Zhejiang Tianlong Capsule Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of hollow capsules. We mainly produce 00#, 00#B, 0#el, 0#, 1#, 2#, 3#, 4# and other specifications of gelatin hollow capsules and plant capsules. At present, the company has two capsule production plants and installed 46 hollow capsule production lines,the current annual production capacity has reached 26 billion capsule.
Why Choose Us
Raw Materials
We offer a vertically integrated supply chain model to ensure reliable long-term supply, complete traceability, and superior quality of raw materials. Our raw materials pass through strict quality control assessments before going to the manufacturing stage.
Complete Qualifications
Our plant area is strictly planned and designed according to the GMP standard for pharmaceutical excipients. We have passed ISO9001, USFDA, HALAL quality management system certification and is registered with the FDA in the United States.
OEM & ODM Service
We can provide hundreds of colors for customers to choose, but also in accordance with the customer's color card number and sample custom production.
Quality Guaranteed
Advanced automated equipment and facilities, strict indoor cleanliness procedures and perfect quality real-time monitoring, as well as high-quality raw materials to ensure that customers can provide quality products at any time.
Low water content, suitable for water sensitive components. No risk of cross-linking reaction. The structure of elastic polymer ensures the stability of the capsule and the high filling rate.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Capsule
Custom pharmaceutical grade drug in Halal natural plants cellulose print colored empty hard vegetable HPMC capsules
Our high quality, high performance HPMC(hydroxypropyl-methyl-cellulose) capsules meet a wide range of lifestyle, cultural and dietary needs, and are also well suited to moisture-sensitive formulations.
Zhejiang Tianlong Capsule Co., Ltd. was founded in 1987 and is a professional manufacturer of hollow capsules. At present, the company has two capsule production plants and 46 hollow capsule production lines installed.
Low water content, suitable for water sensitive components. No risk of cross-linking reaction. The structure of elastic polymer ensures the stability of the capsule and the high filling rate.
Halal food refers to food that meets Islamic Halal food standards. Islamic eating habits come from the canon. According to the canon, halal foods do not contain contraindications such as dead objects, blood and pork.
Function/ The stomach dissolves, disintegrates, dissolves and absorbs rapidly in the stomach. Advantages/ Low moisture content, no fragility, suitable for moisture-sensitive or hygroscopic content, such as plant source content. Suitable for all people.
Custom pharmaceutical grade drug in Halal natural plants cellulose print colored empty hard vegetable HPMC capsules
Our high quality, high performance HPMC (hydroxypropyl-methyl-cellulose) capsules meet a wide range of lifestyle, cultural and dietary needs, and are also well suited to moisture-sensitive formulations.
What Is HPMC Vegetarian Capsule
HPMC stands for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose or hypromellose for short. HPMC is the material from which most supplement capsules are made. It is a clear, tasteless, vegetarian and vegan appropriate material. It is normally made by extraction from wood pulp.
Vegetarian and Vegan-Friendly
One of the most significant advantages of HPMC capsules is their suitability for vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. As they are derived from plant cellulose, HPMC capsules provide a cruelty-free alternative to gelatin capsules, which are sourced from animal collagen. This aligns with the increasing consumer demand for ethical and sustainable products and expands the market reach of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies.
Non Toxic & Easily Digestible
HPMC used to make the vegetarian capsules are non-toxic and are easily digestible. It simply passes through the body without adverse effects.studies are showing that animal based gelatin may cause allergic-reactions. These symptoms can cause itchy mouth, swelling, vomiting etc. Hence this allergen free profile of vegetarian capsules enhances the safety and acceptance of HPMC capsules in diverse patient populations, including pediatric and geriatric demographics.
Reduced Bacteria Growth
HPMC capsules inherently possess a reduced tendency for bacterial growth. There are more chances in Animal based materials, such as gelatin for microbial growth due to its organic nature and proteins found in these materials.
Ethical & Environmental considerations
Production of vegetarian capsules requires less water and energy and hence making it environmentally friendly. Another factor, which we have already discussed but can be re-iterated is that it is free from animal-cruelty.
