Metering and dispensing powders into hard gelatin capsules

摘要

Apparatus for metering and dispensing powders into hard gelatin capsules (1) (or the like) has a container (11) for the filling material. located beneath the container is a metering disc (14) with drillings (22). Material dies (30) move into and out of the drillings to form pressed powder shapes. The dies (30) are operated using pneumatically actuated devices.