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A soft gel–encapsulating machine can handle up to 23,040 capsules per hour, depending upon capsule size. The BCM-S3 is constructed of FDA-approved all-stainless-steel contact parts, with bronze spreader boxes. Additional features include control panels mounted on the machine, a drum cooling system, an adjustable medicine pump system, a stripper device, a mangle roll device, a filling hopper with an agitator, a reversible transfer conveyor, and tumble dryers. The BCM-S3 has four models that operate at rates between 2000 and 230,000 capsules per hour. CapPlus Technologies, Phoenix, AZ.

A continuous-motion capsule filler can fill up to 200,000 capsules per hour for powder, single-pellet, or dual-pellet applications. The Model G250 Windows NT–based filler can be upgraded to accommodate MG2's Nett System, a 100% onboard weight control system. The filler is capable of interfacing with external capsule and product feed systems. The Model G250 also features improved cleaning and changeover times. MG America, Fairfield, NJ.

Designed to increase productivity, a semiautomatic capsule-filling machine fills powders or beads into two-piece capsules. The STI Model 10 offers improved filling speeds and fill weight accuracy. Manufactured from stainless steel and aluminum, with Mylar guarding, the machine is easy to clean, and changeover times are reduced due to specifically engineered change parts. According to the company, the machine's precise rectification speed and controlled drive tables provide for the proper delivery of capsules to the filling ring and to the powder-delivery system. Schaefer Technologies Inc., Indianapolis, IN.

A liquid-filling machine can handle products ranging from light oils to creams, lotions, syrups, gels, and other pharmaceutical preparations. The Model FLX1200 offers interchangeable filling systems, allowing for the use of volumetric piston filling, as well as electronic flow metering. The machine is controlled with a touch screen operator interface. Features include programmable filling speeds and nozzle positioning, a maintenance-free drive system, and quick connection of modular components. NJM/CLI Packaging Systems International, Lebanon, NH.

A tube filler offers fast, toolless changeovers and cleanup parts that are easily dismantled. The TFS 80, which has precision servo drives, features state-of-the-art filling technology and multiple closing-system options. The tube filler's modular design provides the flexibility to add on components, change applications, and increase uptime. IWK Packaging Machinery Inc., Fairfield, NJ.

Ideal for pharmaceutical filling applications, an auger filler with a servo drive is capable of producing fills within 0.25% of the target fill weight. The filler is constructed of stainless steel, with all wear parts either eliminated or hermetically sealed. The Series 1800D—available in semiautomatic, automatic, or rotary configurations—is capable of production speeds up to 400 containers per minute. The system is offered with an Allen Bradley PLC, which allows for on-site programming of functions. Mateer Burt, div. of GEI International Inc., Exton, PA.

An automatic squeeze tube filler is available in two configurations. The filler can provide two speed ranges—50 to 65 tubes per min. or 60 to 85 tubes per min. The RT 70 model is cam driven and can run applications ranging from thin to extreme viscosities. ProSys, div. of Reagent Chemical & Research, Webb City, MO.