

Dry Injection Filling Machine, also known as a dry injection powder filler or Vial dry powder filling machine, is a specialized pharmaceutical packaging system engineered for the accurate and aseptic filling of sterile dry powders into glass vials. Designed to meet stringent cGMP standards, this Sterile Powder Filler is widely used in the production of injectable antibiotics, lyophilized formulations, and other dry powder medicines that require high levels of precision, hygiene, and regulatory compliance.
Modern Dry Injection Filling Machines are typically built as monobloc systems, combining powder filling and rubber stoppering (bunging) operations on a single platform. This integrated design increases overall line efficiency, lowers the danger of contamination, and minimises product handling. All product-contact parts are manufactured from Stainless Steel 316L or other FDA-approved materials, ensuring full compatibility with pharmaceutical cleanliness requirements and long-term durability under repeated sterilization cycles.
These Injectable Dry Powder Filling Machines are available in Single Powder Wheel and Double Powder Wheel configurations. Production output typically ranges from 60 vials per minute (VPM) to 200 VPM, depending on the model, vial size, fill volume, and powder characteristics. The core dosing technology relies on a vacuum-driven powder wheel with a specially engineered design that delivers consistent, high filling accuracy. Controlled vacuum draws the powder into precision metering cavities, after which positive air pressure transfers the exact dose into each vial. This method provides excellent repeatability and is particularly effective for free-flowing and semi-free-flowing sterile powders.
Safety and operational reliability are built into every aspect of the machine. A safety clutch system protects against vial breakage by disengaging the mechanism if excessive resistance is detected. High-speed electronic speed control allows operators to fine-tune performance according to production needs, while the precision-welded industrial-grade stainless steel frame provides structural stability and vibration-free operation. The sanitary-grade stainless steel finish (typically 304 for non-contact areas and 316L for product contact) makes the machine easy to clean and highly resistant to corrosion, supporting a hygienic production environment essential for sterile injectables. Beyond standalone filling and stoppering, manufacturers often supply complementary equipment such as Vial Cap Sealing Machines and Vial Labeling Machines. When integrated, these systems create a complete automatic Vial Powder Filling Line—from powder dosing and stoppering through aluminum sealing and final labeling—streamlining the entire primary packaging process under controlled conditions.
The machine’s versatility extends to adjustable hydraulic and electrical features that can be customized to meet specific customer requirements, including different vial diameters and fill weights. Its robust construction ensures long service life with minimal maintenance, while the combination of vacuum dosing accuracy, safety systems, and cGMP-compliant materials delivers consistent product quality batch after batch.In summary, a well-engineered Dry Injection Filling Machine offers pharmaceutical manufacturers a reliable, high-performance solution for sterile dry powder filling. By combining precise vacuum-based dosing, integrated stoppering, robust stainless-steel construction, and full regulatory compliance, it supports efficient, safe, and scalable production of injectable dry powder medicines.
The sterilized powder is stored in powder hopper is agitated by pair of mechanical agitators for maintaining consistency and uniform bulk density. The powder wheel having eight ports rotates at the pre determined speed below the powder hopper with practically no clearance. Powder wheel consist of Piston in each port and behind the powder wheel vacuum plate is provided there is no clearance between powder wheel and vacuum plate due to back spring pressure. Precise volume of powder is sucked in to the port of powder wheel during vacuum according to the piston length different fill size can be achieved. The excess powder is doctored off by a doctor blade. Doctor blades can be adjusted from outside also without removing powder hopper. When powder wheel indexes further and remain in the port due to the vacuum till it reaches just vertically above the container. The time dose of Compressed air (Nitrogen Gas), sterilized low pressure air sequentially flushes out powder from the port of powder wheel in to the container one by one. The filled containers are immediately separated on the conveyor by vial separator and moves further for stoppering operation. (Different grooves separator can be used which depends on the container diameter or multiple dosing systems). The sterilized, siliconised, rubber stoppers stored in the vibrator bowl moves to vibratory bowl and stacked vertically in the rubber stopper chute. The container is hold firmly between pair or timing belt to pickup rubber stopper from exit end of the chute. Further the container is passed between two pressing roller for tight fit fixing of rubber stopper.
