Cap orientation
Sort caps so they arrive at the capping head the right way up and correctly controlled.
Cap sorting machines
Cap sorting machines and cap feeding systems for bottle capping lines.
Automatic capping performance depends heavily on cap sorting and presentation. The right feeder, elevator or bowl system keeps the capper supplied without misfeeds or stoppages.
Closure handling before the capping head
Cap sorting machinery turns bulk closures into correctly orientated caps at the point of application.
Cap sorting machinery turns bulk closures into correctly orientated caps at the point of application. It should be specified around the cap shape, cap material, desired line speed and changeover expectations.
Feeder capacity
The sorter must support the target line speed without starving the capper.
Changeover planning
Multiple cap sizes may require adjustable tooling, bowls or dedicated feed parts.
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Machine options
Bottle machinery routes to compare.
Use the cap, bottle, product and output target to decide whether the project needs a compact capper, an inline machine, a cap feeder or a complete production line.
Bottle machinery
Cap sorters and feeders
Bowls, elevators and presentation equipment for automatic capping.
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- UK bottle capping projects that need a practical machine route.
Bottle machinery
Capper interface
The feeder must match the chute, pick point or cap placement system.
- Best for
- UK bottle capping projects that need a practical machine route.
Bottle machinery
Difficult closures
Pumps and triggers need more specialist presentation than simple caps.
- Best for
- UK bottle capping projects that need a practical machine route.
Buying checks
What to confirm before specifying this bottle capper.
Good bottle machinery selection depends on samples, output target, cap behaviour, bottle control and the way the machine will fit the production room.
| Check | Why it matters | Details to send |
|---|---|---|
| Cap geometry | Tall, hinged, pump or irregular caps may not feed like simple screw caps. | Cap samples and drawings. |
| Required speed | Feeding capacity must exceed or match the capping machine demand. | Bottles per minute and cap sizes. |
| Noise and space | Feeders, elevators and bowls need physical space and operator access. | Line layout and available footprint. |
| Changeovers | Frequent cap changes influence whether universal or dedicated tooling is best. | List of caps and changeover expectations. |
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View pageFAQs
Cap sorting machines and cap feeding systems for bottle capping lines questions.
What does a cap sorting machine do?
It orientates and presents closures so the bottle capping machine can apply them reliably.
Do I need a cap sorter for automatic capping?
In most automatic lines, yes. The capper cannot maintain output if caps are not presented consistently.
Can one cap feeder run several caps?
Sometimes, but it depends on cap size, shape, material and required speed.
Are pumps and triggers easy to sort?
They are usually more complex than standard caps because tubes and head shapes affect handling.
Ready to specify a bottle capper?
Send bottle and cap details, line speed target and photographs of the current production area. Lancing can advise on the most suitable bottle capping machine, cap feeder or complete line route.