Winegrowers Supplies  -  ROPP (Roll On Pilfer Proof) capping machines:

                   Detailed specifications for Ropp caps

For applying Ropp aluminium caps with original seal, with or without drip-catcher.
For long Ropp caps (e.g. Stelvin 30x60mm) it is essential to have 4 roller heads.
The lower price machines with only 3 rollers are only suitable for short caps.
Samples of bottles and caps are required for testing.

DURFO models:-

      TVE-400

 

2800 Eurosa non-pneumatic capper, with electric bottle lift,
  only available with 3 roller head assembly, so only suitable for short Ropp caps.

There is also a model TVL-400 with a manual lever bottle lift @ 2190 Euros.
Note: the TVL-400 has now been discontinued, Durfo are developing a new manual lift version where the capper head is lowered on to the bottle, rather than the bottle rising up. This is more precise and they say will be a big improvement. The price will be slightly higher than 2190 Euros, but hasn't been set yet. It will be December 2010 before the first machine is ready.

By changing some components of the capper head or the whole head, aluminium caps of different sizes can be applied, also very small ones for mignon bottles.
All capping heads are interchangeable, so a wide range of different caps can be applied using one capper and different heads.

Mechanical operation, without the need for compressed air; hence quieter for the operator. When the machine is switched on, the capping head rotates and the bottle-tray rises automatically.

Extra heads, for different size caps, 780 Euros
Easy to adjust for different bottle heights by changing the height of the bottle-tray.
Weight: 50 kgm. Size: 450mmW x 450mmD x 1020mmH. 220 Volt, 500 Watt.

Watch it in use on www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjxXT3lxSe4 or see instructions.


 
      TPV-600

  

3690 Euros (£3355)      See it on www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-nolS4N_yU

Extra capping heads are 1500 Euros. Nitrogen injection in the bottle neck 670 Euros.

Pneumatic operation, with air filter and regulator built in. A compressed air supply of 6 bars is required.

The 4 roller capping head (with magnetic clutch) is made entirely in stainless steel, with a 'no cap / no roll' safety device. Each capping head is adjusted for one specific cap size (e.g. Stelvin 30x60mm).

Output: is about 600 to 700 bottles/hour, depending on the operator.

Although it is designed mainly for closing aluminium Ropp caps, different heads are available by which it is possible to use the same machine to apply pre-threaded plastic caps or twist-off caps/jar-lids.

Bottles are placed on the pedestal by hand. Two push-buttons are pressed simultaneously, to ensure that the operator's hands are away from moving parts.
When the two start buttons are pressed, the capping head lowers on to the bottle, forming the thread and closing the cap in just a few seconds. When it reaches the end the head withdraws automatically, ready for the next start.
It is easy to adjust for height of different bottles.

Weight: 80 kgm. Size: 500mmW x 450mmD x 1650mmH.
Manufactured in stainless steel and food-grade plastic components, with safety shield in plexiglass, and a stainless steel base with wheels for easy movement.

Or: two non-pneumatic models:-

     TPM-600

 

4800 Euros (£4364)    The TPM-600 has two great advantages:-

  1. The capping head lowers on to the bottle, rather than the pedestal rising towards the capping head. Lowering movement is more precise.

  2. Operation is mechanical, without the need for compressed air; hence quieter for the operator.

Output: is about 700 to 800 bottles/hour, depending on the operator.

The 4 roller capping head (with magnetic clutch) is made entirely in stainless steel, with a 'no cap / no roll' safety device. Each capping head is adjusted for one specific cap size (e.g. Stelvin 30x60mm). The speed of the closing head is adjustable.

Bottles are placed on the pedestal by hand. Two push-buttons are pressed simultaneously, to ensure that the operator's hands are away from moving parts.
When the two start buttons are pressed, the capping head lowers on to the bottle, forming the thread and closing the cap in just a few seconds. When it reaches the end the head withdraws automatically, ready for the next start.

It is easy to adjust for height of different bottles.
Weight: 95 kgm. Size: 600mmW x 420mmD x 920mmH. 230 Volts.
It is manufactured in stainless steel and food-grade plastic components.


TASK TSM-2005: 
a very similar model to the TPM-600, except it stands on a bench top, @ 4250 Euros


Replacement capping heads:-
  Stainless steel 4-roller capping head for aluminium Ropp caps: 1500 Euros
  Stainless steel capping head with magnetic clutch for pre-threaded plastic screw caps: 1600 Euros

 IND models:-
         

Advice: "the Electric Ropp-capper is more precise than the Pneumatic, the head is pushed down by a mechanical force - consistently with the same speed and pressure. For long caps (30x60mm) I would recommend nothing else. For shorter caps like MCA 28 the Pneumatic screwcapper is good enough."


Prices shown are exclusive of Vat.
Delivery will usually need to be charged at cost.

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