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The high speed Belvac Cupping Press offers the latest, cutting-edge technology with unparalleled efficiency. Designed to optimize production processes, its dynamic balancing technology eliminates the need for costly facility upgrades and ensures a smooth, vibration-free operation while being capable of handling the widest coils available. The press features a direct drive system, which enhances electrical efficiency and reduces maintenance needs, allowing for continuous, high-speed production.
It’s quick release mechanisms for improve operator access and reduced downtime during tool and coil changes. The servo-controlled unwind ensures precision control of coil tension, maintaining the highest quality standards throughout production. The welded monoblock frame with a reinforced bed area provides unmatched durability and reduces die wear, further increasing the machine's lifespan and reliability. Additionally, the press is mounted on anti-vibration pads and damper elements, significantly cutting down on vibrations and ensuring a stable operation.
The Belvac Bodymaker revolutionizes Bodymaking operations by integrating a true straight line mechanism. The machines operational foundation features dynamically balanced Hypocycloid Drive, a groundbreaking innovation that eliminates the need for foundation requirements. This state-of-the-art drive improves can quality, provides consistent wall thickness, and extends tool life, making it the ultimate choice for can or bottle production.
True Straight Line Mechanism: The only TRUE straight line mechanism available in the market.
The Belvac Bodymaker is designed for continuous, high-efficiency performance. It boasts low vibration and no vertical movements, ensuring stability and consistency in production. Compact and reliable, this machine is suitable for both short and long stroke applications, accommodating a wide range of can and bottle sizes with ease. Designed for minimal maintenance, and reduced oil consumption, the Belvac Bodymaker features reduced downtime and lower operational costs. Its enhanced ironing die life further adds to its cost-effectiveness, making it a prudent investment for any canmaking operation.
Belvac set the industry standard in trimmer technology designed for burr-free, sliver-free, step-free trimming. With over 60 years of proven reliability, Belvac Rotary Trimmers are the premier choice for canmakers worldwide. Available in two series, the CC93 and CC95 Trimmers are capable of operating up to 400 CPM and 500 CPM respectively.
The CC93 series are available in two configurations: the RML and CL. The RML style allows preformed cans to enter and exit on the same side, while the CL style is designed for spaces with limited room, positioning the infeed and discharge on opposite sides of the machine. Both models ensure seamless integration with Bodymaker operations and include features such as a sliding base for quick adjustments of the infeed track location. Belvac Trimmers are equipped with user-friendly features like an easy maintenance trimmer cartridge and a fully stainless-steel guard package. Automatic lubrication is also available to maintain optimal performance. These trimmers are designed to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime, making them an essential piece for any can-making operation.
The Soft Touch Infeed (STI) replaces all existing non-quick change infeeds. A direct retrofit is available for full tower conversions on all CC93 R, RML, and half tower conversions on C, and CL Models. The Soft Touch Infeed design was a response to the growing need for industry light weight and increased line speeds. The addition of the new Constant Velocity (CV) starwheel provides a gentler transition into the main turret starwheel resulting in decreased spoilage. The incorporation of the CV starwheel facilitates a smooth, consistent flow of cans, with a 93% reduction of scuffs, scratches and dents. A hybrid STI design for height quick-change abilities is also available.
The Split Infeed Shaft features a coupling design that divides the shaft to facilitate quick decoupling for diameter and height change overs. Combining the split infeed shaft design and the infeed spacer maximizes flexibility and efficiency during changeovers. The quick-change infeed spacer can be installed without disassembling the infeed shaft on the drive side of the trimmer.
The Easy Maintenance Cartridge (EMC) focuses on reducing rebuild time and decreasing the number of adjustments in comparison to other cartridge designs. Maintaining the factory set cutting depths is one of the key features of the EMC that eliminates the need for continuous adjustment. Another highlighted feature is the external screw which adjusts the shaft height (knife gap). This external adjustment allows for quick access when knife adjustments need to be made. High precision bearings are incorporated into the latest design to maintain shaft run out specifications and reduce the need for greasing.
The Stainless Steel Sliding Guard Upgrade replaces painted 4 or 5 guard designs. The new design allows the user to slide the guarding open for easier, faster access to troubleshoot issues and access machine components. The stainless-steel guarding is easier to clean and better prevents rust and corrosion.
