The Details
The Genesis PW Westcapper® is a fully automated capper using 3 spinning rollers as the sealing mechanism. The hoppering system uses a gravity fed vibratory bowl or a mechanical bowl depending on the model selected. As the starwheel indexes, the stoppered vials pass under the cap feed, pick a cap and vials progress to the sealing area. The adjustable spring loaded vial rest and a fixed pressure block compress the stopper while the skirt of the cap is reformed under the locking finish of the vial. The three spinning rollers roll the skirt into place. The starwheel now indexes the vial onto the discharge conveyor. Vial flow is from left to right. Rolling casters are standard, with stationary legs available as an option. Depending on the model and vial size, the PW capper has a maximum variable speed of 120 vials per minute. The OSHA compliant safety enclosure is wired to alarm and shut down the capper whenever it is opened during operation.
Options available for the PW Westcapper® include PLC Controls for the NPW models, Capper Optimization, Missing Stopper Detection (which uses a sensor mounted on the indeed conveyor to stop the machine if a vial passes with a missing stopper), Integration as well as a Validation Support Package.
NPW 575
The NPW-575 Westcapper® is a fully automated capper using 3 spinning rollers as the sealing mechanism. The hoppering system uses a gravity fed vibratory bowl. As the starwheel indexes, the stoppered vials pass under the cap feed, pick a cap and vials progress to the sealing area. The adjustable spring loaded vial rest and a fixed pressure block compress the stopper while the skirt of the cap is reformed under the locking finish of the vial. The three spinning rollers roll the skirt into place. The starwheel now indexes the vial onto the discharge conveyor. Vial flow is from left to right. Rolling casters are standard, with stationary legs available as an option. Depending on vial size, the capper has a maximum variable speed of 120 vials per minute. The OSHA compliant safety enclosure is wired to alarm and shut down the capper whenever it is opened during operation.
Conveyor Options:
- Short: 18 inches
- Medium: 31 inches
- Long: 43 inches
All dimensions are from centerline of machine. Any combination of infeed and discharge above is available.
Lengths between 49 inches and 73 inches in each direction are available in 12-inch increments as an option. Conveyors of 49 inches or longer in either direction may require additional support.
NPW 500
The NPW-500 Westcapper® is a fully automated capper using 3 spinning rollers as the sealing mechanism. The outer panels of the NPW-500 are made up of stainless steel. The hoppering system uses a turning disk to select caps and transfer them to the chute and the cap feed. As the starwheel indexes, the stoppered vials pass under the cap feed, pick a cap and vials progress to the sealing area. The adjustable spring loaded vial rest and a fixed pressure block compress the stopper while the skirt of the cap is reformed under the locking finish of the vial. The three spinning rollers roll the skirt into place. The starwheel now indexes the vial onto the discharge conveyor. Vial flow is from left to right. Rolling casters are standard, with stationary legs available as an option. Depending on vial size, the capper has a maximum variable speed of 120 vials per minute. The OSHA compliant safety enclosure is wired to alarm and shut down the capper whenever it is opened during operation.
Conveyor Options:
- Standard conveyors are 18 inches each direction from centerline.
- Optional 15 inch extensions can be added to standard conveyor.
- Up to 1 extension on infeed.
- Up to 2 extensions on discharge.
A conveyor extension may require additional support.
PW 500
The PW-500 Westcapper® is a fully automated capper using 3 spinning rollers as the sealing mechanism. The outer skin of the PW-500 is made of aluminum. The hoppering system uses a turning disk to select caps and transfer them to the chute and the cap feed. As the starwheel indexes, the stoppered vials pass under the cap feed, pick a cap and vials progress to the sealing area. The adjustable spring loaded vial rest and a fixed pressure block compress the stopper while the skirt of the cap is reformed under the locking finish of the vial. The three spinning rollers roll the skirt into place. The starwheel now indexes the vial onto the discharge conveyor. Vial flow is from left to right. Rolling casters are standard, with stationary legs available as an option. Depending on vial size, the capper has a maximum variable speed of 120 vials per minute. The OSHA compliant safety enclosure is wired to alarm and shut down the capper whenever it is opened during operation.
Conveyor Options:
- Standard conveyors are 18 inches each direction from centerline.
- Optional 15 inch extensions can be added to standard conveyor.
- Up to 1 extension on infeed.
- Up to 2 extensions on discharge.
A conveyor extension may require additional support.
PW Westcapper® Matrix
| NPW 575 | NPW 500 | PW 500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Speed (vpm) | |||
| 8 Point | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| 12 Point | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Sealing Technology | 3 Spinning Rollers | 3 Spinning Rollers | 3 Spinning Rollers |
| Hopper System | Gravity Fed Vibratory | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Seal Size | 11-32mm | 11-32mm | 11-32mm |
| Seal Style | All Standard Serum | All Standard Serum | All Standard Serum |
| Vial Diameter | |||
| 8 Point | 12.7-88.9 mm | 12.7-88.9 mm | 12.7-88.9 mm |
| 12 Point | 12.7-59 mm | 0.5-59 mm | 0.5-59 mm |
| Vial Height | 29.97-215.90 mm | 29.97-266.70 mm | 29.97-266.70 mm |
| Construction | Stainless Steel Skin | Stainless Steel Skin | Stainless Steel/Painted Aluminum |
| Control System | Electro Mechanical (PLC Optional) | Electro Mechanical | Electro Mechanical |
| Vial Infeed Sensor | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jam Control Sensor | Optional | Optional | Optional |