Capsule, tablet, purified water, metal can and tube lines for manufacturers in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung and Medan.
Built for 220 V / 50 Hz and 80 % tropical humidity, shipped CIF Tanjung Priok with ACFTA Form E for duty-free entry.
Indonesia is one of the largest pharmaceutical markets in Southeast Asia, with roughly two hundred registered manufacturers spread across Greater Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung and Medan. Most projects we see are not greenfield: a company already runs a Kalbe-class line and wants a second or third train for a specific dosage form, or a contract manufacturer is adding capsules to a business that previously only did tablets.
That changes what the machine has to be. It has to match the local electrical supply, survive humidity that sits at 75–85 % year-round, and arrive with the paperwork an API-U importer and a BPOM consultant can actually use. YohoAI has supplied Indonesian plants since 2010 from our Shanghai factory, where all six lines are built under one roof.
This page covers what Indonesian buyers ask us most: which machine fits which product, how we handle 220 V single phase and 380 V three-phase, what documents the import file needs for BPOM and customs, and how equipment moves from Shanghai to Tanjung Priok without demurrage surprises.
Every line is manufactured in our Shanghai plant and CE certified at machine level. Capacities below are the figures published on each product page — the same numbers our engineers are held to at factory acceptance testing.
RG series rotary die machines from 5,000 to 60,000 capsules/hour. Chilled-water cooling and dehumidified die-room air are specified for Indonesian ambient conditions.
Most requested here: RG-300
NJP series from 30,000 to 228,000 capsules/hour at ±3–5 % filling accuracy. Powder, pellet, micro-tablet and combination dosing available.
Most requested here: NJP-1200
ZP series rotary presses, 19 to 45 stations, 50,000 to 400,000 tablets/hour. Single-punch units for formulation labs and pilot batches.
Most requested here: ZP-35
PW series 250–5,000 L/h with RO plus EDI, delivered with DQ/IQ/OQ documentation for GMP audits.
Most requested here: PW-2000
YC series 60–300 cans/minute for food, beverage and chemical tins, with easy-open end capability.
Most requested here: YC-150
YG series 60–150 tubes/minute, ABL and PBL, with inline heading, capping and leakage inspection.
Most requested here: YG-200
Indonesian industrial sites normally provide 380 V three-phase at 50 Hz, with 220 V single phase for controls and auxiliaries. That is the same 50 Hz standard we build for China, so no frequency re-engineering is needed — but we still confirm your actual supply before release, because older buildings in Medan and Surabaya sometimes deliver 360 V at peak load, and a heater or servo drive sized for exactly 380 V will trip.
Humidity is the larger issue. At 80 % RH, softgel die rooms need dehumidified air or the gelatin ribbon absorbs moisture and the seam weakens; capsule filling rooms need the same treatment or powder bridges in the hopper. We specify 304 stainless on all product-contact surfaces and 316L where the product is corrosive, IP65 panels, and sealed bearings on all exposed shafts.
| Parameter | Typical Indonesian supply | What we do about it |
|---|---|---|
| Three-phase | 380 V / 50 Hz | Standard build; nameplate and drawings state the supplied voltage |
| Single phase | 220 V / 50 Hz | Controls and auxiliaries wired to 220 V; separate neutral provided |
| Ambient | 30–35 °C, 75–85 % RH | 304 SS frame, IP65 electricals, anti-condensation heaters on standby motors |
| Softgel die room | High humidity | Chilled water chiller and dehumidifier specified with the line |
| Water supply | Municipal or deep well | Pre-treatment (sand + carbon + softener) added to the PW skid |
Machine import and product registration are two separate tracks in Indonesia, and buyers often discover the difference late. BPOM registers the product — the capsule, the tablet, the syrup — not the machine. What the machine must supply is the technical file behind that registration: material certificates, a bill of materials for product-contact parts, cleaning validation support, and the DQ/IQ/OQ protocol that the BPOM inspector reviews on site.
