Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

Q: What bottle and cap sizes does the machine support?

The machine can handle a wide range of formats: Bottle Diameter : 24 mm to 90 mm Bottle Height : 50 mm to 250 mm Cap Diameter : 20 mm, 25 mm, and 28 mm (with change parts) It is suitable for plastic screw caps, metal screw caps, ROPP caps, lug caps, and child-resistant caps.

Q: Does the machine provide accurate torque control?

Yes. The Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine features adjustable torque control using magnetic or pneumatic clutches. This ensures consistent and precise tightening of caps without damaging the cap or bottle threads. It prevents over-tightening or under-tightening, delivering reliable, leak-proof, and tamper-evident sealing every time.

Description

Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine is a specialized piece of equipment designed to automatically apply and tighten screw caps onto bottles, streamlining the packaging process in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. These machines enhance efficiency, ensure consistent torque application, and reduce manual labor, making them ideal for medium to high-volume production lines. Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machines are essential for high-efficiency, reliable capping in various industries. Their robust construction, precise torque control, and ability to handle diverse cap and bottle types make them a valuable asset for optimizing production lines. When selecting a machine, consider factors like production speed, bottle and cap specifications, and integration with existing equipment to ensure the best fit for your needs.

Cap Feeding: Caps are sorted and oriented by a cap feeder and delivered via a chute or pick-and-place system to the capping station.

Bottle Positioning: Bottles are fed via a conveyor system, often with a star wheel or circle disc splitter for precise positioning.

Capping Process: The machine places the cap on the bottle and applies torque using a chuck or spindle mechanism. For ROPP caps, rollers may form threads on the cap after placement.

Torque Application: Adjustable torque settings ensure a secure seal without damaging the cap or bottle.

Output: Sealed bottles are discharged via the conveyor for further processing.

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Salient Features of Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

Compact GMP model.
Single motor synchronizes Conveyor, star wheel and Platform Turret and speed can be varied by VFD.
Quick and very easy change over and setting from one size of Container to another by a Single Ratchet.
Parts coming in contact with the Container or the Aluminum cap or exposed to atmosphere are made out of stainless steel for long life.
Quick and very easy change over and setting from one size of Container to another by a Single Ratchet.
Star Wheel is equipped with safety clutch for automatic stoppage of machine in case of jamming or overloading.
Various safety features including Clutch system to avoid Bottle Breakage or Jamming

“Container Overturn – Machine Stop” mechanism.
“No Bottle – No Cap” system.
PLC system with Graphical User Interface can be offered.
Digital counter for counting production output.
Machine construction in Stainless Steel Finish
Cap Feeder with Variable Speed System for feeding control of caps. (optional)
Hopper can be completely dismantling for easy cleaning
IQ/OQ documentation can be provided.

Working Principle of Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

The filled bottles moving on conveyor belt and fed into an in feed star wheel by in-feed worm. While moving in feed star wheel, bottles pick up caps one by one from delivery chute. The descending rotary sealing heads hold bottle’s neck with desired pressure. The sealing is done in a programmed roll-on manner, accurate positioned of the caps is done mechanically by means of a rotating unscramble, to direct the caps correctly into the chute, when the chute is filled up the rotating unscramble drive is disengaged, hence, there is no chance to damage of caps. The sealing roller takes place due to rotating sealing head and transfer movement of sealing & threading rollers due to sealing cam. The sealed bottles are discharged by exist star wheel on conveyors.

Technical Specification of Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

Model	ACSR-60	ACSR-120	ACSR-200
No. of Capping Heads	Single	Four	Eight
Production Rate	Up to 50 Containers/Minute	Up to 80 Containers/Minute	Up to 180 Containers/Minute
Container Diameter:	24mm to 90mm	24mm to 90mm	24mm to 90mm
Container Height:	50mm to 250mm	50mm to 250mm	50mm to 250mm
Cap Diameter:	20mm, 25mm & 28mm with the help of change parts	20mm, 25mm & 28mm with the help of change parts	20mm, 25mm & 28mm with the help of change parts
Power Specification:	1 H.P.	1 H.P.	2 H.P.
Electrical characteristics	440 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 Hertz, 4 Wire System	440 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 Hertz, 4 Wire System	440 Volts, 3 Phase, 50 Hertz, 4 Wire System
Conveyor Height	800mm to 900mm adjustable	800mm to 900mm adjustable	800mm to 900mm adjustable
Optional Accessories	Safety Cabinet Covering Machine	Safety Cabinet Covering Machine	Safety Cabinet Covering Machine
–	PLC with HMI	PLC with HMI	PLC with HMI
Overall Dimension	1500mm (L) X 850mm (W) X 1800mm (H) approx.	1675 (L) x 1000mm (W) x 1800mm (H) approx.	2000 (L) x 1000mm (W) x 1800mm (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.

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Advantages of Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

Efficiency: Speeds range from 30–300 bottles per minute, significantly reducing labor costs compared to manual Capping.

