The original design concept for the CC1160 machine was as an automatic filling, plugging and capping machine for small containers, typically used in the laboratory, aromatherapy, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and diagnostic sectors.

However, due to the 'Modular' design approach taken by Cap Coder, where modular work-heads are fitted around a large diameter starwheel the machine is now suitable for many different types of application including; superglue, hot fill wax, veterinary, household products, foodstuff and nail varnish, to mention a few.

It is often adapted to suit the customers requirements and specifications and may include additional modules to cater for faster filling, quicker capping or special features such as, ball droppers, turnover devices, brush insertion and automatic container feed.

In its basic format, the machine is PLC Controlled, with Human Machine Interface functionality, with a drive servo indexing unit. The unit is mounted below the normal working surface and can be programmed for different indexing speeds and/or different numbers of indexing stations, depending on the products, product fill and application.

The machine can easily handle products from 5ml up to 250ml, with cap sizes up to Ø80mm depending upon the production process required.

Cap Coders 'Alphafill' peristaltic pump dispenser is the preferred filling machine, but other suitable filling machines can be supplied to suit the filling medium, and/or existing filling machines can be integrated into the control system.

It is normally supplied with either Cap Coders Single Mk VI Torque head screw-capping head or for higher production rates, Cap Coders Twin Swing MKVI Torque Head, but other options are available.

It is generally fitted with a small 2m conveyor for the infeed and outfeed of the products, with longer lengths available and if suitable it can be supplied to suit a customers existing slat conveyor.

The machine can be supplied suitable for use in Hazardous Environments, complete with the necessary documentation for use in a Zone 2, Atex Environment and even Zone 1, Atex Environment using an all pneumatic control and operating system. There are also options for Validation Documentation, including HATS & SATS, DSERA, GMP and GAMP.

Ancillary equipment can also be supplied, including feeding and collating rotary tables and hopper/elevators for bulk supply.