Screw Cappers

Used to apply threaded plastic caps that are twisted down over the mouth of a container to a set torque, such as plastic capping for most soda bottles.

Category Explained

Screw cappers are specialized machinery designed for securing threaded plastic caps onto containers by applying precise torque to twist the caps down over the container's mouth. This equipment is essential in packaging processes where a tight seal is necessary to preserve the contents of the container, such as in the beverage industry for soda bottles, or in pharmaceuticals where product integrity is critical. Screw cappers accommodate a variety of container shapes, sizes, and materials, ensuring versatility and efficiency in high-volume production environments. Their operation can be fully automated, semi-automated, or manual, making them adaptable to different scales of operation and production needs.

Typical products and applications include:

  • Carbonated soft drinks and bottled water: Plastic caps twisted onto PET bottles with precise torque for leak prevention
  • Pharmaceutical bottles: Screw caps applied to ensure tamper evidence and dosage protection
  • Household cleaning products: Sealed with threaded caps, often with child-resistant or dispensing features
  • Cooking oils, sauces, and condiments: Topped with screw-on closures for shelf stability and resealability
  • Personal care items (e.g., shampoo, lotion): Closed with flip-top or disc-style screw caps for convenient use

Additional Considerations:

  • Ensures proper cap tightness: Prevents leaks and over-tightening that can damage caps or containers
  • Supports various cap and container sizes: Easily adjustable to accommodate multiple product formats
  • Available in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic configurations: Suitable for small batch or high-speed production lines
  • Compatible with tamper-evident and child-resistant closures: Meets safety standards for consumer packaging
  • Integrates with filling and labeling systems: Often part of turnkey bottling or packaging lines