Bottle Filler and Capper

Description

Bottle Filler and Capper refers to specialized machinery used in packaging lines to automate the process of filling containers (typically bottles) with liquids or semi-liquids and then securely sealing them with caps. These machines are essential in industries such as beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, food, and household products. They improve efficiency, ensure product consistency, prevent contamination, and minimize waste compared to manual processes. Often integrated into monoblock or standalone systems, they can handle various bottle sizes, materials, and cap types. The term can describe either separate units for filling and capping or combined systems that perform multiple steps in one compact machine. They range from semi-automatic to fully automatic. Speeds vary from 8 bottles per minute (bpm) for small-scale operations to 600+ bpm for industrial use.

    • Rinsing (Optional): Pre-fills bottles with water or air to remove debris, common in RFC systems.
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    • Conveyors and Positioning: Slat belts, rotary tables, or trays align bottles.
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    • Controls: PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems with touchscreens for programming speeds, torque, and recipes. Many support tool-less changeovers for different formats.
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    • Safety and Compliance: Stainless steel construction ATEX-rated for explosive environments, and cGMP standards for food/pharma. IP69K-rated sensors handle wet, harsh conditions.

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Working Principle of Bottle Filler and Capper

The incoming dry bottles are fed on Stainless Steel slat conveyor by hand. Bottles move further at the required speed of the correct placement below filling unit. The filling unit consists of filling head, syringes & nozzles uses for filling. Syringes are made of Stainless Steel 316 construction. Bottle Stopper is provided which holds the bottle during filling operation. A sensor is provided for “No Bottle-No Filling” operation. Syringes are mounted on eccentric block and driving through bottom main gear box. Volume can be increased & decreased by adjusting stroke length of piston. Syringes are having non return valve for sucking & delivering situation to avoid volume variation. Liquid reaches to filling nozzles through silicon transparent pipe. Nozzles are having up & down movement with help of cam mechanism, and it go down when starwheel hold the bottle and starts filling when it starts to move up. After completion of filling operation, bottles move on a turn table. When there are couple of bottles on the turn table operator will put cap on to head of the bottle one by one. Further bottles will be transferred to sealing station. Rotating Sealing head will do up & down movement. During its down movement it will perform sealing operations. Dully capped bottles will be collected on outfeed turn table.

Technical Specification of Bottle Filler and Capper

Model

AMBF 2

AMBF 4

AMBF 8

Production Output

Up to 30 bottles/minute

Up to 60 bottles/minute

Up to 100 bottles/minute

No. of Filling Heads

Two

Four

Eight

No. of Capping Heads

Single

Single

Four

Bottle Diameter

25mm to 85mm*

25mm to 85mm*

25mm to 85mm*

Capping Type

ROPP/ Screw

ROPP/ Screw

ROPP/ Screw

Cap Size

18mm to 55mm

18mm to 55mm

18mm to 55mm

Filling Range

15ml to 120ml or 30ml to 250ml*

15ml to 120ml or 30ml to 250ml*

15ml to 120ml or 30ml to 250ml*

Syringe Fill Range

15ml to 120ml,30ml to 250ml or 250ml to 500ml*

15ml to 120ml,30ml to 250ml or 250ml to 500ml*

15ml to 120ml,30ml to 250ml or 250ml to 500ml*

Accuracy

+/- 1% Depending on Liquid with Single Dose

+/- 1% Depending on Liquid with Single Dose

+/- 1% Depending on Liquid with Single Dose

Electrical

440VAC 3 Phase / 220 VAC Single Phase Power Supply (50 Hz)

440VAC 3 Phase / 220 VAC Single Phase Power Supply (50 Hz)

440VAC 3 Phase / 220 VAC Single Phase Power Supply (50 Hz)

Power

2.5 H.P.

4 H.P.

5.5 H.P.

Conveyor Height

850 – 900 mm adjustable

850 – 900 mm adjustable

850 – 900 mm adjustable

Overall Dimension

2200 mm (L) X 950 mm (W) X 1550 mm (H) approx.

2600 mm (L) x 1250 mm (W) x 1550 mm(H) approx.

3500 mm (L) x 1250 mm (W) x 1550 mm(H) approx.

* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.

Types of Bottle Filling Machine

Applications of Bottle Filling Machine

Benefits of Bottle Filler and Capper

Efficiency: Reduces labor and speeds up production while maintaining precision.

Versatility: Handles foaming, viscous, or hazardous products; adaptable to bottle shapes/sizes via quick-change tools.

Quality Control: Torque accuracy prevents leaks; sensors verify fill levels, cap placement, and detect jams/missing caps. Wireless tech eliminates slip rings for less maintenance.

Cost Savings: Used or modular systems lower upfront costs; ROI from reduced waste and recalls.

Industries: Beverage, pharma/cosmetics, chemicals, and food.

Key Features of Bottle Filler and Capper

Bottle Fillers and Cappers typically include the following core elements:

 

  • Filling Station: Dispenses precise volumes of product into bottles. Methods depend on the liquid’s properties:
    • Volumetric or Piston Filling: Uses syringes or pumps for accurate dosing of non-carbonated liquids like oils, sauces, or cosmetics. Syringes are often made of 316 stainless steel with adjustable stroke lengths for volume control.
    • Counter-Pressure Filling: Ideal for carbonated beverages to maintain CO2 levels. It pressurizes the bottle with CO2 before filling from a keg or tank, using sensors to stop at a set height and prevent foam or oxygen exposure.
    • Overflow or Gravity Filling: For free-flowing liquids, filling to a predetermined level and allowing excess to overflow for uniformity.
    • Peristaltic or Flowmeter Pumps: For precise, low-volume fills, compressing tubes or measuring flow electronically.
    • Features like “no bottle, no fill” sensors, adjustable nozzles, and CIP systems ensure hygiene and prevent drips.

 

  • Capping Station: Applies and tightens caps to create an airtight seal, preventing leaks and contamination.
    • Types of CappersScrew cappers, lug cappers (for twist-off), crown cappers (for beer bottles), or pump cap applicators. Torque is precisely controlled (e.g., 2-200 inch-lbs) to avoid over-tightening or damage.
    • Automation includes vibratory feeders for cap sorting/orientation, chucks with replaceable liners for different cap sizes (10-130mm), and magnetic or servo-driven heads for consistent application.
    • Integration with fillers often uses conveyors or rotary tables for seamless bottle transfer.

FAQ for Bottle Filler and Capper

The machine is available in different models with the following output:

  • AMBF 2: Up to 30 bottles per minute
  • AMBF 4: Up to 60 bottles per minute
  • AMBF 8: Up to 100 bottles per minute

Output varies based on fill volume, product viscosity, and bottle size.

The machine handles bottles with diameters from 25mm to 85mm and cap sizes from 18mm to 55mm. It supports a filling range of 15ml to 120ml, 30ml to 250ml, or up to 500ml (depending on the syringe configuration). It is suitable for a wide variety of free-flowing to slightly viscous liquids.

Key features include:

  • Filling and capping on a single platform
  • No Bottle – No Fill” system
  • Diving nozzles for foam-free filling
  • All contact parts in SS 316 with easy removal for cleaning/sterilization
  • High filling accuracy of ±1%
  • Variable AC frequency drive for speed control
  • Unique free-spinning bottle separator (no pneumatic operation)
  • Minimum changeover time and optional PLC with HMI

It combines two critical operations (filling + capping) into one compact unit, significantly reducing labor, space requirements, and handling. It ensures consistent fill volume, secure sealing, reduced product wastage, and compliance with cGMP standards. Ideal for medium to high-speed production lines requiring reliability and quick changeovers.

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