For customs, most pharmaceutical machinery enters Indonesia under ACFTA at zero duty when the shipment carries a Form E certificate of origin issued in China. That single document can be the difference between a landed cost you can defend and one you cannot, so we issue it as standard rather than on request.
| Document | Purpose | Who prepares it |
|---|---|---|
| Form E (ACFTA) | Certificate of origin — preferential duty rate | YohoAI, with the shipment |
| Commercial invoice + packing list | Customs declaration basis | YohoAI |
| Bill of lading | Title and release of cargo | Forwarder |
| CE certificate + declaration | Machinery safety conformity | YohoAI |
| DQ / IQ / OQ protocol | Qualification evidence for BPOM inspection | YohoAI, project-specific |
| Material certificates (SS 304/316L) | Product-contact compliance | YohoAI |
| Electrical drawings + nameplate photos | Site readiness check before arrival | YohoAI |
Standard terms are FOB Shanghai or CIF to Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) or Belawan (Medan). CIF is usually the easier option for a first order: you know the landed cost before you open the L/C, and you are not negotiating with a forwarder on a route you have never shipped.
Production takes 6–10 weeks depending on line and configuration; a single capsule filler is at the fast end, a complete softgel line with chiller and dryer at the slow end. Ocean transit adds 14–22 days. Add two to three weeks of buffer if BPOM or customs asks for additional documents on arrival — not because we expect a problem, but because Indonesian clearance queues move at their own speed.
| Destination port | Ocean transit from Shanghai | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) | 14–20 days | Main gateway; most pharma imports clear here |
| Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) | 18–22 days | Preferred for East Java plants |
| Belawan (Medan) | 16–20 days | Sumatra; fewer direct sailings, plan buffer |
| Batam / free zone | 12–16 days | Bonded options for re-export manufacturers |
Commissioning is either remote or on site. For a single machine, our engineer supervises installation over video with your technician, then runs a live acceptance batch on your product — if the machine does not hit the agreed output and accuracy on your formulation, we do not sign off. For a full line, an engineer travels to your plant for 7–14 days, covering mechanical installation, PLC parameters, die and punch setup, and operator training.
Spare parts are stocked in Shanghai and shipped by air within 48 hours of a confirmed order. For Indonesian customers we recommend a first-order spares kit — dies, punches, seals, filter cartridges, one drive — because customs clearance of a small urgent parcel often costs more time than the repair itself.
Smaller units such as lab-scale softgel machines and single-punch presses can, but production machines are three-phase. The standard Indonesian industrial supply is 380 V three-phase at 50 Hz, which is our default build. Send us a photo of your distribution panel nameplate and we will confirm the configuration before the order is released.
BPOM approves the product, not the machine. What you need is an import licence (API-U) held by your company or your importer, a Form E certificate of origin for the ACFTA duty rate, and the machine's technical file — CE certificate, material certificates, DQ/IQ/OQ — which your regulatory team submits as part of the product registration dossier.
Under the ASEAN–China Free Trade Area, most pharmaceutical and packaging machinery enters at zero duty when accompanied by a valid Form E. Without Form E the rate depends on the HS code and can be several percent. We issue Form E as standard on Indonesian shipments; confirm the HS classification with your customs broker before the L/C is opened.
Standard builds use 304 stainless on product-contact parts, IP65 electrical panels, sealed bearings and anti-condensation heaters. For softgel and capsule rooms at 80 % RH you also need dehumidification and, on softgel, chilled water for the die cooling — we quote those as part of the line rather than leaving them for you to source locally.
Six to ten weeks for manufacturing and factory acceptance testing, 14–20 days ocean to Tanjung Priok, then typically one to two weeks for clearance and installation. A single capsule filler ordered today realistically runs its first batch in Jakarta within three months; a complete softgel line takes four to five.
Yes. We host customer audits and pre-shipment inspections at our Shanghai workshop, and we can arrange a video walkthrough of a running machine with your product if travel is not practical. Ask for a factory visit slot when you request the quotation.
Send the product, target output and destination port. You receive a model recommendation, a 220 V / 380 V 50 Hz configuration sheet, CIF pricing to Tanjung Priok or Tanjung Perak, and a delivery schedule. Reply within 24 hours, in English or Bahasa.