CAPPING
Once filled, bottles are then capped. We use different caps for different bottles - glass bottles are usually topped with a metal crown while "PET BOTTLES" are topped with a plastic screw-top. Each cap type then moves through different parts of the machine, which ensures each cap stays scratch free and is in the right position to be precisely placed on the bottle. As quality and freshness are key, we use a "no closure" detector during the capping process and a "go-no-go gauge" or "torque meter" after the bottles has been capped. The "no-closure" detector checks if a screw top or crowns has been placed on bottle. The process actually stops if the detector doesn't find a closure. The "go-no-go gauge" checks for the proper crown crimp and the "torque meter" checks to make sure the screw-top is good and tight. If the bottle cap isn't just right, the beverages can become flat or be affected in other ways. If this happens, the bottle is discarded.
Once filled, bottles are then capped. We use different caps for different bottles - glass bottles are usually topped with a metal crown while "PET BOTTLES" are topped with a plastic screw-top. Each cap type then moves through different parts of the machine, which ensures each cap stays scratch free and is in the right position to be precisely placed on the bottle. As quality and freshness are key, we use a "no closure" detector during the capping process and a "go-no-go gauge" or "torque meter" after the bottles has been capped. The "no-closure" detector checks if a screw top or crowns has been placed on bottle. The process actually stops if the detector doesn't find a closure. The "go-no-go gauge" checks for the proper crown crimp and the "torque meter" checks to make sure the screw-top is good and tight. If the bottle cap isn't just right, the beverages can become flat or be affected in other ways. If this happens, the bottle is discarded.
