What to observe in a trial
Watch capsule separation, plate handling, powder flow, fill-weight checks, closing quality and the time lost between stations. These observations produce a more useful capacity estimate than multiplying the maximum output by shift hours.
My insight: ask for a trial using representative capsules and product—or the closest practical substitute—and define the acceptance method before the trial begins.
Verified technical data
CGN208-D semi-automatic capsule filling machine specifications
| Parameter | Published specification | Buyer check |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum output | 20,000 capsules/hour | Confirm sustained good output with your formulation and operator method. |
| Capsule sizes | 00#, 0#, 1#, 2#, 3# and 4# | A dedicated change-parts/mould set is required for each size. |
| Dosage type | Powder and granule material | Liquids require a dedicated liquid-capsule process. |
| Speed control | Three inverters: capsule feeding turret, powder feeding turret and dosing auger | Record approved settings by product and capsule size. |
| Power supply | 380 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3 phase, 2.21 kW | Non-standard voltage must be specified before quotation. |
| Machine size / net weight | 1290 × 685 × 1600 mm / 330 kg | Allow operator access, cleaning clearance and material movement space. |
| Packing size / gross weight | 1300 × 1150 × 1700 mm / 560 kg | Use these values for receiving and access planning. |
| Construction | Stainless-steel machine body and working table | Specify required product-contact material certificates separately. |
| Material feed | Auxiliary feeding hopper designed for connection to a vacuum feeder | Define feeder supply, interface and dust-control responsibility. |
Published values come from the CGN208-D technical sheet. Final configuration is controlled by the approved quotation and technical agreement.
Capacity planning
Turn the maximum output into a realistic shift target
Use four inputs
01Required good capsules per batch and per shift
02Trial rate for the actual capsule size and formulation
03Time for plate transfer, checks, replenishment and cleaning
04Allowance for rejects, changeover and operator breaks
Planning formula
Good capsules per shift = verified trial rate × scheduled running time × agreed operating factor.
Do not use the published 20,000/hour alone to promise daily output. Your FAT should record both the test material and the test duration so future comparisons use the same basis.
Machine details
Inspect the parts your operator uses and cleans
Powder behaviour affects feeding, dosing stability and cleaning. Use the powder capsule filling troubleshooting guide to prepare trial observations and challenge conditions before FAT.
Technology comparison
Manual vs semi-automatic vs automatic capsule filling
| Decision point | Manual process | CGN208-D semi-automatic | Automatic NJP route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core workflow | Manual capsule and dosing operations | Automated stations with operator plate transfer | Continuous integrated machine cycle |
| Published output on this page | Not specified | Up to 20,000 capsules/hour | Model-dependent; confirm on the selected automatic model |
| Operator role | Direct manual production | Transfers plates, replenishes material and performs checks | Supervises the integrated cycle and material supply |
| Best selection question | Is the batch too small to justify powered equipment? | Can required output be met with controlled plate transfer? | Does sustained demand justify continuous automation? |
For continuous production, review the automatic capsule filling machine. For oils or other liquid fills, use the liquid capsule filling machine route. If you are comparing sourcing regions, separate verified configuration and lifecycle support from country-of-origin assumptions in the Chinese vs European capsule filling machine guide.
Commercial scope
What changes a semi-automatic capsule filling machine quotation?
A useful price is an itemized project scope, not one unexplained number. Two CGN208-D quotations can differ because they include different capsule sizes, material-handling equipment, documents or delivery responsibilities. Give every supplier the same requirements and compare the same boundary.
| Quotation line | What it should define | Common scope gap |
|---|---|---|
| Main machine | CGN208-D configuration, power supply and agreed material application | A model name is quoted without the approved technical boundary. |
| Capsule tooling | Every included capsule size and each additional change-parts set | One mould set is incorrectly assumed to cover all planned sizes. |
| Material handling | Vacuum feeder, hopper interface, dust extraction and responsibilities | Peripheral equipment appears only after the purchase order. |
| Finishing equipment | Optional capsule polisher, sorter and downstream connection | The filler discharge is defined but the finished-line boundary is not. |
| Documents and FAT | Drawings, manuals, certificates, test protocol, samples and evidence | “Documentation package” is listed without named deliverables. |
| Logistics and site service | Packing, Incoterm, freight, installation, training, spares and exclusions | Offers use different delivery terms and cannot be compared fairly. |
For a wider cost framework, use the capsule filling machine price guide. Confirm available installation, training, spares and remote assistance through HIJ Service & Support instead of assuming they are included.
