Used Automatic Inline Quill Cappers
Aaron Kendell Packaging Equipment (AEK) has a large inventory of reconditioned, unused, and used automatic inline quill cappers. An automatic inline quill capper is a high-speed capping machine that applies and tightens screw caps onto bottles or containers as they move along a conveyor. These machines use spinning quill (spindle) wheels to apply torque and secure the caps without stopping the production line. The top industry application for automatic inline quill cappers is the food & beverage industry due to the high volume of bottled products requiring secure, efficient capping. The #1 advantage of an automatic inline quill capper is its high-speed, continuous operation, which allows for non-stop capping without pausing the production line. If you are looking to sell your used automatic inline quill capper submit a request online or contact KC Christensen at 630-238-2660.
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing and packaging, efficiency and precision are paramount. Having the right equipment is crucial for bottling beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or personal care products. Among the array of machinery used in these industries, the industrial inline spindle capper, also known as a quill capping machine, is vital. This guide will walk you through how these machines work, their applications, and why they're indispensable in various industries.
What is an Inline Spindle Capper, aka Quill Capper?
An industrial inline spindle capper is a specialized machine designed to automate the capping process in production lines. It is particularly effective for screw-on caps and is widely used across multiple industries, including the beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. The machine's primary function is to efficiently and accurately apply caps to containers, ensuring a secure seal protecting the product.
How Does a Spindle Capper Work?
The operation of an inline spindle capper is relatively straightforward yet highly efficient. Containers move along a conveyor belt to the capping area under rotating spindles. These spindles, equipped with adjustable cap chutes, apply the caps with consistent torque, ensuring each cap is secured to the desired tightness. Spindles allow for continuous motion, significantly speeding up the capping process compared to other methods.
Key Features and Benefits Quill Cappers
- Versatility Across Industries: Inline spindle cappers are versatile machines suitable for a wide range of industries. The beverage industry caps bottles of soda, water, and other drinks. The chemical industry uses them for sealing containers with cleaning agents or other chemical solutions. The pharmaceutical industry relies on spindle cappers for liquid and solid dose products, such as syrup bottles and tablet filling lines. Similarly, these machines are employed in the food industry for sauce cappers and food bottle capping, ensuring products like ketchup and salad dressings are correctly sealed.
- Compatibility with Various Cap Types: Another significant advantage of spindle cappers is their ability to handle different cap types. These machines can efficiently work with screw caps, CRC caps, and other closure types, making them suitable for diverse packaging needs. Brands like Kaps-All, Pack West, Aesus, Sure Kap, Accutek, Resina, and Epak manufacture spindle cappers that cater to these varied requirements, offering solutions for small and large-scale operations.
- Precision and Efficiency: Spindle cappers are known for their precision and efficiency. They apply just the correct torque to each cap, preventing over-tightening or loosening, which could compromise the product's integrity. This precision is crucial in pharmaceuticals and personal care industries, where product safety and quality are non-negotiable.
- Easy Integration and Adjustment: These machines are designed for easy integration into existing production lines. They come with adjustable features that allow manufacturers to change cap sizes and types with minimal downtime. This flexibility is a key reason the industry favors inline spindle cappers, enabling them to adapt quickly to different production needs without sacrificing efficiency.
Applications of Quill Cappers
- Beverage Industry: Inline spindle cappers are extensively used in the beverage industry. They are ideal for high-speed production lines, where consistency and speed are critical. These machines ensure that each bottle is capped securely, preventing leaks and maintaining the beverage's freshness.
- Chemical Industry: In the chemical industry, spindle cappers are essential for sealing containers with potentially hazardous substances. The secure capping ensures that chemicals are safely contained, reducing the risk of spills or contamination during transportation and storage.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Precision in capping is paramount in the pharmaceutical industry. Inline spindle cappers are used in both liquid and solid dose lines, ensuring that each container is properly sealed to maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.
- Food Industry: In the food industry, spindle cappers help seal bottles and jars of sauces, dressings, and other consumables. Machines ensure that products are sealed tightly, preserving flavor and extending shelf life.
- Personal Care Industry: The personal care industry, which includes products like shampoos, lotions, and creams, benefits from the use of spindle cappers. These cappers ensure that each product is sealed properly, maintaining product quality and preventing leakage.
Choosing the Right Spindle Capper
When selecting an inline spindle capper for your production line, consider the following factors:
- Production Speed: Ensure the machine can meet your production demands.
- Cap Type Compatibility: Verify that the capper can handle the types of caps you use.
- Ease of Integration: Choose a machine that can easily integrate with your existing systems.
- Adjustability: Look for features that allow for quick adjustments to accommodate different cap sizes and types.
Top Quill Capper Brands
Manufacturers such as Aesus, Sure Kap, Accutek, and Resina offer various options catering to different industry needs, ensuring you find a machine that aligns with your specific requirements.
Industrial inline spindle cappers are indispensable in modern manufacturing, providing efficiency, precision, and versatility across various industries. Whether you're sealing beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food products, or personal care items, these machines ensure your products are securely capped, maintaining their quality and safety. By understanding the workings and applications of spindle cappers, you can better appreciate their role in streamlining production and enhancing product integrity.
As you evaluate your production needs, consider the benefits of integrating an inline spindle capper into your operations. With the right machine, you can improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure your products meet the highest quality standards.
