Capsule, tablet, purified water, metal can and tube lines for manufacturers in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Cebu and Davao.
Built for 220 V / 60 Hz and 380 V three-phase 60 Hz — re-rated, not re-badged — shipped CIF Manila in 7–10 days.
The Philippines runs on 220 V / 60 Hz, and industrial sites use 380 V three-phase at 60 Hz. Almost every capsule filler, tablet press and tube line built in China, India or Europe is designed for 50 Hz. When a 50 Hz machine is connected to a 60 Hz supply, every induction motor runs 20 % faster, gearbox output speed changes, pump flow rises, and capacities printed on the brochure no longer describe the machine on your floor.
There are two ways suppliers handle this. One is to change the nameplate. The other is to build for 60 Hz: 60 Hz motors, drives programmed for 60 Hz, pulley ratios recalculated so the die or turret turns at design speed, and capacities re-rated and re-tested at factory acceptance. YohoAI does the second, and states the 60 Hz figures on the quotation.
This page covers what Philippine buyers ask us most: which machine fits which product, how 60 Hz changes the numbers, what the FDA Philippines and Bureau of Customs need, and why shipping to Manila takes a week rather than a month.
All six lines are built in our Shanghai plant and CE certified at machine level. Philippine orders are built to 60 Hz and tested at 60 Hz before shipment — the capacity on your quotation is the capacity measured at factory acceptance on 60 Hz supply.
NJP series from 30,000 to 228,000 capsules/hour at ±3–5 % accuracy, with 60 Hz drives and re-calculated pulley ratios.
Most requested here: NJP-1200
ZP series rotary presses, 19–45 stations, 50,000–400,000 tablets/hour. Turret speed held at design value on 60 Hz supply.
Most requested here: ZP-45
RG series rotary die machines 5,000–60,000 capsules/hour, with chiller and dryer for a complete turnkey line.
Most requested here: RG-300
PW series 250–5,000 L/h RO plus EDI. Pump curves corrected for 60 Hz so the rated L/h is real.
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 for cosmetic and pharma creams, ABL and PBL, with inline capping and leak testing.
Most requested here: YG-200
A 50 Hz motor connected to 60 Hz runs about 20 % faster at the same load. On a capsule filler that means the turret outruns its designed cycle time, dosing stations keep their timing but the dwell shortens, and filling accuracy drifts. On a tablet press the turret speeds up until the overload clutch trips. On a water system the pump delivers more flow at higher pressure until the membranes are stressed beyond their rating.
We build Philippine machines with 60 Hz motors and drives, then re-check every speed-dependent number: pulley ratios, gearbox selection, VFD parameters, pump impeller trim and heater duty. Capacities are re-measured at factory acceptance on 60 Hz supply and those numbers go on the quotation, the manual and the nameplate — all three agree.
| Parameter | Philippine supply | Our 60 Hz build |
|---|---|---|
| Three-phase | 380 V / 60 Hz | 60 Hz motors and drives; pulley ratios recalculated |
| Single phase | 220 V / 60 Hz | Control circuit transformers tapped for 220 V / 60 Hz |
| Capacity rating | Brochure figures assume 50 Hz | Re-rated and re-tested at FAT on 60 Hz; stated on quotation |
| Heaters and timers | 50 Hz timing assumes 6 cycles/s | Timers re-scaled for 60 Hz; heater duty verified |
| Ambient | 32–35 °C, high humidity, typhoon season | 304 SS, IP65 panels, anti-condensation heaters |
The Philippine FDA (formerly BFAD) licenses the establishment and registers the product. As in Indonesia and Nigeria, the machine is not the registrable object — but it is inspected, and the inspector will ask for the qualification package: DQ/IQ/OQ, material certificates for product-contact parts, calibration certificates, and cleaning validation support for a GMP line.
