The CC560 Starwheel based Capping Machine is Cap Coders biggest selling machine. It has developed over the years from a simple pneumatic online cap tightening machine, to a sophisticated, PLC controlled unit, that is still simple to use. In its basic format, the capping machine is supplied with a drive servo indexing unit, mounted above the working area, allowing the machine to be easily installed onto customers conveyors with minimal disruption to the existing line set up. The indexing unit can be programmed for different indexing speeds and/or different numbers of indexing stations, depending on the products, product fill and application. This enables the machine to handle small containers from around 50ml capacity using a 16 pocket starwheel, to 5 litre containers using a 4 pocket starwheel. More recently developed is Cap Coders Adjustable Starwheel , which can handle products in the range of Ø25mm to Ø80mm, thus minimising the number of change parts required. This is ideal for contract packers or customers with a varied range of products. The machine is PLC controlled, using and Allen Bradley ‘Micrologix 1500’ PLC, but alternative control systems can be offered. Thanks to Cap Coders experience and expertise in capping, it has developed the CC720 Mk.VI Torque Head, which is ideal for use in the CC560 machine. The torque head is generally supplied with an electric motor, which can be controlled with Speed and Torque potentiometers to give the desired torque, accurately …
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