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Medicines are formulated in various dosage forms. One of them is capsules.   Capsules are of two types: Soft Gelatin Capsules Hard Gelatin Capsules Here we will talk about hard gelatin capsules, basically they are made up of gelatin, now a days we can also get vegetarian capsules made up of hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose. Hard gelatin capsules are cylindrical shape capsules divided into two parts: Body and cap. Body part is longer as compared to cap part. Medicaments like fine powder, granular powder, small pellets, small tablets etc can be filled in hard gelatin capsules through capsule filling machine. Locking of capsules are very important after filling process, it can be assured by checking locking length. Locking lengths are depends on size of capsules. Hard gelatin capsules are available in different sizes like: Size ‘’5’’- they are the smallest size of capsules, having averageweight approx. 28 mg. Size’’4’’- they are little bigger size as compare

Soft gelatin capsules are the capsules made up of gelatin and other excipients, it contains outer shell and inner material. For any manufacturer who engaged in soft gel capsules manufacturing have to be well equipped.   Last year, I had visited an organisation ‘’Affy group’’ is very well equipped with all suitable equipments important for soft gelatincapsules manufacturer in India . List of equipments used in manufacturing of soft gelatin capsules: Gelatin preparation machine: It helps in melting of gelatin and mixing of all the ingredients used for outer shell of soft gelatin capsules as well colouring and transfering of gel. Soft gelatin encapapsulation machine: It helps in encapsulation process, this machine helps in filling of medicaments. Tumble Dryer: Tumbler dryers helps in removal of extra water present in soft gel capsules. Drying rackes: These drying racks are used for drying of soft gelatin comes from tumble dryer. Soft gelatin capsules sorting machi