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Capping machine features . . . . . . . . p. 2 Portable cap tightener and retorquer Kaps-All innovative engineering . . . p. 8
The Kaps-All advantage . . . . . . . . . p. 2 (4, 6 and 8 spindle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6 Electronic torque meters and monitors . p. 9
Anatomy of a typical capper . . . . . . p. 3 Overcapper/Lidder . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6 Easy-Kap hand-held cappers . . . . . p. 9
Portable 4, 6 and 8 spindle cappers . p. 4 Combination Capper/Overcapper . . p. 7 Exclusive patented capper features . p. 10
Standard non-portable 4, 6 and 8 Bottle carrier/Transporter . . . . . . . . p. 7 Bottling and packaging systems . . . p. 11
spindle cappers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 5 Ball placer/Inserter . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 7 Dimensions and specifications . . . . p. 12
CONVEYS-ALL conveying systems . .p. 8
Kaps-All Advantages
VERSATILITYOne machine can handle REPEAT-ABILITYWith calibrated settings, they were new). Kaps-All cappers are the
vials to gallons with both screw caps and operators can quickly and accurately change workhorse of the industry.
overcaps of all types. Ideal for the entire products with minimum downtime. SERVICE-ABILITYWith our network of
spectrum of capping applications. COSTCompetitively priced, high quality, sales representatives and technicians
CAP-ABILITY Virtually any cap and fully equipped capping machines with throughout the world, Kaps-All offers the
container can be run on Kaps-All prompt delivery times. . .unmatched in the highest quality of after sales support. This is
equipment. industry. backed by factory service and a large
PRODUCTIVITYMachines are built to run EXPERIENCEKaps-All has been designing, inventory of in-stock parts.
multiple shifts with no down time. engineering and building its capping PATENTSMore than 30 patented features
machines for close to sixty yearslonger such as Dial-A-Torque clutches, quality
ADAPT-ABILITYKaps-All machines are
than any other company. This assures that control torque monitoring, adjustable
engineered to conform to marketing
your package will be capped and torqued settings, etc. are exclusive to Kaps-All
trends by enabling upgrading or adjusting of
consistantly every time without damage. products and are not available elsewhere.
production lines without buying additional
Thats why Kaps-All is called The Proven CUSTOMER SUPPORTOur highly-trained
machinery or expensive change parts.
Standard in the capping industry. technicians with over a hundred years of
RELIABILITY Production tested, state-of-
DURABILITYAll components and drives combined experience offer complete cus-
the-art components ensure maximum pack-
are overbuilt, selected and engineered to last tomer support eliminating downtime. Our
aging performance. Thousands of Kaps-All
for decades (our original machines are still in exclusive 2 year guarantee will keep your
cappers are in service everyday, even the
use today and are running as well as when equipment running under any application.
very first units.
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ANATOMY OF A TYPICAL KAPS-ALL CAPPER
REQUIRING NO CHANGEOVER PARTS
Patented design Feed Patented stainless steel Level sensor to maintain Standard stainless steel cap
Systems rotary cap upper and lower cap level of caps in feeder supply Hoppers or optional
Feeder eliminates change chutes accommodate (Standard) EASY-LOAD Feed Systems
THE MOST FLEXIBLE
parts for all standard cap sizes and styles bulk elevator or Mini-L CAPPER AVAILABLE
caps, including child from 8mm to 120mm elevator (shown below)
resistant and tamper diameter (13mm to Take a close look at
evident (standard) 70mm standard)
Cap level viewing all these outstanding
window in hopper
Patented design Feed
(Standard) features offered only
Systems rotary cap Two year guarantee on all by Kaps-All . . .
Feeders are constructed of parts (less belts and discs).
stainless steel (Standard). The longest in the industry The Proven Standard.
Vibratory and escalator (Standard)
cap Feeders also available Since 1941.
