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Waterfall Cap Sorting
PackWest waterfall cap sorting systems, also referred to as cap elevator sorter feeders, consistently deliver proven, dependable, and budget-friendly performance. They are easy to operate and maintain, and they are designed to provide years of hassle-free operation. PackWest inline capping systems configured with waterfall cap sorting systems are a great choice for:
- Screw-on and snap-on caps whose width is greater than their height
- Speeds up to 300 cpm
- Production lines running multiple containers and closures
- Space constrained line layouts
Our inline screw-on and snap-on capping systems are affordable and easy and inexpensive to maintain compared to other capping systems. Container and cap changeovers are simple and frequently require no tools to complete. When required, a single tool is all that is needed.
PackWest inline screw-on and snap-on capping systems with waterfall 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 1.1” (28 mm) to 5.3” (135 mm)
- Container heights from 2.0” (50 mm) to 15.0” (381 mm)
- Container diameters from 0.5” (12 mm) to 9.9” (175 mm)
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Waterfall cap sorting systems include cap hoppers integrated with cap elevator sorters that supply sorted caps to the capper
When supplied with a PackWest inline capper, PackWest cap handling components offer unmatched performance because they are designed and configured to work seamlessly together to deliver dependable performance
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PLC machine control with full color HMI touchscreen
Intuitive HMI makes machine operation and troubleshooting easy for operators
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Recipe driven repeatability
Operating parameters stored as recipes for every cap and container make start-ups and changeovers simple and consistent
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Fast, simple container and cap changeovers
Cap and container changeovers can be completed in twenty minutes or less
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Universal cap escapements
Easily adjustable, toolless cap escapements facilitate fast cap diameter changeovers and reduce the cost of change parts
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Each spindle includes an easily adjustable torque clutch
Assures accurate, gentle, consistent and reliable cap application torque
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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
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Minimal or no capper change parts required
Multiple caps and containers can run on the same fully adjustable escapement change parts
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Quick change elevator belt cleats
Sorter/elevator belt cleats can be removed and replaced for different cap sizes quickly and easily
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Inline, linear footprint
Capper design enables easy access to all key components with access from both the operator and back sides of the machine
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Fully upgradeable in the field
Multiple machine components can be added and installed in the field including two additional spindles for 6-spindle models to increase production speeds
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Dedicated, single-cap escapements
Ideal for maximum production speeds and caps that require precise pick-off placement on containers
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Forward or reverse rotation of first capping spindles
Ideal for correctly starting the torquing process for certain screw-on cap thread and container neck finish combinations
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Dual container gripper belts
Ideal for secure handling of tall, tapered or contoured containers
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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
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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
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Explosion proof configurations
Ideal for aggressive environments producing potentially flammable products
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Remote electrical control panels
Ideal for challenging line layouts or aggressive environments producing potentially flammable products
PackWest inline capping systems are used in a wide range of industries including:
Additional Products
PackWest rotary disk cap sorting systems offer unmatched flexibility. They are ideal for for screw-on caps whose height is greater than their width and screw-on or snap-on caps with flip-lids, squeeze spouts or other consumer convenience features.