Stock No.:
72942002Used Acasi TruCap-6-Vert Automatic Inline Quill Capper – 100+ CPM, Adjustable for 8mm-130mm Caps
Used- Acasi Model TruCap-6-Vert Automatic Inline Quill Capper. Capable of speeds over 100 CPM. Fully adjustable for cap sizes ranging from 8 mm to 130 mm in diameter. Dual belt side gripper, approximate 1" wide x 30" long. Adjustable height to accommodate containers from 1" to 14" inches tall. Has cleated belt cap elevator to pin style cap sorter. Currently set up on 38mm caps. 3/60/208 Volt.
MFR: Acasi
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73629001Used Accutek Model ASC-6 Automatic Spindle Capper for Sale
Used Accutek Model ASC-6 Automatic Spindle Capper. Capping speed up to 120 CPM. Cap size range: 10mm to 120mm (0.39" - 4.72"). Standard container size: 1/4" to 8-1/2" (6mm to 215mmm) outer diameter. 3-Station (6 Spindles). Includes centrifugal bowl feeder, Approximate 25" diameter. Conveyor 6" wide belt. 42" Diameter turntable. Serial# A-17 205015. 1/60/110 Volt.
MFR: Accutek
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73571001Buy Used Aesus Model Delta Cap-4 Inline Spindle Capper – Up to 120 BPM
Used Aesus Model Delta Cap-4 Inline Spindle Capper. Speeds up to 120 bpm (cap bottle dependent) and includes 4 pairs of easy adjust cap tightening stations. Approximate container height 2" to 14" tall. Cap size range 13mm to 93mm. With 4-1/2" wide conveyor. Cap sorting elevator. Indexing wheel. Dual sided belts. HMI, Omron Sysmac CJ1M CPU11 PLC. Motorized height adjustable stand. Currently setup with 35.75mm caps. 1/60/208V.
MFR: Aesus
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73178001Used ELF Machinery 6-Spindle Capper – Model ACT 600L for Sale
Used- ELF Machinery 6 Spindle Capper, Model ACT 600L. 6 tightening quills; Stainless steel construction; 24" gripping belt; 6" belt width opening; adjustable angle cap chute. All quills move independently from center line.
MFR: ELF
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73473004Used Inline Filling Systems NT Capper Fully Automatic Inline Capper
Used Inline Filling Systems Fully Automatic Inline Capper, Model NT Capper. Up to 200 CPM, depending on cap size and container configuration. Up to 120mm diameter and container size range of (height) 1-1/2" to 15" and (width) 1/2" to 7" in plastic, metal, or glass. Cap tightening system of rotating belts permits single point tool-less cap width adjustment, corrosion resistant. Control panel with Koyo Direct Logic 05 PLC. Includes elevated conveyor with hopper, serial# 43110. Serial # 43104. 1/60/120 Volt. 38mm & 28mm change part available.
MFR: Inline Filling Systems
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73102010Used KapsAll Model E Explosion Proof Quill Capper – 4 Quill, C-Frame Design
Used- KapsAll Model E Explosion Proof Rated Quill Capper. C-frame design, 4 capping quills, single grip container stabilizing, capable up to 74mm cap. Elec: 1/60/120V. Overall dims: 66"L x 44"W x 93"H.
MFR: Kapsall
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73687003Used- Kaps-All Model A6 Automatic Inline 6-Spindle Quill Capper. Machine capable of speeds from 20 to 200 bottles per minute (vary based on bottle and cap size). Can handle caps of all materials from 8mm to 70mm (diameter). Can do pilfer evident and child resistant cap closures (standard range is 13mm to 70mm). Handles metal, glass or plastic containers up to 2-1/2 gallons. Has double-gripper container belts. Centrifugal cap sorter with integrated cap elevator. Stainless steel construction. Mounted on casters. 1/60/220 Volt.
MFR: Kapsall
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73687011Used- Kaps-All Model A6 Automatic Inline 6-Spindle Quill Capper. Machine capable of speeds from 20 to 200 bottles per minute (vary based on bottle and cap size). Can handle caps of all materials from 8mm to 70mm (diameter). Can do pilfer evident and child resistant cap closures (standard range is 13mm to 70mm). Handles metal, glass or plastic containers up to 2-1/2 gallons. Has double-gripper container belts. Centrifugal cap sorter with integrated cap elevator. Stainless steel construction. Mounted on casters. 1/60/220 Volt.
MFR: Kapsall
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73645001Used Pack West Royal 6 Technovolt Spindle Capper/Retorquer – High-Speed Bottle Capping System with Cap Elevator
Used- Pack West Spindle Capper/Retorquer, Model Royal 6 Technovolt. Capable of speeds up to 150 caps per minute (depending on package size). Can handle caps up to 53mm. Stainless steel frame design. On-board analog controls. Includes cap elevator and cap sorter (pin-wheel style). 3/60/240V.
MFR: Pack West
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70171004Used SureKap SK8000-BF6-70 Automatic Inline Quill Capper – 8-Spindle Inline Cap Tightening Machine
Used SureKap SK8000-BF6-70 Automatic Inline Quill Capper 8-Spindle Inline Cap Tightening Machine. Configured in a 4-station (8-spindle) right to left operation. Currently set up for a 5-1/2" wide cap with adjustable cap chute and sorting belt. Has adjustable gripper control dials and pneumatic clutches. Mounted on stainless steel frame with adjustable leveling legs and casters.
MFR: Surekap