Index Capsule Filling Auxiliary Equipment
Complete your production line with Index's comprehensive range of supporting equipment designed for efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
Index's Auxiliary Equipment range is designed to optimize every stage of capsule manufacturing. From loading and transferring materials to eliminating waste, these machines enhance efficiency, cleanliness, and safety across your production line.
Our equipment works seamlessly alongside Index Capsule Fillers and Polishers to automate key processes such as powder transfer, capsule feeding, dust removal, and empty capsule elimination. Each unit is engineered for reliability, simple operation, and easy maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted, high-performance production.
DBFV X 20 Industrial Vacuum
The DBFV industrial vacuum supports efficient dust and powder extraction at capsule fillers in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing. Designed for direct, on-machine integration, it captures fine powders at the source to help maintain clean production areas and protect downstream equipment. Built for continuous operation, the DBFV helps improve process efficiency, reduce cleanup time, and support compliant manufacturing environments.
- High-capacity powder transfer moves large volumes of powder to support high-output capsule filling operations
- Vacuum-based loading system delivers consistent, controlled powder flow into the capsule filler hopper
- Reduces manual handling, helping limit operator fatigue and improve workplace safety
- Supports continuous production, keeping pace with high-speed capsule filling machines
- Seamless machine integration with existing capsule filling equipment and production lines
- Improves process efficiency by maintaining steady material supply and reducing interruptions
Cyclone Dust Separator
The Index Cyclone Dust Separator is specially engineered to enhance capsule filling production. More than just a dust collector, this advanced encapsulation machine part captures up to 99% of waste powder before it reaches the central extraction system, preserving the integrity of your capsule filling machine and extending its lifespan. For additional dust control, Index Capsule Fillers can also provide a separate third-party dust collection unit.
- Vortex separation technology
- Stainless steel framework construction
- Effectively separates powder particles
- Captures up to 99% of waste powder
- Preserves capsule filling machine integrity
- Extends equipment lifespan
Empty Capsule Eliminators
The Index I-400 and I-34 Empty Capsule Eliminators are made to smoothly fit into your manufacturing line. These machines make sure that only filled capsules move on to the next phase of production by using air pressure, which affects the overall quality and consistency of the final product. The Index I-400 Model possesses a circular stainless steel construction that is resistant to corrosion. It is perfectly suited for high-volume production environments where hygienic practices and longevity are vital. The Index I-34 Model has a square shape design and is made of anodized aluminum. It is a lightweight yet reliable piece of equipment that fits well with most capsule production lines.
- Simplicity and Durability: The Index I-400 and I-34 Empty Capsule Eliminators feature a no-moving-parts design, reducing the risk of mechanical failure and ensuring easy maintenance with minimal downtime.
- Improved Product Quality: By removing empty capsules early in the capsule filling process, these machines enhance product quality, improve operational efficiency, and reduce waste, making them essential for any capsule filling company.
- Easy Maintenance and Cleaning: Engineered for convenience, Index's Empty Capsule Eliminators are designed for quick cleaning and effortless cGMP compliance, ensuring a hygienic capsule filling machine operation.
- Versatility and Adaptability: Suitable for small laboratories to large-scale manufacturing, the Index Empty Capsule Eliminators support efficient capsule filling across various production scales and integrate seamlessly with capsule filling machine parts.
Vacuum Capsule Loader
The Index Vacuum Capsule Loader enhances efficiency and quality in capsule filling production. This high-speed solution delivers up to 7,000 capsules per minute directly into your capsule filling machine, eliminating the need for manual loading. By integrating the Index Vacuum Capsule Loader, manufacturers can streamline their capsule filling company operations, improving productivity and ensuring a smoother manufacturing process.
- High-speed loading: 7,000 capsules per minute
- Eliminates manual scooping and loading
- Continuous capsule supply to filling machine
- High-efficiency loading system
- Consistent supply reduces downtime
- Universal capsule compatibility for hard capsules from 00 to 5, eliminating the need for multiple loaders
Vacuum Powder Loader
The Index Vacuum Powder Loader streamlines powder loading into capsule filling machines for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing. With a capacity of up to 600 kg per hour, this advanced system efficiently transports powder from ground-level bulk containers directly to the capsule filling machine’s hopper. Designed for seamless integration, the Index Vacuum Powder Loader enhances efficiency and precision in capsule filling company operations.
- Precision vacuum powder transfer
- Transports powder from ground-level bulk containers to the machine hopper
- Eliminates airborne powder contamination
- Reduces product loss and waste
- Maintains consistent fill accuracy
- Enclosed system for worker safety
Model 43-6 Granulator
The Model 43-6 Granulator is a reliable solution for preparing wet and dry materials for encapsulation and other downstream processes. It produces uniform granules with consistent particle size, helping improve material flow, weight accuracy, and overall filling performance. This makes it well suited for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and industrial applications where consistency matters. Built for practical, day-to-day production, the machine supports fast product changeovers to reduce downtime between formulations. The fully removable stainless steel working section allows for thorough cleaning and straightforward maintenance, supporting hygienic operation and efficient batch transitions. The Model 43-6 can handle a range of material types and production requirements, from development work to larger-scale manufacturing. It is a dependable option for operations looking to improve granule quality, streamline processing, and maintain steady production output.
- Converts wet or dry materials into uniform granules
- Creates free-flowing granules
- Uniform particle size distribution
- Improves material flow characteristics
- Enhances fill performance
- Reduces fill weight variation
Frequently Asked Questions
Index, a leader in the capsule filling industry, brings over three decades of expertise and innovation from its base in the USA. Specializing in the manufacture and refurbishment of high-speed, tamping-style capsule fillers, Index has a strong focus on quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.