New Cap Coder Alphafill peristaltic filler improves accuracy with digital control

The new Cap Coder Alphafill is a standalone peristaltic filling machine for precisely controlled dosing of liquids during the production of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and other high-value products.  Equipped with a top-quality peristaltic pump head powered by a variable-speed brushless dc motor, the Alphafill has a touch-screen operator interface.  This enables the operator to program an exact dose for any given size of delivery tube, and to save up to four different programs for instant access and use.  Delivery of the programmed dose is digitally controlled using a pulse sensor, not a timer, so unreliable dosing because of changes in motor speed is eliminated.

The Alphafill can be used manually or remotely controlled by a programmable logic controller forming part of a capping machine, or other process machinery, via an industry-standard 5-pin 180º DIN socket.  For products likely to drip, the pump motor is equipped with a reverse suck-back feature which prevents drips after each dose is complete, while maintaining consistent, precise filling volumes.  Where necessary, two peristaltic pump heads can be fitted for faster filling or twin-filling operation.