The Face Seal Manifold (FSM) replaces the existing vacuum manifold designs. The FSM has direct contact with the vacuum distribution rotor, reducing vacuum air leakage and consumption. Independent timing adjustment of loading and unloading cans allows for better process control with more precise vacuum timing. The installation process is greatly simplified since concentricity to the trimmer shaft is not as critical as the radial-seal vacuum system.
The ARC Pacific Can Washer is engineered for energy efficiency, wastewater reduction, and process optimization, capable of operating up to 6,000 cans per minute (cpm). Constructed with a robust stainless-steel base frame and structure, this washer features an advanced eight-stage cleaning and rinsing process. Designed to remove oils, lubricants, and debris from both the interior and exterior of cans, the Washer prepares the cans for Decoration.
The eight stages—Pre-rinsing, Pre-washing, Washing, Rinse Cycle 1, Coating Treatment, Rinse Cycle 2, De-ionizing, and Mobility Enhancing—work seamlessly to deliver superior cleaning results. The variable speed feature allows operators to control efficiency by adjusting pump volumes and shutting off rinsers, leading to significant energy savings. Additionally, the automated height adjustment for can size changeovers, operated via the HMI, ensures quick and easy transitions, enhancing productivity.
The ARC Pacific Can Washer employs advanced technology to minimize water and power consumption. The use of VFDs in pumps and blow-off systems, oil coalescers for water recycling, and precision level controls all contribute to its exceptional sustainability performance. The final stages ensure that cans are de-ionized and treated for optimal surface roughness, preparing them for printing.
Enhance your can washing operations with the ARC Pacific Dry-off Oven, designed for unparalleled efficiency. Featuring innovative 6-inch insulated wall technology, this advanced oven retains heat effectively, significantly reducing gas consumption while maintaining a reduced footprint. The 2-inch external safety cool walls ensure operator safety, providing a secure working environment.
Equipped with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), the Dry-off Oven optimizes air flow to lower energy usage. Its dynamic recirculation system self-balances based on different production conditions, ensuring minimal gas consumption tailored to the actual line speed.
Can spoilage is minimized by a vacuum suction system that stabilizes the cans on the belt. With Automatic Nozzle Height Adjustments, controlled via the HMI, can sizes changes can be achieved quickly and efficiently. The Dry-off Oven also boasts a robust, real-time monitoring system for machine pressures and dynamic balancing, enhancing gas efficiency. The Exhaust Orifice Monitor measures the exiting air in real-time, enabling operators to control air flow balance and exhaust rates in compliance with EHS guidelines. The vacuum transfer unit removes excess water droplets before the drying process, further reducing gas consumption. As cans enter the chamber, precisely heated air from the VFD recirculation fans evaporates remaining water on both the interior and exterior. The automatic exhaust fan adjusts fresh air intake based on production conditions, ensuring optimal gas efficiency and providing significant savings for can-makers.
The Belvac Decorator and Basecoater revolutionize printing technology, offering unparalleled print quality and operational efficiency. Engineered to operate at speeds up to 2,200 cans per minute (CPM), this advanced machine ensures maximum productivity for high-demand operations. With its eight-color capability, the Belvac Decorator delivers vibrant, precise decorations for even the most intricate designs. Key enhancements such as the Vertical Infeed, Advanced Linear Spindle Disk, Dual Vacuum Air Drum, Reverse OV Unit, and an easily adjustable Transfer Disk make it the most reliable and efficient option for your can printing needs.
The Vertical Infeed system revises the can loading angle, which not only boosts operational speeds but also significantly reduces can spoilage. The Advanced Linear Spindle Disk, with a remarkable runout under 0.01mm, minimized wobble and vibration, ensuring superior print quality. Featuring auto-lubrication, this disk reduces machine downtime, allowing for continuous, smooth operation. The Dual Vacuum Air Drum, with its additional inlet ports, allows the can to be piloted onto the mandrels, further reducing spoilage. The Reverse Over Varnish (OV) Unit cuts down on misting and spillage, and its quick-change mechanisms reduce changeover times. Finally, the easily adjustable Transfer Disk minimizes both downtime and power consumption by eliminating the need to move individual stations.
