SEMI-AUTOMATIC CAPSULE FILLING MACHINE

Operation Manual

Zhengzhou Hento Machinery Co.,Ltd.

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XD-D diagrammatic drawing

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 Introduction：
Model XD-D Capsule Filling Machine is the new-type medicine packer, with
novel construction, elegant appearance. It is controlled by the stepless frequency
conversion and pneumatic device together, and adopts the electronic automatic
counter. The machine can finish the actions of position, separation, filling, locking
of capsule, etc., and reduce the labor intensity and improve the efficiency of
working.
The machine consist of the separating mechanism for the capsule, carrying
somersault, medicinal materials filling mechanism, systems of air-actuation control
and electric equipment control, defender and other parts as well as the accessories
of vacuum pump and air pump.
The domestic and imported machine-made capsules are applicable; the
percent of qualified products has reached over 97%.

1. Main technical parameters

1) Productivity: 1.0-2.5 thousand pcs/h

2) Applicable capsules: machine-made standard 00# 0#, 1#, 2#, 3#,4#，5#
3) Filling material: without viscous-wet powder, small grains
4) Gross power: 2.12KW
5) Air pressure: 0.03cbm/min 0.7MPa
6) Dimension (L×W×H): 1.5m×0.78m×1.6m
7) Packing dimension (L×W×H): 1.8m×0.8m×1.8m
8) Net weight: 380Kg
9) Gross weight: 500Kg

2. Function introducing of main parts

1. Capsule dispensing mechanism

This mechanism extracts an empty capsule from the hopper and insert it to a
capsule sowing tube. There is a sowing switch under the capsule sowing tube. The
upper and lower guide way drives the capsule sowing tube to move up and down

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vertically in a reciprocating motion. The capsule will fall into the tube
automatically when the capsule sowing tube is in the up motion. The capsule
sowing switch will hit the block which will be opened and sent out a row of
capsules (5 capsules of 00# in a row, 7 capsules of 1#, 2#, 3#, 4#, 5# in a row, 6
capsules of 0# in a row) when the capsule sowing tube is in the down motion. The
switch will close the capsule sowing tube immediately when the capsule sowing
tube is backing up.
Capsules which has fell under the capsule comb will change direction (body is
ahead, cap faces down) in the force of capsule pushing plate and be pushed to the
turning position, and the pressed head of capsule pushes downwards when turning
(body faces down, cap is ahead). The negative pressure airflow is under the mould,
when the pressed head of capsule leaves the capsule comb with pushing, the
capsule will be sucked into the mould under the force of airflow in the hole of the
mould. There is a small step in the hole of the mould which will prevent the
capsule cap from staying on the mould, so the body of capsule will slide to the
lower hole of mould continuously under the force of vacuum, and therefore this
mechanism completes the work of capsule discharging, turning and separating.
This mechanism is operated by a single motor which drives the eccentric gear,
swing rod and ratchet mechanism. Every circle the eccentric rotates, ratchet wheel
will push forward with a tooth (that is, use the mould to push forward a row of
holes), meanwhile, the swing rod takes the level and vertical sliding block in a
straight reciprocating motion (completing capsule sowing and pushing).
The mechanism is adopted automatic counter which make the machine auto
stopped when the die is filled by the capsules. It may be manually stopped when it
need stop in a halfway. The speed of the machine is regulated by the button on the
console and displays with the instrument.
If some of capsules are incompletely separated, you can stir the die set with
hand for 2-3 cycles, which make the capsules completely separated with
vacuum-sorbs.
The machine leaves the factory with a set of die. The users may order and buy the
other dies through the catalogue of the parts.
Distinction: the 0# device is 6 holes every row, the capsule die is 60×60=360

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holes; the tailstock has 360 pins, the corresponding capsule pressing head, capsule
pushing pedal, capsule comb, switch, etc. all are 6 rows.
1#, 2# , 3#, 4#, 5# device is 7holes every row, and the capsule die has 7×60=420
holes; the tailstock has 420 pins. The corresponding parts are 7 rows.
Changing devices: it must change the corresponding device when use the
different model of capsule. It can be regulated with model J spanner or nipper if
the capsules the somersault slots carry are too many or lack (see draw. 2).

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 （draw. 3)
Adjustment of capsule sowing switch: the capsule comb sends out 6 capsules of 0#
and 7 capsules of 1#, 2#, 3#, 4#, 5# once. If it is found that two capsules were sent
once or capsules were not out when changing the mould, then the capsule sowing
switch block shall be adjusted based on the arrow of the left figure (draw 3). Pulling
outward of the hand shank indicated in the arrow of the right figure means to close
the capsule sowing switch, at this moment, the capsule comb will not send out
capsules. Pulling inward of the hand shank means to open the capsule sowing switch.
Regulating the position of the capsule pushing pedal:
Loose the link screw, and move the capsule pushing pedal to the place where
the blade of the capsule pressing head is on the middle of capsule, then tighten up
the link screw (see draw. 4).

