Capsule Polishing with Metal Check

The iCaps range offers exceptional flexibility, increased output, and superior polishing efficiency. With its modular design, the iCaps system can be customized to meet specific customer needs.

Key Benefits:

  • Complete emptying for all capsule formats and weights
  • Four adjustable elevation heights (1000 mm to 2200 mm)
  • FDA-approved light components for easy handling and washing
  • Ergonomic, efficient, robust, and reliable design
  • No risk of cross-contamination
  • Central HMI with OPC UA, CFR 21 Part 11 compliant

The iCaps system offers four elevation height options: 1000 mm, 1400 mm, 1800 mm, and 2200 mm. Each section includes a rotating brush designed to elevate, dedust, and polish capsules of all sizes and shapes, from size 00 to 5. The patented technology combines a homogeneous vacuum flow for high polishing performance and a unique aspiration window design to ensure complete emptying of any capsule type.

The system’s design has been simplified to reduce the number of parts for assembly and disassembly, eliminating the need for tools. The iCaps can be combined with Ceia or Lock metal detectors, and the “DT” Dust Tight model minimizes operator exposure to product and dust contamination. The system is also modularly upgradable to “C” Containment and “HC” High Containment washable solutions, offering further flexibility for different production needs.

Technical Data

Products to processCapsules
Polishing technologyPatented helicoidal brush system with side vacuuming
Polishing effectHigh performance level
VacuumOn each elevation tube section
Total emptyingYes, all formats and weight
Conveyor materialFDA Hi-tec polymer
Capacity/Speed
Small capsules Size 4-5Up to 750.000 caps/h
Medium capsules Size 1-2-3Up to 400.000 caps/h
Large capsules Size 0-00Up to 250.000 caps/h
Interfacing/ConnectivityHMI with OPC UA capability
Inlet Height558 mm (center of inlet tube DN50)
Available elevation heights1000/1400/1800/2200 mm
Accessories
Pressure monitoringN/A
Pressure decayN/A
Metal checkCEIA/PH21N – Head aperture Ø 70 mm
Intrinsic sensitivitySS 316L 0,40 mm
Ferro: 0,25 mm
Non ferro: 0,30 mm
Metal checkLock Insight – Head aperture Ø 70 mm
Intrinsic sensitivitySS 316L 0,50 mm
Ferro: 0,30 mm
Non ferro: 0,35 mm
Autocheck for metal detectorOptional
Empty Capsule EliminatorOptional ECE
DiverterOptional 2 ways/4ways/Euro Pallet
TesterOptional 2 parameters “DT” Dust Tight weight and lenght
Regulations
Occupational Exposure Band“DT” Dust Tight
Noise level<72 dB(A)
GMP complianceYes
CE complianceYes
Material certificateAvailable
IQ-OQ protocolAvailable
Cleaning and Dismantling
Manual cleaningEasy access for cleaning/No tools required
Automatic cleaningN/A
Floor dimension711 mm x 460 mm
Frame partsStainless steel 304 – brushed
Frame mounted on wheelsYes

 

The iCaps “C” Containment ≤OEB4 capsule polisher offers excellent flexibility, increased output, and superior polishing efficiency. Its modular design allows for customization to meet specific customer needs, ensuring safe and efficient handling of potent drugs in a contained environment.

Key Benefits:

  • Operator and product safety up to ≤OEB4 containment level
  • Pressure monitoring with fail-safe security valves
  • Complete emptying for all capsule types
  • Four adjustable elevation heights (1000 mm to 2200 mm)
  • FDA-approved light components for handling and washing
  • Ergonomic, efficient, robust, and reliable design
  • No risk of cross-contamination, easy validation
  • Central HMI with OPC UA, CFR 21 Part 11 compliant

The iCaps “C” Containment unit includes features to ensure safety when manufacturing potent drugs, such as a contained test sample inserter to avoid contact with the product, continuous pressure monitoring to maintain negative pressure, and fail-safe pinch valves for added security. The system also offers simple and contained disconnection of peripheral equipment using Flex Connect pipes with a double LDPE barrier. A unique antistatic patented metal check ensures tightness while discharging static electricity from capsules. Additionally, the system is modularly upgradable to a “HC” High Containment washable solution for enhanced flexibility.

