Coni-Snap

Hard Gelatin Capsules

Reliable and consistent two-piece capsules

Editorial

Quality by design
With the significant advances in life sciences, we are able to treat or at least manage
the majority of communicable and non communicable diseases through efficient
drug therapy, which has and still is increasing our life expectancy every year.

The free accessibility to efficient drug therapies in the Western

world, which accounts for about 1 billion of the worlds
population, has increased the health care costs in these
countries to a level that has initiated a lot of cost containment
programs. In contrast to this, the emerging economies, which
account for 2.9 billion people but also the very poor countries,
which account for 2.6 billion people are in an increased
demand for drug therapeutics as well but are not in a position to
afford these medicines at their actual costs.

continuous process monitoring and process control leading

to a desired product quality all time. The Quality-by-Design
approach will also question the product formulation, processing
and design with regard to its necessary and required complexity
in order to achieve a desired product quality. Reducing out-ofspecification materials and products, excipients as well as unit
operations will immediately turn into efficiency enhancements
and cost savings. Looking ahead, changing from a batch
based process to a continuous manufacturing driven by QbD
and PAT will be another important step forward to enhance
manufacturing efficiency.

Pharmaceutical product prices are mainly detected by its

manufacturing costs. Several options have been more or
less successfully explored in
the past decade to lower the
costs through transfer of the
manufacturing into low labor
Quality by Design is a tool in achieving
cost market places and through
considerable efficiency gains in
continuous improvement
programs to streamline the
pharmaceutical manufacturing coupled
manufacturing process.

Traditional two piece capsule

products were manufactured
in a simple weighing, blending
and filling process using none
or very few functional excipients
like a lubricant, a disintegrant
and a diluent. As capsule filling
known since many years and
with the two piece capsule dosage form. iscapsule
filling machines are
When benchmarked with other
available around the world, it
industry it became evident
is not surprising that two piece capsules as a predictable drug
that the pharmaceutical industry is still working at a very low
delivery system for a variety of formulation types starting from
performance with very traditional processes. Moreover, the
API alone to modified release multiparticulates have gained
product formulation, process and design, which are highly
back substantial attention in the R&D based and generic
regulated, have not been questioned over the past decades.
pharmaceutical industry as a cost effective pharmaceutical
After patent expiration the products are true copy cats of the
dosage form and high quality pharmaceutical drug product
products in the market since 10 to 15 years, which is a missed
option.
opportunity to apply innovative technologies that might have
Pharmaceutical drug products of the future will have to address
evolved during the past years.
the efficacy of the active moiety but also its affordability in the
With the introduction of the ICH Guidelines Q 8 - 10 the
mature as well as emerging markets. Quality-by-Design is a tool
concept of the Quality-by-Design (QbD) and the Processin achieving considerable efficiency gains in pharmaceutical
Analytical-Technologies (PAT) was introduced that will become
manufacturing coupled with the two piece capsule dosage form.
state of the art within the coming years. With QbD and PAT,
pharmaceutical development and manufacturing will move
towards an intensive product and process understanding that
Sven Stegemann
will significantly increase manufacturing efficiency through
Director Pharmaceutical Business Development

Contents
Quality by design

About Coni-Snap Hard Gelatin Capsules

Designed to meet your needs

9
9

Manufacturing process
Gelatin, the primary raw material
Manufacturing process
Quality control

11
11
13
15

Properties and specifications

Colouring agents and pigments
Imprinting
Specifications
Storage and packaging

17
17
18
20
21

Fill material for capsules

Formulation advantages
Filling possibilities
Automatic hard capsule filling machines
Blister packaging recommendation

23
23
24
25
26

Applications
The right capsule for the right application

29
29

About Capsugel
Innovative dosage solutions for the healthcare industry

30
30

Coni-Snap Hard Gelatin Capsules,

the most popular two-piece hard
gelatin capsules in the world.

