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Automatic Screw Capping Machine (Spray & Pump)

Automatic Screw Capping Machine (Spray & Pump)


Pneumatic inline screw capping for spray and pump bottles. LUXG16 handles caps 18–70 mm and bottles 20–160 mm at 20–60 bottles/min with stable, adjustable torque.



  • 20–60 bottles/min (cap/bottle dependent)
  • Cap Ø 18–70 mm; bottle Ø 20–160 mm
  • Bottle height 30–300 mm
  • Working pressure 0.4–0.6 MPa
Automatic Screw Capping Machine (Spray & Pump)

Key Features

Inline spindle/chuck system

Consistent torque on sprays, pumps and screw caps.

Adjustable fixtures

Guides and clamps adapt to different bottles.

Photoelectric control

Automates start/stop and improves consistency.

Compact footprint

Fits easily into existing lines.

Touchscreen control

Quick parameter setup.

Feeding options

Integrates with bowl or elevator when required.

Technical Specifications

Model LUXG16 (reference)

Working voltage
AC 220/110 V, 50–60 Hz
Bottle height
30–300 mm
Cap diameter
18–70 mm
Bottle diameter
20–160 mm
Working speed
20–60 bottles/min
Working pressure
0.4–0.6 MPa
Dimension
≈ 1930 × 740 × 1600 mm
Machine weight
≈ 150 kg

Process & Options

Application
Sprays, pumps, screw caps
Integration
Upstream filling / downstream labelling
Feeding
Cap bowl/elevator optional
Notes
Performance depends on cap & thread

Typical Applications

Beverage & Alcohol

Beer, cider, spirits, wine, soft drinks.

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Sprays, lotions, shampoos, serums.

Household & Chemical

Cleaners, oils and speciality products.

What’s Included

  • Automatic screw capper base (pneumatic)
  • Guides & bottle clamping fixtures
  • Touchscreen control
  • Operation & maintenance manual
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Tell us about your products and line requirements. We’ll confirm compatibility and quote the best configuration.

  • Bottle Ø & height; material
  • Cap style (spray/pump/screw) & size
  • Target output (bpm) & torque
  • Utilities (power/air)
  • Required cap feeder (if any)

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Application and selection guidance

Specifying the LUXG16 automatic screw capper

The LUXG16 is presented for spray, pump and screw closures. Closure geometry, thread engagement, torque and container support must be confirmed using matched production samples.

Closure application

The capper uses an inline application system with adjustable fixtures and photoelectric control. The page lists cap diameters from 18–70 mm and bottle diameters from 20–160 mm as reference ranges.

Closure height, skirt shape, pump head and dip tube can be as important as diameter, so every closure must be physically tested.

Torque and container control

Consistent torque requires stable bottle handling and repeatable cap engagement. Lightweight or flexible bottles may need additional support through the capping zone.

The acceptance method should distinguish application torque from functional outcomes such as leakage, thread damage and consumer opening.

Cap feeding and line integration

The page notes optional bowl or elevator feeding. Automatic feeding is a separate engineering task: caps must be orientated, transferred and presented without jams. Pumps and sprays with long dip tubes can need particular tracks or placement methods.

Provide the upstream filler discharge, conveyor height, bottle pitch and downstream labelling requirement. The reference speed of 20–60 bottles per minute depends on cap placement, thread, container stability and the feeding system.

Changeover and maintenance

List all bottle and cap combinations so guide adjustment, capping-head settings and change parts can be defined. Wear components that contact the closure should be inspected as part of routine maintenance because surface condition influences grip and finish.

Provide for a capping trial

  • Matched filled bottles and closures
  • Closure and neck drawings
  • Required torque or leak test
  • Manual or automatic cap feed
  • All cap and bottle formats
  • Required output and line interfaces
  • Any pump or trigger orientation needs

Use matched production bottles and closures to confirm placement and torque.

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Buyer questions

Can the machine handle pumps and sprays?

The page identifies sprays and pumps as applications, but each closure must be tested because head shape, dip tube and thread engagement affect placement and feeding.

Does the listed diameter range guarantee compatibility?

No. Diameter is only one variable. Closure height, skirt, thread, bottle support and cap presentation must also suit the machine.

How is torque set?

Machine settings are adjusted against the matched bottle and cap, then checked using the agreed torque or functional acceptance method.

Is an automatic cap feeder included?

The page describes bowl or elevator feeding as optional. The selected feeder must be matched to the closure and required rate.

Why can a bottle spin during capping?

Insufficient support, low container stiffness, unsuitable belt pressure or excessive application torque can allow rotation. The handling arrangement should be tested with filled containers.

Automatic screw-capping resources

Verify the matched bottle, closure and applied result as a complete assembly

Automatic capping depends on closure presentation, accurate placement, container support and a repeatable application method. The bottle and cap should be tested together under the expected line conditions.

Supply production bottles, closures, pumps or sprays from normal and extreme manufacturing batches. Record neck finish, cap dimensions, tamper features, liners, dip tubes and any orientation requirement. Define the functional acceptance—such as secure application, seal integrity, orientation or an agreed torque test—using a documented method rather than a single unqualified number.

Review cap feeding, accumulation, low-level response and the operator task for replenishment. The least stable container and longest dip tube often reveal handling constraints that a rigid sample does not. Include infeed pitch, conveyor height, guide contact, downstream labelling and the response to a missing, cross-threaded or incorrectly seated closure.

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Automatic screw-capping component detail

Confirm closure feeding and neck-finish behaviour with production components

Use complete production caps and containers to confirm separation, orientation, pick-up, thread start, tightening and the accepted finished result. Include liners, tamper bands and known dimensional variation; nominal cap diameter alone is not enough to define tooling.