Flexicon FlexFeed 30 semi-automatic filling and capping system

The Flexicon FlexFeed 30 is a tabletop bottle handling and capping machine that is designed to provide consistent cap torque and reduce operator repetitive strain injuries. A useful alternative to fully automatic solutions for flexible, small-scale production, the product meets the demands of flexible small-batch production, while delivering a consistent production quality that is not possible with manual filling and capping.

A complete bottle and cap changeover can be completed in less than 5 min. The entire fluid path has been designed for single use, preventing cross-contamination. The machine’s small footprint makes it easy to use at different locations within a production facility, including use within a laminar airflow cabinet.

On a standard FlexFeed 30, the filled and capped bottles will leave the machine on a tray. However, it can be customised so that all bottles will be pushed onto a conveyor belt going to labelling machine, to further improve productivity. The system can also be connected to a Flexicon PF7 or a 520Di peristaltic filler. This will add the benefits of a high flexibility in fill volumes, no overfilling, reduced foaming and no dripping between individual fills.

Other benefits include: handling screw caps, pipette caps or other screw caps with a special shape; filling and capping of up to 1200 bottles per hour, with diameters from 12 to 50 mm; and consistent cap torque to prevent the problem of leaking bottles.