Powder filling machine PRACTICA

for capsulesfor granulatesfor the pharmaceutical industry

Product overview
Simple, reliable and effective, the PRACTICA single-product capsule filler addresses a wide range of capsule filling requirements for powders, granules and pellets. Designed by IMA Active for competitive throughput and precise dosing with straightforward operation.

Highlights

• Precise dosing: single-product dosing system for powders, granules or pellets with very high accuracy.
• User-friendly operation: ergonomic layout and intuitive controls reduce operator training time.
• Intuitive HMI: MAX HMI provides fast response, predictable workflows and simplified operator learning.
• Production monitoring: optional statistical weight-checking unit for in-line verification and automatic machine self-adjustment (available on request).
• Maintainability: design enables easy inspection, cleaning and routine maintenance.

Machine versions

• PRACTICA 100 — single-product capsule filler; max output 100,000 capsules/hour; 12 capsules per cycle; capsule sizes 5-00EL, 000, DB; prearranged for statistical weight-checking unit and automatic self-adjustment to maintain set production parameters.
• PRACTICA 200 — single-product capsule filler; max output 200,000 capsules/hour; 24 capsules per cycle; capsule sizes 5-00EL, 000, DB; vacuum 100 m3/h – 6 mbar (abs.); standard voltage 400 V – 50 Hz.

Media / Gallery notes
Images and video show working area, dosing units (product dosing and powder dosing), capsule orientation, capsule selection and closing. Video trailer available showing the machine in operation.

Technical data (summary)

• PRACTICA 100 — MODEL: PRACTICA 100; Maximum output: 100,000 capsules/hour; Capsules per cycle: 12; Capsule sizes: 5-00EL, 000, DB; Weight: 1,900 kg.
• PRACTICA 200 — MODEL: PRACTICA 200; Maximum output: 200,000 capsules/hour; Capsules per cycle: 24; Capsule sizes: 5-00EL, 000, DB; Vacuum: 100 m3/h – 6 mbar (abs.); Standard voltage: 400 V – 50 Hz; Weight: 2,300 kg.

Manufacturing / plant
Production plant: IMA Active