Request an Itemized ScopeQuotation scope
Send these inputs before comparing capsule filler quotations
01Capsule type, size and representative empty-capsule samples
02Formulation type, bulk density, flow behaviour and representative product
03Target fill weight and acceptable variation method
04Required good capsules per batch, shift and day
05Required capsule-size change parts and expected SKU mix
06Site voltage, frequency, phase and installation constraints
07Vacuum feeding, polishing, inspection and downstream packaging interfaces
08Required drawings, manuals, certificates and FAT evidence
Optional downstream interface: if you require capsule polishing or sorting, specify it as a separately quoted line item with its connection, utilities and acceptance checks. Do not assume it is part of the base machine.
FAT checkpoint
Define evidence before the machine is tested
Run conditions
Record capsule size, formulation or substitute, fill target, machine settings, test duration and operator responsibilities.
Measured results
Agree how good output, fill weight, capsule separation, closing defects, rejects and downtime will be counted.
Handover evidence
List the required drawings, manuals, change-parts list, certificates, FAT record and training evidence in the purchase scope.
Build the test from the capsule filling machine FAT checklist, and align the document responsibilities with the capsule filling machine GMP validation guide. Equipment documentation supports the buyer's qualification process; it does not replace site execution and approval.
Forester's engineering note
A semi-automatic machine is often the right bridge between manual production and an NJP line—but only when the operator-transfer cycle is included in the capacity calculation. I would approve the model after the trial demonstrates the required good capsules per shift, not because the nameplate maximum looks sufficient.
Continue your evaluation
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Service & SupportReview training, spare-parts and technical-support options for the project.
Technical questions
Semi-automatic capsule filling machine FAQ
What is the maximum output of the CGN208-D?
The published maximum is 20,000 capsules per hour. Actual sustained good output depends on capsule size, formulation flow, operator plate transfer, checks, replenishment and cleaning. Confirm the planning rate in a representative trial.
Which capsule sizes can the machine fill?
The published range is 00# through 4#. Each capsule size requires the corresponding change-parts or mould set, so list every required size in the quotation request.
Can the CGN208-D fill liquids?
No. This configuration is specified for powder and granule material. Liquid fills require a dedicated liquid-dosing and capsule-sealing process.
What does the operator do during production?
The machine performs capsule feeding, powder or granule dosing and capsule closing at separate stations. The operator transfers tooling plates, replenishes material, monitors settings and performs the agreed in-process checks.
What information is needed for an accurate quotation?
Provide capsule size and type, formulation details and samples, fill target, required good output, change-parts list, site utilities, optional feeder or polisher interfaces, documentation scope and FAT acceptance requirements.
What power supply and installation space does the CGN208-D require?
The published supply is 380 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3 phase and 2.21 kW; non-standard voltage must be specified before quotation. The machine measures 1290 × 685 × 1600 mm. Your layout must also allow safe operator access, plate transfer, cleaning, material replenishment and removal of parts.
What service and documentation should be defined before purchase?
Ask the quotation to identify installation or remote assistance, operator training, recommended spares, manuals, drawings, material certificates, FAT protocol and test evidence as included, optional, excluded or supplied by the buyer. The approved quotation and technical agreement—not a general webpage—control the final scope.
Get a configuration based on your capsule and formulation
Send representative capsule and product details, output target, utilities and documentation requirements. HIJ will return an itemized machine and change-parts scope for review.
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