The Vertical Infeed is an available upgrade for all inclined infeed units which increases the overall machine speed by eliminating can gapping during loading. The infeed is mounted on top of the mainframe for easy access. The cantilevered trackwork allows the operator to adjust trackwork easily, significantly reducing downtime for size changeovers. Upgrading the infeed from inclined to vertical facilitates faster and smoother can loading, resulting in customers speeding up decoration operations from 1500 cpm to 2200 cpm depending on can size.
The Linear Spindle Disk replaces bushing style spindle disks improving print quality and eliminating print defects. With a runout under 0.01mm and a wobble of 0mm, the can smoothly loads onto the mandrel allowing it to run up to 2200 cpm. The no wobble feature facilitates low vibration printing, resulting in higher quality print. A “Soft Touch” printing pressure is achieved using precision linear slides with bearings on a vertical track, which also eliminates a toe-in variation during printing. The spindle disk is auto lubricated saving valuable downtime and extending the life of the bearings. The main shaft features a split part design which is easily removable for maintenance.
The Vacuum Air Drum Kit revolutionizes can loading with its dual vacuum design, ensuring smoother and more efficient operations. The low vacuum port pilots the can onto the mandrel, while the high vacuum port secures it firmly, significantly reducing machine trips and spoilage. This innovative system also allows taller cans to run at higher speeds, enhancing overall productivity and performance.
The entire weight of the Spindle Disk rests on the stub of the Spindle Shaft, causing the shaft to wear every 6 to 12 months; this results in 3 to 4 days of downtime for changeovers. The stub is now removeable allowing for a 90% reduction in material waste and downtime for maintenance. Manpower for changeouts is reduced by 50% .
The Belvac Printing Sleeve is an available upgrade for traditional printing plates on all Rutherford Decorators. This revolutionary design features faster label changes, higher definition printing, and spoilage reduction, all resulting in increased production output. When utilizing the Printing Sleeve, 8 color label changes can be achieved 3 times faster than with conventional printing plates. The locator pin facilitates an accurate, consistent, and repeatable registration alignment which results in a menial spoilage of 50 cans per label.
The Belvac Easy Maintenance Inkers reduce misting and ghosting while offering an efficient ink wash up feature. Quick maintenance and easy adjustments are achieved by the two form rollers being located on the operator side of the inker. The flatness of the inker frames creates a perpendicular position between all the rollers and frames resulting in consistent print alignment. The pneumatic Ductor Roller is easily accessible and removable resulting in reduced maintenance related downtime.
The Belvac 8 Colorkit is an available retrofit for all previous Rutherford Decorator models, the precision manufacturing and assembly results in optimized print quality. Utilizing class zero bearings on the main shaft, the wobble on the blanket wheel and bull gear is zero. Runout is also maintained at less than 0.01mm. The precise design of the tie bars between the frames eliminates the needs for shims. Combining these optimal design features the Colorkit produces the highest print quality available in the industry.
The Reverse Over Varnish Unit (Reverse OV Unit) is an available upgrade for traditional over varnish units, reducing misting and spillage issues. The varnish mist is captured at two sperate locations by the mist extraction unit. The residual varnish is also captured and reused by the OV Daytank, both collection units ensure the decorator stays clean. The new OV unit features a quick-change gravure sleeve which significantly saves downtime on changeovers. The fountain is operator friendly and easily adjustable.
The Easily Adjustable Transfer Disk makes height changeovers quick saving valuable downtime. With a quick adjust, the transfer disc moves horizontally on a track significantly reducing height changeover to less than 5 minutes. The new design eliminates the movement of individual stations resulting in reduced wear parts and an overall power savings of 5%. The yellow bumpers rotate allowing for smoother transitions from the spindle to the transfer disc reducing associated can spoilage.
The Belvac BV86 Bottom Rim Coater is an industry staple in applying wear-resistant coatings to the bottoms of cans, ensuring superior protection and enhancing mobility during manufacturing and filling operations. This advanced unit addresses the sticky surfaces of can domes post-washing by applying a uniform coating that facilitates smooth handling, prevents tipping during filling, and safeguards can integrity during packing. Its design prioritizes high print quality and reliable performance.