About Coni-Snap
Hard Gelatin Capsules

Designed to meet your needs

Renowned performance

Customer focus

One size does not fit all

With more than a century of worldleading capsule manufacturing

expertise, it is not surprising that
Capsugel produces over 50% of all twopiece capsules sold globally. Capsugel
standard hard gelatin capsules, known
as Coni-Snap, perfectly match the
stringent regulations and standards of
major pharmaceutical companies as well
as health & nutrition manufacturers and
marketers.

Constant technical improvement is

just one of the reasons why customers
around the world have been counting
on Coni-Snap two-piece capsules for
over fifty years. For pharmaceutical
and dietary supplement manufacturing
customers, Coni-Snap Hard Gelatin
Capsules offer a wide range of
advantages. The hard gelatin capsules
can be produced using a simpler
manufacturing process with fewer
production steps while maintaining high
quality standards. On the formulation
side, hard gelatin capsules are a
versatile container, offering numerous
filling possibilities including granules,
powders, liquids, semi-solids and
mini-tablets. ConiSnap Capsules are
ideal for controlled release formulation
as well. Consumers tend to prefer hard
gelatin capsules since they are easy to
swallow and mask tastes and odours.

With a vast range of colours, sizes and

imprinting possibilities, ConiSnap
Capsules provide an ideal way to
enhance product identity as well as
overall brand image.

Outstanding quality
Dedication to innovation extends beyond
the ConiSnap Hard Gelatin Capsules
itself and well into the production cycle.
The latest high-capacity filling machines
require a precise capsule design to
work at maximum capacity. To meet
this requirement, the ConiSnap Hard
Gelatin Capsules features a body with
a tapered rim that allows more play
between the two parts, reducing the risk
of the two rims meeting and therefore
eliminating the splitting phenomenon.
Furthermore, the pre-lock design with
six dimple-like notches reduces the
chance of premature opening during
both transportation and filling.

Coni-Snap design features

Two aerodynamic air vents
allow air to escape from the cap; critical when
operating high speed filling machines
Rounded hemispherical ends
are mechanically stronger and more
resistant to deformation

Closely matched locked rings

provide full-circumference leak-free closure

Six elongated dimples

maintain precise round capsule diameter,
improving filling machine performance
Tapered rim of the body
engages easily with the cap for problem-free closure

About Coni-Snap Hard Gelatin Capsules | 5

Capsugel hard capsules

are produced from
high-grade gelatin.

6 | Chapter title

Manufacturing process
Gelatin, the primary raw material
High-quality gelatin
Every single Capsugel hard gelatin
capsule originates from high-quality
gelatin derived from collagen, a fibrillar
protein composed of eighteen different
amino acids found in connective tissues
and bones. Natural bovine or porcine
collagen is macerated and purified using
either acids or alkalis, depending on
the production process. The collagen
splits hydrolytically into an unbranched
amino acid chain with a molecular
weight ranging from 40,000 to 100,000.
This results in a high-grade, consistent
granular gelatin.

Strict regulations and quality

requirements
The high-grade gelatin used to produce
Capsugel hard gelatin capsules meets
all standards and regulations imposed
by both the food and pharmaceutical
industries. Every Capsugel gelatin
supplier must adhere to strict Capsugel
regulations and quality requirements.
Delivered high-grade gelatin undergoes
stringent preliminary physical, chemical
and microbiological tests before it
is released into production by the
Capsugel quality control department.
Testing methods are applied with equal
thoroughness at all Capsugel factories
world-wide, guaranteeing a primary raw
material of the highest consistency and
quality.

Manufacturing process | 7

Every Coni-Snap Hard Gelatin

Capsule conforms to strict
requirements.

Manufacturing process
Production level and quality
The underlying principles of capsule
manufacturing have remained practically
unchanged since its invention in 1833.
Over the years, modern technology and
automation have significantly increased
production levels and product quality.

Specialised R&D team

Today, Capsugel counts on a specialised
R&D team that constantly improves
automation processes and technology,
resulting in a highly effective production
process centred on integrated highcapacity automatic machines.

