Hard capsules are one of the most popular forms of dietary supplement dosage. The company IOC offers comprehensive contract production services for hard capsules, ensuring the highest quality and compliance with international standards.
What are Hard Capsules?
Hard capsules are two-piece shells made of gelatin or plant materials, filled with powdered ingredients. They are ideal for precise dosing of dietary supplements.
Advantages of Hard Capsules
- Fast Dissolving: Release active substances within a few minutes.
- Taste Protection: Isolate ingredients against unpleasant taste.
- Ease of Swallowing: Smaller than tablets, making them easier to take.
Production process
- Composition: Capsules are produced from gelling solutions such as gelatin or HPMC, with the addition of plasticizers, dyes and preservatives.
- Technology: The production process uses advanced technologies such as capsule forming, drying, filling and closing, in accordance with ISO 22000 and GMP standards.
- Personalization: Possibility to produce vegan capsules and adapt to individual customer needs.
Standard Two-Piece Capsule Sizes
| Size | Volume (ml) | Length of closed capsule (mm) | Outer Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0.13 | 11.1 | 4.91 |
| 4 | 0.20 | 14.3 | 5.31 |
| 3 | 0.27 | 15.9 | 5.82 |
| 2 | 0.37 | 18.0 | 6.35 |
| 1 | 0.48 | 19.4 | 6.91 |
| 0 | 0.67 | 21.7 | 7.65 |
| 0E | 0.7 | 23.1 | 7.65 |
| 00 | 0.95 | 23.3 | 8.53 |
| 000 | 1.36 | 26.14 | 9.91 |
| 13 | 3.2 | 30.0 | 15.3 |
| 12 | 5.0 | 40.5 | 15.3 |
| 12el | 7.5 | 57.0 | 15.5 |
| 11 | 10.0 | 47.5 | 20.9 |
| 10 | 18.0 | 64.0 | 23.4 |
| 7 | 24.0 | 78.0 | 23.4 |
| Su07 | 28.0 | 88.5 | 23.4 |
Use of Hard Capsules
Hard capsules are used in dietary supplements containing vitamins, minerals, herbs and other active substances. They are a convenient and effective form of dosage, appreciated by both producers and consumers.
Division into Hard and Soft Capsules
Soft Capsules (Softgels): Softgels, such as Advil Liqui-Gels, are ideal for containing liquid ingredients. Their production requires advanced technologies that ensure content uniformity and minimize operator contact with the active substances. More information on the website Producer of Soft-Gel.
Hard capsules: Patented in 1847 by James Murdoch, hard capsules are produced by immersing metal pins in a gelling solution, forming, filling and sealing. They contain powder or granules and are ideal for precise dosing. You can read more about hard capsules here.
Summary
IOC is the leader in production of dietary supplements in the form of hard capsules, offering technologically advanced solutions, high quality and full adaptation to customer needs. Hard capsules are an ideal form of dietary supplements, combining convenience and effectiveness.
Additional information
For more information about the production of hard capsules by IOC, visit IOC – Manufacturer of Hard Capsules.
