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YOKO-J-H
Automatic Capsule Filling Machine
YOKO-J-H is a model family for automatic filling of hard capsules with powder or granules. Nine reference configurations span 12,000 to 228,000 capsules per hour and support capsule sizes 00 through 4. Model selection should be based on formulation behaviour, target dose, capsule shell, sustained output, cleaning approach, and the required upstream and downstream interfaces rather than nominal speed alone.
- Reference capacity / range
- Model-dependent; see technical specifications
- Dimensions
- Model-dependent; see technical specifications
- Power
- Model-dependent; see technical specifications
Typical applicationPrescription and over-the-counter hard capsules · Nutraceutical and vitamin capsule production
Material or formatPrepared pharmaceutical powders · Nutraceutical powder blends
Equipment purpose
What this machine is designed to do
This series is intended to automate capsule orientation, separation, dosing, closing, reject handling, and finished-capsule discharge. It suits pharmaceutical and nutraceutical projects that need a repeatable hard-capsule process with a model range broad enough for pilot, medium-output, and higher-output production.
Operating sequence
Working principle
Empty capsules are transferred into indexed tooling, where caps and bodies are separated under vacuum. The body passes the configured dosing station for powder or granules, after which the machine removes nonconforming units, joins the cap and body, and discharges the locked capsule. Output, dose consistency, and reject rate depend on the selected model, formulation flow, bulk density, tooling condition, vacuum, and operating settings.
Review points
- Nine reference models provide a documented path from 12,000 to 228,000 capsules per hour.
- Capsule-size references cover 00 through 4; each size requires the corresponding format tooling.
- Published filling-variation and qualified-rate values are reference conditions that must be verified with the production formulation.
- The indexed process combines capsule separation, dosing, closure, reject handling, and discharge in one sequence.
- Power, footprint, weight, die-hole count, and utility demand increase across the model range and should be checked against the installation room.
- A useful factory trial uses production-intent shells and fill material to assess flow, dosing stability, capsule damage, dust control, and cleaning access.
Process fit
Applications and compatible materials
Use these references to frame the first technical discussion. Suitability is confirmed with actual material, format, and process data.
Typical applications
- Prescription and over-the-counter hard capsules
- Nutraceutical and vitamin capsule production
- Powder-filled hard capsules
- Granule or pellet-containing capsules after compatibility review
Material or format references
- Prepared pharmaceutical powders
- Nutraceutical powder blends
- Compatible granules or pellets
- Gelatin or HPMC hard-capsule shells, sizes 00–4
Reference parameters
Technical specifications
Values are model references for initial selection. The quotation and approved technical agreement define the final supplied configuration.
Technical specifications
| Model | YOKO-200J-H / YOKO-400J-H / YOKO-800J-H / YOKO-1200J-H / YOKO-2000J-H / YOKO-2500J-H / YOKO-3200J-H / YOKO-3500J-H / YOKO-3800J-H |
|---|---|
| Capacity (capsules/hr) | 12,000 / 24,000 / 48,000 / 72,000 / 120,000 / 150,000 / 192,000 / 210,000 / 228,000 |
| Filling Material | Powder, Granules / Powder, Granules / Powder, Granules / Powder, Granules / Powder, Granules / Powder, Granules / Powder, Granules / Powder, Granules / Powder, Granules |
| Die Hole Number | 2 / 3 / 6 / 9 / 18 / 18 / 27 / 27 / 27 |
| Power Supply (can be customized) | 380 V 50 Hz 3P / 380 V 50 Hz 3P / 380 V 50 Hz 3P / 380 V 50 Hz 3P / 380 V 50 Hz 3P / 380 V 50 Hz 3P / 380 V 50 Hz 3P / 380 V 50 Hz / 380 V 50 Hz |
| Total Power (kW) | 3.75 / 3.75 / 5.57 / 5.57 / 6.97 / 6.97 / 9.85 / 9.37 / 9.37 |
| Capsule Size | 00#-4# / 00#-4# / 00#-4# / 00#-4# / 00#-4# / 00#-4# / 00#-4# / 00#-4# / 00#-4# |
| Filling Variation | ±3% – ±4% / ±3% – ±4% / ±3% – ±4% / ±3% – ±4% / ±3% – ±4% / ±3% – ±4% / ±3%-±4% / ±3%-±4% / ±3%-±4% |
| Noise | ≤78dB (A) / ≤78dB (A) / ≤78dB (A) / ≤75dB (A) / ≤75dB (A) / ≤75dB (A) / ≤75dB (A) / ≤75dB (A) / ≤75dB (A) |
| Qualified Rate | ≥99.5% / ≥99.5% / ≥99.5% / ≥99.5% / ≥99.5% / ≥99.5% / ≥99.5% / ≥99.5% / ≥99.5% |
| Overall Dimension (mm) | 800 × 970 × 1870 / 800 × 970 × 1870 / 1020 × 860 × 1970 / 1020 × 860 × 1970 / 1200 × 1050 × 2100 / 1200 × 1050 × 2100 / 1850 × 1470 × 2080 / 1850 × 1470 × 2080 / 1850 × 1470 × 2080 |
| Weight (kg) | 600 / 600 / 900 / 900 / 1300 / 1300 / 2400 / 2400 / 2400 |
Before quotation
Configuration inputs
A useful quotation starts with the product, container or format, target output, available utilities, and destination requirements.
