SEM-100II Softgel Encapsulation Machine
Six plungers, Φ80 × 100 die roll, 400 kg — our smallest encapsulator
You’ve got a formula that works in a beaker and you need to know whether it actually encapsulates. This is our smallest machine — six plungers, a Φ80 × 100 die roll, 400 kg in a 1,440 mm footprint. It runs the same encapsulation logic as the production machines, at a batch size you can afford to lose.
- Output: 30,240 capsules an hour at 3# oval, 5,760 at 40# round
- Filling accuracy— ±1.5% across oils, suspensions and pastes
- Footprint: 1,440 × 660 mm, 400 kg, 5 kW
- Same logic as the production machines: heated wedge, cooled ribbon, micro-lubrication
Is this the right machine for you?
✓ Yes, if…
- You need more than 150,000 capsules an hour
- You run several capsule shapes and want settings recalled rather than re-tuned
- Your fill is a clean oil where ±0.5% is worth paying for
- You already have drying capacity for this output, or you're buying it with the machine
✕ Buy something else if…
- You need production volumes → 30,240 an hour at 3# oval is a fraction of the 120-III
- You need ±0.5% on oils → this machine holds ±1.5% across all fills
- You're scaling a proven formula → go straight to the 120-III
Technical specification
Feature | SEM-100II |
Die Roll Speed | 0 – 4 RPM (Stepless Control) |
Die Roll Size | Φ80 × 100 mm |
Plunger Quantity | 6 Plungers |
Filling Accuracy | ±1.5% |
Total Power | 5.0 kW |
Dimensions | 1350 × 850 × 1750 mm |
Machine Weight | Approx. 550 kg |
Output | 30,240 capsules an hour at 3# oval, 5,760 at 40# round Approx. 400 kg → 400 kg |
Model comparison
Capsule size | SEM-100II | SEM-120-III | SEM-250-II | SEM-250-IIIA |
3# oval | 30,240 | 115,200 | 172,800 | 259,200 |
6# oval | 24,000 | 68,400 | 127,680 | 191,520 |
8# oval | 22,800 | 63,000 | 120,960 | 181,400 |
10# oval | 17,280 | 51,000 | 106,080 | 159,120 |
14# oval | 15,360 | 48,000 | 92,160 | 138,240 |
20# oval | 10,800 | 34,800 | 69,600 | 104,400 |
8# oblong | 18,240 | 49,200 | 109,200 | 163,800 |
10# oblong | 15,120 | 45,600 | 82,080 | 123,120 |
16# oblong | 13,680 | 32,400 | 69,120 | 103,680 |
20# oblong | 8,160 | 30,600 | 57,120 | 85,680 |
5# round | 24,480 | 79,200 | 158,400 | 237,600 |
10# round | 20,160 | 63,000 | 122,400 | 183,600 |
40# round | 5,760 | 27,600 | 66,240 | 99,360 |
Output depends on capsule size more than on anything else. A 3# oval and a 40# round come off the same machine at roughly a four-to-one ratio. Tell us your size and shape and we’ll give you the number for your product, not the headline one.
High-Precision Dosing System
The SEM-100II features an advanced injection pump with a loading tolerance of ≤±1.5%. Driven by a high-performance system, it ensures consistent fill weights for a variety of oils, suspensions, and complex paste formulations, making it ideal for high-value pharmaceutical ingredients.
Optimized Die Roll & Encapsulation Logic
Equipped with a Φ80x100mm die roll, the machine is engineered to maximize yield while minimizing gelatin waste. The synchronized rotation of the die rolls ensures perfect seam integrity and shell thickness, significantly reducing the leakage rate during the drying process.
Micro-Lubrication, Cleaning-Free
Utilizing a specialized micro-oil supply system, the SEM-100II achieves ultra-low oil consumption. This technology ensures that the gelatin ribbon remains smooth during encapsulation without the need for excessive washing, preserving the purity of your final product.
Intelligent Cooling & Ribbon Control
The machine incorporates an independent cold air system and precise gelatin box temperature control. This ensures the gelatin ribbon is formed with uniform thickness and optimal elasticity, even in varying ambient environments, ensuring stable 24/7 operation.
