{"id":7391,"date":"2026-06-20T03:51:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T03:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/?p=7391"},"modified":"2026-06-20T03:51:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T03:51:12","slug":"feeding-two-types-of-caps-200-parts-per-minute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/feeding-two-types-of-caps-200-parts-per-minute\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeding Two types of Caps &#8211; 200+ Parts Per Minute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All-stainless construction, extra-capacity hopper elevator, and a centrifugal disc engineered for dual-format cap feeding \u2014 built for production lines that simply cannot afford to slow down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The High-Speed Cap Feeder Your Line Has Been Waiting For<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feeding bigger diameter caps (diameter 80 mm &amp; 90 mm)is already a challenge and getting a speed of 200 + in a vibratory bowl feeder is next to impossible. Here comes in Elscint\u2019s Rotary \/ Centrifugal feeder.<\/p>\n<p>When your filling or capping line demands sustained throughput without compromise, the Elscint Centrifugal Cap Feeder delivers \u2014 consistently, reliably, and with the flexibility to handle two different cap profiles on a single platform.<\/p>\n<p>Designed and built entirely in stainless steel, this rotary centrifugal feeder is the result of decades of automation engineering applied to one of the most demanding challenges in packaging: reliable, gentle, high-speed cap orientation and delivery. Whether you&#8217;re running flat disc caps, sports caps, flip-tops, or screw closures, the Elscint centrifugal bowl can be configured to sort and deliver at speeds exceeding 200 parts per minute \u2014 all from a single system.<\/p>\n<p>The machine shown features a full-height inclined elevator hopper feeder alongside the centrifugal bowl, giving your line an oversized bulk buffer. That means less frequent manual loading, reduced operator intervention, and uninterrupted flow even through extended production runs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Built for the Demands of Modern Packaging Lines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every component of this system has been engineered with one priority in mind: reliable, sustained high-speed output. Here&#8217;s what sets it apart from conventional bowl feeders.<\/p>\n<p>\u26a1<\/p>\n<p><strong>200+ Parts Per Minute<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The centrifugal disc&#8217;s rotational speed and precision tooling geometry combine to deliver consistent sorting and output rates exceeding 200 caps per minute, cycle after cycle.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd04<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dual Cap Format Capability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Configurable tooling and adjustable guide tracks allow this feeder to handle two different cap types \u2014 ideal for multi-SKU lines or facilities that need production flexibility without duplicate equipment investment.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extra-Capacity Elevator Hopper<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The large-format inclined belt elevator feeds the centrifugal bowl continuously from a high-volume bulk hopper, dramatically reducing the frequency of manual cap loading and supporting longer unattended production runs.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd29<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full Stainless Steel Construction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every structural element \u2014 bowl, disc, hopper, elevator frame, and support legs \u2014 is fabricated from polished or brushed stainless steel for GMP compliance, easy washdown, and long service life.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gentle Part Handling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The centrifugal working principle moves caps by centrifugal force rather than vibration, resulting in reduced part wear, lower noise levels, and improved orientation accuracy versus traditional vibratory bowls.<\/p>\n<p>\u2699\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compact Footprint, Heavy Output<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite the high-volume hopper and elevator assembly, the overall machine footprint is optimized for integration into existing packaging lines without major floor plan reconfiguration.<\/p>\n<p>How It Works<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centrifugal Feeding Technology Explained<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unlike traditional vibratory bowl feeders \u2014 which rely on fine-tuned oscillation to walk parts along a spiral track \u2014 centrifugal feeders use a rotating disc to spread parts outward by centrifugal force onto a stationary sorting ring. This fundamental difference delivers several operational advantages at high speed.<\/p>\n<p>Stage 01<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bulk Loading via Elevator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Caps are loaded in bulk into the base hopper of the elevator conveyor. The inclined belt lifts caps continuously and deposits them into the centrifugal bowl, maintaining a consistent fill level automatically.<\/p>\n<p>Stage 02<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centrifugal Disc Spreading<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rotating disc at the bowl&#8217;s center distributes caps radially outward. The disc speed is precisely controlled to match the required output rate while keeping caps from stacking or tangling.<\/p>\n<p>Stage 03<\/p>\n<p><strong>Orientation &amp; Sorting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As caps reach the outer ring, precision-tooled guides orient each cap into the correct position. Incorrectly oriented caps are returned to the disc for re-cycling.<\/p>\n<p>Stage 04<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discharge to Line<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Correctly oriented caps exit through the discharge track in a singulated, oriented stream, feeding directly to your conveyor or we can provide you with a conveyor for the same.<\/p>\n<p>Applications<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where This Machine Delivers Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>01<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pharmaceutical &amp; Nutraceutical<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feeding CRC caps, foil-seal closures, and press-on lids at validated speeds for tablet, capsule, and liquid product lines.<\/p>\n<p>02<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food &amp; Beverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sports caps, flip-tops, and screw closures for sauces, condiments, juices, and dairy products.<\/p>\n<p>03<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal Care &amp; Cosmetics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pump caps, disc-top closures, and decorative caps for lotions, shampoos, and beauty product ranges requiring gentle handling.<\/p>\n<p>04<\/p>\n<p><strong>Household &amp; Industrial<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chemical-resistant closures for cleaning products, lubricants, and agrochemical lines where durability and high uptime are non-negotiable.<\/p>\n<p>Why Elscint<\/p>\n<p><strong>Engineering You Can Trust at Speed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elscint has been designing and manufacturing parts handling automation for over 43 years, with installations across pharmaceutical, food &amp; beverage, personal care, and industrial sectors worldwide.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every Elscint feeder is built to customer specification \u2014 not configured from a generic catalogue. When you specify a dual-cap centrifugal feeder with extra-capacity hopper, the tooling, disc geometry, guide profiles, and discharge track are all engineered specifically to your cap dimensions and line speed requirements. That means no guesswork, no test-and-iterate at commissioning time, and no hidden capability gaps discovered after installation.<\/p>\n<p>The result is a system that runs at rated speed from day one, with simple operator controls, easy-access tooling for cap format changeovers, and a stainless steel build that stands up to years of demanding production without degrading in performance or appearance.<\/p>\n<p>If your capping line needs sustained throughput at 200+ parts per minute \u2014 and the flexibility to handle two cap formats without a second machine \u2014 this is the system. Contact the Elscint team today for a detailed specification sheet, application review, and quotation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All-stainless construction, extra-capacity hopper elevator, and a centrifugal disc engineered [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7391"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7391\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7392,"href":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7391\/revisions\/7392"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elscintautomation.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}