A direct comparison of our UAF-2500C and UAF-1200C capsule filling machines, to help you match capacity to your actual production volume.
| Model | Max Capacity | Capsule Sizes | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAF-2500C (High Speed) | 150,000 capsules/hr | #00 – #5 | Full-volume production lines, established SKUs with consistent demand |
| UAF-1200C (Mid Speed) | 72,000 capsules/hr | #00 – #5 | Lower-volume runs, R&D-adjacent production, new product launches still finding their volume |
Capacity and station count are the real difference here, not fill precision. Both machines use the same staged-compression dosing process — powder is compressed into the capsule body in stages, then the two halves rejoin — and both handle capsule sizes #00 through #5. What changes is how many dosing stations run that process simultaneously, which is what drives the throughput difference between 72,000 and 150,000 capsules/hr.
If you're running an established product with predictable, high demand, the high-speed UAF-2500C's throughput usually pays for itself in reduced labor time per unit produced.
If you're still validating a new formulation, running smaller contract batches, or your current demand simply doesn't require six-figure hourly capacity, the mid-speed UAF-1200C avoids paying for throughput you won't use — and takes less floor space in the process.
A common pattern for growing operations: start with the mid-speed unit while volume ramps up, then add a high-speed unit alongside it once demand justifies the larger capacity, rather than replacing equipment.
Capacity and the number of dosing stations running the staged-compression fill process simultaneously. The high-speed UAF-2500C runs up to 150,000 capsules/hr; the mid-speed UAF-1200C runs up to 72,000 capsules/hr. Fill precision and capsule size range are the same on both.
Yes. Lower-volume or R&D-adjacent production runs, new product launches still finding their production volume, and facilities without room or budget for a full high-speed line are common fits for the mid-speed model.
The two models are separate machines rather than an upgradeable platform, so moving from mid speed to high speed means acquiring the high-speed unit rather than modifying the mid-speed one. Many operations run both side by side as volume grows.
Yes, both the high-speed and mid-speed capsule fillers handle capsule sizes #00 through #5 without requiring a different machine for each size.
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