Precision: Consistent torque application ensures secure seals, minimizing leaks and maintaining product integrity.

Versatility: Handles diverse cap and bottle types, with quick changeovers for different production runs.

Scalability: Suitable for small to large-scale operations, with options for inline or rotary configurations.

Key Components of Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

Construction and Materials:

- Typically built with stainless steel and anodized aluminum for durability, corrosion resistance, and compliance with sanitary standards, especially in food and pharmaceutical industries.
- Robust frames ensure stability during high-speed operations.

Automation and Control:

- Fully automated systems with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), often featuring 7-inch color touchscreen displays for easy operation.
- Supports up to 50 pre-programmable recipes for different bottle and cap configurations, with adjustable torque settings to prevent cap damage.
- Advanced models include servo motors for precise torque control and frequency control drives for adjustable conveyor speed, acceleration, and deceleration.

Cap Handling:

- Equipped with cap feeders to sort, orient, and deliver caps to the capping station.
- Capable of handling various cap types, including plastic screw caps, metal lug caps, ROPP caps, and child-resistant caps, with sizes ranging from 10mm to 130mm.
- Some models include cap chutes or pick-and-place systems for precise cap placement, reducing cross-threading issues.

Bottle Compatibility:

- Accommodates a wide range of bottle sizes and materials.
- Adjustable components, such as height-adjustable capping heads and change parts, allow for quick changeovers to suit different bottle and cap specifications.

Capping Mechanism:

- Chuck Cappers: Use a chuck to grip and rotate the cap, applying precise torque for consistent sealing. Ideal for complex caps or high-speed rotary applications.
- Spindle Cappers: Employ spinning discs to tighten caps as bottles pass through, suitable for high-speed lines and a variety of screw and lug caps.
- Single-Head or Multi-Head Systems: Single-head machines are versatile for smaller runs, while multi-head systems handle higher throughput, up to 300 containers per minute.

Torque Control:

- Features magnetic or pneumatic clutches to ensure repeatable torque accuracy, preventing over-tightening or cap damage.
- Some models include digital torque monitors to prevent excessive torque, especially for lug caps.

Integration and Flexibility:

- Can be integrated into existing production lines with filling and labeling machinesfor a seamless workflow.
- Modular designs allow for customization to meet specific production needs, such as adding cap feeders or conveyors.

Safety and Maintenance:

- Equipped with sensorsfor jam detection and automatic shutoff to protect caps and bottles.
- CE-certified models with easy-to-clean designs and minimal maintenance requirements.

FAQ for Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

What is an Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine?

The Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine is a high-speed rotary capping machine designed to automatically place and tighten screw caps on bottles with precise and consistent torque. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and food industries for sealing bottles containing oral liquids, syrups, suspensions, tonics, and other liquid products. Available in Single Head, Four Head, and Eight Head models, it ensures leak-proof sealing while maintaining cGMP standards.

What is the production capacity of the Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine?

The machine is available in three models with different output capacities:

ACSR-60 (Single Head): Up to 50 bottles per minute
ACSR-120 (Four Head): Up to 80 bottles per minute
ACSR-200 (Eight Head): Up to 180 bottles per minute

The actual speed depends on bottle size, cap type, and product characteristics.

What bottle and cap sizes does the machine support?

The machine can handle a wide range of formats:

Bottle Diameter: 24 mm to 90 mm
Bottle Height: 50 mm to 250 mm
Cap Diameter: 20 mm, 25 mm, and 28 mm (with change parts)

It is suitable for plastic screw caps, metal screw caps, ROPP caps, lug caps, and child-resistant caps.

Does the machine provide accurate torque control?

Yes. The Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine features adjustable torque control using magnetic or pneumatic clutches. This ensures consistent and precise tightening of caps without damaging the cap or bottle threads. It prevents over-tightening or under-tightening, delivering reliable, leak-proof, and tamper-evident sealing every time.

What safety features are included in the machine?

The machine is equipped with multiple safety interlocks for safe and reliable operation:

No Bottle – No Cap system
Container Overturn – Machine Stop
Star wheel with safety clutch (stops machine during jamming or overload)
Jam detection sensors
Overload protection to prevent bottle breakage

These features reduce product wastage and protect both the machine and the operator.

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Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

Description

Salient Features of Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

Working Principle of Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

Technical Specification of Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

Types of Capping and Sealing Machine

Applications of Capping and Sealing Machine

Advantages of Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

Efficiency: Speeds range from 30–300 bottles per minute, significantly reducing labor costs compared to manual Capping.

Precision: Consistent torque application ensures secure seals, minimizing leaks and maintaining product integrity.

Versatility: Handles diverse cap and bottle types, with quick changeovers for different production runs.

Scalability: Suitable for small to large-scale operations, with options for inline or rotary configurations.

Key Components of Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

FAQ for Automatic Bottle Screw Capping Machine

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