Capsule Banding

STI Banding Machine
For larger scale production, our STI CB-15 can band up to 15,000* capsules per hour.
Machines provide leak-proof sealing and a tamper-evident band around HPMC, or gelatin based capsules.
*Approx capsules per hour (cph).
STI Top-Loader Banding Machine
STI CB 15 is designed to band the joint portions of the cap and body of filled gelatin or vegetable based capsules. The result is a pharmaceutically smooth, tamper-evident, liquid-tight band which produces a seamless, joined capsule.
Operational Features
- Electrically heated and temperature controlled gelatin pan.
- The banded capsules pass over a series of fans to insure dry capsules prior to capsule discharge.
- Drum style capsule rectification means less stress on the capsules.
- Variable banding speed to control the drying time.
- Micro Drive Controllers for ease of setup.
- Air assist pull-off station for positive removal of banded capsules.
- Drum engagement clutch allows the rectifier drums to be engaged I dis-engaged while allowing the drying conveyor and banding wheels to continue running.
- Quick change from size to size.
cGMP Features
- Stainless steel frame and panels. Polycarbonate covers.
- FDA approved coated aluminum feed drums and and carrier / drying slats.
Our commitment to Quality and Customer Service, backed by our skilled technicians, makes Schaefer Technologies, Inc. the solution to your banding requirements.

STI Labtop Bander
Designed to apply a “Tamper Evident” band to the joint between the capsule cap and body. The result is a pharmaceutically smooth, liquid tight band which produces a seamless, joined capsule.
STI Labtop Bander
Features
- Electrically heated and temperature controlled gelatin pan.
- Perfect for low volume runs for clinical trials, comparative or stability studies, and banding color evaluations, etc.
- Can be used for liquid, gel, paste or solid dosage filled capsules.
- Prevents leakage and reduces oxidation and odor associated with both liquid and solid products.
- Drying rack included.
- Quick change-over time from size to size.
- Small enough to be mounted in an isolation enclosure for banding of potent compounds.
cGMP Features
- Easy to operate.
- Stainless steel banding wheels and gelatin pan.
- FDA-approved materials for all "product contact surfaces."
Our commitment to quality and customer service, backed by our skilled technicians, makes Schaefer Technologies, Inc. the solution to your capsule banding requirements

STI-Slat Loader
The STI Slat Loader for the Labtop Bander is designed to remove the labor intensive process of manually orientating and loading the filled gelatin or vegetable based capsules into the 10 or 15 cavity slats for the STI LabTop Capsule Bander.
STI Slat Loader
Features
- Designed to increase production and minimize operator labor requirement on the STI Lab Top Bander
- Perfect for low volume runs for clinical trials, comparative or stability studies, and banding color evaluations, etc. *
- Can be used for liquid, gel, paste or solid dosage filled capsules.
- Designed for both 10 and 15 cavity LabTop bander slats.
- Quick change-over time from size to size.
cGMP Features
- Easy to operate.
- FDA-approved materials for all "product contact surfaces."
Safety Features
- Safety screw for panel removal
- Meets CE Requirements