What Is A Capping Headset?
There are many components on a capping machine. No blog post could cover each component in depth. You would need to write a whole book to cover everything. In this blog post Precision Tork of Midland, Michigan will cover the capping headset which is just one of the many components. We will talk about what a capping headset is, the different kinds of capping headsets, and when you would want to use one kind over another.
A capping headset produced by Precision Tork is a device that sits between the chuck and the spindle of the capping machine. It is attached to the spindle and rotates when the spindle is rotated. The headset applies torque and top load to the chuck and cap. The torque is set to a value that will meet the application torque and removal torque requirements of the plant. The headset also has a configured level of downward force on the cap called ‘top load’. This top load is set to an amount that ensures that the bottle does not spin when sitting on the knife plate. These features give you control on your application torque.
We Provide Expert Capping Headsets To Fit Your Needs
The different kinds of headsets are smooth, pulsating, and servo-driven. Smooth torque headsets made in Midland, Michigan are a good option when you want to prevent over torqued caps for a lower price. Smooth torque headsets are designed to stop applying torque over a certain level and slip as soon as they reach that level of torque. This slippage is what gives this kind of headset its ‘smooth torque’ name. Feel free to reach out if you think this might be a good fit for your application! We can work with you to create a drop in replacement for your current capper.
Pulsating heads are a good option when you have a capper running at a wide speed range. They may provide added assistance to install caps at jogg speed due to their ‘ratcheting’ effect. One downside of pulsating heads is that they can over torque caps when running at full speed due to their ‘ratcheting’ effect. A ratcheting effect is when the head will continue to torque the cap onto the bottle as long as the head is rotating. It will continue to torque the cap onto the bottle regardless of application torque requirements. They also tend to be slightly more expensive than smooth torque heads. Precision Tork offers pulsating models as well if this is something that fits your application.
Servo-driven heads are best when you need maximum control over application torque or want insights on what exactly is going on in the headset when there are issues. But bear in mind, these are by far the most costly of the different kinds of heads and may require knowledge of programming to maintain. In addition, these electronics may not be very conducive to wet, caustic environments. They also require slip rings to provide power and a connection to the device which can also cause problems. At the time of writing, Precision Tork does not offer a servo-driven model but stay posted for changes!
Our Engineers Are Waiting To Speak To You
Precision Tork offers both smooth torque and pulsating headsets. Our team of expert engineers will work with you to fine tune a solution that will fit right in with your current capper and chuck. Other companies might demand that you adjust your machine to fit their headset, at Precision Tork we offer alternatives that fit to your machine. When you choose to go with Precision Tork our products should be a drop in replacement, making your company’s lives easier and much more productive! Contact Us today to place an order or to speak to one of our engineers to get your machine fitted for the perfect capping headset!