Electronic torque monitor with
digital readout and computer
Electronic eye interface provided for alarms, low
maintains constant torque rejection system and down
supply of caps on stream line integration (Optional)
demand (Standard)
Available to conform to the
All adjustments European CE directives
are repeatable
with calibrated No universal joints or
Stainless steel bottle costly mechanical
scale settings for gripper belt housings
easy changeovers wear parts
(Standard)
Fully adjustable conveyor
guide rails with patented
up-down and in-out
adjustments (Standard
with conveyor)
Simplified, easy adjustments
virtually eliminate the need
No changeover parts for tools
needed for a wide Remotely controlled pneumatic
range of cap sizes, Kaps-All (the originator of adjustable clutches with dial
container shapes and the portable C frame), setting. Simultaneously adjusts
sizes (standard) offers mobile bases with clutches while machine is
heavy duty swivel casters operating (OptionalPatented)
Gas purging prior to (standard for Models BC,
capping available BP, E4, A6, C8, FE4, FA6
for sensitive products and FC8)
(Optional) All electronically
controlled variable
speed drives
Exclusive non-marring (Standard)
(FDA approved) oil Patented adjustable Unique design of bottle
resistant carrier belts capping heads grippers allow adjustments
are standard (Patent accommodates vials to both up-down and in-out
Pending) 2-1/2 gallon containers (Standard)
(Standard)
Exclusive patented design, Simple patented Stainless steel guarding
with heavy duty adjustable knob adjustments for upper spindle
torque clutches, give All models come complete to change to section (Standard)
consistant torque without with stainless steel leveling different size
screws with floor pads caps and Automatic motorized
marring caps head height adjustment
(Standard) containers
(Standard) accomodates vials to
gallons for quick
Stainless steel frame changeovers
conveyor with electronic
variable speed drive and
Made In USA 4-1/2 wide Delrin chain
(Standard)
Model A6
PORTABLE
6 SPINDLE CAPPER
Speeds From 20 To 200 BPM*
Model E4
PORTABLE
4 SPINDLE CAPPER
Speeds From 20 To 80 BPM*
FEATURES FOR MODELS C8, A6 Model C8 shown with
AND E4 CAPPERS: standard Rotary Cap
Feeder, optional Bulk
Fully Automatic Elevator and
optional Automatic
Available with or without conveyor
Torque Monitor
Model E4 handles caps of all (8 spindle)
materials from 8mm to 70mm
including pilfer evident and child
resistant cap closures (standard
range is 13mm to 70mm)
Models A6 and C8 handle caps of
Model C8 shown with
all materials from 8mm to 120mm
optional Escalator Cap
including pilfer evident and child Feeder (8 spindle)
resistant cap closures (standard
range is 13mm to 70mm)
Portability allows versatility for
automatic capping; easily moved
from one production line to another
Model A6 shown with optional
Handles metal, glass or plastic Escalator Cap Feeder (6 spindle)
containers from low jars and vials Model A6 shown with
up to 2-1/2 gallons standard Rotary Cap
Easily converted to a combination Feeder, optional Mini-L
screwcapper/overcapper similar to Cap Elevator
the Model G and optional torque
Comes with standard rotary cap monitor (6 spindle)
feeder (optional escalator cap
feeder or vibratory cap feeder
available on A6 and C8)
Can be used as a cap and pump
tightener
Comes standard with clutches for
screw capping
Stainless steel guard enclosure with
Lexan doors on front and back
enclosing spindle and gripper
section down to conveyor
* Actual speeds may vary based on bottle and
cap type and size
Model A
Automatic, Non-Portable
6 SPINDLE CAPPER
Speeds From 20 To 200 BPM*
Model D
Automatic, Non-Portable
4 SPINDLE CAPPER Guarding and safety enclosure
removed for clarity
Speeds From 20 To 100 BPM*
FEATURES FOR MODELS C, A AND D CAPPERS:
Fully Automatic
