Product/Service

Encapsulation Machine and Tumble Dryer

Source: GIC Engineering
GIC's reputation for excellence in softgel technology is built on 30+ years of experience
Design and Fabrication

GIC's reputation for excellence in softgel technology is built on 30+ years of experience in machine engineering and design, along with our expertise in process improvement. Our encapsulation machines and tumble dryers are the best in the softgel field, made in the USA with the tightest tolerances in the industry.

GIC is constantly working to improve our GMP machine designs, incorporating advanced features like operator interface screens and PLC controls, guaranteeing the fastest speeds and the highest yields.

With over 30 SUPRA encapsulation lines sold worldwide to date, this GIC-designed and manufactured product series is the best in the business. Built-in design flexibility allows GIC to manufacture a machine specific to your product needs, sold as a complete line or as individual components.

Key SUPRA product line features:

  • 50,000 hours between major overhauls
  • Capable of 24 hours per day, 7 days per week production
  • Use of advanced materials such as chromium tool steel, ceramics and aerospace alloys
  • 99.9% average yields through precision engineering, experience and technology transfer
  • Optional Operator Interface, PLC controls

SUPRA I
  • Original 6" die machine

SUPRA II
  • New 6.5" die machine
  • 25%+ greater output over SUPRA I

SUPRA Ic
  • 6" die Asian machine foundation with GIC improvements
  • Best used as pilot plant line or small production machine
Tumble Dryer Design and Fabrication

Pharmaceutically elegant yet efficient, our GMP designed dryers shorten drying time to release capsule moisture at up to 20% w/w. Incorporating the Rotary Basket, Fluid Bed Method, the baskets are not driven by messy chains and are easily and rapidly removable for cleaning between batches.

Key features:

  • Stainless Steel
  • Pharmaceutically designed
  • Fluidized bed drying with automatic basket to basket transfer doors
  • Capsule drying up to 20% shell water content (normally 4 hours) in 45 - 60 minutes
  • FDA validated GMP design without foreign capsule traps.
  • Optional Operator Interface, PLC Controls

GIC Engineering, 11802 Racetrack Road, Tampa, FL 33626. Tel: 813-855-7979; Fax: 813-855-8680.