On the customs side, machinery imported from China under the ASEAN–China FTA can enter at preferential duty with a Form E certificate of origin. Goods are cleared through the Bureau of Customs either by your broker or by a logistics provider; what we supply is the document set — invoice, packing list, bill of lading, Form E, CE certificate and technical file.
| Document | Purpose | Who prepares it |
|---|---|---|
| Form E (ASEAN–China FTA) | Preferential duty rate on Chinese-origin machinery | YohoAI |
| Commercial invoice + packing list | Customs declaration basis | YohoAI |
| Bill of lading | Cargo release | Forwarder |
| CE certificate + declaration | Machinery safety conformity | YohoAI |
| DQ / IQ / OQ protocol | FDA Philippines inspection evidence | YohoAI |
| Material certificates (SS 304/316L) | Product-contact compliance | YohoAI |
| 60 Hz FAT report | Proof that rated capacity was measured on 60 Hz | YohoAI |
Manila is one of the shortest ocean lanes from Shanghai in our network: 7–10 days port to port on a direct service, against 30–35 days to Lagos and 14–20 to Jakarta. That changes the economics of a project: you can order later against a fixed launch date, and an urgent spare part is a week away rather than a month.
Manufacturing still takes 6–10 weeks, and 60 Hz machines add a short extra step because factory acceptance testing has to run at 60 Hz. We quote the FAT date in the proforma invoice so your installation crew can be scheduled against it.
| Destination port | Ocean transit from Shanghai | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manila (North / South Harbor) | 7–10 days | Direct service; fastest lane in our network |
| Subic Bay | 8–11 days | Freeport; useful for locators in Clark and Bataan |
| Cebu | 10–12 days | Visayas plants; fewer direct sailings |
| Davao | 12–14 days | Mindanao; plan an extra week for inland delivery |
For a single machine, commissioning is supervised remotely with a live acceptance batch on your product. For a full line, an engineer travels for 7–14 days covering mechanical installation, PLC parameters, punch and die setup, and operator training. Because Manila is a short flight, a site visit is also practical for pre-installation inspection if you want utilities verified before the container arrives.
Spares ship from Shanghai by air within 48 hours of a confirmed order, typically 4–6 days to Manila. For 60 Hz machines we hold 60 Hz motors and drives in stock — this is the one spare category where substituting a 50 Hz part will visibly change machine behaviour, so it should never be improvised locally.
Yes, and it is the default for Philippine orders. We fit 60 Hz motors and drives, recalculate pulley ratios and gearbox selection, re-scale timers, verify pump curves and heater duty, then run factory acceptance testing on 60 Hz supply. The capacity we quote is the capacity measured at that test — not a 50 Hz figure with a new nameplate.
Induction motors run about 20 % faster. On a capsule filler the turret outruns its design cycle and filling accuracy drifts; on a tablet press the overload clutch may trip; on a water system the pump over-delivers flow and pressure until the membranes are stressed. Some machines survive it, but none performs to its published figures, and the warranty position becomes ambiguous.
We supply the documentation an inspection asks for: DQ/IQ/OQ protocols, material certificates for product-contact parts, calibration certificates, CE certificate and the technical file. The inspection itself is conducted by the Philippine FDA on your premises, and we support your regulatory team with whatever additional evidence the inspector requests.
Seven to ten days ocean on the direct service, plus manufacturing lead time of six to ten weeks. A single capsule filler ordered today can realistically be producing in Metro Manila within three months, which is faster than any other market we serve.
Yes. Factory acceptance testing is standard: we run your product or a representative substitute, record output, filling accuracy or tablet weight variation, and send the video and the test report before the balance payment is due. You are also welcome to attend the FAT in Shanghai or send a representative.
Industrial parks in Calabarzon typically supply 380 V three-phase at 60 Hz, with 220 V single phase for auxiliaries. Send us a photo of the panel nameplate or the utility's connection letter and we will confirm the build before the proforma invoice is issued.
Send the product, target output and destination port. You receive a model recommendation with capacities re-rated for 60 Hz, CIF pricing to Manila, Cebu or Davao, and a delivery schedule. Reply within 24 hours.