The NS Westcapper is a fully automated, constant motion, rotary capper equipped with either a twelve or eighteen spindle turntable, a circular hardened rail section, Total Control Touchscreen and Allen-Bradley PLC.

A number of design improvements have been made to the NS from the original RW Westcapper. Of these the most significant is the placing of the vibratory cap bowl to the discharge side of the capper. This greatly reduces the chances of particulate contamination in vials as they are sealed. The overall height of the capper has also been reduced due to the head height adjustment no longer raising and lowering the hopper system as it has been moved off to the side. The NS Westcapper has also been updated to meet the European Annex 1 regulations of the Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products. To learn more about Annex 1 and the Westcapper go here.

Maximum operation speed is 750 vpm, depending on cap size. Desired machine speed is entered onto the Total Controls Touchscreen. The capper will automatically ramp up to set speed when put in the RUN function. This enables standard operations procedures to be met consistently with each vial.

A standard capper includes rolling casters. Stationary stainless steel legs are also available. Standard vial flow is from left to right. Vial flow from right to left is an available option. Conveyor height can range from 35-1/4″ to 38″. Standard conveyor length is 98″ with other conveyor lengths available as options.

The entire capping area of the machine is enlclosed with an OSHA compliant safety shield. The capper will immediately shut down when the shield is opened.

View a video of the RW NS series capper here.

The video is in Quicktime format. You must have Quicktime installed on your computer to view. It is a free download at Apple.com.