Reduced Cross-Linking
Let us understand what is cross-linking first, it is a chemical process in which molecules, typically polymers like gelatin, form a strong covalent bond with each other. In the context of gelatin capsules, this cross-linking occurs over time as a result of exposure to environmental factors like moisture, humidity, temperature etc. This causes gelatin molecules to link together, leading to hardness or britlleness in the capsules.
Vegetarian Vs Gelatin Capsules
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Gelatin Capsules |
Vegetarian Capsules |
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It is completely (100%) bovine and is obtained from animal collagen hydrolysis. |
Completely (100%) obtained from cellulose that is plant-based. |
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Falls short where vulnerability where cross-linking and other related issues are concerned. This leads to reduced solubility. |
Doesn't fall short of cross-linking and its other issues. |
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Has allergens with levels of allergens being dependent on the gelatin source. |
Hypoallergenic and comes with no common allergens such as lactose and gluten. |
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Its breakdown is slow when it reaches the digestive system |
Digests and breaks down with ease and quickly, immediately it reaches the digestive system. |
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Is perfect when only powdered and dry product filling is required. Doesn't work well with oils and gels mostly. |
Used to fill different vegetarian products. They work well with gels and oils. |
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Highly sensitive to light, moisture, and heat. Due to this, the effectiveness of content can be easily affected. |
Light, moisture, and heat resistance assured to ensure content effectiveness is well maintained. |
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Not ideal for preparing hygroscopic products. |
Efficient in hygroscopic product preparation. |
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Due to its animal source, it isn't Halal or Kosher certified. |
Mostly certified Halal or Kosher because it is plant-based. |
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The ready availability of gelatin makes it reasonably priced. |
Cellulose production method complexities makes it cost more. |
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Has low oxidation due to the less oxygen permeability it has. |
Highly permeable to oxidation due to its loose structure. |
How are HPMC capsules gaining momentum on the industrial platform
Nutraceutical Industry
The health and nutrition region has constantly been a highly competitive sector in the market. In this regard, consumers play a key role in deciding the right option. In this competition, innumerable players offer an extensive range of innovation, benefits, and awareness related to natural products.
In nutraceutical products, moisture content plays an essential role. Almost every nutraceutical product is sensitive to humidity and prone to reduce effectivity in critical moist conditions.HPMC capsules are considered as suitable for this purpose.
Probiotics which upon administration yields beneficial effects to the host. probiotics are living organisms hence their incorporation needs careful consideration. HPMC capsules are excellent for target drug delivery systems such nutraceuticals that allow protection of formulations.
For more than two decades of encapsulation of various nutraceutical products, now they are moving away from using gelatin capsules. Recently this movement is primarily opted for HPMC capsules driven by user's demand. Because many nutraceutical consumer are health conscious. primary target of nutraceutical companies for encapsulation of vitamin and supplement prefers HPMC capsules. The health market trending toward HPMC capsules.
Pharmaceutical Industry
HPMC capsule offers a highly flexible and extensive platform capable of solving multi challenges that are currently faced by pharmaceutical industries.HPMC capsules have solved the problems of filling materials that have established supremacy overusing gelatin capsules. HPMC capsules are an ideal form of dispensing for those therapeutic substances that require a temperature control environment, rapid dissolution, and hygroscopic products.
Cosmetics Industry
The advancement and innovation in HMPC capsules have boosted up their industrial application on a wider platform. In recent years, HPMC capsules are extensively introduced in cosmetic industry as it meets all mandatory regulations of safety, stability, and emulsifying agents. They are ideal to dispense those cosmetic powders that are hygroscopic in nature such as collagen.
Unani Medicines
The Unani System of Medicine is one of the oldest and traditional methods used for the treatment of various diseases associated with organs of the human system.
Unani medicines are broadly expanded fields based on medicines extracted from natural sources. Therefore, they're considered a natural source of treatment. To dispense various formulations (dry, semi-solid, liquid) in their original form without worrying about degradation. HPMC capsules are widely used.
