Screw capping machine
Automatic belt / spindle screw capping machine
Inline belt and spindle capping for round plastic bottles and higher-output screw-cap lines where repeatable torque and conveyor stability are required.
Ask about this machine →Screw capping machines
Screw capping machines for threaded bottle caps.
Automatic and semi-automatic screw capping systems for plastic and glass bottles, including inline screw cappers, belt/spindle cappers and bowl-fed cap handling.
Machine selection
Specify the capping route around the bottle, cap and output target.
The right capping system depends on closure geometry, bottle stability, torque or seating requirement, cap presentation and integration with your existing line.
Screw capping machine
Inline automatic screw capper for sprays, pumps and screw caps
Production screw-capping route for spray bottles, pump closures and standard screw caps with adjustable guides and stable in-line handling.
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Compact capping machine
Compact inline screw capping machine
Space-saving inline capping for compact production rooms, laboratories and pilot lines where layout and fast changeover are important.
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Automatic screw capper
Bowl-feed automatic screw capper
Automatic screw cap handling with bowl feeding for threaded closures where operator cap placement would limit line speed or consistency.
Ask about this machine →When a screw capper is the right choice
Choose a screw capping machine for threaded closures where the cap must be applied to a set torque without damaging the liner, neck finish or bottle. The machine style depends on bottle stability, cap diameter, cap presentation and the speed required.
Typical screw capping applications
Common applications include drinks, sauces, personal care, cosmetics, healthcare, oils, household products and contract packing lines using standard threaded closures, sprays, droppers or pump caps.
Specification points to confirm
Send cap diameter, cap height, thread type, liner details, bottle size, bottle material and target output. These details decide whether manual cap placement, a bowl feeder, a cap elevator or an inline automatic capper is the best route.
Quote support
Send sample details before final selection.
Photos, dimensions and target output help shortlist the correct machine. Physical samples can then be checked before the final capping specification is confirmed.
Details to send
- Cap diameter, height and closure type
- Bottle height, diameter, shape and material
- Target bottles per minute or per hour
- Torque, seating or tamper-band requirement
- Manual cap placement or automatic cap feeding
FAQ
Common questions
What is the difference between a chuck capper and a spindle capper?
A chuck capper tightens one cap at a time with a shaped chuck, while belt or spindle systems can tighten caps as bottles travel through an inline machine. The right choice depends on speed, cap style and bottle stability.
Can one screw capper run different cap sizes?
Often yes, but change parts, torque range, bottle guides and cap feed tooling must be checked against each cap and bottle combination.
Detailed specification notes
What to confirm before specifying a screw capping machine.
The visible machine examples on this page are a starting point. Final selection depends on samples and line information, especially where a cap looks simple but behaves differently under torque, pressure, feeding or conveyor handling.
1. Closure and container fit
Check cap diameter, cap height, liner, thread or seating method, bottle neck finish, bottle material and how firmly the container can be held while the closure is applied.
2. Feeding and presentation
Confirm whether caps will be placed by hand, presented from a bowl, elevated from bulk storage or orientated by a custom track. Feeding can be the limiting factor on automatic systems.
3. Quality method
Agree how a good cap will be checked: torque, tamper-band formation, seated height, leak risk, visual alignment, operator access and repeatability during changeover.
Useful next checks
Compare this route with the parent closure technology guide, the capping route matrix, the torque and quality guide and the quote checklist. For deeper specialist information use Screw Cappers UK where the closure type is already confirmed.
Send bottle and cap detailsVerified model specifications
Compare documented Lancing screw-capper configurations.
These model-level pages use published first-party Lancing specifications as a screening guide. Final speed, tooling, footprint and acceptance conditions must be confirmed with the actual bottle, closure, product condition and production layout.
LU-XG6100 class
Semi-automatic screw capper
Operator-assisted bottle capping with automatic bottle clamping, manual or automatic cycling and replaceable cap tooling.
Review the LU-XG6100-class specification →LU-XG1870 class
Compact inline screw capper
A compact conveyor-based route for standard screw caps, spray closures and pump collars where floor space and format changes matter.
Review the LU-XG1870-class specification →LU-XG440B class
Automatic belt and spindle capper
A continuous inline route for round bottles with guiding belts, spindle tightening and optional automatic cap feeding.
Review the LU-XG440B-class specification →Closure-specific questions
Questions that change the screw-capping route.
Are tamper-evident plastic screw caps the same as ROPP closures?
No. A plastic tamper-evident screw cap arrives with its thread and breakaway band already formed; an aluminium ROPP closure is formed onto the bottle by rollers. They need different tooling, neck-finish evidence and acceptance checks.
Review plastic banded screw caps →Can flip-top and disc-top closures run on a screw capper?
They can when the threaded base, hinge, lid and outside contact area are compatible with the capping tool. The lid state, feeding behaviour, bottle support and protection of decorated surfaces should be proven with production closures.
Review hinged closure capping →What causes cap or bottle threads to strip during screw capping?
Stripping can follow overloading, incompatible components, damaged threads, poor initial engagement, bottle rotation or a capper that continues tightening after the thread has failed. Stop increasing the setting and inspect good, failed and unused components first.
Diagnose stripped threads →Which screw-cap details should be supplied with samples?
Include cap diameter and height, external ribs or smooth areas, liner or seal, tamper feature, hinge or dispenser, bottle neck reference, accepted cap height and the opening or torque method. Supply normal production batches and every required format.