Technical Data

Products to processCapsules
Polishing technologyPatented helicoidal brush system with side vacuuming
Polishing effectHigh performance level
VacuumOn each elevation tube section
Total emptyingYes, all formats and weight
Conveyor materialFDA Hi-tec polymer
Capacity/Speed
Small capsules Size 4-5Up to 750.000 caps/h
Medium capsules Size 1-2-3Up to 400.000 caps/h
Large capsules Size 0-00Up to 250.000 caps/h
Interfacing/ConnectivityHMI with OPC UA capability
Inlet Height558 mm (center of inlet tube DN50)
Available elevation heights1000/1400/1800/2200 mm
Accessories
Pressure monitoringStandard
Pressure decayStandard
Metal checkCEIA/PH21N – Head aperture Ø 70 mm
Intrinsic sensitivitySS 316L 0,40 mm
Ferro: 0,25 mm
Non ferro: 0,30 mm
Metal checkLock Insight – Head aperture Ø 70 mm
Intrinsic sensitivitySS 316L 0,50 mm
Ferro: 0,30 mm
Non ferro: 0,35 mm
Autocheck for metal detectorStandard
Empty Capsule EliminatorN/A
DiverterOptional 2 ways, 4 ways, Euro Pallet
TesterOptional 2 parameters “C” Weight & Lenght
Regulations
Occupational Exposure Band“C” Containment ≤OEB4
Noise level<72 dB(A)
GMP complianceYes
CE complianceYes
Material certificateAvailable
IQ-OQ protocolAvailable
Cleaning and Dismantling
Manual cleaningEasy access for cleaning/No tools required
Automatic cleaningN/A
Floor dimension711 mm x 460 mm
Frame partsStainless steel 304 – brushed
Frame mounted on wheelsYes

 

The iCaps range provides outstanding flexibility, increased output, and superior polishing efficiency. Its modular design allows for customization to meet specific customer needs, making it a versatile solution for various applications.

Key Benefits:

  • Operator and product safety up to ≤OEB5 containment level
  • Pressure monitoring with fail-safe security valves and pressure decay
  • Complete emptying for all capsule types
  • Four adjustable elevation heights (1000 mm to 2200 mm)
  • FDA-approved light components for easy handling and washing
  • Ergonomic, efficient, robust, and reliable design
  • No risk of cross-contamination, easy validation
  • Central HMI with OPC UA, CFR 21 Part 11 compliant

The iCaps system ensures a high level of safety and efficiency in capsule polishing, with key features designed to meet the strictest standards for containment and ease of use.

 

Technical Data

 

Products to processCapsules
Polishing technologyPatented helicoidal brush system with side vacuuming
Polishing effectHigh performance level
VacuumOn each elevation tube section
Total emptyingYes, all formats and weight
Conveyor materialFDA Hi-tec polymer
Capacity/Speed
Small capsules Size 4-5Up to 750.000 caps/h
Medium capsules Size 1-2-3Up to 400.000 caps/h
Large capsules Size 0-00Up to 250.000 caps/h
Interfacing/ConnectivityHMI with OPC UA capability
Inlet Height558 mm (center of inlet tube DN50)
Available elevation heights1000/1400/1800/2200 mm
Accessories
Pressure monitoringStandard
Pressure decayStandard
  
Metal checkCEIA/PH21N – Head aperture Ø 70 mm
Intrinsic sensitivitySS 316L 0,40 mm
Ferro: 0,25 mm
Non ferro: 0,30 mm
Metal checkLock Insight – Head aperture Ø 70 mm
Intrinsic sensitivitySS 316L 0,50 mm
Ferro: 0,30 mm
Non ferro: 0,35 mm
Autocheck for metal detectorOptional
Empty Capsule EliminatorN/A
DiverterOptional – 2 ways/ 4 ways / Euro Pallet
Regulations
Occupational Exposure Band“HC” High Containment ≤OEB5
Noise level<72 dB(A)
GMP complianceYes
CE complianceYes
Material certificateAvailable
IQ-OQ protocoleAvailable
Cleaning and Dismantling
Manual cleaningEasy access for cleaning/No tools required
Automatic cleaningWashing in place – Washing off line
Floor dimension711 mm x 460 mm
Frame mounted on wheelsYes

 

The eCaps capsule polisher is designed for efficiency, reliability, and high-quality polishing. It is an open-air system with flexible configuration options, offering three elevation heights to suit various production needs. The eCaps can be combined with a metal detector, an empty capsule eliminator, and a drum loading system for added functionality.

