The beltorque™ handles round, oval, square and rectangular
containers from 2 to 12 inches in height and from 0.5 to 7 inches in diameter
with caps up to 5 inches in diameter at speeds up to 300 cpm. The easy-to-operate beltorque can be changed
over in only five minutes, no tools and no change parts required. Torque is controlled via a single point adjustment. Using belts to tighten caps eliminates the damage to the cap
knurling and cap finish that can occur with conventional disc- and
spindle-based retorquers. By eliminating
cap damage, beltorque produces more attractive product and eliminates the
creation of urethane or plastic particles on the line. Using belts also reduces slippage to achieve
more constant torque values, which prevents leakers and product contamination
while reducing out-of-tolerance rejects and the associated product re-work. With one drive that synchronizes the container-handling
belts with the cap-tightening belts, the beltorque simplifies operation,
reduces maintenance and requires less time to validate than conventional
retorquers. Synchronizing the movement
of the container with the cap-tightening speed stabilizes product to reduce
container jams and maximize production efficiency. The continuous-motion, in-line beltorque features heavy-duty
construction, a stainless steel cabinet and support frame, and a polycarbonate
front guard with keyed interlock. The
compact, self-contained system can be installed over an existing tabletop
conveyor, requiring only 30 by 34 inches of floorspace. An optional color touchscreen control panel eases operation
while an optional motorized height adjustment further eases changeover. An optional PLC-controlled torque monitor
collects data and produces a variety of operational reports for quality control
and process control purposes. An
optional reject system assures product quality by automatically removing
containers with out-of-tolerance cap torque from the production line. The standard, single-station beltorque is ideal for
reapplying proper cap torque to products that are induction sealed. An optional two-station model is ideal for
capping and retorquing products that are not induction sealed.
NJM/CLI Packaging Systems Int’l, Lebanon,
NH 03766. www/njmcli.com or call 603-448-0300
INTERPHEX 2011 Booth No. 3543
