Cap feeder saves energy

CAP feeding now combines energy savings, high speeds and ergonomics with the Aidlin Eco range Aidlin Eco, the new generation of Sidel cap feeders abandons the use of air not only for cap propulsion but also for ejection of off-spec caps. The new range can process flat caps at more than 120,000 caps per hour with process reliability and lower dust emissions. The main new development is in the cleat kinematics. The chain now has a lateral curvature, so that the properly oriented caps slide simply and naturally along the vertically positioned cleats (patent pending). They then enter a corridor that guides them to a wheel for sorting and elevation (patent pending). Caps that are poorly oriented or missing their tamper-proof ring are automatically ejected via a magnetic finger system. On-spec caps are continuously conveyed by the wheel, which is equipped with a brushless motor, and then elevated in a vertical column to the required height and direction in order to feed the capper. Energy consumption was cut by a factor of more than 10, Compared to the standard compressed-air cap feeder, the Aidlin Eco consume 10 times less energy and 5 times less than a ventilated-air cap feeder. Sidel Blowing and Services (France) T: +33 232 8580 28 F: +33 232 8597 63 Web: www.sidel.com FME230Highsnobiety Sneakers