JL-150III Softgel Encapsulation Machine: Core Equipment for SMEs

The JL-150III is a medium-sized intelligent servo-equipped softgel encapsulation machine designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Built around the core idea of "full servo control + minimal human intervention", it hits the sweet spot between production efficiency and easy operation—exactly what SMEs need.

It breaks free from traditional raw material restrictions, working seamlessly with both mature animal gelatin systems and innovative plant-based colloids like tapioca starch and carrageenan. Whether for pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, or functional foods, it’s the backbone power equipment for small-to-medium production lines.

This machine comes with a high-performance servo motor drive and an industrial-grade PLC touch control system, enabling digital precision control from start to finish. Compared to traditional variable frequency drives, it responds 30% faster and maintains rotational speed accuracy of ±0.1RPM, which significantly cuts down defect rates caused by mechanical instability. No professional programming skills are needed to operate it—intuitive and user-friendly.

To solve the product consistency issue that worries SMEs, it integrates three key automatic adjustment features. The Die Roll uses servo fine-tuning to realign engagement in real time, preventing common problems like glue overflow and corner flaws. Injection time and filling volume adjust automatically, with 8 symmetrically placed plungers ensuring ±0.5% filling accuracy and uniform dosage per capsule. The gelatin tape thickness also adapts to specs, matching the 0.3-0.8mm range needed for common types like 8# Oval and 20# Oblong—saving time on manual debugging.

It supports stepless speed regulation from 0-6RPM. At the standard 5RPM, it achieves an output of 56,700 capsules per hour for 8# Oval (500mg) and 27,540 per hour for 20# Oblong (1000mg)—perfect for SMEs’ daily output needs. Switching between small-batch trial runs and large-scale production is a breeze too: Die Roll replacement takes 30 minutes or less, giving strong support to new product R&D.

It meets both GMP and FDA international standards. All parts touching materials are made of 316L food-grade stainless steel (surface roughness Ra≤0.8μm), so cleaning is easy and no residue is left behind. Production data is recorded in real time and traceable, plus it has an independent CIP online cleaning interface—meeting strict pharmaceutical-grade requirements and helping businesses tap into high-end markets at home and abroad.

First, weigh colloids and purified water according to the formula, then mix them in a sealed stainless steel tank. Stir at a constant speed for 1-2 hours at 60-70℃ to get a uniformly viscous colloid solution. The solution is transported to the main machine via insulated pipelines, with the temperature kept stable at 55-65℃ to avoid viscosity changes—laying the groundwork for quality.

The colloid is coated onto Die Rolls, then cooled with 15-20℃ circulating water to form uniform gelatin tapes. Dual Die Rolls engage precisely (thanks to automatic adjustment), and the 8-plunger system synchronously forms capsule shells and fills them with materials. A built-in carbide cutter separates the capsules as the rolls rotate, keeping the qualification rate above 99.5%.

Newly formed capsules have high moisture and poor stability, so they need careful drying. First, tumble them in a mesh drum dryer (25-30℃, 35-45% humidity) for 1-2 hours to remove surface moisture. Then place them on drying racks in a constant temperature/humidity room for 8-12 hours to let internal moisture evaporate evenly. Finally, moisture content is controlled at 4-7% for gelatin capsules and 5-9% for plant-based ones. Unqualified capsules (irregular shapes, dosage deviations) are removed via sieving and manual sampling.

Choose from three flexible options based on your needs: small desktop bottle packers for small batches (which includes bottle sorting, counting, capping), medium vertical bottle packing lines for large batches (24-hour continuous operation), or aluminum-plastic blister packers for blister packaging. Exclusive interfaces enable speed matching (preventing accumulation), data synchronization (for traceability), and unified operation via the main machine—ideal for "one-person multi-machine" setups.

For SMEs, the JL-150III’s real value lies in fitting their production needs at every stage.

It boosts efficiency and quality: Cuts labor costs by 40% and raises the qualification rate from the traditional 95% to over 99.5%, thanks to servo drive and intelligent adjustment.

It adapts to all production stages: 0-6RPM stepless speed and quick Die Roll replacement work for both trial runs and mass production. The modular design with reserved upgrade interfaces grows with your business’s capacity needs.

It’s cost-effective and compliant: Compliant with GMP/FDA standards, its CIP cleaning feature reduces operation and maintenance costs. Being compatible with both animal and plant colloids facilitates product line expansion and high-end market access—helping SMEs build competitiveness with "high quality + great value" and upgrade to standardized production.