
Crimp Capper
A GMP-compliant capping system delivering 99.99% pass rate, precise pressure control (50–500N), and full traceability for vials, bottles—ideal for sterile biologics with extended shelf life.
This advanced capping system is meticulously designed to meet the stringent demands of pharmaceutical and biotech industries by ensuring high precision, sterility assurance, and full traceability. It achieves a 99.99% pass rate with cap placement accuracy ≤±0.1 mm, eliminating issues like misalignment, loose caps, or missing caps, resulting in a seal leakage rate ≤0.01%.
The system offers precise controllable capping pressure (50–500 N) with a pressure deviation ≤±5 N, ensuring tight seals between the aluminum cap and bottle mouth, maintaining bottle residual oxygen ≤1% when paired with nitrogen protection. Post-capping, the aluminum caps exhibit smooth edges without burrs, with even crimping (deviation ≤±0.2 mm) and no risk of aluminum shavings contaminating the product, meeting USP/EP/ChP sealing standards.
Capable of handling various types of capping forms including three-fold, four-fold, and roll-edge, it ensures structural stability post-capping, making it suitable for long-distance transportation and resistance against drops and vibrations. The system minimizes bottle breakage rates ≤0.005% through flexible capping heads and cushioned positioning designs, preventing damage to glass or plastic bottles due to excessive pressure.
Sterility and quality are maintained through tamper-proof electronic batch records (EBR), IQ/OQ/PQ validation packages, and use of 316L stainless steel and PTFE for parts in contact with materials, ensuring zero leachables and easy cleaning. The system supports CIP online cleaning, has no dead zones, and features a surface roughness of Ra ≤0.4 μm to prevent cross-contamination.
Designed for flexibility, the system can integrate modules such as automatic feeding, capping, inspection, reducing material transfer steps and boosting efficiency. Quick changeover times (≤15 minutes) allow for rapid switching between container and cap specifications. Operated via PLC + touchscreen controls, it offers 100+ programmable capping recipes, real-time monitoring, and self-diagnosis features, enabling remote management and quick fault resolution.
Energy-saving technologies and international components ensure low maintenance costs and long service life, making it ideal for global liquid formulation production lines.
| Category | Specification / Feature |
|---|---|
| Capping Pass Rate | 99.99%; cap placement deviation ≤±0.1 mm |
| Capping Pressure Control | 50–500 N; pressure deviation ≤±5 N; seal leakage rate ≤0.01% |
| Bottle Residual Oxygen | ≤1% (with nitrogen protection) |
| Post-Capping Edge Quality | Smooth edges without burrs; even crimping (deviation ≤±0.2 mm) |
| Cap Compatibility | Three-fold, four-fold, roll-edge |
| Bottle Breakage Rate | ≤0.005%; flexible capping head & cushioned positioning |
| Batch Consistency | Parameter deviation ≤±2% within batches |
| Tamper-Evident Capping | ≥99.9% integrity; clear opening marks |
| Sealing Integrity | Meets USP/EP/ChP sealing standards |
| Regulatory Compliance | GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 1 |
| Data Integrity | Tamper-proof EBR; logs pressure, speed, time, cap batch |
| Validation Documentation | Full IQ/OQ/PQ, capping process, sealing test report, material compatibility |
| Material Compatibility | 316L SS, PTFE; Ra ≤0.4 μm; no dead legs; easy to clean |
| Cleanroom Classification | Supports CIP online cleaning |
| Traceability | Barcode/QR links capping parameters, operator, QC data |
| Certifications | CE, ISO 9001, FDA registered |
| Capacity Range | 50–600 bottles/min |
| Integrated Modules | Automatic feeding, capping, inspection |
| Changeover Time | ≤15 minutes |
| Special Functions | Vacuum detection, pressure testing |
| Modular Design | Scalable auto-feeder, cap screening module, missing cap detector |
| Automation Level | Fully automatic loading → capping → inspection → unloading |
| Control System | PLC + color touchscreen; manual/auto modes |
| Remote Operation | Real-time monitoring via PC/mobile; multi-language support |
| Fault Diagnosis | Auto-detect missing caps, bottles, pressure anomalies, positioning errors |
| Safety Features | Overload protection, anti-pinch protection, emergency stop, door interlock |
| Maintenance | Low-maintenance international components; detailed manuals & video tutorials |