Serac’s new rotary, servo-driven capper, the eMC2, is gaining traction in the home care products industry due to its ability to handle nearly all closing systems, including caps, pumps, and trigger sprayers, with quick changeover and high accuracy.
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Serac Managing Director Nicolas Ricard explained the benefits of the brushless servo motor-driven eMC2. “With fully electric cappers, the rotation as well as the up and down movement are controlled by a motor,” he says. “This allows us to do a simple cap, or a pump, or a trigger on the same capper with limited changeover. With all functionalities being recipe-driven, the eMC2 enables operators to easily control the position of the capping head, ensuring consistent results.”
A primary concern for brand owners is the traceability of their products. Traditional cappers, if they malfunction or don’t cap correctly, often require additional inspection processes to identify issues. In contrast, the eMC2 enables proactive identification of potential capping errors. By setting specific targets for the capping process within the machine, operators can ensure that if the desired number of turns or the correct torque is not achieved, the bottle is rejected, reducing the chances of sub-optimal products reaching consumers. Moreover, the data-driven approach means manufacturers can maintain detailed records of each capping process, allowing for efficient troubleshooting in case of post-production challenges.
