Vertical capping machine

in-linerotaryPLC-controlled

Overview
AXTRA short poly-laminate capsule application systems for bottle lines. Designed to feed, orient, position and smooth short poly-laminate capsules with repeatable accuracy to ensure consistent visual finish on wine and beverage containers.

Key functions and capabilities

• Precise capsule feeding and orientation via dedicated hopper
• Controlled capsule positioning and smoothing for consistent neck coverage
• Stable bottle handling and synchronization with line conveyors
• Rotary carousel with vertical application heads for short capsules
• Touchscreen HMI for operation, recipe management and adjustments
• Configurable to capsule material, bottle format, production speed and plant layout

Typical machine components (visual / functional)

• Bottle infeed conveyor and stabilizing handling units
• Capsule feeding hopper and orientation module
• Rotary carousel with vertical application heads and smoothing tools
• Touchscreen HMI (control panel) with recipe storage
• Access panels for maintenance and inspection

Application contexts
Intended for wine and beverage packaging lines and other bottled products requiring repeatable capsule placement and a refined visual finish. Suitable for premium presentation requirements and continuous production environments.

Integration and configuration
Machines are configured around product characteristics, container format, production speed and line layout. Configurations include interfaces for upstream filling/capping and downstream labelling/packaging to ensure smooth integration into existing bottling lines.

Machine FAQ / Notes

• How is an AXTRA machine configured? — Configured to product, container, speed and line layout requirements.
• Which products can AXTRA machines handle? — Adaptable to various liquid, viscous, dense, carbonated or sensitive products and corresponding bottle formats.
• How is integration with an existing line handled? — Mechanical and control interfaces are designed to connect with upstream and downstream equipment for seamless operation.
• What support is available after installation? — Technical assistance, spare parts supply and after-sales services are provided to maintain production continuity.

Technical specifications

• Capsule type: short poly-laminate capsules
• Application head: rotary carousel with vertical application heads
• Machine control: touchscreen HMI for operation and recipe management
• Bottle handling: infeed conveyor and stable positioning modules
• Adaptability: configurable for capsule material, bottle format and production speed
• Integration capability: designed to interface with filling, capping, labelling and packaging equipment