
Automate the loading and unloading of capsule filling machines with Hanningfield’s CapsuJet capsule transfer system. The CapsuJet has been designed and built to overcome the problems associated with conventional equipment used for the automatic loading or emptying of capsule filling machines.
The CapsuJet is a proven method for the gentle conveying of hard-shelled gelatin capsules, achieving transfer rates of 100%. It uses a gentle, low velocity airstream which ensures all capsules are successfully conveyed without damage. Designed to automatically keep pace with capsule filling machines, the fully adjustable sensor ensures it remains supplied with empty capsules.
As standard, both capsule transfer system models are constructed with all contact parts manufactured from 316L stainless steel (180 grit), with FDA compliant seals, gaskets etc. Non-contact parts such as frames, motor covers and control panels are manufactured from 304 stainless steel (150 grit). All standard materials of construction and surface finishes can be upgraded or downgraded upon request. All equipment can be fully customised to satisfy specific application requirements and can be supplied with full validation documents (FS/DS, FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ) and mill certificates to EN10204 (3.1).
CapsuJet C20 (Empty Capsule Transfer System)
The CapsuJet C20 capsule transfer system is designed for the loading of empty capsules from ground level into the capsule filling machine. The C20 can load up to 300,000 capsules per hour.
1. Entire boxes of capsules are fed into a large diameter, low height capsule storage hopper (200 litre).
2. A tangentially discharged airflow from a multi-stage fan or blower consistently transfers 100% of capsules at high rate without damage to the receiving hopper on the capsule filling machine.
3. A fully adjustable optical sensor controls the level of capsules in the receiving hopper on the capsule filling machine, by automatically starting and stopping the convey cycle.
The C20 is mounted to a mobile trolley and weighs approximately 150kgs assembled. The standard dimensions of the mobile frame unit are (H)1180mm x (W)760mm x (L)1215mm (which can be modified upon request).
CapsuJet FCC (Filled Capsule Transfer System)
The CapsuJet FCC capsule transfer system is designed for the unloading of capsule filling machines, transferring filled capsules to a downstream container or process. The FCC can transfer up to 200,000 capsules per hour.
1. Filled capsules drop into the FCC feed chute from the capsule filling or polisher machine.
2. These capsules are then immediately conveyed downstream on a cushion of air through anti-static pipe work to a bulk container (or similar).
The system uses an easy-clean design, primarily assembled using Tri-Clover clamps; this allows the FCC to be quickly dismantled without the need for special tooling. Mounted to a mobile trolley, the unit weighs approximately 100kgs. The standard dimensions of the mobile frame unit are (H)1150mm x (W)500mm x (L)885mm (which can be modified upon request).
- CapsuJet C20
The C20 quickly and gently loads empty capsules into the encapsulation machine.
- CapsuJet FCC
The FCC transfers capsules after filling to a downstream bulk container (or similar).
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