New closure lining system combines throughput and flexibility

Italian maker of molds and assembly systems for thermoplastic products Gefit S.p.A. (Alessandria) has introduced a closure lining machine that can cut and assemble as many as 200 liners per minute. Closures in a range of dimensions can be processed flexibly and precisely.

The fully electric unit can process closures in diameters ranging from 18 to 130 mm, with changeovers taking no longer than 20 minutes. The programmable unit is equipped with separate brushless motors for cutting and tearing operations.

The new system is advantageous for companies that currently use separate systems to assemble caps and liners, as it requires less floor space and may reduce overall production costs.

Caps for instant coffee, food supplements, powders, desserts, and chocolate creams are among potential applications in the food industry. The cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals sectors are also target markets, according to Gefit.