Models | APF 12S | APF 12D |
Production Output | Up to 100 vials/minute | Up to 200 vials/minute |
Fill Volume | 50 mg. to 10grams | 50 mg. to 10 grams |
Vial Size | 5ml to 250ml | 5ml to 250ml |
Filling Accuracy | ± 2 – 3% in single dosing depending upon consistency and uniformity of bulk density of Injectable Powder | ± 2 – 3% in single dosing depending upon consistency and uniformity of bulk density of Injectable Powder |
Power Load | 3.5 H. P. | 4.5 H. P. |
Overall Dimension | 2600mm (L) X 1100mm (W) X 1800mm (H) approx. | 3000mm (L) X 1100mm (W) X 1800mm (H) approx. |
Net Weight | 500 kgs. approx. | 700 kgs. approx. |
Gross Weight | 750 kgs. approx. | 950 kgs. approx. |
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Space-saving GMP-compliant unit that integrates filling, stoppering, and sealing in one machine. Minimizes Laminar Air Flow length and reduces sterile area footprint.
Advanced sensor-based system ensures filling occurs only when a vial is present, eliminating wastage of costly sterile powder.
High-precision volumetric filling using vacuum suction and adjustable piston depth. Supports single and multiple dosing for fill volumes from 50 mg to 10 grams.
Integrated vibrating bowl for stopper feeding and precise pneumatic/mechanical insertion, followed by aluminum cap crimping/sealing for airtight closure.
Achieves ±2% to ±3% accuracy depending on powder bulk density uniformity. Doctor blade and wiper blade are adjustable without removing the hopper.
Separate drives for filling and sealing operations with Variable AC Frequency Drive for precise synchronization and speed adjustment (up to 100–200 vials per minute).
All product contact parts are SS316L and easily removable for autoclaving/sterilization. Tool-less adjustments simplify maintenance.
Digital production counter, optional PLC with HMI, Inbuilt Laminar Air Flow (Class 100), nitrogen flushing, and IQ/OQ documentation support.
Sturdy, vibration-free design suitable for vial sizes from 5ml to 250ml. Seamless integration into complete vial packaging lines (filling → stoppering → sealing → labeling).
A Dry Injection Filling Machine (also called a dry powder injectable filling machine or vial powder filling machine) is a specialized pharmaceutical packaging system designed to accurately fill sterile dry powders into glass vials for injectable products. It is commonly used for antibiotics, vaccines, lyophilized powders, and other dry powder injectables that require high precision, sterility, and compliance with cGMP standards.
These machines typically use vacuum or servo-controlled powder dosing systems. Vials are automatically fed, filled with a precise dose of dry powder under controlled conditions (often under laminar airflow), stoppered, and then capped or sealed. Advanced models feature synchronized star wheels, powder wheels, and “no vial – no fill” safety systems to ensure accuracy and prevent wastage.
Modern dry injection filling machines achieve filling accuracy of ±1% to ±2%, depending on powder characteristics, fill weight, and machine configuration. Servo-driven and vacuum-based systems offer excellent repeatability, which is critical for potent or low-dose injectable powders.
The machine can process free-flowing and semi-free-flowing dry powders. It is suitable for a wide range of vial sizes (commonly 2 ml to 30 ml or more, depending on the model) and can be equipped with change parts for different neck diameters and fill volumes.
Yes. These machines are designed for aseptic processing. They are typically constructed with SS316L contact parts, support operation under Class 100 laminar airflow, and often include features such as nitrogen flushing, rubber stoppering, and easy sterilization to maintain sterility and meet USFDA, WHO, and cGMP guidelines.
Output varies by model and configuration. Semi-automatic machines may handle lower volumes, while fully automatic rotary systems can achieve speeds from 60 to 300+ vials per minute, depending on fill volume, powder type, and vial size.
Key benefits include high dosing accuracy, reduced product wastage, excellent sterility control, consistent fill weights, lower labor dependency, and full compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory standards. Integrated filling, stoppering, and capping options further improve line efficiency.
Contact parts are designed for quick dismantling and are usually autoclave-compatible. Many models support CIP/SIP concepts or easy manual cleaning. Change parts for different vial sizes or fill volumes allow relatively fast changeovers, minimizing downtime between batches.
Yes. These machines can be seamlessly integrated with vial washing machines, sterilization tunnels, rubber stoppering units, capping machines, labeling systems, and inspection equipment to create a complete sterile injectable powder filling line.
Standard safety features include “No Vial – No Fill,” vial breakage detection, overload protection, and emergency stops. Advanced models offer PLC controls with HMI, recipe management, audit trails, and optional 100% weight checking or rejection systems to ensure only correctly filled vials proceed further.
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