Icon Equipment – Case Study
Upgrading Capping Performance with the Icons 700 Series Capper
Background
Icons is able to fit our 700 Series Capper to a variety of fillers, replacing underperforming cappers or providing an upgrade when customers need to support different bottle or cap formats. Icons has successfully completed numerous capper upgrades on a variety of filling machines from different manufacturers.
Transition from HDPE to PET bottles
One key driver for upgrading to the 700 Series Capper is the transition from HDPE to PET bottles. Unlike conventional cappers that lift the bottle during capping, which can cause instability and spillage, the 700 Series Capper grips the bottle by its neck and moves downwards. This method ensures the bottle remains stable, eliminates bottle spinning, and allows for higher torque application and greater moment control. This results in a more secure cap application, reduced risk of spillage, and less chance of bottle collapse during capping. Whether improving efficiency or adapting to new production requirements, the 700 Series Capper is a versatile and precise solution.
Key Features of the Icons 700 Series Capper:
✅ Precise Chuck-to-Bottle Alignment: Ensures accurate cap placement and prevents misalignment.
✅ Neck Support System: Stabilizes bottles throughout the capping process.
✅ Adjustable Capping Specifications: Customizable speed, torque, and dwell settings for different production requirements.
✅ Magnetic Capping Heads: Allow for controlled and adjustable torque to prevent over-tightening or loose caps.
✅ Manual or Automatic Height Adjustment: Enables easy adaptation to different bottle sizes.
✅ Full Washdown Compatibility: Designed for sanitary applications, making it ideal for dairy and beverage industries.
✅ Up to 25 Containers per Capping Head per Minute: High-speed operation for improved efficiency.
✅ Tool-less Changeover: Quick and easy adjustments for different cap sizes and formats.
✅ Designed and Manufactured in Australia: designed and built in house, at our factory in Melbourne.
Upgrading a filling line with the Icons 700 Series Capper follows a structured process. The job typically includes removing the existing capper, installing the new 700 Series Capper, and fitting anti-spin posts, supplying and installing change parts for different cap types, reworking the Cap sorter to accommodate the new caps, modifying the cap chute for smooth cap delivery, wiring the capper into the existing system, and programming it to meet production requirements.
Operators were able to quickly calibrate the machine to meet specific capping requirements. After deployment, the client reported:
✅ Precise Chuck-to-Bottle Alignment: Ensures accurate cap placement and prevents misalignment.
✅Seamless transition from HDPE to PET bottles, with improved bottle stability during capping and reduced risk of spinning, allowing for more precise torque application.
✅ Increase in capping efficiency due to reduced misalignment issues, spillage etc..
✅ Elimination of container panelling from excessive torque application.
✅ Consistent and reliable cap application, reducing rework and product waste.
✅ Compliance with strict hygiene standards for dairy production.
Staying Updated with Icon Equipment
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