（draw. 4)

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 2. Filling mechanism
The mechanism automatically charges the medicinal materials into the hollow
capsules of the capsule die in sequence. A step-less speed-shift motor (the rotary
speed is displayed by the instrument) drives the propeller to fill forcibly the
medicinal materials into the hollow capsules. The lower dial which is driven by a
step speed motor drives the die to revolve one cycle, that is under the control of the
photoelectric counter (the counter is set 30 times). As push down the start knob for
filling, the hopper is pushed by the cylinder to the die. The motors of the dial and
hopper automatically start when the hopper arrived at the position. The die
auto-stops after revolving one cycle, at same time the cylinder pulls the hopper to
move back.
If the hopper advances and retreats too quick or too slow, may regulate two
non-return throttles on the interface port of the electromagnetic valve for suitable
speed. If the motors start when the hopper is not in the position or the motors don’t
start when the hopper is in the position, to regulate the relay on the computerized
panel.
The filling quantity can be adjusted according to the mobility of medicinal
materials with regulating a speed of hopper motor and dial motor. To set the value
of the counter (It is 30 when the machine leaves the factory) 60 or 90.
3. Locking mechanism
The mechanism locks the capsules which are full of medicinal materials
through combining the upper dir and lower die together. The capsule pushing
cylinder is acted with the pedal. Then, push the capsule die with hand and make the
pins reset, and the capsule is push out into the capsules collecting box.
4. Air controlling system (see draw.5)

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The using pressure of the system is 0.4-0.7MPa. The compressed air is carried from air
pump to the foot valve and electromagnetic valve after being processed by the triplet.
4.1. the steps of triplet working
First, air filtered; next, pressure regulating; third, the gasifying oil spray feeds for
the system of gas circuit to lubricate, for oil injection regulating. Generally, it injects a
drop of oil every 1-3 minutes (normal engine oil).
4.2. The foot valve controls the action of locking cylinder, as the feet steps on,
the locking cylinder is pushed to lock the capsules; as the feet loses, the cylinder goes
back.
4.3. The electromagnetic valve is instructed by the electric set to control the
action of the filling hopper, there are two one-way throttles on the exit of
electromagnetic valve to control the running speed of the cylinder.

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5. Electric controlling system
5.1. Brief introduction
The machine is of 380V & 50Hz, three-phase, and four-wire system with an
additional earth wire for protection.
The machine must be well connected to the earth for safety.
It adopts three motors to drive each driving mechanism in running, which
makes it easy to operate and maintain.
The power supply of control is 36V.
5.2. Description of principle of electric control system (see Draw6)
5.2.1. Press the keys ON/OFF on the computerized panel to control the
vacuum pump. Press the key ON to have the vacuum pump start to run; whereas
press the key OFF to have it stop. (The vacuum-tube routine system is equipped
with a columnar filter to keep the debris of empty capsules or dust out of the
vacuum pump. Its cover is equipped with a vacuum gage to display the system
pressure, and also equipped with a throttle to regulate the system pressure either.)
5.2.2. Star & stop the Air compressor (its principle is same to that of the
vacuum pump system): Press the key ON to have it start, and press the key OFF to
have it stop.
5.2.3. Start & stop Dispensing Capsule
The capsule dispensing mechanism is separately driven by a motor. Press the
key ON to have it start, whereas press the key OFF to have it stop. The machine
will automatically stop dispensing capsule when the value of the counter it to the
set number (the number is set 60 at delivery).
5.2.4. The hopper and dial of the filling mechanism are driven respectively by
two step-less speed-shift motors, coordinating with the cylinder, electromagnetic
valve and counter in running. The rotation speed of hopper and dial units are
controlled against the data set through the transducer. The transducer is operated as
follows: Press the keys “▲”and “▼” to adjust it, after choosing the right number,
press the key “SET” to confirm. Don’t press other keys to set, except for the keys,
“ ▲ ”, “ ▼ ” and “SET”. If it needs modifying, please follow the instructions in
DIRECTOPY OF CONVERTE.
When press the key ON/OFF, the electromagnetic valve opens the gas circle

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to supply the cylinder with air. The cylinder drives the hopper to the dial. The
delay timer is timing while cylinder is running. (The value on the delay timer is set
for 3 seconds at delivery). As the hopper is in the position, the delay timer finishes
the timing, and the dial & hopper will run, at the same time, the counter begins to
count. After the dial has come to the set position (value), the dial and hopper
motors will stop running synchronically. (It has been set up for 30 times at
delivery.) And the electromagnetic valve also restores to have the cylinder restore,
pull backward the hopper.
5.2.5. Protector
The protector is a unit that can keep the hands or hard things from entering the
capsule-dispensing mechanism. Its structure is that a protection door bars the
working face of capsule dispensing. Under the door, inside the body, it is equipped
with a micro-limit inter locking switch linking the control circuit of capsule
dispensing. If the door is opened, the motor for capsule dispensing will stop at
once.

