Rotary Disk Cap Sorting

PackWest rotary disk cap sorting systems, also referred to as rotary sorters, consistently deliver proven, dependable and budget friendly performance. They are easy to operate, easy to changeover and easy to maintain. PackWest rotary disk sorters use a mechanical process based on vertically positioned sorting rings with configurations designed to allow a cap to exit the sorter in only the correct orientation. Caps that are not correctly positioned will not and cannot exit the rotary sorter. PackWest rotary disk sorters require no air jets, no wiper blades and they offer true hassle-free versatility.

Rotary disk sorter changeovers from one cap to another are frequently not required because multiple caps can run on the same sorting ring. When sorting ring changeovers are required the process removing the current sorting ring and replacing with the next sorting ring can be completed in 10 minutes. PackWest inline spindle capping systems configured with rotary disk cap sorting systems are a great choice for:

Screw-on and snap-on caps whose height is greater than their width
Speeds up to 300 cpm
Production lines running multiple containers
Production lines running multiple closures
Space constrained line layouts

Pack West Cap Hopper Elevator Rotary Disk Sorter

Pack West Inline Spindle Capper Rotary Disk Sorter Operator Side

Pack West Inline Spindle Capper Rotary Disk Sorter

Pack West Inline Spindle Capping System With Rotary Disk Cap Sorting Sysem Wide Shot

PackWest inline screw-on and snap-on capping systems with rotary disk cap sorters are ideal for:

Applying round continuous thread closures to cylindrical, square, rectangular and oval containers, with or without handles
Applying round snap-on or press-in closures to cylindrical, square, rectangular and oval containers, with or without handles
Speeds up to 300 cpm (18,000 cph)
Closure diameters from 0.3” (8mm) to 2.7” (70mm)
Container heights from 2.0” (50mm) to 15.0” (381mm)
Container diameters from 0.5” (12mm) to 9.9” (175mm)

Rotary disk cap sorting systems typically include cap hoppers integrated with cap elevators that deliver unsorted caps to the sorter

When supplied with a PackWest inline capper, PackWest rotary disk cap sorting and handling components offer unmatched performance because they are designed and configured to work seamlessly together to deliver dependable performance
Flexible & Versatile Sort Ring Change Parts

Rotary sort rings are frequently designed to run multiple caps on the same sort ring. This greatly reduces the investment in change parts and the ease of cap changeovers
Fast, simple container and cap changeovers

Cap and container changeovers can be completed in twenty minutes or less
PLC machine control with full color HMI touchscreen

Intuitive HMI makes machine operation and troubleshooting easy for operators
Recipe driven repeatability

Operating parameters stored as recipes for every cap and container make start-ups and changeovers simple and consistent
Each spindle includes an easily adjustable torque clutch

Assures accurate, gentle, consistent and reliable cap application torque
Set-up fixtures & gauges are standard equipment

Easy to use guides help operators complete machine set-ups consistently and repeatably which eliminates downtime coming out of changeovers
Minimal or no capper change parts required

Multiple caps and containers can run on the same fully adjustable escapement change parts
Inline, linear footprint

Capper design enables easy access to all key components with access from both the operator and back sides of the machine
Fully upgradeable in the field

Multiple machine components can be added and installed in the field including new sort rings for new caps and converting 6-spindle models to 8-spindles to increase production speeds

Dedicated, single-cap escapements

Ideal for maximum production speeds and caps that require precise pick-off placement on containers
Forward or reverse rotation of first capping spindles

Ideal for correctly starting the torqueing process for certain screw-on cap thread and container neck finish combinations
Dual container gripper belts

Ideal for secure handling of tall, tapered or contoured containers
Multiple waterfall-elevator cap hopper sizes

Ideal for space constrained line layouts or for high speed or large cap applications that can benefit from increased cap capacity
Cap hopper fill level sensors & low-level alarms

Detect low fill levels in the cap hopper and trigger an alarm when fill levels fall below the selected set point
Explosion proof configurations

Ideal for aggressive environments producing potentially flammable products
Remote electrical control panels

Ideal for challenging line layouts or aggressive environments producing potentially flammable products