Used Consolidated Model TG-8 Eight-Head Rotary Screw Capper With 33 MM Chucks

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

Consolidated manufactures packaging and capping equipment used for applying compatible screw closures to bottles and other rigid containers. Rotary chuck cappers use multiple capping heads mounted around a rotating turret to continuously apply and tighten closures at high production speeds.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Used Consolidated Model TG-8 rotary screw capper equipped with eight capping heads and currently set up with 33 mm chucks for 28 oz bottles. Estimated operating speed is approximately 300 bottles per minute depending on bottle, cap and application. Bottle handling includes star wheels and a feed screw, with the capping chucks mounted on approximately 6.5" centers. The capper is driven by a 1.5 HP AC electric motor and requires 230/460 VAC electrical service along with pneumatic supply. No manufacturer tag is present on the machine. Possible applications include high-speed application of compatible threaded plastic or metal screw caps to suitable bottles and containers used in beverage, food, pharmaceutical, personal-care, household chemical and other packaging operations.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Manufacturer: Consolidated

• Model: TG-8

• Equipment Type: Rotary screw capper

• Capping Heads: 8

• Current Chuck Size: 33 mm

• Previous Bottle Size: 28 oz

• Estimated Operating Speed: Approximately 300 bottles per minute

• Capping Head Centers: Approximately 6.5"

• Bottle Handling: Star wheels and feed screw

• Drive Motor: 1.5 HP AC

• Electrical Requirements: 230/460 VAC

• Pneumatic Supply: Required

• Manufacturer Tag: Not present on machine

APPLICATIONS

• Rotary screw capping

• High-speed bottle capping

• Threaded closure application

• Plastic cap application

• Metal screw cap application

• Beverage bottle capping

• Food bottle capping

• Pharmaceutical bottle capping

• Personal-care packaging

• Household chemical packaging

• Rigid-container capping

• Continuous packaging-line closure application

SUITABLE PRODUCTS / CONTAINERS

Depending on bottle dimensions, cap style, tooling and available change parts, this capper may be suitable for:

• Beverage bottles

• Food bottles

• Pharmaceutical containers

• Nutraceutical bottles

• Personal-care containers

• Household chemical bottles

• PET bottles

• HDPE bottles

• Glass bottles

• 28 oz bottles

• Bottles using compatible 33 mm threaded closures

• Other suitable rigid containers with threaded screw caps

FAQ

• WHAT TYPE OF CAPPER IS THE CONSOLIDATED TG-8?
  It is an 8-head rotary screw capper designed for continuous high-speed closure application.

• HOW MANY CAPPING HEADS DOES THE MACHINE HAVE?
  The unit is equipped with eight capping heads.

• WHAT CAP SIZE IS IT CURRENTLY SET UP FOR?
  The machine is currently equipped with 33 mm chucks.

• WHAT BOTTLE SIZE WAS IT SET UP FOR?
  The stated setup is for 28 oz bottles.

• HOW FAST CAN THE MACHINE RUN?
  Estimated operating speed is approximately 300 bottles per minute depending on bottle, cap and application.

• WHAT ARE THE CAPPING HEAD CENTERS?
  The capping heads are mounted on approximately 6.5" centers.

• HOW ARE BOTTLES CONTROLLED THROUGH THE MACHINE?
  Bottle handling includes star wheels and a feed screw.

• WHAT SIZE MOTOR DRIVES THE MACHINE?
  The capper is driven by a 1.5 HP AC motor.

• WHAT ELECTRICAL SERVICE DOES IT REQUIRE?
  The stated requirement is 230/460 VAC.

• DOES THE MACHINE REQUIRE COMPRESSED AIR?
  Yes. Pneumatic supply is required.

• CAN THIS CAPPER RUN OTHER CAP SIZES?
  Potentially, depending on available chucks, bottle handling parts and machine adjustment range.

• IS THERE A MANUFACTURER TAG ON THE MACHINE?
  No. A manufacturer tag is not currently present on the machine.

• CAN AARON EQUIPMENT HELP DETERMINE IF MY BOTTLE AND CAP WILL RUN ON THIS MACHINE?
  Yes. Aaron Equipment can help review your bottle dimensions, closure diameter, thread style, required speed and tooling requirements to determine whether this Consolidated TG-8 may be suitable.

• CAN AARON EQUIPMENT ARRANGE SHIPPING?
  Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with freight, loading and shipping coordination for domestic or international destinations. Contact Aaron Equipment with your delivery location for shipping assistance.