Lid dropper

The Adjustable High-Speed Lid Dropper from Simplex (Hayward, CA) applies metal lids to cans at speeds to 160 lids/min. Its patent-pending series of adjustable arms allows changeover of lid sizes to be accomplished in minutes using a wrench to adjust guide rails.

Mar 31, 1997

Handles lids in sizes from 1/4 pint to 1 gal.

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