Model D handles caps of all
materials from 8mm to 70mm including Model A shown with
optional Escalator Cap
pilfer evident and child resistant cap Feeder, Induction Sealer
closures (standard range is 13mm to 70mm) and Accumulating Table
Models A and C handle caps of all (6 spindle)
materials from 8mm to 120mm including
pilfer evident and child resistant cap
closures (standard range is 13mm to 70mm)
Handles metal, glass or plastic containers
from low jars and vials up to 2-1/2 gallons
Easily converted to a combination screw
capper/overcapper similar to the Model G
Comes with a standard rotary cap feeder
(optional escalator cap feeder or vibratory
cap feeder available for Models A and C)
Can be used as a cap and pump tightener
Comes standard with clutches for
screw capping
Stainless steel guard enclosure with Lexan
doors on front and back enclosing spindle
and gripper section down to conveyor
* Actual speeds may vary based on bottle and cap type and size
Model A shown with
standard Rotary Cap
Feeder and Hopper
Model D shown with standard Rotary (6 spindle)
Cap Feeder and optional Mini-L
Cap Elevator (4 spindle)
Model D shown with standard
Rotary Cap Feeder and Hopper
(4 spindle)
* Actual speeds may vary based on bottle and cap type and size
Model BC
MULTI-PURPOSE
BOTTLE CARRIER/TRANSPORTER
For applications such as gap transporting Model BC-23
between conveyors, depucking containers, Multi-
bottom coding, decorating, etc. Purpose
Bottle
Portable on heavy-duty casters to move from Carrier/
one production line to another Transporter
Electronically controlled variable speed without
adjustments for carrier belts to accommodate conveyor
all applications
Completely adjustable with no change parts
from vials to gallons
Handles containers of all shapes and styles
Several carrier belt lengths available
Comes with or without conveyor
Single or double carrier belts available
Model BP
shown with
Model BP Automatic optional
Conveyor
BALL PLACER/INSERTER
Model BP - Speeds From 20 to 250 BPM*
Fully automatic
Exclusive patented design is ideal for roll-on
deodorants, perfumes and similar applications
Portable on heavy-duty casters
No containerno ball dispenser
No timing screws or timing mechanisms
required
Stainless steel rotary ball feeder
No change parts for most container styles
and sizes Bottling System including Kaps-Alls Model BP
Straight line continuous motion Ball Placer, Automatic Capper and Accumulator
Available with several hopper styles
Comes with or without conveyor
Stainless steel guard enclosure with Lexan
doors on front and back enclosing spindle
and gripper section down to conveyor
* Actual speeds may vary based on bottle and cap type and size
Conveyor adjusting
brackets feature
tool-less, patented
adjusting knobs for
quick changeovers
Curved Conveyors
Power turns
Innovative Engineering
Kaps-All Packaging
Systems professional
engineering staff is
committed to quality and
For more information on Kaps-All products, please
creativity which is the
request separate bulletins on Kaps-Alls complete line of
driving force of our
bottling and packaging equipment and systems
innovation. Let our
60 years in business,
designing and manufac-
turing capping machines
work for you. Kaps-All
Packaging Systems is
recognized worldwide as
the leader in state-of-the-
art, high performance packaging systems with advanced features
such as: No change parts In-line electronic torque monitoring
and feedback Minimum moving parts Patented designs allows
for maximum production utilizing minimal set-up time. Thousands
of Kaps-All capping systems are in place in the packaging industry
and countless repeat customers testify to Kaps-Alls leadership and
reliability. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your Unscramblers Cleaners Fillers Conveyors Sealers Torque Testers
packaging needs.
