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Automatic Single Head ROPP Capping Machine

Automatic single-head ROPP bottle capper with synchronized conveyor, cam-based indexing, aluminium cap feeding, adjustable sealing pressure and No Bottle–No Cap protection.

ISO 9001:2015Ahmedabad, IndiaManufacturer - Exporter
Automatic Single Head ROPP Capping Machine
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Machine Overview

The Automatic Single Head ROPP Capping Machine from Technogen Enterprise is designed to apply aluminium Roll-On Pilfer-Proof caps to suitable glass, PET and plastic bottles through an automated bottle transport and capping process. This machine is intended for production lines requiring synchronized bottle feeding and a single mechanically operated ROPP sealing head.

The specified production capacity is up to 50 bottles per minute, depending on container diameter and height. The equipment employs a cam-and-follower indexing arrangement with a bottle conveyor and starwheel handling system, allowing containers to be positioned beneath the capping head in a coordinated sequence.

The machine includes an AISI 304 stainless steel matt-finished body, with bottle and cap-contact components specified in the same stainless steel grade. A common motor synchronizes the conveyor, starwheels and capping mechanisms, while the variable frequency drive permits operating-speed variation.

The ROPP sealing head uses an adjustable pressure arrangement to accommodate different aluminium closure requirements. The stated compatible cap diameters are 22 mm, 25 mm and 28 mm, using appropriate change parts. The machine is specified for bottles 22–75 mm in diameter and 55–110 mm in height.

The capping machine incorporates a No Bottle–No Cap system, mechanical safety clutches at the starwheel and an outfeed-jam machine stop arrangement. An emergency-stop function is also described. These provisions coordinate safe machine operation with bottle position and handling conditions.

Depending on cap geometry, the machine can be configured with vibratory cap feeding or mechanical cap orientation. The adjustable conveyor guide rails and dedicated change parts support bottle format adjustments. An inbuilt production counter is provided for output monitoring.

Optional equipment includes PLC-HMI operation, an automatic capping-head height adjustment arrangement and a safety cabinet constructed using toughened glass, polycarbonate or acrylic.

Technogen Enterprise manufactures, supplies and exports single-head ROPP capping machinery from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India for manufacturers requiring automatic tamper-evident aluminium bottle cap sealing.

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Applications

01Automatic ROPP sealing on glass bottles
02Automatic ROPP cap sealing on PET bottles
03Tamper-evident aluminium bottle capping
04Single-head ROPP cap application
05Inline bottle capping after liquid filling
06Automatic round bottle ROPP sealing
07Pharmaceutical bottle closure application
08Beverage bottle ROPP sealing
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Operating Principle

Bottle Feeding

Bottles travel on the stainless steel conveyor into the indexing arrangement, with adjustable guide rails maintaining alignment.

Bottle Indexing

The cam-and-follower system and starwheel position the bottle at the capping station.

ROPP Cap Feeding

Aluminium ROPP caps are supplied by the selected vibratory or mechanical orientation mechanism and delivered to the capping area.

Bottle Presence Verification

The No Bottle–No Cap system inhibits the sealing operation when a bottle is not available at the required position.

ROPP Sealing

The capping head mechanically forms the aluminium cap against the bottle-neck finish using adjustable sealing pressure.

Bottle Discharge

Sealed bottles move to the outfeed conveyor through the synchronized transport arrangement.

Interlock Monitoring

The starwheel safety clutches, outfeed-jam stop and emergency-stop system provide machine shutdown under the specified conditions.

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Salient Features

Automatic single-head ROPP aluminium cap sealing machine

cGMP-oriented stainless steel construction

AISI 304 stainless steel matt-finished machine body

AISI 304 stainless steel bottle and closure-contact components

Automatic bottle conveyor with adjustable guide rails

Cam-and-follower bottle indexing arrangement

Single-motor synchronization of conveyor starwheels and capping mechanisms

Adjustable ROPP sealing pressure

Suitable for specified 22 mm 25 mm and 28 mm aluminium ROPP caps

Appropriate change parts for bottle and closure variations

Automatic No Bottle–No

Cap mechanism Mechanical safety clutches at the starwheel

Outfeed jam machine-stop system

Emergency-stop functionality

Vibratory or mechanical cap orientation options

Variable frequency drive for speed adjustment

Inbuilt production counter

Rated speed up to 50 bottles per minute depending on container size

Bottom pendant-type machine-mounted control panel

Adjustable conveyor height from 800 mm to 850 mm

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Technical Specifications

Final specifications may vary with container size, product characteristics, selected model and approved configuration.

ParameterSpecification
ModelTGRCS-50
Machine NameAutomatic Single Head ROPP Capping Machine
DirectionLeft to Right
Automation GradeAutomatic
Machine UsageROPP cap application on glass, plastic and PET bottles
BrandTechnogen Enterprise
Production RateUp to 50 bottles/minute depending upon container diameter and height
Speed VariationThrough Variable Frequency Drive
Machine Motion IndexingThrough Genera Cam and Follower (as specified)
Machine FinishPremium Stainless Steel Matt Finish
Bottle Diameter22 mm to 75 mm maximum
Bottle Height55 mm to 110 mm maximum
ROPP Caps22 mm, 25 mm and 28 mm diameter, with change parts
Number of ROPP Capping HeadsSingle
Power Consumption1 kW
Type of Cap FeederVibrator feeder or mechanical orientator depending on ROPP cap
Electrical Connection440 V, 3 Phase, 4 Wire, 50 Hz
Control PanelAISI 304 bottom pendant-type machine-mounted panel
Production CounterInbuilt
Height of Conveyor from DatumAdjustable 800 to 850 mm
Dimensions (L × W × H) mm1830 × 750 × 1450
Change PartsRequired if bottle and cap change
Machine Net Weight250 kg
Machine Gross Weight450 kg
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Add-On Features

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PLC-HMI operator interface Automatic capping head up-and-down system

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Toughened glass safety cabinet

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Polycarbonate safety cabinet Acrylic safety cabinet

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Machine Interlocks & Safety Features

No Bottle–No Cap system inhibits sealing without a container Machine stop if a bottle falls during starwheel transfer

Starwheel mechanical safety clutch

Emergency-stop machine shutdown

Outfeed jam machine-stop arrangement

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Applicable Industries

01Pharmaceutical Industry
02Beverage Industry
03Wine Bottling Industry
04Distillery Industry
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rated output of the single-head ROPP capper?
The specified production rate is up to 50 bottles per minute, depending on bottle diameter and height.
What ROPP cap sizes are supported?
The technical specification lists 22 mm, 25 mm and 28 mm closures using the required change parts.
How are bottles indexed?
The machine uses a synchronized conveyor, starwheel and specified cam-and-follower indexing mechanism to position bottles for sealing.
What happens when a bottle is missing?
The No Bottle–No Cap arrangement inhibits the capping operation at the absent-container position.
Can PLC-HMI controls be provided?
Yes. A PLC-HMI interface is listed among the optional machine features.

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