Product overview
The Pick And Place Screw Capping Machine is engineered for high-speed, accurate screw-cap application where positive cap placement, controlled tightening and continuous bottle handling are essential. Its rotary design combines automatic cap feeding, precise pick-and-place movement and multi-head capping to support demanding liquid and powder packaging lines.
Technogen Enterprise is a Manufacturer and Supplier of Pick And Place Screw Capping Machine solutions for Tanzania, offering configurations with 4, 6, 8 and 12 capping heads to suit different production capacities. Across the complete range, production requirements from approximately 50 to 200 bottles per minute can be accommodated, depending on machine configuration, bottle diameter and application.
The machine is designed for applying plastic screw caps to glass, plastic, PET, HDPE and LDPE bottles in round and other compatible shapes. It can also be configured for CRC – Child Resistant Cap applications, extending its flexibility for specialised closure requirements.
A major distinction of this machine is its positive pick-and-place cap transfer system. Instead of relying on conventional shut pick-up capping, two specially designed cams control cap movement. The first cam picks the screw cap from the cap pick-up star wheel, while the second accurately releases the cap onto the bottle before the tightening operation.
Once the cap is positioned, a jaw-type magnetic-action screw capping head completes the tightening process. Mechanical torque adjustment allows the capping setting to be matched to the closure, supporting consistent tightening across continuous production.
The rotary continuous-motion system is available for bottle diameters from 22 mm to 80 mm, bottle heights from 55 mm to 200 mm, and screw-cap diameters from 22 mm to 52 mm with appropriate change parts. Production speed varies by configuration, reaching 70–80 bottles per minute with 4 heads, 120 bottles per minute with 6 heads and 150 bottles per minute with 8 heads.
For manufacturers in Tanzania seeking to scale automatic screw-capping capacity, the machine offers a practical combination of rotary speed, accurate cap transfer, adjustable torque, automatic cap feeding and integrated safety controls
Working principle
The machine operates on a rotary continuous-motion capping principle.
Bottles enter the machine through the conveyor and are transferred in sequence through the feed worm and star-wheel assemblies towards the capping turret.
Screw caps are supplied automatically through the selected cap-feeding arrangement. Depending on the cap geometry, the machine can be equipped with a Vibrator Feeder, Mechanical Orientator or Cap Feeder Elevator.
The cap transfer process is controlled by two specialised cams. The first pick-up cam collects the cap from the cap pick-up star wheel. The second release cam transfers and positions the cap onto the bottle.
After accurate cap placement, the jaw-type magnetic-action capping head grips and tightens the screw cap. Mechanical torque adjustment allows the tightening force to be set according to the closure requirement.
The conveyor, star-wheel assemblies and capping turret are synchronised through a common drive arrangement, while a Variable Frequency Drive provides machine-speed adjustment.
A photoelectric sensor monitors cap availability in the delivery chute. If screw caps are not available, the machine stops automatically. The No Bottle–No Cap system prevents unnecessary cap application when a bottle is absent.
After tightening, capped bottles move through the out-feed star wheel and continue towards the next packaging stage.
This positive cap pick-up, placement and tightening sequence makes the machine particularly suitable for Tanzania production lines where cap-positioning accuracy and higher output are equally important.
Salient features
- CGMP Modular Construction : Provides a flexible modular machine platform.
- SS 304 Contact Parts : Bottle and screw-cap contact parts are manufactured from Stainless Steel 304.
- Premium Matt Finish : Features a premium Stainless Steel matt-finished exterior.
- Rotary Continuous Motion : Supports high-speed continuous bottle capping.
- Single Motor Synchronization : Synchronizes conveyor, star wheels and capping turret.
- Positive Pick & Place System : Two specialised cams control cap pick-up and release.
- Cap Detection Sensor : Stops the machine when screw caps are unavailable in the delivery chute.
- No Bottle–No Cap System : Prevents cap application when a bottle is absent.
- Magnetic Capping Head : Jaw-type magnetic action provides controlled screw-cap tightening.
- Mechanical Torque Adjustment : Allows tightening torque to be adjusted according to the closure.
- Multiple Cap Feeding Systems : Supports Vibrator Feeder, Mechanical Orientator or Cap Feeder Elevator.
- Fast Product Changeover : Custom change parts support conversion between compatible bottle sizes.
- Production Counter : Inbuilt 6-digit counter supports production monitoring.
Safety & interlocks
- No Bottle–No Cap System : Prevents cap application without a bottle.
- Emergency Stop : Provides immediate machine shutdown during an emergency.
- Feed Worm Safety Clutch : Stops the machine during abnormal bottle feeding.
- In-Feed Star Wheel Clutch : Protects the machine during bottle-transfer irregularities.
- Out-Feed Star Wheel Clutch : Provides protection during bottle discharge.
- Bottle Jam Detection : Stops machine operation when an out-feed bottle jam is detected.
- Cap Detection Interlock : Stops the machine when no screw cap is available in the delivery chute.
Optional / add-on features
- PLC-HMI Interface
- Safety cabient
Applications & industries
Application items
- Automatic screw capping on liquid filling lines.
- Automatic screw capping on powder filling lines.
- Glass bottle screw capping.
- Plastic bottle screw capping.
- PET bottle screw capping.
- HDPE bottle screw capping.
- LDPE bottle screw capping.
- CRC cap application.
- Round bottle screw capping.
- Various compatible bottle-shape capping.