3. Debugging and operation of filling machine

1. The operator must thoroughly go through the contents of the OPERATION

MANUAL, knowing the working performance of the machines parts and
buttons/keys on the panel before having a test for the machine or operation. (See
Draw7)
2. Preparing work before test: The machine should be connected with 380V,
50Hz and three-phase AC power supply. It must be well connected to the earth or
the neutral, following the requirements of the local power supply system.
Check the machine, observing whether every part is in good condition or not.
And add machine lubrication or grease to each part according to regulation.
Connect it well with power supply. Turn the key Connect on the air switch on
electric control box, then, the red indicator on the panel is bright. Press the keys on
the vacuum pump ON/OFF, and check whether the direction of rotation of vacuum
pump motor is in accordance with the arrow direction or not.
Press the key ON/OFF on the air compressor. Check whether the direction of

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rotation of air compressor motor is in accordance with the arrow direction or not.
3. Debugging and operation
1) Press ON/OFF, the direction of rotation of vacuum pump and air
compressor should be in accordance with the arrow direction.
2) Press the computerized penal to dispense capsule. (See draw 7)
Set for counting number as follows:
a) Press the key “→”. If press it once, it will flashes twice in any square,
and set for the value according to the data at delivery. Press “▲” to have the data
increase, and press “▼” to have the data reduce. After the data has been set, press
the key SET to enter.
b) It stops dispensing capsules halfway, and any one of the values ranging
from 60 to 0 will appear in the square. If the capsule-dispensing unit stars to work
again, please press the key capsule-dispensing CLR to restore the value 60. If it
stops filling halfway, then any one of the values ranging from 30 to 0 will appear in
the square. If the filling unit restarts to work, press the key filling CLR to restore
the value 30.
c) Start the capsule-dispensing motor. Press the key ON/OFF to check the
rotation direction of motor. There should be no mechanic blockings and abnormal
noises. Pour the hollow capsules into the hopper to have them dispense in
processing. It can start to dispense capsules if everything is going well with it.
3) The operation for the dial counter is same to that of the capsule-dispensing
counter set, that is, lock the lower die to the dial, and feed medicament material
into it through the hopper. Press the key ON/OFF to fill the capsules.
4) Powder filling quantity adjustment：Below the control panel has two digital
control panel（as the picture）, Propeller speed control
and mold speed control,
Increasing the screw rotation speed and decreasing the
mold speed dosage increased ， decreasing the screw
rotation speed and Increasing the mold speed dosage
reduced。
Panel operation steps：Display F30.00 (factory Settings)，
According to bring ▲▼ required value (DISP numerical

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shift key), press ENTER to confirm. Can be set up for many times test and final
set.
5)Tightly adhere the upper die to the lower one filled with medicament powder.
Then move them to the locking mechanism to have the pins insert into the die hole
rightly. Stamp lightly the pedal and then have the capsule body insert into its cap
tightly, and have them flow into the collector.

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Draw. 7: Control panel

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 XD-D Semi-automatic Capsule Filling Machine
Wearing parts

1 propeller ZQSn6-6-3 2 Discharg mouth teflon

3 Vacuum gasket teflon 4 shield And felt

5 The screw bush teflon 6 The hollow bushing teflon

7 The mold ZL104 8 Thimble set ZQSn6-6-3

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XD-D Semi-automatic Capsule Filling Machine
Electric Parts List
Name Model Unit Quantity Remark

Transducer HLPA00423B Pcs 3 220V

DZ47-20A Pcs 1 380V

Air circuit breaker
DZ47-10A Pcs 2 220V

Fitt button 2AS1Y-11 pcs 1

AC contactor CJX2－1210 Pcs 2 220V

Control transformer BK10VA pcs 1 220V/15V/9V

Solenoid valve TT2521-08 Pcs 1 220V/24V

Time relay AH3-2 Pcs 1 220V

Microcomputer control
pcs 1
panel

Urgent stop switch Y090-11M Pcs 1

Travel switch LXW5－11GI Pcs 1

Hall switch NJK-8002 Pcs 1 DC12V

Proximity switch LJ12A3-4-Z/BX Pcs 1 DC12V

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 Packing List
Mode
Description Semi automatic capsule filling machine XD-D
l

Name of spare parts Specification Unit QTY Design code

Semi automatic capsule filling machine XD-D SETt 1

Adjusting foot disc PCS 4

Diagonal wrench 8 inch PCS 1

Spiral tool of crisscross 3 inch PCS 1

Spiral tool of bolt 4 inch PCS 1

Hexagonal socket 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 PCS 1

Pressure oil can PCS 1

Powder shovel JTJ-IV-05-01 PCS 1

Powder cover JTJ-IV-05-02 PCS 1

Powder scrapper JTJ-IV-05-03 PCS 1

Brush PCS 1

Crochet hook JTJ-IV-05-05 PCS 1

Switch wrench JTJ-IV-05-06 PCS 1

Vacuum pump XD-0.40 PCS 1

Vacuum filter X-200 PCS 1

Certification PCS 1

Packing list PCS 1

Manual PCS 1

Plastic Kits pcs 1

Packed by: Date:

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