AAC-1 Automatic Cap Tightening Machine
The AAC-1 Auto is designed to mount on to a continuously running slat-type conveyor and is capable of tightening a vast range of threaded and press closures at rates of up to 60 units per minute.
Containers arrive at the machine by conveyor, with caps pre-placed upstream either manually or by optional cap placement equipment. A photoelectric sensor detects the presence of a container and initiates machine operation through an electronic or pneumatic timer control unit.
The control unit enables fast set-ups and simple fine tuning of cycles through its programmable timer and digital display or pneumatic timer circuit. The delay and operating dwell times of the cap tightening chuck and the container clamping jaws and gating can be freely set by push buttons/timer knobs on the front panel. The twin timer control unit with separate settings for chuck, jaws and gate/s, provides substantially increased flexibility when running at higher speeds and/or with difficult components.
The AAC-1 Auto is supplied complete with a conveyor mounting frame, pneumatic container gating and clamping devices, and aluminium clamping jaws (with non-marking friction facing) of either the general purpose V-jaw type or contoured to the individual container profile. Jaws for glass containers can be supplied with plastic ’slippers’ to prevent the container scoring the conveyor slats. This machine can also be supplied already set up attached to a 4 metre conveyor, usually accompanied by our 4 head AMF automatic filling machine.
Our range of 5 standard interchangeable tightening chuck sizes and 3 standard liner materials will handle most capping applications. Chucks are also available for specialised closures such as Tamper-tel, eye-dropper, etc. For trigger-pump sprays, cream dispenser and mist pumps, and other closures which cannot be tightened from above, the Asset pump-tite Unit (see beside) is available as a ‘bolt-on’ optional item.
Rentafill can supply the AAC-1 Auto ready for the Customer to adapt to their existing conveyor, or we can arrange a complete on-site installation service including conveyor mounting, guide rail modifications, etc.
Standard Features
- Sturdy low maintenance construction.
- Container height adjustment hand wheel and lock ring.
- Quick container and cap size changeover.
- Electronic Timer Control Unit.
- High quality air motor drive.
- Precise torque setting via air pressure regulator and gauge
Options
- Extra high torque motor.
- Special tightening chucks and clamping jaws.
- Trigger pump tightening device.
- Automatic cap feeding and placing equipment.
- Twin head version for special applications.
- All pneumatic, flame proof model also available.