The manufacturing process

Melting Stage

Automatic Finishing

After passing the preliminary quality control, the

gelatin is released for production and placed in
large hoppers. Here, filtered water is added and the
gelatin is heated at 80C until it reaches the correct
viscosity. Following a resting period, a vacuum pump
removes the air from the gelatin solution.

During the final production stage, the machine

automatically strips the formed gelatin from the pins,
cuts it to the correct length, and places the body
and cap in the pre-closed position. The capsules
are automatically directed to a corresponding sorting
machine in the quality control department.

Colour

Imprinting

At this point, the gelatin solution is moved to transfer

tanks, or melters, where titanium oxide is added
to create an opaque base. Specialists blend in the
necessary colouring agents or pigments to create
one of eighty possible colours. Following a colour
management step to confirm colour accuracy, the
transfer tank with the colour-correct gelatin solution
is moved to the production area where the gelatin is
fed into dipping dishes from temperature-controlled
tanks in the production machine.

Clients frequently ask Capsugel to imprint the preclosed capsule. All Capsugel hard gelatin capsules
can display useful information such as the product
name, manufacturers name or logo, and dosage
details in either one or two contrasting ink colours.

Capsule manufacturing
The process itself is an engineering feat.
Standardised steel pins arranged in rows on metal
bars are precision-dipped into the dishes containing
the coloured solution. After dipping, the bars are
removed and rotated to distribute the gelatin as
uniformly as possible around the pins. The gelatin
is then allowed to set. Precise bar rotation, gelatin
viscosity and dipping rate all contribute to correct
gelatin distribution, resulting in a homogeneous
capsule wall with an exact, specified thickness.
Drying
Travelling along a conveyor belt, the bars carrying
the pins coated with solidified gelatin pass through
a series of drying kilns until the moisture content is
reduced to the required level.

9 | Manufacturing process

Packaging
Arriving directly from imprinting or quality control,
each individual package must pass a final shipping
confirmation inspection before it is dispatched to the
client.
Colour

Melting Stage

 Drying

Automatic Finishing
Capsule manufacturing

Imprinting

Packaging

Quality control
Highly effective process

Continuous quality control system

Strict quality standards

Quality is highly apparent and consistent

throughout the entire world-wide
Capsugel production process. Every
Coni-Snap Hard Gelatine Capsule
conforms to strict requirements. To
obtain increased production levels
and product quality, Capsugel counts
on a highly effective process centred
on integrated high-capacity automatic
machines. The European production
process is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
certified. Drug master files have been
registered with the U.S. FDA and the
Canadian Health Authority.

Another aspect of Capsugel worldwide quality, the production process

features numerous quality controls.
This continuous quality control system
guarantees the highest level of product
uniformity for visual quality and
dimensional parameters.

When the capsules meet the strict

quality standards, a random sample
is taken before the entire shipment is
packaged and bar-coded. This presample is individually packaged and
sent to the customer as an objective,
representative product sample. This
means that the delivered capsule boxes
can remain hygienically stored and
sealed until they are filled. Along with
every order, customers also receive a
certificate. ConiSnap Capsules meet
all relevant specifications as described
in the Capsugel Technical Reference
File (TRF).

Steps in capsule manufacturing and quality control

Production step

Corresponding quality control

Preparation of raw material

Gelatin

appearance, odour, colour, grain size, solubility,

gelling, (bloom), viscosity, pH value, isoelectric
point, bacteriology, chemical purity

Water

electrolyte content, pH value, bacteriology

Colouring agents
Gelatin solution

identity, solubility, bacteriology, and pigments

chemical purity
viscosity, temperature, colour shade, colour
composition

Production machine
1 Dipping, 2 Rotation, 3 Gelling,
4 Drying, 5 Stripping, 6 Cutting,
7 Joining, 8 Ejection

temperature, relative humidity, viscosity, dimensions,

colour shade, dimensions, colour shade,

Inspection

defects

Imprinting

laboratory checks on ink, statistical control

Counting, packaging

final release by Quality Control

Batch release

certificate

Manufacturing process | 11

Properties and
specifications
Colouring agents and pigments
Approved colouring agents and
pigments
According to international studies,
one of the most reliable means of
identifying drugs is colour. Although
to avoid confusion, colour must not
become over-complicated, creating a
risk factor in itself. When defining the
colour palette for hard gelatin capsules,
Capsugel opted to use only approved
colouring agents and pigments cited in
most pharmacopoeias and other official
regulations. As an opacifying agent,
Capsugel exclusively uses the approved
standard, titanium dioxide.