Ayurvedic Industry
Similar to modern medicines in Ayurveda therapeutic substances are also dispensed in capsules. Previously it was filled in gelatin capsules which were refused by many individuals. How far it is true many vegetarians did not prefer this source of dispensing. Therefore, after the successful emergence of HPMC capsules, people ideally start taking Ayurveda medicines.
Gelatin capsules have strict requirements for storage conditions and need to be stored at a relatively constant temperature. Transportation. They are prone to softening and deformation at high temperatures or high humidity, and brittle and harden with water loss at low temperatures or low humidity.
But Vegetable Capsules have more relaxed conditions. At temperatures between 10-40°C and humidity between 35-65%, they do not soften and deform or harden and become brittle. Experiments have proven that the brittle fragmentation rate of plant capsules is ≤ 2% at 35% humidity and the capsule changes ≤ 1% at 80°C.
The main component of gelatin capsules is collagen, and the very nature of its raw material determines that it is more permeable, making the contents susceptible to airborne moisture, microorganisms and other adverse effects.
The nature of the raw material of vegetable capsules determines its ability to effectively isolate the contents from the air, avoiding adverse effects with the air.
How to Manufacture Non-gelatin Capsules
Preparing Shell Material
To begin this step, water, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, coloring, plasticizers, and coloring are joined together. After combining them, the solution is warmed up for some time. The temperature used is high.
Molding Capsules
After warming is done in the first step, it moves to a different part of the machine being used for manufacturing. There, vegan capsule shell molding takes place. The cap and body are then placed on the stainless steel pin found in the upper deck part of the machine. After that, the vegan capsule shells on pin bars move to another part of the machine to be dried. Here, the temperature of the machine is regulated well to ensure drying is done right.
Removing Non-Gelatin Capsules
After drying, the two parts of these caps are taken off the pin bars. The machine goes on to trim non-gelatin caps, which will be put together later. Additionally, regulation of capsule shell, color, moisture content, and size is handled all through the manufacturing process.
Sorting and Printing
In this final step, sorting and printing out empty capsule suppliers is done.
HPMC is easy to digest, it won't upset the stomach. Some products should be taken with food and others can be taken on an empty stomach. It is best to follow the instructions for the specific product you take. The HPMC the product is inserted into isn't going to create any problems for the consumer. The gelling agent in HPMC protects the stomach lining and the intestines. Sometimes, certain ingredients in these capsules could create problems when they mix with the acid in the stomach. The HPMC prevents that from occurring. Otherwise, a person may have to quit taking a supplement or medication because of the harsh side effects they encounter. HPMC dissolves in the alkaline environment of the small intestine rather than the acidic environment of the stomach lining. Most people can swallow these capsules with ease, even the larger-sized ones. Many of these products can dissolve in about 10 minutes or less. When you are talking about pain medications, getting relief as quickly as possible is very important. The faster the product starts to work, the better the consumer feels.
Safety of HPMC Capsules
As soon as you see the inclusion of the word vegan or vegetarian, you probably think of organic or healthy. So is the case with HPMC capsules which come from cellulose fibers and, therefore, a natural type of capsule. The use of cellulose fibers makes HPMC capsules a safe mode of drug administration. The use of HPMC capsules, therefore, has good news for vegetarians and people who avoid animal products completely. Despite the high proclamation of safety, there are certain factors that you should consider to declare it completely safe. You have to adhere to the daily recommended dose of capsules. Apart from that, the rigorous manufacturing process involves the use of highly reactive, toxic or harmful substances. At the end of the manufacturing process, manufacturers remove these substances. Despite the removal of these substances, it is imperative to question whether HPMC capsules are still safe.
Our Certificates
We always feel that all success of our company is directly related to the quality of the products we offer. They meet the highest quality requirements as stipulated in ISO9001, USFDA, HALAL and our stringent quality control system.
Automatic Production Plant
The plant area is strictly planned and designed according to the GMP standard for pharmaceutical excipients.
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