Compact, 316L Contact Parts
Built entirely with SS 304 and SS 316L contact parts, the SEM-100II is designed for easy cleaning and rapid changeovers. Its compact structure is perfect for cleanrooms with limited space, offering the same robust performance as large-scale industrial machines.
Applications & Industries
What changing over involves
Swapping the mold is physical work. Recalling the settings is not
What changed | What you adjust | Roughly |
Same shape, new batch | Nothing on the machine | — |
Different fill, same shape | Injection timing and wedge temperature | 15-30 Mins |
Different capsule shape | Die rolls and injection pump swap, then recalibrate | 15-30 Mins |
Gelatin → vegan shell | Not a changeover. That’s a build configuration | — |
On the servo models, once a product is dialled in, speed, temperature, injection timing and ribbon thickness are stored as a digital profile. The mold still has to be swapped by hand — what you save is the recalibration afterwards.
Custom die rolls for a new shape take 2 to 3 weeks to machine and test.
What to check before you buy
Filling accuracy, and on which fill
Oil and suspension don't hold the same tolerance — ours are ±0.5% and ±1.5%. Ask any supplier which number applies to your product, and ask how it's verified at the factory acceptance test. A single headline figure usually means nobody has asked.
The manual
A clear English manual gets your operator running in a week instead of a month. Ask to see a sample page before you order.
Installation and training
One engineer to your plant, three to four weeks. Travel and on-site costs are quoted separately. Installation isn't free anywhere — it's either a line item or it's inside the machine price. We quote it as a line item so you can see it.
Why Choose AIPAK？
We Size the Whole Line, Not Just the Encapsulator
An encapsulator running at full speed produces more capsules than most buyers expect to dry. A Φ1000 tumbler line needs 16 to 18 sections to support 24-hour production, not the 10 that cover a single shift. We calculate your drying, gelatin melting and inspection capacity alongside the machine — before you order, not after.
Formulation Decides Configuration
Vegan shells need a different wedge, a different spreader box and a heated cooling drum. High-viscosity fills need a colloid mill upstream. Suspension products hold a different filling tolerance than oils. Tell us what you are encapsulating and we will specify around it, rather than sending a standard machine and hoping it fits.
Factory-Direct Engineering
You work with the engineers who build the machine. Mould shapes, feeder configurations and line layouts are a conversation, not a change order passed down a chain. Two years of spare parts and on-site installation and training are included.
Lead Time and Support
1-3months from order, confirmed in writing. Spare parts held at the factory. One engineer on site for installation and operator training.
Frequently Asked Questions (SEM-100ll SERVO)
Yes. We designed the SEM-100II with the same core logic and precision components as our large-scale industrial models. This ensures that the parameters and formulations developed in the lab can be seamlessly transitioned to mass production lines, significantly reducing R&D cycles.
One of the key advantages of this machine is its suitability for high-value ingredients. Because of its compact design and short feeding pipelines, it can operate efficiently even with very small material batches, making it the perfect choice for expensive pharmaceutical trials.
The SEM-100II utilizes an independent cold air system combined with precision temperature control for the gelatin boxes. This maintains the optimal elasticity and uniform thickness of the ribbon, preventing leaks or uneven seams during the encapsulation process.
Absolutely. Equipped with a high-torque servo-driven injection pump and an integrated heating system for the hopper/segment, the SEM-100II can easily process high-viscosity pastes and suspensions, ensuring every capsule is filled with consistent dosage.
Very efficient. The machine features a modular design that allows for rapid die roll disassembly. A standard mold changeover and cleaning cycle can typically be completed within 30–60 minutes by a trained operator, allowing for multiple product trials in a single day.
While the machine has an integrated cooling fan for the ribbon, for sustained high-performance operation or in warmer environments, we recommend connecting it to a small industrial chiller to maintain the cooling drum at a constant, optimal temperature.
We can provide a wide variety of standard shapes (oblong, oval, round). For custom shapes or logos, our engineering team usually requires 2–3 weeks for precision CNC fabrication and testing to ensure perfect sealing.
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