Maintain & Upgrade Your Genesis Crimping Machine
Service is available on all equipment manufactured by Genesis and the former Machinery Systems Division of The West Company.
To ensure your crimping machine is running at it's best be sure to schedule annual service as well as considering any upgrades that may be available for your machine. We also recommend regular training for all employees that may be interacting with the Westcapper. You can learn more about our extensive machine training as well as our annual Service and Training programs by following the links below.
Oil Free Conversion
Genesis has developed sealing heads and conveyor support assemblies (pods) that no longer require the use of oil for lubrication. Bronze spindle bushings in the sealing head have been replaced with self lubricating, FDA compliant, polymer bushings and the conveyor support assemblies have been modified to retain grease used during fabrication. By employing polymer spindle bushings, we have eliminated the need for oil in the machinery directly above the product. The potential for oil dripping on vials is eliminated. Additionally, the vial rest table bearings are now sealed.
Vial Rest Lock Nut Upgrade
The addition of a vial rest lock nut replaces the old socket head cap screw locking system. The vial rest lock nut is much easier to use and more accurately locks the vial rest firmly into place. The spring pressure lock nut can then be moved independently of the vial rest lock nut to lock-down any adjustment made using the spring pressure adjustment nut. This system assures the vial rest height will not be affected every time a spring pressure adjustment is made.
Partial Rebuild
Replaces parts subject to wear which are directly related to sealing process – includes complete sealing head (with spindle assemblies), bull gear, vial rest assemblies and sleeves and vial rest table wear plate. Partial rebuilds are performed at the customers’ site and usually require less than
three days to complete.
Main Drive Shaft Kit
Replaces shaft, drive gear, and pillow block bearings – easily installed at time of partial rebuild.
Conveyor Support Assembly (Pod) Rebuild
Kit includes bearings, seals, miter gears, spacers and star drive shaft.
Head Raising Gear Box Rebuild
Replaces mechanical parts necessary for accurate head height adjustment.
Missing Stopper/Raised Stopper Detector Upgrade
Kit includes sensors, mounts and electronics located on infeed conveyor – Westcapper® is stopped for manual vial extraction.
Cap Handling Controls Upgrade
Replaces capacitive vibratory tray sensors (internal and peripheral) with current sensor array – allows for more precise control of cap flow – eliminates West custom control (with fine tune screw) if equipped.
Bottle Infeed/Jam Control Relay Upgrade
Replaces obsolete vial sensor systems with current standard – for older electro-mechanical Westcapper's.
Missing Cap Counter Upgrade
Replaces obsolete mechanical stepper relay and reset with programmable counter – for older electro-mechanical Westcapper's.
PSC Gauge
For setting upper and lower spindle spring pressures – includes force gauge, actuator assembly, and head height indicator – for older electro-mechanical Westcapper's.
Safety Enclosure Interlock Upgrade
Replaces existing interlocks with Schmersal coded magnetic switches – includes relay, power supply, SS enclosure, switches and cables.
PW Westcapper® Upgrade - Fixed Pin Star Guide
Replaces metal swinging star guide with a vial specific fixed pin delrin guide on PW Westcappers – promotes consistent vial handling and sealing.