In-house colour experts

Prior to production, every particular
order is individually checked for
regulation conformity. During
production, in-house colour experts
confirm colour accuracy using a
state-of-the-art colour management
system. Since permitted colouring
agents differ from country to country,
Capsugel advises customers regarding
colourant selection per specific country
or region according to the appropriate
regulatory agencies. The Capsugel List
of Colourants is a highly informative
reference document to help clients
select the proper colour combinations
per country.

One of the most reliable

means of identifying
drugs is colour.

Properties and specifications | 13

Imprinting
Clear, easy-to-read text certainly assists all types of people, from
medical staff and patients to consumers, correctly identify each
capsule. That is why Capsugel hard gelatin capsules can be
clearly imprinted in one or two colours with useful information like
a logo, product name, company or even dosage details.
Axial-Print

Radial-Print

Ink colours

Using an offset printing process, hard

gelatin capsules can be printed lengthwise using the Axial-Print process. It is a
simple solution suitable for several lines
of text such as a company and product
name.

For circumferential printed capsules,

Capsugel suggests the Radial-Print
process. Introduced by Capsugel in
1978 to meet customer demand, the
innovative Radial-Print technique
enables circular printing and axial
printing for several lines. A specially
designed conveyor belt runs the
capsules under the offset cylinder. The
cylinder rotation rate is somewhat higher
than the capsule transport rate. This
means that the capsules rotate while
being printed and the design is printed
around the capsule. Up to 320 of the
capsule circumference is printable,
including additional room for legibility.

Capsugel capsules can be imprinted

with a variety of standard-approved
inks that easily contrast with the many
capsule colour combinations. To meet
specific marketing and labelling needs,
special ink colours can be developed on
demand.

Capsugels specialised
imprinting team is readily
available to offer technical
advice and expertise.

The advantage of the Radial-Print

technique is space: the printable area is
five times larger than the area available
using the Axial-Print technique. For
example, with larger capsules in the
0 to 000 range, several lines of text
can easily be printed on both the cap
and the body. For both Axial-Print and
Radial-Print techniques, Capsugel offers
rectified and non-rectified imprinting.

14 | Properties and specifications

Ink colours*
black

white

grey

red

medium blue

light blue

green

orange

yellow

* Please note that ink colours shown here may

differ from the original. This should be considered
a guideline only.

Imprinting Coni-Snap: dimensions

Axial-Print
A Overall length of total imprinting in mm
B Height of imprinting in mm
C Distance between cap and body imprintings in mm
D Maximum length of cap or body imprinting in mm
I Minimum distance between letters in mm

Size

00

16.40

3.00

4.60

5.90

0.20

0 EL

18.00

2.80

4.60

6.70

0.20

15.70

2.80

4.40

5.65

0.20

1 EL

14.50

2.50

5.00

4.75

0.20

13.90

2.50

4.40

4.75

0.20

2 EL

13.50

2.30

5.00

4.25

0.20

12.70

2.30

4.40

4.15

0.20

11.50

2.10

4.00

3.75

0.20

10.40

1.90

4.00

3.20

0.20

Radial-Print
A Overall height of total imprinting in mm
B Maximum overall length of cap or body imprinting in mm
C Distance between cap and body imprintings in mm
D Maximum length of cap or body imprinting in mm
I Minimum distance between letters in mm

Size

00

16.40

19.00

4.60

5.90

0.20

0 EL

18.00

17.00

4.60

6.70

0.20

15.70

17.00

4.40

5.65

0.20

1 EL

15.00

15.50

4.60

5.20

0.20

13.90

15.50

4.40

4.75

0.20

2 EL

13.50

14.20

5.00

4.25

0.20

12.70

14.20

4.40

4.15

0.20

11.90

13.00

4.40

3.75

0.20

10.80

11.80

4.40

3.20

0.20

Axial and Radial-Print combined

For specific marketing and identification needs, it is also possible
to combine both methods to maximise the capsule presentation.