Mechanical Adjustable Torque Parts Escalator, Orienter, Feeder Rotary Cap and Parts Feeder
Limiting Clutch System (Patented) Model FS-12 (Patented) Models FSRF-24 and FSRF-36
Provided as standard equipment on all Kaps-All Screw Exclusive patented (Patented)
Cappers are torque limiting clutches to facilitate a con- design, all stainless Mounts directly onto
sistent, repeatable and desired application torque. steel construction Kaps-All capping
These specially engineered torque limiting clutches are Feeds and orients machines Exclu-
easily adjusted for a wide torque range from 0.1 Lb.-in. standard flat caps and sive patented, com-
up to 80 Lb.-in. of application torque. A calibrated similar parts up to pact design Stain-
torque tester available from Kaps-All, is used to 120mm Handles less steel construc-
ascertain the setting. These clutches minimize excessive child resistant and tion Feeds and ori-
wear of the cap tightening discs and eliminates marring pilfer evident caps ents all caps and
of the caps. No exotic or expen- small parts into pre-
sive changeover parts determined orienta-
needed Mounts tion at rates of 20 to
directly on Kaps-All 700 parts per minute
Cappers and feeds Handles most standard, tall, child safety,
into existing cap pilfer evident, snap caps and similar parts
chute Can also be Only simple adjustments required for fast
used with other exist- changeovers Full 2 year guarantee, the longest in the
ing machinery industry Ideal for jars and small containers.
Can also be used with other existing machinery
Automatic Fillers
Bottle Elevator Secondary Piston, Volumetric, Conveys-All Auto-Mate diagnostic/
Automatic Gravity, Pressure, Time Bulk Parts
Bottle Orienters Elevator Conveyor inspection system with
Bottle Orienters Gravity,
Combination Fillers reject system
Automatic Cap
Tighteners,
Torque Meters And
Torque Monitoring
Semi-Automatic Automatic Bottle Semi-Automatic
Hand-Held Capper
Bottle Orienters Cleaner
Bottle Bottom Coding Accumulators
Transporters Surge Tables
Automatic
Ball Placers Cappers Conveyor
Systems Bottle Foil Sealer
63"*
63"*
63"*
25-1/2 "
**
34-38"
25-1/2" 28"
90" **
** 34-38" 94"* 34-38"
94"*
79-1/4 "*
90" 43-1/4 "* 90"
L
C
Portable Frame Automatic Capper Automatic Ball Placer Bottle Carrier / Transporter
63"*
63"* 63"*
28"
28" **
34-38"
34-38"** 34"-39"
74-1/2"* 14"-22"
90"
90"
29"
79-1/4 "*
43-1/4"*
L
C
CL
26"
11-1/2 "
Base Dimension
(See Chart) 11-1/2 "
32"
L
C
32"
32" 11-1/2"
32" 32"
Models E4, A6 and C8 shown with Model BP shown with Conveyor Models BC-16 and BC-23
Mini-L Cap Elevator and Conveyor
Automatic Cap Tightener Both Standard Frame and Both Standard Frame and
Portable Frame Automatic Capper Portable Frame Automatic Capper
MODEL "FS-B"
96-3/4"
63"*
Base Dimension
27-5/8"
(See Chart)
88"*
28"
**
34-38" 90"
56-1/2"
11-1/2"
32"
L
C
Base Dimension 90"
24-1/8" L
C
11-1/2"
(See Chart)
11-1/2 "
32" Shown with FS-12 Cap Escalator Orientor Shown with FS-B Bulk Cap Elevator
(Available with most Capper Models) (Available with all Automatic Cappers)
Models FE4, FA6 and FC8 shown with Conveyor
Notes: 1) All dimensions shown are in inches. To convert to centimeters multiply inches by 2.54.
2) * Indicates height based on a 34 high conveyor and a 6 tall container.
Base Dimensions 3) ** Other conveyor heights available. 4) Some items shown may be optional.
5) Due to Kaps-Alls commitment to maintain quality leadership in the packaging industry,
Model A B C D G E4 A6 C8 dimensions, specifications and options subject to change without notice.
Width (in.) 38 32-46 46 32 32-46 32 38 44 6) Electrics: 110V, 1 PH, 60/50 Hz or 220V, 3 PH, 60/50 Hz (standard) other voltages
available on request. Air consumption: Cap feeder - 2 to 4 cubic ft/min, (for most
applications). Pneumatic clutches - Pressurized system, no air consumed.