Description
The ZONESUN ZS-YG200A Semi-Automatic Vial Aluminum Cap Crimping Machine is designed for crimping compatible aluminum caps onto vials and similar small containers. It uses a three-blade rotary crimping mechanism to form the aluminum cap around the vial neck while customized turntable holders position each vial beneath the crimping station.
With a reference production speed of 15–25 bottles/min, the machine is positioned between manual vial crimpers and fully automatic cap-feeding systems. The operator loads the vial/cap combination, while the turntable indexes the container through crimping and automatic finished-vial unloading.
Working Process
Manual Loading → Turntable Positioning → Aluminum Cap Crimping → Automatic Finished-Vial Unloading → Outlet Tray
This is a semi-automatic crimping machine. It does not include automatic vial unscrambling or automatic cap feeding as standard.
Technical Specifications
Control Panel
Provides centralized control of machine operation, allowing operators to adjust operating parameters and manage the crimping process conveniently.
Crimping Mechanism
Applies controlled mechanical pressure to securely crimp the cap onto the bottle for consistent and reliable sealing.
Bottle Clamping Mechanism
Securely holds the bottle in position during crimping to reduce movement and ensure stable cap sealing.
Customized Bottle Holders
Supports and accurately positions the bottle beneath the crimping head, with holders customizable for different bottle sizes.
Outlet Tray
Provides a convenient area for placing and collecting bottles after crimping, making product handling easier.
Why Choose the ZS-YG200A?
- Three-blade rotary crimping: Forms compatible aluminum caps evenly around the vial neck for a clean finished crimp.
- Customized vial holders: Turntable pockets can be produced according to the customer's actual vial dimensions for more stable positioning.
- Automatic finished-vial unloading: A bottle-gripping mechanism transfers the crimped vial to the outlet after the sealing cycle.
- Compact semi-automatic format: Suitable for laboratories, sample production and small- to medium-batch vial packaging.
- Lower manual handling than basic crimpers: The indexing turntable and automatic unloading reduce repeated hand transfer after each crimping cycle.
Suitable Caps & Vials
The ZS-YG200A is intended for compatible aluminum crimp caps on rigid vials or small bottles that can be held securely by the customized turntable fixture.
Not intended for: ordinary threaded screw caps, perfume collar rings, pump heads, press-on plastic caps or other closures that require a different sealing method.
What Needs to Be Customized?
| Part | Information Required |
|---|---|
| Turntable Holder | Vial diameter, height, body shape and material |
| Crimping Tooling | Aluminum cap diameter, cap height, skirt dimensions and required finished crimp |
| Bottle Clamping | Vial neck structure and how the container should be stabilized during crimping |
| Electrical / Utility Setup | Required voltage, frequency and any air-supply requirement for the final configuration |
Before Ordering, Please Confirm
- Clear vial and cap photos
- Vial diameter, height and neck dimensions
- Aluminum cap outer diameter and height
- Required crimping result or sample of a correctly sealed vial
- Target production speed
- Required voltage
- Whether more than one vial/cap size must be processed
- Whether sample testing with your actual vials and caps is required before production
Performance Note: The stated 15–25 bottles/min is a reference range. Actual speed depends on vial size, cap geometry, operator loading rhythm, indexing setup and crimping requirements.
How Is It Different from a Fully Automatic Vial Crimper?
The ZS-YG200A focuses on semi-automatic indexed crimping. The operator still prepares and loads the vial/cap assembly, while the machine handles positioning, crimping and finished-vial unloading. A fully automatic system adds functions such as automatic vial feeding, automatic cap sorting and cap placement, but requires more space, higher investment and more dedicated change parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it work with different vial sizes?
Yes, but different vial diameters or body shapes may require separate customized turntable holders or change parts.
Can it crimp flip-off caps?
It may be possible if the aluminum skirt and vial neck are compatible with the crimping tooling. Send the actual cap dimensions or samples for confirmation.
Does the machine feed caps automatically?
No. This semi-automatic configuration does not include an automatic cap bowl and cap-placement system as standard.
Why are vial samples recommended?
The holder and crimping tooling must match the actual vial and cap geometry. Samples make it easier to confirm fit, crimp quality and unloading stability before production.
Need Help Confirming Your Vial & Cap?
Send us your vial dimensions, cap dimensions, clear photos and target speed. We can confirm the turntable holder and crimping-tooling configuration before production. Use the chat window on this page to contact ZONESUN.
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