Properties and specifications | 15

Specifications
Below is a table covering a wide variety of Coni-Snap capsule specifications in regards
to size, weight and filling capacity. The various dimensions are listed in metric and
standard.
Consult the chart to select the optimal ConiSnap Capsules.
Coni-Snap Capsules
Size

000

00el

00

0el

0el*

1el

2el

4el

mg

163

130

118

107

110

96

81

76

66

61

48

40

38

28

Tolerance mg

10

10

1.37

1.02

0.91

0.78

0.78

0.68

0.54

0.50

0.41

0.37

0.30

0.25

0.21

0.13

Weight

Capacity
Capsule volume ml

Powder density / Capsule capacity mg

0.6 g/ml

822

612

546

468

468

408

324

300

246

222

180

150

126

78

0.8 g/ml

1096

816

728

624

624

544

432

400

328

296

240

200

168

104

1g/ml

1370

1020

910

780

780

680

540

500

410

370

300

250

210

130

1.2 g/ml

1644

1224

1092

936

936

816

648

600

492

444

360

300

252

156

Length of the capsule parts (body and cap)

Body inches

0.874

0.874

0.796

0.795

0.826

0.726

0.697

0.654

0.656

0.601

0.535

0.538

0.480

0.366

Tolerance inches

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.016

Body mm

22.20

22.20

20.22

20.19

20.98

18.44

17.70

16.61

16.66

15.27

13.59

13.69

12.19

9.30

Tolerance mm

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.40

Cap inches

0.510

0.510

0.462

0.460

0.472

0.422

0.413

0.385

0.382

0.352

0.318

0.308

0.284

0.244

Tolerance inches

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.018

0.016

Cap mm

12.95

12.95

11.74

11.68

11.99

10.72

10.49

9.78

9.70

8.94

8.08

7.84

7.21

6.20

Tolerance mm

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.46

0.40

Body inches

0.376

0.322

0.322

0.289

0.290

0.289

0.261

0.261

0.240

0.239

0.219

0.199

0.199

0.184

Body mm

9.55

8.18

8.18

7.34

7.36

7.34

6.63

6.63

6.09

6.07

5.57

5.05

5.05

4.68

Cap inches

0.390

0.336

0.336

0.301

0.301

0.300

0.272

0.272

0.250

0.250

0.229

0.209

0.209

0.193

Cap mm

9.91

8.53

8.53

7.65

7.66

7.64

6.91

6.91

6.36

6.35

5.82

5.31

5.32

4.91

External diameter**

Overall closed length***

Inches

1.029

0.995

0.917

0.909

0.953

0.854

0.804

0.765

0.760

0.709

0.626

0.621

0.563

0.437

Tolerance inches

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.016

mm

26.1

25.3

23.3

23.5

24.2

21.7

20.4

19.4

19.3

18.0

15.9

15.8

14.3

11.1

Tolerance mm

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.4

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.4

* Europe only. ** All tolerances 0.002 inches or 0.06 mm.

Please note that Capsugel ConiSnap Capsules specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please consult your Capsugel representative for updated information.
The information in this leaflet is not intended to be used as a claim. It is the responsibility of the
customers to check with the current regulations in their respective countries.

16 | Properties and specifications

Storage and packaging

Ideal storage conditions

Original Capsugel package

When the capsules are packaged, the job

still is not finished. Correct storage and
packaging are important performance
factors. Finished gelatin capsules leave
the factory with a moisture content range
of 13% to 16%. To maintain this, ideal
storage conditions are 50% R.H. (relative
humidity) at 21C.

