Cap Feeding Unit

Working Principle of the Cap Feeding Unit

Automatic Cap Sorting and Feeding Mechanism

The cap feeding unit sorts caps poured into a hopper one by one using a vibration or mechanical rotary table system, delivering them in the correct orientation to the capping unit. Caps positioned to match the bottle neck are fed in synchronisation with the filling line speed.

The system is controlled by the filling machine's PLC unit. This ensures that each filled bottle is automatically matched with a cap from the feeding unit. Hopper levels are continuously monitored via sensors, and operators are alerted when cap levels run low.

PLC Integration and Line Synchronisation

The cap feeding unit operates in full synchronisation with other equipment on the filling line. Thanks to PLC-controlled architecture, the filling speed, bottle count, and cap feeding tempo are automatically adjusted. This integration eliminates bottlenecks and enables maximum production capacity.

Advantages of the Cap Feeding Unit

Labour Cost Savings

Manual cap placement requires at least one operator. The automatic cap feeding unit eliminates this labour requirement. At the same time, human-induced errors (inverted caps, missing caps) are minimised, and product quality is enhanced.

Increased Production Speed

The automatic feeding system has a capacity of 20 to 120 caps per minute. This speed directly affects the overall capacity of the filling line. The cap feeding unit is an indispensable part of production efficiency, particularly in high-volume manufacturing facilities.

Hygienic and Safe Production

The 304 stainless steel body construction fully complies with the hygiene standards of the food and pharmaceutical industries. Placing caps on bottles without human contact eliminates contamination risks and enhances product safety.

Application Areas and Industry Uses

Food and Beverage Industry

The cap feeding unit is used as standard equipment in filling lines for food products such as water, fruit juice, dairy products, cooking oil and sauces. Quick changeover capability for different bottle and cap sizes provides great flexibility for food manufacturers.

Chemical and Cleaning Products

In filling lines for detergent, bleach, industrial cleaning products and chemical liquids, the cap feeding unit offers safe and efficient operation with material options resistant to corrosive products.

Cosmetics and Medical Sector

High-precision cap feeding solutions are available for shampoo, lotion, perfume and medical liquids. Special models that ensure error-free feeding even with small cap diameters meet the hygiene and quality requirements of these sectors.

The Tamçeki Cap Feeding Unit Difference

Tamçeki designs and manufactures cap feeding units in-house with 55 years of industrial production experience. Each unit is customised to be compatible with the customer's existing filling line. Installation, commissioning and training services are provided by the factory team.

All cap feeding units with CE certification are covered by a 2-year manufacturer's warranty. Long-lasting and uninterrupted production is guaranteed with 24/7 technical service support and spare parts supply.