A capsule filling machine preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the capsule filling machine fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for capsule filling machine, which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as capsule filler, encapsulation machine, semi automatic capsule filler, dosing disc.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Capsule filling machine preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check segment and dosing disc operation, vacuum pressure and capsule rejection | 5 min |
| Weekly | Clean and inspect pins, dosing disc and bushes; check vacuum filters | 15 min |
| Monthly | Lubricate guides and cams; check vacuum pump oil and filters | 30 min |
| Quarterly | Check tamping pin wear and setting; check turret and cam follower condition | 60 min |
| Half-yearly | Replace wear parts: bushes, pins and seals; check weight control system calibration | 120 min |
| Annual | Annual service of drive, vacuum and weighing systems; calibration and requalification | 360 min |
Capsule filling machine maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one capsule filling machine needs about 63 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual service of drive, vacuum and weighing systems; calibration and requalification” at 360 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1 | 5 min | 30.4 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 15 min | 13.0 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 30 min | 6.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 60 min | 4.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 120 min | 4.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 360 min | 6.0 h |
What goes wrong on a capsule filling machine without preventive maintenance
- Dosing disc, pin and bush wear
- Vacuum system faults
- Segment alignment drift
- Guide and cam wear
What to watch between services
- Fill weight variation
- Vacuum level and pump oil
- Segment and dosing disc condition
Safety and statutory notes for capsule filling machine maintenance
Tooling is a format part. Record every change, and re-verify fill weight after maintenance.
Where a capsule filling machine preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
- Preventive maintenance schedule for pharmaceutical plants · maintenance software for pharmaceutical · maintenance software for api bulk drugs
Related equipment maintenance schedules
- Tablet compression machine preventive maintenance schedule
- High shear mixer granulator preventive maintenance schedule
- Fluid bed dryer / processor preventive maintenance schedule
- Tablet coating machine / pan preventive maintenance schedule
- Vial / bottle washing machine preventive maintenance schedule
- Sterile vial filling preventive maintenance schedule
- Lyophilizer preventive maintenance schedule
- Steam sterilizer preventive maintenance schedule
Browse the full list of equipment preventive maintenance schedules (317 types).
Run this capsule filling machine schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
Build my preventive maintenance schedule (free Excel)
Frequently asked questions
How often should a capsule filling machine be serviced?
In our schedule a capsule filling machine has 6 tasks: 1 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual service of drive, vacuum and weighing systems; calibration and requalification”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in capsule filling machine preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check segment and dosing disc operation, vacuum pressure and capsule rejection”, “Clean and inspect pins, dosing disc and bushes; check vacuum filters”, “Lubricate guides and cams; check vacuum pump oil and filters”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a capsule filling machine need per year?
About 63 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free capsule filling machine maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.