A cap feeder, also commonly referred to as a cap sorter or a cap orienter, is an automated machine used in bottling lines to place caps onto containers. Open containers are transported to a cap feeder by either a conveyor or star wheel. As the containers pass through the cap feeder, a cap is placed on each one. Cap feeders typically consist of a bowl and a chute. Bulk caps are loaded into the bowl. The bowl sorts and orients the caps so that they exit the bowl in a single file row with the correct orientation before entering the chute. The caps slide down the chute and are deposited onto the containers. The containers are then conveyed to an automatic capping machine for secure tightening.
QuickFeed™ Cap Feeder
The Kinex QuickFeed™ is not only a cap feeder, it is a complete cap handling system. Most cap feeders only include a cap sorting bowl and a chute, but do not include a means for placing the caps onto the containers. The QuickFeed™ performs all of the cap sorting, cap orienting, cap feeding and cap-placing functions. The cap sorting bowl of the QuickFeed™ sorts, orients, and delivers caps to the cap chute. The integrated pick-and-place system picks the caps from the bottom of the chute and places them onto the waiting containers. The built-in bottle gating system manages the flow of bottles in and out of the cap feeder and supports the containers during the cap placing process.
The QuickFeed™ was engineered to optimize the accuracy and reliability of the cap feeding process. It incorporates intelligent programming that automatically pauses operations when a cap or bottle is not present. The pick and place system can be programmed to rotate the cap by any degree, from 0° to 480°, securely starting the cap on the threads of the container in preparation for capping. This feature helps to eliminate cocked caps and loosely placed caps that may fall off the bottle before they can be tightened.
The QuickFeed™ offers exceptional versatility and productivity, able to feed caps ranging from 18mm – 125mm in diameter at a rate of up to 60 caps per minute. It is designed to work with flat caps, or caps with minimal external features. It can accommodate screw on caps, lug caps, child resistant caps, tamper evident caps and snap on closures. Changeover from one cap size to another is fast and easy, taking minutes rather than hours and almost all change over adjustments are tool-less.
Testimonials
The QuickFeed Cap Feeder is one of the best things we bought last year. This machine has more than doubled our output. Before, we spent more time picking up and redoing caps while we were running an inline Capper. If you need a cap feeder, this is the one and the price is right.
Victor Chiavola,
VP of Manufacturing,
Signature Seasonings
Ayden, North Carolina, USA
Cap Sorter
Key Features
- Feeds up to 60 caps per minute
- Feeds caps ranging from 18mm-125mm in diameter
- Easy to setup. Easy to Adjust
- Stainless Steel and anodized aluminum construction
- Touchscreen display and easy to navigate menu
- Calculates and displays the production rate (caps/minute) and the total number of caps fed
- Saves and stores cap feeding programs for future use
- Integrated pick and place cap applicator
- Starts the cap onto the threads of the container to ensure it is securely placed
- Integrated bottle gating system
- The QuickFeed™ cap sorter is CE marked (CE certified)
The QuickFeed™ is designed to work with flat caps, or caps with minimal external features, examples of which are show below.
The QuickFeed™ does not work with caps that have external features such as pumps and dip-tubes, examples of which are shown below.
Specifications & Pricing
| Price | $34,950 |
| Minimum Cap Size | 18mm |
| Maximum Cap Size | 125mm |
| Min Bottle Width | 0.5 inches |
| Max Bottle Width | 12 inches |
| Min Bottle Height | 1.5 inches* |
| Max Bottle Height | 18 inches |
| Height | 69 inches |
| Width | 47 inches |
| Depth | 52.5 inches |
| Weight | 500 lbs |
| Air Requirements | 90-125 PSI @ 8 SCFM |
| Electrical Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50/60HZ, Single Phase |
* Pucks can be utilized to allow the machine to accept containers less than 1.5 inches in height.
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Free Testing Service - Reserve Your Spot
Want to see how the QuickFeed™ bottle cap sorter will perform with your caps and containers? Send us samples and we’ll test them with the QuickFeed™ to ensure you’ll be very pleased with your purchase. We’ll share videos showing the QuickFeed™ placing your caps onto your containers as they travel on a conveyor, and we’ll provide the recommended machine settings so you can get up and running quickly.
Step 1: Reserve Your Spot
Use the contact form below to request the earliest available testing slot. Your message goes straight to our customer service inbox, and we typically reply within 3 hours to confirm you’re on our testing schedule.
Not a fan of contact forms? Please reach out to us directly at info@kinexcappers.com or (603) 883-2400 to reserve your spot.
Step 2: Send Your Samples
Please include:
- Your complete contact information.
- 25 empty containers (up to five unique applications)
- 250 corresponding caps for each unique application.
Send samples to:
Kinex Cappers
Attn: Sales Department
6 Columbia Drive, Unit B
Amherst, NH 03031
USA