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Product Overview
The TrueCare Capsule Polisher cleans and polishes hard gelatin and HPMC capsules straight from the capsule filling machine. A rotating brush inside a stainless drum removes adhering powder from the capsule surface while an integrated dust extraction system carries the fines away, giving a clean, glossy finish ready for inspection and blistering. An optional sorting section (confirm) removes empty capsules and loose caps or bodies. Its compact, cGMP design with tool-free disassembly suits pharmaceutical and nutraceutical capsule lines.
A Teflon outer net prevents capsule damage from metal contact and provides an open area for efficient vacuum suction of the removed powder. The combined action of compressed air and vacuum keeps the polishing chamber and nylon brush clean and free from powder buildup, ensuring consistent performance.
Once capsules enter the polishing chamber through the inlet chute, the spiral brush conveys them upward against gravity toward the discharge chute. During this process, capsules are continuously rubbed against the nylon bristles, resulting in thorough surface cleaning. The loosened powder is immediately extracted by the vacuum system, leaving the capsules completely polished.
At the discharge end, polished capsules are fed into a capsule sorter, which operates on a pneumatic principle. Compressed air separates empty or defective capsules into a rejection bowl, while acceptable capsules are discharged smoothly through the outlet chute.
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Applications
A capsule polisher is an essential finishing machine used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production. Its primary role is to clean, polish, and dabbed stray powder or dust from the exterior of freshly filled hard gelatine or HPMC capsules before they proceed to packaging.
Key Applications & Functions
- Surface Dust Removal
- During the encapsulation process, fine traces of powder inevitably cling to the outside surface of the capsule shell. Polishers use continuous mechanical tumbling and soft-bristle action or airflow to remove this residual powder, ensuring the final product looks clean and professional.
- Sorting and Rejection
- Many modern capsule polishers come equipped with integrated sorting attachments:
- Empty Capsule Rejection: Using a pneumatic system or density separation, light or unfilled/telescoped capsules are automatically ejected.
- Fragment Sorting: Broken pieces or shattered capsule shells are filtered out through perforated sorting cylinders.
- Many modern capsule polishers come equipped with integrated sorting attachments:
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Standard Features
- Variable speed motor for best polishing results.
- Polishes most size of hard gelatin with a soft nylon brush.
- Solid-state speed controller for accurate and repeatable speed adjustment
- Adjustment height and pitch of the polishing chamber to maximize performance.
- Vacuum connections provided to carry away dust and debris.
- Protective guard in the capsule entry chute.
- The polishing brush is completely enclosed and the drive coupling connection is guarded
- Simple to operate, easy to maintain, and readily accessible for inspection and cleaning
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Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Production Capacity | Up to 4,00,000 Capsule / Hr (Varies by Capsule Size) |
| Capsule Size Handled | Size #000, #00, #0. #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 |
| Material Of Construction | Contact Part- S.S 316, Non Contact Part – S.S 304 |
| Polishing Bruss Material | FDA-approved Teflon (Lint-free, food/pharma grade) |
| Power Supply | 220V / 230V, Single Phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Main Motor Power | 0.25 kW to 0.55 kW (Variable Speed via VFD) |
| Compressed Air Requirement | 0.4 - 0.6 MPa |
| Vacuum Extraction Requirement | ~2.5 m³/min at -20 kPa (for dust collection) |