Consisting of corrugated cardboard

boxes lined with anti-static polyethylene
bags, the original Capsugel package is
a highly suitable storage option. The
recommended storage conditions using
Capsugel packaging are 35%-65% R.H.
and 15-25C. Each bag is closed with
a tamper-proof safety seal and clearly
labelled with the specific contents and
recommended storage conditions. This
includes a new label designed with
two smal, removable stickers for use
by the customer on product bags and
documents.

When the storage recommendations

are followed, the shelf life for Capsugel
hard gelatin capsules is 5 years.

Properties and specifications | 17

A hard gelatin capsule is a highly

functional and versatile container
suitable for numerous market
segments.

Fill material for

capsules
Formulation advantages
Highly functional and versatile

Easy to differentiate

Hard gelatin capsules continue to

succeed on the market. Clearly, this is
due to the numerous advantages for all
key players in the sector, from scientists
and R&D experts to manufacturers and
marketers and finally, of course, the
consumer. A hard gelatin capsule is a
highly functional and versatile container
suitable for numerous market segments
including traditional medicines and
dietary supplements.

A wide selection of colour possibilities

and imprinting options means hard
gelatin capsules are widely identifiable.
From a marketing point of view, hard
gelatin capsules are easy to differentiate
and highly attractive. With high
formulation versatility, hard gelatin
capsules are an excellent choice for a
speedy market introduction.

A vast range of combinations

Either separately or combined, a
variety of materials can be enclosed in
the capsules, ranging from granules,
powders, liquids and even semi-solid
formulations. Opting for granules, pellets
and spherical micro-capsules reduces
the volume compared to powder.
Another practical solution for taking two
incompatible substances together is
to make film-coated pellets and place
them in hard gelatin capsules. Delayed
release products are much easier with
hard gelatin capsules. For example,
polymer-coated pellets or granules that
dissolve in different pH values can
extend the half-life of a drug substance,
creating a once-a-day dosage.

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Filling possibilities
Suitable for a wide range of
formulations
Logically speaking, hard gelatin capsules
are a minor yet vitally important part
of the final product. In order for the
final product to take effect, it must be
released from the capsule. Even under
very extreme conditions, Capsugel
hard gelatin capsules dissolve in vivo
without difficulty. This makes them
a popular medical choice. Active
substance mixtures filling hard gelatin
capsules must have guaranteed content
uniformity to be used in automatic filling
machines. In most cases, the hard
gelatin capsule is filled with a powder
or granule. However, pellets, microcapsules, tablets, drages, small gelatin
capsules, pastes, semi-solids and liquids
can also be placed without difficulty.

Outstanding quality
When determining the viability of a
filling, scientists and experts must
consider numerous factors. This
includes substance size and shape,
uniformity, mixture homogeneity,
consistency, moisture content and
compression ability. The filling must
be able to withstand extremely high
speeds. Because of the absolute need
for constant and accurate quantities not
all substances are suitable for automatic
dosage machines. These speciality
cases are best addressed using other
Capsugel products.

Clearly, Capsugel hard gelatin capsules offer almost

unlimited possibilities. It is probably why Capsugels
Coni-Snap Hard Gelatin Capsules are one of the worlds
most popular brands of two-piece gelatin capsules.

Filling possibilities

Powder

Granulates

Pellets

A selection of filling combinations

Two different
pellets and
tablets

20 | Fill material for capsules

Liquid and
powder

Liquid and
capsules

Liquid

Tablets

Capsule

Automatic hard capsule filling machines

Capsugel products are suitable for use with a selection of brand name filling machines.
Below there is information regarding capsule characteristics, and machine production
rates and compatibility.
Automatic hard capsule filling machines
Machine

Dosing principle

Output caps/h

Products to be filled

Bosch further information: www.bosch.de

GKF 701

Dosing disk

42.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets, Liquid

GKF1400

Dosing disk

84.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets, Liquid

GKF2500

Dosing disk

150.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets

GKF3000

Dosing disk

175.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets

GKF705

Dosing disk

42.000

Powder, Pellets, Granulates

GKF1505

Dosing disk

92.000

Powder, Pellets, Granulates

GKF3005

Dosing disk

175.000

Powder, Pellets, Granulates

Dott. Bonapace further information: www.dottbonapace.com

In-Cap

Dosing disk

3000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets , Liquids (Lower output)