- Model and dosing configuration matched to formulation and sustained output
- Capsule-size tooling and planned changeover range
- Powder-control, vacuum, extraction, and room-interface requirements
- Product-contact materials and cleaning or changeover procedure
- Capsule polishing, inspection, metal detection, or transfer interfaces
- Destination electrical standard, control language, documents, spares, and test protocol
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Selection questions
Frequently asked questions
Which YOKO-J-H model should be selected for a new capsule project?
Start with the sustained output required after normal stops, not the highest catalogue speed. Then confirm capsule size, target fill weight, powder or granule properties, acceptable variation, cleaning frequency, available vacuum and compressed air, and the space for upstream feeding and downstream polishing or inspection. These inputs determine whether a smaller or larger indexed model is appropriate.
Can YOKO-J-H fill every powder at the published capacity?
No catalogue capacity applies to every formulation. Low bulk density, poor flow, electrostatic behaviour, high dust generation, cohesive ingredients, or a narrow dose tolerance can reduce stable output. A representative material trial is the appropriate way to confirm dosing behaviour, capsule separation, reject rate, and the sustained speed for a specific formulation.
What capsule shells are covered by the reference range?
The published range covers hard-capsule sizes 00 through 4. Gelatin and HPMC shells may behave differently during separation and closing, so the shell supplier, size, moisture condition, and locking geometry should be identified before tooling approval. Each capsule size requires matching moulds and change parts.
What should be included in a YOKO-J-H factory acceptance test?
Define the capsule shell, fill material or agreed placebo, target dose, sample quantity, run duration, speed range, fill-weight sampling plan, visual defect criteria, reject checks, alarms, cleaning demonstration, and required records before the test. The protocol should distinguish catalogue references from the acceptance values agreed for the configured machine.
Can the capsule filler connect to downstream equipment?
Yes, but the interface must be reviewed as part of the supplied scope. Transfer height, capsule discharge, buffer capacity, control signals, extraction, capsule polisher, inspection system, metal detector, and collection or packaging equipment should be defined together so that the connected line is balanced around sustained output.
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Related equipment
Standard Automatic Capsule Filling Machine
The YOKO-J-I standard automatic capsule filling machine is intended for hard-capsule production and pharmaceutical products. Selection is reviewed against powder and granules, target output, utilities, and line interfaces. Final configuration is defined in the quotation and technical agreement.
- Reference range
- Model-dependent; see technical specifications
Economy Automatic Capsule Filling Machine
The YOKO-J-C economy automatic capsule filling machine is intended for hard-capsule production and pharmaceutical products. Selection is reviewed against powder and granules, target output, utilities, and line interfaces. Final configuration is defined in the quotation and technical agreement.
- Reference range
- 192,000 / 210,000 capsules/hr
Plexiglass Manual Capsule Filling Tray
The YOKO-JCB-S plexiglass manual capsule filling tray is intended for manual capsule filling and nutraceutical sample-batch preparation. Selection is reviewed against empty hard capsules and prepared powder formulations, target output, utilities, and line interfaces. Final configuration is defined in the quotation and technical agreement.
- Reference range
- Confirmed for the selected product and format
Manual Capsule Filling Plate
The YOKO-JCB-A manual capsule filling plate is intended for small-batch capsule filling and laboratory capsule preparation. Selection is reviewed against empty hard capsules and prepared powders or compatible granules, target output, utilities, and line interfaces. Final configuration is defined in the quotation and technical agreement.
- Reference range
- Confirmed for the selected product and format
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