- High-speed rotary screw capping.
- Positive pick-and-place cap application.
- Multi-head automatic capping applications.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | TGPSC-80 | TGPSC-120 | TGPSC-150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Name | Automatic Rotary 4 head Pick and Place Capping machine | Automatic Rotary 6 head Pick and Place Capping machine | Automatic Rotary 8 head Pick and Place Capping machine |
| Direction | Left to Right | Left to Right | Left to Right |
| Automation Grade | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Machine Usage application | Apply Screw cap on the Glass, Plastic and Pet Bottle | Apply Screw cap on the Glass, Plastic and Pet Bottle | Apply Screw cap on the Glass, Plastic and Pet Bottle |
| Type of Screw Capping | Pick and Place technique through 2 number of specialize cams i.e. pick up cam & release cam | Pick and Place technique through 2 number of specialize cams i.e. pick up cam and release cam | Pick and Place technique through 2 number of specialize cams i.e. pick up cam and release cam |
| Brand | Technogen Enterprise | Technogen Enterprise | Technogen Enterprise |
| Machine production Speed | Up to 70 to 80 Bottle per minute depending upon the diameter of the bottle | Up to 120 Bottle per minute depending upon the diameter of the bottle | Up to 150 Bottle per minute depending upon the diameter of the bottle |
| Speed Variation | Through Variable Frequency Drive | Through Variable Frequency Drive | Through Variable Frequency Drive |
| Machine Motion | Rotary Continuous | Rotary Continuous | Rotary Continuous |
| Machine Finish | Premium Stainless Steel Matt Finish | Premium Stainless Steel Matt Finish | Premium Stainless Steel Matt Finish |
| Bottle diameter | 22 mm to 80 mm max | 22 mm to 80 mm max | 22 mm to 80 mm max |
| Bottle height | 55 mm to 200 mm max | 55 mm to 200 mm max | 55 mm to 200 mm max |
| Screw cap diameter | 22 mm to 52 mm diameter (with the help of change part) | 22 mm to 52 mm diameter (with the help of change part) | 22 mm to 52 mm diameter (with the help of change part) |
| No of Screw Capping Head | 4 head | 6 Head | 8 Head |
| Type of Screw Capping head | Jaw Type Magnetic action based with mechanical torque adjustment facility | Jaw Type Magnetic action based with mechanical torque adjustment facility | Jaw Type Magnetic action based with mechanical torque adjustment facility |
| Air Pressure | 2 KG/Cm2 | 2 KG/Cm2 | 2 KG/Cm2 |
| Power Consumption | 1 HP for Main Drive 0.25 HP for Cap feeding Unit | 1 HP for Main Drive 0.25 HP for Cap Feeding Unit | 2 HP for Main Drive 0.50 HP for Cap Feeding Unit |
| Type of Cap feeder | Vibrator feeder, Mechanical orientator and elevator available depending upon the Screw Cap to be handled | Vibrator feeder, Mechanical orientator and elevator available depending upon the Screw Cap to be handled | Vibrator feeder, Mechanical orientator and elevator available depending upon the Screw Cap to be handled |
| Electrical Connection | 440 V,3 Phase (4 Wire System ) 50 HZ | 440 V,3 Phase (4 Wire System ) 50 HZ | 440 V,3 Phase (4 Wire System ) 50 HZ |
| Control Panel | Bottom Pedant type Machine mounted | Bottom Pedant type Machine mounted | Bottom Pedant type Machine mounted |
| Production Counter | Inbuilt | Inbuilt | Inbuilt |
| Height of Conveyor from Datum | Adjustable from 800 to 850 mm | Adjustable from 800 to 850 mm | Adjustable from 800 to 850 mm |
| Dimension (L X W X H) mm | 1830 x 850 x 1500 | 2130 x 875 x 1500 | 2130 X 915 x 1500 |
| Change part | Required if Bottle and Cap Changes | Required if Bottle and Cap Changes | Required if Bottle and Cap Changes |
Pick And Place Screw Capping Machine for Tanzania production
For manufacturers in Tanzania, Pick And Place Screw Capping Machine should be evaluated against the actual product, pack format, production schedule and operating environment. Introducing the Technogen Enterprise’s Automatic Rotary Pick and Place Screw Capping Machine, the epitome of premium quality and precision. Our cutting-edge machine, available in 4 Head, 6 Head, 8 Head, and 12 Head configurations, guarantees exceptional performance, unparalleled production efficiency, and unwavering reliability. The selected arrangement must suit both routine output and the changeovers expected during normal production.
Operating and product considerations
Closure quality depends on the relationship between the bottle neck, cap geometry, feeding method and tightening or crimping action. Samples are used to confirm container support, cap presentation and the correct head or tooling so that closures are applied consistently without avoidable bottle damage or line stoppages.
Planning the complete production line
A complete Tanzanian packaging line may connect this capper with bottle feeding, liquid or powder filling, induction or foil sealing, labelling, coding and accumulation. The upstream delivery rate, conveyor height, container stability and downstream inspection requirement should be reviewed together before the final layout is approved.
Information required for machine selection
- Bottle and closure samples with dimensional drawings
- Closure application method, torque or crimping requirement
- Cap feeding, container stability and upstream line speed
Enquiries are supported for projects in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha, Morogoro and other Tanzanian industrial locations. The final model, construction, output, documentation and support scope are confirmed in the commercial and technical offer.
