Kinex™ Bottle Capping Machine

General Capping Instructions

Figure 1: set of 5 weights

Figure 2: chuck

1. Five torque adjusting weights (figure 1) and a chuck (figure 2) are provided with your capper.

 

 

 

2. Experiment to find the lightest torque adjusting weight that will seal your container properly. You can also use the chuck without a torque adjusting weight, if that will provide the correct amount of torque for your situation.

Figure 3

3. For trial purposes, slide the medium sized weight over the stem of the chuck (figure 3).

Figure 4

4. Thread the chuck with weight onto the hand piece spindle until snug (figure 4).

Figure 5

5. Insert pin wrench into spindle nut hole, which is located at the bottom of the hand piece close to where the hand piece comes into contact with the weight (figure 5).

Figure 6

6. Tighten firmly by placing pin wrench in spindle nut hole and turning the chuck with your other hand (figure 6).

7. Now it is time to begin capping. Place cap on bottle and thread just enough to prevent cross-threading.

8. Hold the container to keep it from rotating.

9. Grasp the hand piece and bring it down on the bottle cap with a quick and positive stroke. For proper operation the chuck should come to a full stop immediately when the cap is hit. Holding the chuck in place will not increase tightness.

The Kinex™ is a high speed capper, as soon as the operator brings the chuck into contact with the cap, the cap is tightened. If you notice the chuck liner skidding over the surface of the cap, or if it takes a small but noticeable amount of time to come to a full stop, the operator is using too light of an approach. Do not be afraid to use a strong and quick stroke.

10. Once the proper technique is established, test the caps for proper tightness. If you have achieved the level of tightness appropriate for your cap and bottle, you can begin operating the capper. If you need to increase or decrease the torque amount, continue to step 11.

11. Tightness may be increased by using a heavier torque adjusting weight, or decreased by using a lighter torque adjusting weight, or by using no weight at all. If you have purchased the 2-Speed Kinex™ Capper, you can also decrease torque by operating it on its second (slower) speed. For further detail on changing torque weights, please refer to the "How to Change Torque Weights" page.