Ideal for filling multiple capsules at one time when
fill weights can be within +/- 7 to 10% of average (e.g.
pharmokinetic studies) |
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1. Pull gloves tight around fingertips for easier capsule
handling. |
2. Lift the Capsule Holder using the 2 handles and push
both Spacer Plates all the way in and under the capsule holder. |
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3. Separate capsules one at a time and place caps in a
shallow container such as a Petri dish. |
4. Place the capsule body (longer, bottom half) into the
Capsule Holder with the body opening facing up. Do this for all 40 capsules. |
5. When all the holes have capsule bodies in them, pour
out a pre-measured quantity of powder.
Spread the powder with the Spreader.
Push the excess powder to the Pocket. |
6. Use the Tamper to pack powder into capsules.
Spread remaining powder as in step 5 for proper fill weight. |
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7. Slowly pull out the Spacer Plates one at a time.
Hold Capsule Holder with both Handles as you pull out each Spacer
Plate and then gently let it down. |
8. Now the tops of the filled capsule bodies are exposed. |
9. Place the top caps of the capsules back onto the
bottoms, pressing to fully lock each capsule. |
10. After all capsules are
joined; turn the entire filler upside-down to remove all filled capsules. |