AlfaCaps delivers a comprehensive range of empty hard capsules — vegetarian, gelatin, and specialty formats — engineered for consistent machine performance and optimal patient outcomes.
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AlfaCaps delivers a comprehensive range of empty hard capsules — Vegetarian, Gelatin, and Specialty formats — engineered for consistent machine performance and optimal patient outcomes.
Our flagship vegetarian capsule, manufactured on next-generation machinery with 40% tighter tolerances for superior machinability. Ideal for hygroscopic fills due to ultra-low moisture content.
A consistently high-performing hard gelatin capsule with excellent machinability — the reliable, time-tested choice for both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. Available in an extraordinary range of colours and sizes.
Specifically engineered for use with dry powder inhalation devices. Precision-manufactured to the exacting standards required for pulmonary drug delivery — consistent wall thickness, low moisture, and controlled electrostatic properties.
Designed for liquid and semi-solid fill formulations. The capsule shell withstands lipophilic liquids, oils, and PEG-based fills without softening or leaking — opening new formulation possibilities for challenging actives.
For brands that demand complete label transparency. AlfaCaps PR uses only natural colouring agents — no synthetic dyes, no titanium dioxide. The clean-label capsule that lets the product story shine.
As global regulators move to restrict titanium dioxide, AlfaCaps NT provides a ready alternative — maintaining the full optical characteristics and performance of standard HPMC capsules without TiO₂.
Engineered for targeted intestinal delivery. AlfaCaps HV DR resists disintegration at stomach pH (1.2) for over one hour, then releases its contents within 60 minutes once it reaches the neutral environment of the small intestine. Ideal for protecting sensitive actives from gastric acid.
Purpose-built for bioequivalence studies, reformulation projects, and generic drug development. AlfaCaps HV RX is designed to precisely match the dissolution profile of a reference product, ensuring the capsule shell does not confound study outcomes or regulatory submissions.
Pullulan is a water-soluble polysaccharide derived from natural fermentation — delivering an exceptionally clear, oxygen-barrier capsule shell with ultra-low moisture transmission. Ideal for oxygen-sensitive actives and premium nutraceutical brand positioning. AlfaCaps HP is currently in final development.
Tick marks indicate available sizes for each product line. Contact us for specific dimensions and fill volumes.
| Product | 000 | 00el | 00 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlfaCaps HV | — | Pharma / Nutra | |||||||
| AlfaCaps HG | — | Pharma / Nutra | |||||||
| AlfaCaps HD | — | — | — | Inhalation | |||||
| AlfaCaps LQ | — | — | — | — | — | — | Liquid Fill | ||
| AlfaCaps PR | — | — | Consumer Nutra | ||||||
| AlfaCaps NT | — | Pharma / Nutra | |||||||
| AlfaCaps HV DR | — | Delayed Release | |||||||
| AlfaCaps HV RX | — | BE Studies | |||||||
| AlfaCaps HP · soon | — | — | — | — | Premium Nutra |
Our technical team will help you match the right capsule format to your formulation, filling equipment, and market requirements. Samples available on request.
We're not just selling you a machine and walking away. We partner with you every day — providing ongoing support and supplying the consumables you need to keep operations running smoothly.
A fully automatic capsule filling machine designed for hard two-piece capsules running on the tamping principle. Compact and operator-friendly, it handles a broad range of fill materials with quick changeovers and an intuitive HMI.
| Output | 70,000 caps/hr |
| Mould Holes | 9 |
| Dimensions | 1,180×1,000×2,140mm |
| Power | 380/220V 50Hz |
| Vacuum | 1,500 LPM 26″Hg |
| Weight | 1,100 kg |
High-output automatic capsule filling machine for mid-to-large scale pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production. Fully enclosed rotary table with 3-year maintenance-free guarantee and precision filling.
| Output | 150,000 caps/hr |
| Mould Holes | 18 |
| Fill Rate | ≥ 99.8% |
| Cap Sizes | #00el – #5 |
| Power | 380/220V 50Hz |
| Weight | 1,500 kg |
Our flagship. 195,000 capsules per hour, 23 mould holes, ≥99.8% filling rate. Fully enclosed rotary table, new-generation transmission, advanced recipe HMI — all cGMP compliant.
| Output | 195,000 caps/hr |
| Mould Holes | 23 |
| Fill Rate | ≥ 99.8% |
| Cap Sizes | #00el – #5 |
| Power | 380/220V 50Hz |
| Weight | 2,200 kg |
All three models share the same cGMP compliance, HMI touchscreen, and training package.
| Specification | ALFA 70 | ALFA 150 | ALFA 195 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Output (caps/hr) | 70,000 | 150,000 | 195,000 |
| Mould Holes | 9 | 18 | 23 |
| Fill Rate | High | ≥ 99.8% | ≥ 99.8% |
| Capsule Sizes | #00el–#5 | #00el–#5 | #00el–#5 |
| Machine Weight (kg) | 1,100 | 1,500 | 2,200 |
| HMI Touchscreen | |||
| Pneumatic Powder Transfer | |||
| cGMP Compliant | |||
| Training Included | 5 days | 5 days | 5 days |
Purchasing a machine is the beginning of our relationship — not the end.
Tell us about your production requirements and we'll recommend the right model and arrange a live demonstration.
Three models. One commitment. We'll find the right machine for your scale.
AlfaCaps is UK, Europe and North America's dedicated partner for premium empty capsules and filling machines. Backed by one of the world's largest capsule manufacturers — Healthcaps India — established in 1983.
Our continued focus is on maintaining leadership in the market by consistently delivering the highest quality products. We look forward to partnering with like-minded organisations to create value and build long-term relationships.
Our facilities house some of the most advanced technical systems and machinery for capsule manufacture available today. Each automatic line is housed independently, with a uni-directional layout to eliminate cross-contamination.
A look inside our state-of-the-art capsule manufacturing facility in Fatehpur, Punjab — where every AlfaCaps product begins.
Chiranjiv Singh founded Healthcaps India in 1983, after years of research into the pharmaceutical space. He identified a clear need to improve the quality and manufacturing processes of empty gelatin capsules for both domestic and international markets.
As the market grew, the integrity of producing high-quality capsules became paramount. Healthcaps was incorporated to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market — and over four decades, it has become one of the largest manufacturers of empty capsules in the world, with capacity exceeding 40 billion capsules annually.
In 2013, Healthcaps began supplying European customers. By 2016, AlfaCaps was established in UK, Europe and United States — providing local stock, local support, and local partnerships to pharma and nutraceutical customers across the UK, Europe and North America.
Through our extensive network of warehouses, agents, distributors and offices, we service leading Pharma and Nutra companies in over 60 countries worldwide.
Four decades of manufacturing excellence, right here in North America. Let's build something together.
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Join our team at Vitafoods Europe in Barcelona from 5–7 May 2026. Stop by our stand to discuss your formulation requirements, see our full range of HPMC, gelatin, pullulan, and specialty capsules, and request product samples in person. Whether you're scaling a new nutraceutical line or qualifying a second source for an existing product, we'd love to connect.
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