Decapper for removing screw caps
In bottling lines, ensuring efficient and damage-free removal of screw caps from bottles is essential to maintain production flow and prevent waste. Challenges such as slanted or overly tight caps can hinder this process and lead to additional maintenance.
Efficiently remove metal and plastic screw caps
The Rotomat by Krones is a versatile decapper designed for the reliable removal of both metal and plastic screw caps. Equipped with 6 to 25 decapping heads, it accommodates cap diameters up to 50 millimetres and has a line output of up to 60,000 bottles per hour. The decapping heads feature three grippers with six contact points to ensure secure gripping and unscrewing. A tracing pin with a damping device aids in removing even slanted or overtight caps, protecting the threads. The system can handle bottles without caps by keeping the grippers open, preventing unnecessary damage. The design includes all principal parts made of stainless steel AISI 304, with a low-wear, roller-controlled mechanism and a modular, flexible layout to suit various plant configurations.
Benefits
- Reliable unscrewing of caps up to 50 millimetres
- High throughput of up to 60,000 bottles per hour
- Adaptable to different plant layouts
- Low maintenance with roller-controlled grippers
- Hygienic design with reduced surfaces