Softgel Manufacturing

Softgels ?
They are just similar to capsules

Consist of a gelatin based shell surrounding a liquid fill

That shell is a combination of gelatin, water, opacifier

and a plasticiser such as glycerin or sorbitol
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ingredients in warm water in a gelatin melting tank. With appropriate heat, mixing
and vacuum, the ingredients form a thick syrup called a "gel mass" for use in encapsulation.

The process of preparing the non-aqueous oil or paste that will be encapsulated.
Preparation equipment may include: processing tanks, mixers, vacuum homogenizers, sieves
and mills.

The process of converting the gel mass into a thin layer of gelatin and wrapping
it around the fill material to form a softgel

The process which removes excess moisture from the gelatin

shell to shrink and firm up the softgel. Drying occurs either by
tumbling or by a combination of tumbling and tray drying

often required prior to packaging based upon

the intended use of the softgel.
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Gelatin/Colour Mixing Tanks

Gelatin Melting Tanks Color Mixer
50 to 2,000 liters For coloring gelatin
Stationary or Portable Wall mounted or floor
standing
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Gelatin Transfer Tanks

50 to 300 Liters
Floor level feeding
Mobile
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Fill Material Preparation Equipment

Vacuum Homogenizer
Colloid Mill
Blends fill material
Used for particle size reduction
Uses vacuum to
Passes material through grinding
remove air
stone
Can be wall mounted
Useful for pastes or suspensions
for ease of use and
saving space

Stirring Sieve
Helps standardize
particle size
Presses fill
material through a
sized wire mesh
Sifts out particles
that are too large
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Encapsulation Machines

There are different models of various speeds typically

ranging from 6,000 output /h to 450, 000 output /h
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Drying

Continuous Drying - Continuous drying uses more and larger

tumble dryers, the softgels spend more time in the dryers. This
method is usually found in a single product process.

Tray Drying - The softgels come out of the tumble dryers and are
placed on paper lined drying trays. The trays are then stacked on
dolleys and pushed into drying tunnels. This method is used in a
Typical Softgels [2]

Vitamins & Minerals

Carotenoids
CoEnzymes
Herbals & Botanicals
Oil Softgels
And Specialty softgels
Specialty Softgel Products[2]

Lecithin Rich in phosphatidylcholine which is involved in brain, skin, hair, liver, cardiovascular and reproductive health.

Phytosterols Helps support healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range when combined with proper diet and
exercise.

Phosphatidylserine May support memory, mood and resistance to exercise-induced stress.

Natto Contains nattokinase which promotes circulatory health.

Pregnenolone Using pregnenolone may elevate your DHEA levels, and DHEA can increase estrogen and testosterone levels.

DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) Can be converted to testosterone and estrogen in the body. DHEA may help prevent the onset
of symptoms related to the aging process.

GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) Helps support a calm mood.

CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) Helps burn fat while preserving lean body mass.

Turmeric Contains curcuminoids which support joint comfort and are also being researched for brain, heart, liver, and circulatory
system health.

Glucosamine / Chondroitin Provide joint and cartilage support.

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Capsule Sizes[3]
References
1. http://www.capplustech.com/softgel/softgel_process.htm
(24/06/2016)
2. http://capteksoftgel.com/ (24/06/2016)
3. http://www.srmuniv.ac.in/sites/default/files/files/CAPSULES.pdf
(22/06/2016)
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