Key Benefits:

  • Efficient operation
  • Ergonomic design
  • Robust and reliable construction
  • Complete emptying for all capsule sizes and weights
  • Three elevation heights: 1000 mm, 1400 mm, and 1800 mm
  • Optional Empty Capsule Eliminator & 2-way diverter

The eCaps features a new generation of modular 400mm segments, each with a patented rotational brush that elevates, dedusts, and polishes capsules of any size or shape, from 000 to 5. The modular design allows for easy interchangeability between polishing segments and provides three different conveying heights for flexibility.

The patented technology ensures high polishing performance with a homogeneous vacuum flow on one side and a unique aspiration window design on the other to guarantee complete emptying of any capsule type. The system is designed for ease of use, minimizing parts to simplify assembly and disassembly, and eliminating the need for tooling.

Equipped with a metal detector, the eCaps ensures optimal accuracy, detecting particles as small as 0.4 mm, with a high-speed rejection mechanism for non-compliant products. Three detector options are available: Ceia, Lock, and Safeline. The design saves space in the production room and reduces retention areas. The Empty Capsule Eliminator (ECE) feature ensures 100% production efficiency, eliminating any empty capsules.

Technical Data

Products to processCapsules
Polishing technologyPatented helicoidal brush system with side vacuuming
Polishing effectHigh performance level
VacuumOn each elevation tube section
Total emptyingYes, all formats and weight
Conveyor materialFDA Hi-tec polymer
Capacity/Speed
Small capsules Size 4-5Up to 250.000 caps/h
Medium capsules Size 1-2-3Up to 200.000 caps/h
Large capsules Size 0-00Up to 180.000 caps/h
Interfacing/ConnectivityNo HMI
Inlet Height475 mm (center of inlet tube DN50)
Available elevation heights1000-1400-1800 mm
Pressure monitoringN/A
Pressure decayN/A
Metal checkCeia, Lock, Safeline
Occupational Exposure BandOpen
Noise level<70 dB(A)
GMP complianceYes
CE complianceYes
Material certificateAvailable
IQ-OQ protocolAvailable
Manual cleaningEasy access for cleaning/No tools required
Automatic cleaningN/A
Floor dimension895 mm x 480 mm
Frame partsStainless steel 304 – brushed
Frame mounted on wheelsYes

 

The NutraCaps capsule polisher is designed for efficiency and usability, offering a straightforward solution for high-quality capsule polishing. It can be easily combined with a metal detector, an empty capsule eliminator, and a drum loading system for added versatility.

Key Benefits:

  • Outstanding polishing performance
  • Supports all capsule sizes
  • cGMP compliance
  • Complete emptying of capsules
  • Fast and easy cleaning and dismantling

Developed specifically for nutraceutical production, the NutraCaps integrates pharmaceutical industry expertise to deliver an efficient, cost-effective solution for the nutraceutical market. Its unique brush design ensures high-quality polishing while maintaining high production rates.

The unit features a rotating brush that quickly conveys, cleans, and polishes capsules in seconds. It is equipped with an advanced dust extraction system that efficiently separates excess powder during the polishing process. Designed for user-friendliness, the NutraCaps eliminates the need for tooling, making it ideal for quick changeovers when working with a wide range of products.

The system is compatible with a Ceia metal detector, an Empty Capsule Eliminator (ECE), and a manual 2-way diverter, offering a flexible and reliable solution for capsule polishing.

Technical Data

Product to processCapsules
Polishing technologyPatented helicoidal brush system with side vacuuming
Self emptyingYes, all formats and weight
Small capsules (size 4-5)Up to 250.000 caps/h
Medium capsules (size 1-2-3)Up to 200.000 caps/h
Large capsules (size 0-00-000)Up to 200.000 caps/h
Total height1706 mm
Inlet height660 mm
Outlet heightBetween 924 and 1211 mm
Inlet chuteTC DIN 32676 DN 50
Outlet chuteTC ISO 1127 DN 50
Minimum product size5
Maximum product size000
Conveying adjustmentRotation speed
Requested air extraction110 to 150 m³/h
Dust extraction connectionTC ISO 1127 DN 50
Noise level≤70 dB (A)
GMP complianceYes
Polymer contact partsFDA POM C
Contact parts finishingRA < 0,8 μm
Frame partsStainless steel 304
Frame finishingBrushed 320
Metal detectorCEIA THS/PH21 EE – Head aperture 100 x 40 mm
Interfacing/ConnectivityN/A
Manual cleaningEasy access for cleaning – No tools required