In-Line Capping Vs. Chuck Capping – Do You Know The Difference?

There are dozens of methods for closing containers/bottles/packages. These range from cappers to pluggers, lidders, sealers, and many more. But perhaps two of the most competitive and misunderstood methods that compete with one another on a regular basis are the In-Line Capper and the Chuck Capper. Both are used to cap bottles on a production line after the filler. Is one better than the other? Well, that depends...

The quick explanation is that the in-line capper is often less expensive and sometimes takes up less space. However, compared to a chuck capper it can be less reliable. Industries that require accurate torque and properly secured caps will need to look at the chuck capper. It is the age-old difference between cost versus quality. The in-line capper will generally get the job done, but there may be waste and accuracy issues in the process. The chuck capper will get the job done correctly every time.

For more information on the comparison between these capping methods visit New England Machinery’s website at www.neminc.com, click on Downloads and choose the white paper, “In-Line vs. Chuck Cappers”. Hopefully, this will help make the difference more clear.

The author, Marge Bonura, is the Director of Sales & Marketing for New England Machinery, Inc. (NEM). NEM is a leading packaging machinery manufacturer of bottle unscramblers, cappers, orienters, retorquers, lidders, pluggers, pump sorter/placers, scoop feeders, hopper elevators and much more. The company has been in business since 1974 selling to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, chemical, household products, automotive and other industries. For more information on NEM, visit their website at www.neminc.com.