EVENT PREVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 09/25 www.petpla.net 46 Capping machines and more AROL, a long-established provider of capping technology with over 27,000 systems installed globally, will present not only its mechanical systems but also its growing suite of digital tools and automation solutions, designed to meet changing industry demands around sustainability, flexibility, and efficiency. Among the highlights at the booth will be the EQUATORQUE IQ capping machine with 39 heads. This model is designed to deliver up to 20% more output while occupying 30% less space compared to previous versions. It includes an FDA-compliant hygienic design with external top-load adjustment, and a direct-drive torque control system without belts aimed at reducing energy consumption. The system is engineered to handle a variety of bottle types without the need for mechanical format changes. AROL will also exhibit a complete cap feeding line featuring the lower-high OVER System, designed to meet the growing demand for solutions that eliminate the need for elevated structures, supporting improved workplace safety and easier maintenance. The line includes a compact, advanced inspection system where multiple image acquisition stations are simultaneously managed through a modern, user-friendly interface. The control console can be freely positioned on the production floor for operator convenience. Vision stations can be configured according to specific inspection requirements, offering effective image capture and seamless integration with production via advanced statistical analysis. Standard algorithms are complemented by powerful AI-based tools, delivering robust, comprehensive, and highspeed product control. Gravity-fed caps are oriented and spaced by a vacuum belt conveyor and a timing star before entering the camera inspection system, ensuring quality and consistency. At the end of the feeding line, the Flat Buffer acts as a storage unit for oriented caps, enabling continuous feeding for the capper. A de-duster system with the new Ion-Xcl ioniser, positioned just before the capping machine, removes over 99.99% of microplastics and fine particles, ensuring high levels of cleanliness and product safety before capping. Building on its existing cambased equipment, AROL will also present the EQUATORQUE IQ EVO, a servo-driven capping machine that surpasses 100,000 bph. Powered by AROL-designed motors, the machine features a Virtual Cam system that is claimed to optimise the cam profile for each cap format, ensuring synergy between machine, cap, and container - with minimal mechanical constraints. This solution enables seamless compatibility with a wide range of caps and bottles, reducing waste, limiting the need for dedicated machines, and minimising non-reusable change parts. AROL Hall B4 – Booth 302
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