Harro Hfliger further information: www.hoefliger.de

Modu-C High speed

Multi functional

200.000

Modu-C Mid speed

Multi functional

100.000

Modu-C Low speed

Multi functional

25.000

Powders, Pellets, Tablets, Paste, Thixotrope media, Liquids, Micro dose,

Granulates, Micro tablets, Capsule in capsule
Powders, Pellets, Tablets, Paste, Thixotrope media, Liquids, Micro dose,
Granulates, Micro tablets, Capsule in capsule
Powders, Pellets, Tablets, Paste, Thixotrope media, Liquids, Micro dose,
Granulates, Micro tablets, Capsule in capsule

IMA further information: www.ima.it

Zanasi 6/12 25/40

Dosator

6.000 40.000

Powder, Pellets , Liquid, Tablets

Zanasi 8/16

Dosator

8.000 16.000

Powder, Pellets, Liquid, Tablets, Micro-tablets

Zanasi plus

Dosator

48.000 85.000

Powder, Pellets, Liquid, Tablets, Micro-tablets

Zanasi 70C

Press-Fit

55.000

Tablet coating with gelatine

Adapta

Multi functional

100.000

Powder, Pellets, Liquid, Tablets, Micro-tablets

Imatic 100 - 200

Dosator

100.000 200.000

Powder and pellets

MG2 further information: www.mg2.it

Labby

Multi functional

3.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets, Liquids, Micro-tablets, Capsule in Capsule, Micro dosages

Alterna

Dosing disk

70.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets

Suprema

Dosator

48.000

Powder, Pellets, Micro-tablets

MG Compact

Dosator

6.000 48.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets, Micro-tablets, Low- dosages

G70 140 S

Dosator

70.000 140.000

Powder, Pellets

G70 140

Dosator

70.000 140.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets, Micro-tablets, Low-dosages

Planeta 100

Dosator

100.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets, Liquids, Micro-tablets, Capsule in Capsule, Low-dosages

Planeta

Dosator

6.000 50.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets, Liquids, Micro-tablets, Capsule in Capsule, Low-dosages

G100 pre-weight

Dosator

90.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets, Micro-tablets, Low-dosages

G250

Dosator

200.000

Powder, Pellets, Tablets, Micro-tablets, Low-dosage

Romaco-Macofar further information: www.romaco.com

CD40

Dosator

40.000

Powder, Granules, Pellets, Tablets

CD60

Dosator

60.000

Powder, Granules, Pellets, Tablets

Fill material for capsules | 21

Blister packaging recommendations

A highly popular packaging solution,
especially in the over-the-counter
pharmaceutical sector, blister packaging
is becoming more and more common.
To ensure rapid and trouble-free blister
packaging of the capsules, the overall
length of the filled and closed capsules
must be as precise as possible.
The following minimum die-roll cavity
dimensions for blister packaging
machines are recommended.

Minimum die-roll cavity dimensions for blister packaging - indication

h Depth of cavity of blister die-roll (mm)

L Length of cavity of blister die-roll measured at h/2 and along the axis to the capsule (mm)
d Width of cavity of blister die-roll measured at h/2 and along the perpendicular axis of the capsule (mm)

000

00

00el

0el

1el

2el

Depth (h)

10.4

9.0

9.0

8.1

8.1

7.3

7.4

6.7

6.7

6.2

5.7

5.3

Length(L)

28.4

25.4

27.4

23.8

26

21.4

22.4

19.6

21.0

17.8

5.7

13.3

Width (d)

11.8

10.2

10.2

9.4

9.4

8.4

8.4

8.0

8.0

7.4

6.8

6.3

22 | Fill material for capsules

Blister packaging, the ideal

solution for both marketers
and customers.

