187-Hole Capsule Filling Machine — Acrylic Pro
Produce small batches with professional consistency. The 187-Hole Acrylic Pro Manual Capsule Filler aligns and joins capsules quickly for R&D labs, pilot runs, and home formulators. Durable acrylic plates, clear markings, and smooth edges make setup fast and cleaning easy. Choose your plate size above to match your capsules.
Key benefits at a glance
High throughput per cycle: 187 capsules in one fill
Accurate alignment: precision-drilled acrylic plates reduce loss and rework
Faster pack & tamp: included tamper helps achieve even fill density
Easy to clean: non-porous surfaces with rounded edges
Ships from USA: quick delivery and email support from Leadlife
Specs at a glance
187-Hole Acrylic Pro Specifications
Item
Value
Capacity
187 capsules per cycle
Supported Sizes
Select your plate size (size-specific model)
Materials
Acrylic plates with stainless hardware
Operation
Manual—ideal for small batches, pilots, and home use
Cleaning
Hand wash with mild soap; not dishwasher safe
Warranty
12 months (email support included)
In the Box
Filler base, alignment plate, tamper, spreader card
What’s included
187-hole filler base & alignment plate (size-specific)
Tamper & spreader card for even packing
Quick-start PDF and 60-second setup video
Email support from the Leadlife team
How it works (quick steps)
Load capsule bodies into the base plate; caps into the alignment plate.
Spread powder across bodies; tamp for even density; top off if needed.
Join and lock capsules; eject the finished batch of 187.
When to upgrade
Need >3,000 caps/hr or frequent size changeovers? Consider our semi-automatic line: Semi-Automatic Capsule Filling Machine JTJ-V .
Compatible supplies
Helpful comparison
Manual 187-Hole vs Other Options
Use Case
Manual 187-Hole Acrylic Pro
Manual 100-Hole
Semi-Auto JTJ-V
Hourly Output
Operator-dependent; high batch size (187/cycle)
Operator-dependent; 100/cycle
10,000–25,000 caps/hr
Best For
Pilots, R&D, small runs
Very small runs, entry level
Commercial production
Change Parts
Size-specific plate
Size-specific plate
Quick-swap 000–5 (change parts)
Investment
Low
Lowest
Higher—fastest ROI at volume
FAQs
Which capsule sizes does this support?
This model is size-specific . Choose the plate size that matches your capsules when ordering.
How many capsules can I make per hour?
Throughput depends on powder flow and operator pace. Each cycle produces 187 capsules ; trained users can run multiple cycles per hour.
What capsules work best?
Standard gelatin or HPMC capsules matched to your plate size. See our empty capsules .
Is it dishwasher safe?
No. Hand wash with mild soap; avoid high heat and solvents to protect the acrylic plates.
When should I consider a semi-automatic machine?
If you need >3,000 caps/hr, frequent size changes, or GMP documentation, see the JTJ-V semi-automatic .
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