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Automatic Single Head Lug Capping Machine
Automatic single-head lug capper with pneumatic-mechanical magnetic hysteresis clutch head, adjustable torque, cap elevator or vibratory feeder and No Bottle–No Cap operation.
ISO 9001:2015Ahmedabad, IndiaManufacturer - Exporter
Automatic Single Head Lug Capping MachineMachine image shown for reference. Final configuration is selected against the approved application and production requirement.
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Machine Overview
The Automatic Single Head Lug Capping Machine manufactured by Technogen Enterprise is designed for automatic application of suitable lug-type metal closures to compatible bottles and jars. Unlike ordinary continuous-thread screw caps, lug closures engage the container finish through a defined number of closure lugs, making the capping mechanism and torque setting important to reliable closure application.
The machine is intended for packaging applications involving suitable food, dairy, vinegar, pickle and other products that use lug-type closures. Its single-head automatic arrangement combines bottle conveying, synchronized starwheel indexing, cap feeding and mechanically controlled closure tightening.
The specified machine uses a pneumatic-mechanical magnetic hysteresis clutch-based lug capping head with a torque adjustment provision. This allows tightening settings to be selected according to the closure and container application, subject to proper adjustment and verification.
The machine provides an output of 30–40 bottles per minute, depending on bottle diameter and lug cap size. It is specified for bottles 22–100 mm in diameter, bottle heights 15–100 mm, and lug cap diameters 22–84 mm.
The cap feeding arrangement incorporates a cap feeder elevator or vibratory feeder, selected according to the required cap geometry. A chute-pickup mechanism is specified for presenting the lug closure to the bottle before the capping-head tightening operation.
A common motor synchronizes the conveyor, starwheel system and capping turret. The machine incorporates a No Bottle–No Cap system, starwheel safety clutch, automatic cap orientator on-off functionality and emergency-stop operation.
Additional configurations include PLC-HMI operation and a transparent safety cabinet made from toughened glass, polycarbonate or acrylic with door interlock.
Technogen Enterprise manufactures, supplies and exports automatic lug capping machinery from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, providing suitable closure-handling solutions for food processing and other applicable industrial packaging operations.
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Applications
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Operating Principle
The machine operates through a single-head automatic lug capping process with synchronized bottle indexing and a pneumatic-mechanical magnetic hysteresis clutch head.
Bottle Feeding
Containers enter through the conveyor and are indexed toward the capping station by the synchronized starwheel arrangement.
Lug Cap Feeding
The vibratory cap feeder or cap elevator supplies suitable lug closures toward the chute-pickup position.
Bottle and Cap Positioning
The starwheel positions each bottle at the capping station and the required lug closure is presented to the container.
Bottle Presence Verification
The No Bottle–No Cap system inhibits capping when a bottle is absent from the processing position.
Lug Closure Tightening
The pneumatic-mechanical magnetic hysteresis clutch head tightens the lug closure according to the selected torque setting.
Bottle Discharge
The capped container is released and transferred to the outfeed conveyor.
Safety Monitoring
The starwheel clutch, orientator control and emergency-stop system provide the stated protective machine functions.
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Salient Features
Automatic single-head lug capping machine
Designed for suitable lug-type metal bottle and jar closures
Compact machine construction for inline packaging operations
Stainless steel bottle and cap-contact components
Pneumatic-mechanical magnetic hysteresis clutch-based capping head
Mechanical torque adjustment for lug cap application
Single-motor synchronization of conveyor starwheel and capping turret
Automatic bottle indexing through starwheel arrangement
Chute-pickup cap application technique
Cap feeder elevator for compatible lug closures
Vibratory cap feeder arrangement
No Bottle–No Cap operation
Starwheel safety clutch for machine protection
Automatic cap orientator on-off control
Emergency-stop machine shutdown
Quick bottle format changeover using suitable change parts
Specified output of 30 to 40 bottles per minute
Compatible with lug caps from 22 mm to 84 mm diameter
Adjustable conveyor height from 800 mm to 850 mm
Optional PLC-HMI control system
Optional transparent safety cabinet with door interlock
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Technical Specifications
Final specifications may vary with container size, product characteristics, selected model and approved configuration.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | TGLC-50 |
| Direction | Left to Right |
| Type of Capping | Lug Capping |
| Cap Pickup on Bottle | Shut pick up |
| Power Consumption | 1.5 HP for Main Drive |
| Output | 30 to 40 bottles per minute depending upon bottle diameter and cap size |
| Number of Capping Heads | Single |
| Power Requirement | 230 V, Single Phase, 50 Hz |
| Height of Conveyor | Adjustable 800 to 850 mm |
| Bottle Diameter | 22 mm to 100 mm |
| Bottle Height | 15 mm to 100 mm |
| Lug Cap Diameter | 22 mm to 84 mm |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 1830 × 875 × 1450 mm |
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Add-On Features
PLC-HMI operator interface
Toughened glass safety cabinet with door interlock
Polycarbonate safety cabinet with door interlock
Acrylic safety cabinet with door interlock
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Machine Interlocks & Safety Features
No Bottle–No Cap interlock prevents cap application without a container
Starwheel safety clutch with machine-stop function
Automatic cap orientator on-off function
Emergency-stop machine shutdown
Optional safety cabinet with door interlock
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Applicable Industries
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a lug capping machine?
A lug capping machine applies closures that engage matching container finishes through discrete closure lugs rather than a continuous screw thread.
What is the production capacity?
The specified output is 30–40 bottles per minute, depending on bottle diameter and cap size.
Which lug cap diameters can be handled?
The stated lug cap diameter range is 22–84 mm, subject to compatibility with the container finish and suitable change parts.
How is capping torque adjusted?
The machine uses a pneumatic-mechanical magnetic hysteresis clutch-based capping head with a torque adjustment arrangement.
Is No Bottle–No Cap provided?
Yes. No Bottle–No Cap control is specified, along with starwheel clutch protection and emergency-stop operation.
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