Gelcaps (Pakistan) Limited is a pioneering company in the manufacturing of empty hard gelatin capsules in Pakistan. Recently, the company has expanded its operations to include the production of its own gelatin, as well as establishing a pharmaceutical plant to manufacture high-end quality products. This vertical integration allows Gelcaps Pakistan Limited to control the quality and consistency of its raw materials and finished products, enhancing its reputation as a trusted partner in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Additionally, Gelcaps Pakistan Limited is now catering to the food sector by supplying high-quality gelatin under the brand name of GPL Halal Gelatin for various culinary applications.
Every person entering the manufacturing areas wear proper uniform appropriate to the operations to be carried out.
Hygiene programmers have established and adapted to the different needs within the manufacturing area.
Technical staff have Eyes examination annually through Health and Hygiene Department of Government of Balochistan.
Preparation of Gelatin Solution.
After passing the preliminary quality control tests the Gelatin is released for production
Purified water is added in melter and then Gelatin is transferred by vacuum in the melter, and heated at 70 to 76 degrees centigrade until it reaches the correct viscosity, vacuum removes the air bubbles from solution
Here QA checked the viscosity and Temperature of Gelatin solution, Viscosity should be 25 to 27 inch and Temperature 55 to 58 degree centigrade
Color Mixing.
At this point natural Gelatin Solution is transferred in gelatin feed tanks of 80 & 120 Liter capacity and required colors & titanium di oxide is added for opaque and only colors are added for transparent capsules as per formulation of required shade,
Following Test are performed
Color Film preparation, Viscosity & Temperature of solution Gelatin Feed tanks hanged on Capsule manufacturing machine these machines are PLC controlled and capsule profile is programmed in machines, following manufacturing steps occurred
Gelcaps uses most modern Printing machines with two color inks, rectified axial and spin printing facility for unique and attractive identification of product as per customer requirement Corresponding quality control to check printing defects & Laboratory checks on Ink.
Empty hard gelatin capsules are used in various industries, particularly in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, to encapsulate powders, granules, or liquids. Capsules come in various sizes to accommodate different dosages and formulation needs. The size of the capsule affects the amount of content it can hold and, consequently, the overall dosage of the product.