SMAC Moving Coil Actuators has patented its approach to automatic capping applications with its linear rotary electric actuators.
The patented Automatic Capping Method with real time quality feedback utilises SMAC’s Soft-land capability which allows on-the-fly detection of contact to the top of bottle, vial, or container. SMAC’s patented ability to monitor positions, torques, lead in threads, and turns and report back in real time eliminates the need for other quality sensors or expensive vision systems.
SMAC’s Patented Smart Capping Actuators are the most advanced capping devices on the market. Linear and Rotary axes are independently programmable on SMAC actuators and SMAC’s linear direct drive motor is the fastest on the market. SMAC’s brushless DC servo motors, using a Halbach magnet array (similar to that of CERN’s Large Hadron Collider) and printed coils, have much higher torques than conventional servo motors. SMAC’s integrated vacuum/pressure ported through the rod simplifies cap pick and place.
Marrying this technology with its EIP or EtherCat controls packages or its automagical self-programming Capping GUI, enables streamlining of commissioning efforts, optimising performance and customising feedback.
Additionally, SMAC’s continuous cost down philosophy has resulted in price reduction of 40% compared to even three years ago making these devices cost-competitive with pneumatic actuators.