Our solutions help you succeed.

Applications
The right capsule for the right application
For healthcare companies of all sizes, Capsugel has a solution
to help your ideas succeed. From assistance with dosage form
options for challenging compounds to differentiating existing
products, we work with you to find the right dosage form to meet
your needs.

Over-encapsulation
Using over-encapsulation for doubleblind clinical trials is an effective way to
shorten development time and reduce
costs.

Dry Powder Inhaler

(DPI) Capsules
DPIs provide a major drug development
opportunity for respiratory or systemic
drug delivery and we have the
technology platform to help.

Brand Protection
Technology
Pharmaceutical products are
increasingly threatened by counterfeit
drugs entering the market that pose
safety risks to consumers and may be
harmful to your brand.

Line Extensions
Extend your reach and grow your brand
by leveraging Capsugels extensive array
of solutions for expanding or enhancing
your pharmaceutical, consumer
healthcare or dietary supplement
products.

Product Differentiation
Create uniquely recognizable dosage
forms through Capsugels unmatched
market knowledge and technology
innovations.

Liquid-filled Products
Capsugels advanced liquid-filled
technologies and manufacturing
facilities can help deliver unique solid
oral dosage products to market faster.

Taste and Odor

Masking
Successful taste and odor masking of
ingredients strengthens your brand while
helping improve patient compliance.

Applications | 25

About Capsugel
Innovative dosage solutions for the healthcare industry
From assisting our customers with formulation challenges to
helping them bring innovative new products to market faster, the
world-class people at Capsugel provide a unique combination of
scientific, technological and global market expertise, delivering
high-quality capsules and services at every step of the dosage
form development process.
Innovative Products

Global Reach

Customer Focus

Capsugels focus on innovation has led

to a number of advanced products to
meet all your capsule needs. From our
outstanding colour and printing options,
to our variety of gelatin, alternate
polymer and liquid-filled capsules, were
always looking for new ways to make
capsules your dosage form of choice.
Contact someone at Capsugel today to
learn more about our latest innovations.

Our customers span the globe, and

Capsugels manufacturing and business
centers do as well. With multiple
production and business facilities
worldwide, Capsugel is able to offer an
unmatched certainty of supply, ensuring
your capsules are where you need them,
when you need them.

Many of our customers have been with

us for decades, which is just one sign
that at Capsugel we give our customers
what theyre looking for thats why
were always looking for new products
to address unmet dosage form needs.
Whether its help with formulations or
methods to help combat counterfeiting,
were pleased to offer our customers
more than just capsules.

Outstanding Quality
To ensure our customers receive the
very best quality products and services,
we employ the principles of Six-Sigma
throughout our entire organization. Our
drive to deliver high quality capsules
with speed and efficiency has led us
to regularly implement process quality
initiatives that continuously reduce
defect rates and improve the overall
quality of our products.

26 | About Capsugel

World Class People

At Capsugel, were not just a business
were a group of people who care about
our customers and making the best
possible products for them. And with
over 300 engineers and 50 scientists on
staff, we have the know-how to do just
that. We have over 2,800 colleagues in
more than a dozen locations around the
world, so theres always someone there
when you need us.

At Capsugel, we uniquely
combine our global reach
and resources with a
collaborative spirit to drive
innovation and growth for
our customers.

Contact a Capsugel expert today

For more information contact us at marketing.emea@capsugel.com
or visit www.capsugel.com.

Worldwide locations

Bornem
Belgium

Boston

Plormel

Massachusetts

France

Peapack

New Jersey

Greenwood

South Carolina

Puebla
Mexico

BAS 255 - concept and design by Lemento

Capsugel can meet your global capsule supply needs no matter where you
are in the world providing you peace of mind that our products will be
there when you need them.

Strasbourg
France

Colmar
France

Suzhou

Delhi

Sagamihara
Japan

China

India

Bangkok
Thailand

Jakarta

Indonesia

Sydney
Australia

Worldwide Manufacturing Capabilities and Product Development Centers

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