---
title: "Capping Station"
industry: "Beverage Manufacturing"
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    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.8-1.2 bar sterile air pressure, 120-180Â°C cap sterilization temperature, 0.5-2.0 m/s conveyor speed"
    unit: "bottles/min"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 8
    unit: "NÂ"
    consequence: "Cap torque failure due to tribological wear on capping chuck surfaces (coefficient of friction Î¼&lt;0.15), thermal degradation of sealing polymers above 190Â°C glass transition temperature, laminar flow breakdown at Reynolds number Re&gt;2300 in sterile air supply"
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      trigger: "Cap feeder jam due to dimensional tolerance stack-up exceeding Â±0.2 mm"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Cap sorting mechanism with 3-point optical inspection at 50Î¼m resolution"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Stepper motor position error accumulation exceeding 0.5Â° angular displacement"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Closed-loop servo control with 0.1Â° resolution rotary encoder feedback"
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CAPPING_HEAD"
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  sterile-airhood-enclosure:
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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---

# Industrial Specification: Capping Station

## 1. Technical Definition
A specialized component within an aseptic hot-fill beverage bottling line responsible for applying and sealing caps onto filled bottles under sterile conditions.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.8-1.2 bar sterile air pressure, 120-180Â°C cap sterilization temperature, 0.5-2.0 m/s conveyor speed**. Failure boundary: **Cap torque below 8 NÂ·m or above 15 NÂ·m, sterilization temperature below 115Â°C for &gt;5 seconds, particulate contamination &gt;ISO Class 5 air quality**, Mechanism: **Cap torque failure due to tribological wear on capping chuck surfaces (coefficient of friction Î¼&lt;0.15), thermal degradation of sealing polymers above 190Â°C glass transition temperature, laminar flow breakdown at Reynolds number Re&gt;2300 in sterile air supply**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Cap feeder jam due to dimensional tolerance stack-up exceeding Â±0.2 mm | 8 | Incomplete cap seating causing 0.3-0.5 mm headspace gap | Cap sorting mechanism with 3-point optical inspection at 50Î¼m resolution |
| Stepper motor position error accumulation exceeding 0.5Â° angular displacement | 8 | Torque application misalignment generating asymmetric sealing force distribution | Closed-loop servo control with 0.1Â° resolution rotary encoder feedback |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | bottles/min | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Capping Head](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/capping-head.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Torque Control Unit](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/beverage-manufacturing/product/torque-control-unit.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Bottle Positioning Starwheel](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/beverage-manufacturing/product/bottle-positioning-starwheel.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Sterile Air/Hood Enclosure](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/sterile-airhood-enclosure.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Aseptic Bottle Filler**, **Sterile Air Supply System**, **Cap Feeder and Sterilizer**  
**Downstream Applications**: Aseptic Juice Bottles, Sterile Tea Beverages, Hot-Fill Sports Drinks  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What makes this capping station suitable for aseptic beverage production?
**A**: This capping station features a sterile air/hood enclosure, food-grade materials (AISI 304/316L stainless steel), and precise torque control to maintain sterile conditions during hot-fill bottling, preventing contamination.

### Q: How does the torque control unit improve capping quality?
**A**: The torque control unit ensures consistent cap application with precise sealing force, preventing under-tightening (leaks) or over-tightening (damage), crucial for maintaining product integrity and shelf life in beverage manufacturing.

### Q: Can this capping station handle different bottle sizes and cap types?
**A**: Yes, with adjustable components like the bottle positioning starwheel and customizable capping heads, it accommodates various bottle sizes and cap styles (e.g., screw caps, snap caps) common in beverage production lines.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### ðŸ› ï¸ Engineering Resource Access
ðŸ”— **[Full Specification: Capping Station](https://cnfx.com/industry/beverage-manufacturing/product/capping-station)**

### ðŸŒ Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: CAPPING_STATION | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 8e3cfe37
