In this section, you will learn about the machine that will assist you to complete your packaging line. Let’s begin with the definition.An automatic capping machine assists in faster and better placement of caps on top of different containers.

What do I mean?

It means that you can use the machine to place, fit and tighten caps on different containers.The containers can range from beverage bottles, medicine bottles among others. Although there are many cap types out there as you will learn, below are some examples of the caps.

Automatic capping machine

• Screw caps which have threads to secure the cap to the container such as plastic screw caps
• Crown caps
• Press-on closures which hold in place using undercuts and beads instead of threads

• The capping machine will automatically handle the containers and strengthen the caps to rates depending on the type of machine.
• As an operator, you will have to adjust the capping rates of the machine accordingly.
• I guess you might wonder why you need to have an automatic capping machine.
• Of course, it has its benefits and demerits too.
• The machine comes with a lot of benefits that you will realize as soon as you begin using it.
• You will realize an increase in production output.
• Apart from that, you will see an increase in production efficiency through accurate torque values.
• It will help in eliminating labor fatigue and prevents unnecessary injuries

According to the size range of the caps

Whenever you are going for an automatic capping machine, there is an important question you should ask yourself.

What is the size of the range caps that I intend to use?

Caps usually range in diameter from very small e.g. 5 mm to very large 120 mm.

A great size range is often impractical to work on in a capping machine.

Sizes of bottle caps

Parts of the Automatic Capping Machine

When we talk about the automatic capping machine, you will realize that it comes as a unit with different parts.These are the parts that work together to enable the machine to place and cap different containers.Since the machines are different, it is obvious that they will have different parts.As an example, chuck cappers use rubber inserts while spindle cappers use spinning wheels to tighten caps.

Technical drawing of automatic capping machine

Technical Specifications of the Automatic Capping Machine

To get a good machine, you need to know the exact type that you intend to use.

You need to have the technical specifications of the automatic capping machine at your fingertips.

In this section, you will learn about the specification to consider before making an order.

Conclusion

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