In ESA 11,000 the encapsulation process can be divided into 3 steps:
Step 1 - Feeding the capsules
The equipment directs the capsules into the disk set at the same time that a vacuum system opens the shells. When the disc set is filled, the capsule feeder head is automatically shut off.
Step 2 – Powder filling
The capsules are filled with powder automatically. The powder feeding unit has powder compaction level adjust, speed adjust, and also the number of turns under the powder feeding head.
Step 3 - Closing and locking the capsules
A pneumatic system** performs the capsules closing and locking and allows to regulate the pressure which the capsules are closed and locked. Avoiding wasting product due to capsules that eventually dent during closing and locking.
Production*: 11.000 to 12.000 capsules/hour
Dimensions: 124 x 53 x 155 cm (length x width x height)
Weight: 192 kg
Motors:
Capsule feeding: 0,25 HP (three-phase)
Powder feeding: 0,25 HP (three-phase)
Disc support plate: 0,25 HP (three-phase)
Vacuum pump: 0,5 HP (three-phase)
Voltage: 220 or 380 volts (three-phase) (this is NOT a multi voltage equipment) (different equipment according to the selected voltage)
Approximate power/consumption: 1,00 kWh
- *The production output varies according to the characteristics of the powder, quality of the capsules, humidity and temperature conditions of the environment, operator skills, among others. **Air compressor not included in the equipment.