Available in two configurations—bottom drive for floor installations and top drive for mezzanine setups—the BV86 is versatile and efficient, operating at speeds up to 2,400 cpm. Key features include quick-change applicator rolls, ductor bar control for precise application weights, and compatibility with solvent, water-based, or UV coatings. The unit's large diameter applicator roll extends its lifespan, while the gravure roll ensures an even varnish application with minimal runoff. Urethane sleeve applicators and doctor bar blades are easily replaceable, enhancing the unit's adaptability and efficiency.
ARC Pacific Pin Oven - where sustainability, efficiency, and innovation converge to elevate your production process. With cutting-edge technology and innovative design, this oven is engineered to deliver top-notch performance while prioritizing safety and accessibility for maintenance. Crafted with a focus on ease of operation, the ARC Pacific Pin Oven ensures high accessibility and temperature uniformity to deliver consistent curing of labels on cans. The sturdy steel frame and compact design make maintenance simple, while the pin chain system maximizes stability during the curing process.
Featuring a host of advanced features like VFD fans and blowers as well as a VFD Vacuum Pin Stripper for seamless can transfer, the ARC Pacific Pin Oven revolutionizes your can curing process. The 6-inch insulated walls and external safety cool walls not only improve heat retention but also provide a safer working environment for operators. With the ARC Pacific Pin Oven, you can count on precision heat control, smooth operation with the pin chain lubrication unit, and low maintenance features like the mist extractor and automatic bearing lubricator. The upgraded monitoring system ensures real-time data on machine performance, dynamic balancing, and gas efficiency, while the Exhaust Orifice Monitor helps maintain optimal airflow balance and adherence to EHS guidelines.
The ARC Pacific Internal Bake Oven (IBO) is designed with cutting-edge technology to efficiently achieve the desired thermal profile for cans and bottles. This state-of-the-art Oven utilizes dynamic exhaust air flow balance and VFD recirculation fans to adapt to real-time production conditions, maximizing process efficiency. Featuring 6-inch insulated wall technology and the latest burner design, it retains heat effectively while minimizing gas and electrical consumption. The IBO's compact footprint and 2-inch external safety cool walls ensure safer operational conditions and make it the smallest in its class. The IBO offers uniform air flow and temperature distribution, curing both the interior and exterior of cans while reducing overall operational greenhouse gas emissions.
The advanced nozzle technology in the blowers ensures proper heat transfer, providing superior can stability. Additionally, the automatic nozzle height adjustment controlled via HMI allows for quick and efficient height changes for different can sizes. Enhanced with a robust monitoring system, the IBO supports highly efficient and safe operations. Real-time machine pressures, dynamic balancing, and optimized gas efficiency are all tracked and controlled, ensuring adherence to EHS guidelines. The entrance and exit exhaust hoods capture escaped heated air, contributing to safer plant temperatures. With side walkways, stairs, and handrails, maintenance becomes easier and safer.
Engineered for longevity, the 595VE Necker series not only delivers high-speed performance but also ensures cost-effective operations. Meticulously engineered with a modular design, the 595VE Necker series ensures ease of maintenance and rebuild, while delivering consistent and high-quality can output. Available in two robust models, the K and SK, the 595VE series can produce up to 2,400 and 3,000 cans per minute (CPM), respectively, making it an ideal choice for operations looking to maximize their efficiency.
The 595VE Necker series stands out with its streamlined turret system, which minimizes downtime during can-size changeovers, further enhancing operational efficiency. Its advanced features, such as the Intelligent Manufacturing System (IMS) and High-Speed Selective Sorter (HS3), offer dynamic quality control and rapid sampling, allowing for timely troubleshooting of upstream issues. Additional components like the Belvac Intermediate Infeed augment flexibility and efficiency while reducing equipment costs and floor space requirements. The 595VE Necker series—where longevity, reliability, and high performance converge to deliver an unparalleled can production. Whether you're in need of flanging, reforming, reprofiling, or light testing, this machine has you covered, making it a comprehensive solution for modern can production needs.
The Belvac Necker set a new industry standard with its remarkable speed of up to 3,600 cans per minute (CPM), optimizing production throughput, container quality, and operational expenses. This advanced machine is designed with ease of access in mind, significantly reducing downtime during can jam situations and part changeovers. Its precision engineering incorporates piloted tooling and a larger working arc, ensuring an unprecedented level of efficiency and reliability.
