Mar 28, 2007

Capping Machines

Bottle Caps are available in various types. Some are called as ROPP (Roll On Pilfer Proof) , these are aluminium PP Caps , very commonly used for Medicine syrup glass or PET Bottles.

To seal the bottle with caps , diff m/cs are available .

Hand Optd M/cs : All Operations done manually. Bottle placement , cap placement , Cap lever operating etc.

Semi Auto M/cs : Caps are placed manually , Foot pedal or a Pneumatic ram raises / lowers the bottle. Capping is done by a rotating die , by electric motor. In ROPP , threading and sealing is done like this.

Automatic Machines : Bottles are fed by conveyor , Caps are fed by Cap Feeders , Located at positions to apply Capping mechanism to seal thye Bottles.

Vacuum Filling Machine


This Method is also used for several products.

The machine consists of a vacuum pump which initially evacuates the bottle to be filled , when connected. Then the created vacuum is filled by the liquid to be filled. Upto a certain predetermined level , it is filled. The surplus liquid travels to the Overflow Jar. Once this is full , the drain valve is opened & liquid is removed.

This machine is very easy to operate , very convenient to use.

The limitation is that it can fill only Glass Bottles.

Very popular for Flavoured Milk , Tomato Sauce , Liquor , Wine etc.