The Pick and Place Capping Machine is an automatic solution designed for precise and reliable application of screw cap across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, chemical, and oil industries. Using a pneumatically operated gripper and servo-driven system, it ensures accurate torque control, preventing cap damage and guaranteeing consistent sealing quality.
Equipped with cap orientation devices such as elevator or vibratory bowl feeders, the machine delivers continuous cap supply for high-speed online production. Its linear design with PLC and touch screen control allows quick adjustments for different bottle and cap sizes, enhancing flexibility and efficiency. Built with SUS304 stainless steel, it offers durability, easy maintenance, and compliance with CE and RoHS safety standards, providing assured market access and long-term reliability for modern production lines.
Pick and Place Capping Machine — Precision Meets Efficiency
1.Advanced Pick & Place Capping Technology
Equipped with an articulating arm system, the machine precisely picks caps from the feeder and transfers them to the capping head, ensuring accurate alignment and secure sealing without scratches or cross-threading.
2.Smart Automatic Adjustments
The capping head height and torque settings can be automatically adjusted through the PLC touchscreen, enabling quick changeovers for different bottle sizes and cap types with pre-set formulas.
3.High-Speed Linear Design
Featuring continuous cap feeding system, the machine ensures a smooth and uninterrupted production flow—boosting line efficiency and minimizing downtime.
4.Versatile Cap & Bottle Compatibility
Designed to handle a wide range of bottle shapes, heights, and handle types, it supports unique or irregular caps through a customizable cap positioning and feeding chute.
5.Consistent and Reliable Capping Quality
The servo-driven torque control guarantees consistent tightening force for every cap, maintaining product integrity while avoiding over-tightening or loose closures.
6.Ideal for Modern Production Lines
Perfectly synchronized with upstream and downstream equipment, this automatic pick and place capping machine is an excellent choice for companies looking to enhance packaging automation, improve labor efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
Technical Parameters
| 1 | Voltage | 220V 1P |
| 2 | Power | 1000W |
| 3 | Dimensions | 860*1060*1600MM |
| 4 | Cap Diameter | 5-10MM differences |
| 5 | Speed | 20-25bpm depending on bottle sizes |
| 6 | Compressed Air | 0.6MPA |
In Which Industries Can Pick-and-Place Capping Machines Be Used?
Pick and place capping machines are highly versatile and suitable for a wide range of packaging applications across multiple industries, including:
Beverage Industry: Used for applying plastic caps to bottles of mineral water, fruit juices, tea-based drinks, and carbonated beverages, ensuring consistent sealing at high speeds.
Food Industry: Ideal for capping glass or plastic bottles containing sauces, edible oils, honey, and various condiments while maintaining hygiene standards.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Suitable for securely applying screw caps to medicine bottles and eye drop containers, supporting reliable and repeatable closure performance.
Cosmetics and Personal Care: Commonly used for installing bottle caps, pump dispensers, and spray heads on skincare products, shampoos, and shower gels.
Chemical and Household Products: Applied in the packaging of cleaning agents, lubricants, adhesives, and similar products, where stable and accurate cap placement is critical.
How Does the Pick & Place Bottle Capping Machine Work?
The Pick and Place Bottle Capping Machine automates cap selection, placement, and tightening. The process works as follows:
Step 1: Cap Feeding
Caps are supplied continuously via a feeder system:
- Vibratory Bowl Feeder: Best for small caps.
- Cap Feeder Elevator: Suitable for larger caps.
Step 2: Bottle Positioning
Bottles move along a conveyor and stop at the capping station, where sensors ensure precise alignment.
Step 3: Pick & Place
A pneumatic gripper picks each cap from the feeder and accurately positions it on the bottle opening.
Step 4: Torque-Controlled Capping
The capping head applies controlled torque to secure the cap, preventing under-tightening (leaks) and over-tightening (damage).
Step 5: Inspection & Discharge
An integrated inspection system checks for misaligned or loose caps, and properly sealed bottles continue along the production line.
