Application note
Application Note: Capsule Bottling Line Scope
A reference review showing how capsule characteristics and bottle formats shape a counting-line equipment scope.
Scope and limitations
This is a reference application note, not a claim about a named customer project. It illustrates the information required to scope a capsule bottling line.
Product and container inputs
The starting inputs are capsule size, shell material, dust level, target count per bottle, bottle dimensions, cap and liner format, target bottles per minute, and required inspection points. Sample testing is important when capsules are highly polished, translucent, statically charged, or unusually shaped.
Typical equipment sequence
A typical scope may include bottle unscrambling, electronic or vision counting, desiccant insertion, capping, induction sealing, labelling, coding, and collection. The correct sequence and model sizes depend on actual components and the sustained target rate.
Required review output
The review output should include the proposed line sequence, model list, reference capacities, change parts, utility requirements, footprint, documentation scope, and the assumptions that still require confirmation.
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