One of the standout features of the Belvac Necker is its revolutionary cantilevered design, which includes a common modular base that can host the drive motor gearbox on any module. This design minimizes overall wear and is optimized for a wide range of speeds. Additionally, the machine is fitted with an improved guarding system, allowing for rapid access to the working side through industrial doors with clear panels for easy visual monitoring. The dropped can evacuation system further enhances efficiency by eliminating the need to stop the machine to clear out can accumulation. Moreover, the integral Can Neck Lubrication (CNL) infeed applies a consistent strip of hot wax or mineral oil on the open end of the can without touching the wick. This innovative design reduces parts and maintenance requirements, streamlining operations for a more efficient production process.
The Servo Belvac Necker is designed to deliver the highest levels of productivity, efficiency, and versatility for your necking operations. Operating at a remarkable speed of up to 3,600 cans per minute (CPM), this advanced machine utilizes state-of-the-art servo motor control technology allowing each turret rotates independently. This unique feature simplifies tooling changeovers and can jam situations, reducing downtime and enhancing synchronization for improved overall productivity.
One of the standout aspects of the Servo Belvac Necker is its energy efficiency. It operates using up to 15% less electrical consumption compared to traditional motor and gearbox configurations. The machine's common base platform further enhances its flexibility, allowing for easy future upgrades to accommodate different can sizes and additional processing modules such as Intermediate Infeeds, Flanging, Reforming, and Inspection systems. In addition to its performance capabilities, the Servo Belvac Necker boasts an improved guarding system with high-speed industrial doors and clear panels, providing quick access and visual monitoring of the machine in operation. A dropped can evacuation system is also integrated to eliminate the need for machine stoppages due to can accumulation, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
The Servo Belvac Necker is the ideal solution for manufacturers seeking a reliable, efficient, and versatile machine that can adapt to their evolving needs and exceed production expectations.
Belvac’s Bottle Container Manufacturing System (BCMS) is the ultimate solution for high-speed, high-volume, and cost-effective bottle production. This state-of-the-art system is engineered to produce lightweight metal bottles with specialty neck configurations, including ROPP and Crown closures, with or without a Carrier Ring, as well as Aerosol with Transfer or Ogival Necks. With the BCMS, your production line can reach impressive speeds of up to 600 to 1200 BPM, all while maintaining a compact footprint.
The BCMS incorporates lubrication, necking, trimming, ROPB formation, and flanging into one seamless machine. This integrated approach ensures consistent quality and efficiency throughout the production process. The advanced patent forming technology of the BCMS creates a Roll on Pilfer Band (ROPB) groove on a single module, eliminating the need for traditional neck and expansion processes. This innovation significantly reduces the need for expansion cameras and blow-off, resulting in fewer wear parts, lower spoilage, and decreased process air loss. Designed to produce the lightest weight specialty containers at high speeds, the BCMS is the optimal solution for your bottling needs. Its recirculation design ensures pocket-to-pocket integrity through each process turret, further enhancing the system's reliability and performance. Choose BCMS for a streamlined, high-efficiency production line that delivers exceptional results.
The Belvac Shaper is an innovative machine designed to effortlessly add differentiation to cans and bottles at a remarkable speed of up to 1200 CPM. This state-of-the-art device redefines container design by shaping the sidewalls up to 200mm from the cut edge and 16mm above the chime of the can, creating unique and eye-catching products that stand out on the shelves. The Shaper's modular design incorporates an advanced servo motor system, allowing each turret and transfer to rotate independently. This feature is ideal for quick tooling changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
The automatic cam lubrication and optional waxer designed for mineral oil or hot wax application further enhance its functionality. Additionally, the Shaper's recirculation capability significantly reduces its footprint, speeds up changeovers, and minimizes part wear, making it a powerful tool to enhance your product’s appearance and set it apart from the competition. The Shaper accommodates a range of can heights from 95.3mm to 254mm and diameters from 45.0mm to 83.8mm, offering unparalleled versatility to meet your specific needs.
The Belvac 810K Necker System, a modular marvel designed to revolutionize large-diameter can production. This versatile machine combines multiple operations—lubrication, necking, flanging, re-profiling, reforming, and inspection—into one cohesive system, ensuring efficiency and precision. The 810K VE's modular design enables quick and easy expansion, merging flexibility with superior performance.
Equipped with standard quick-change turrets, the 810K significantly reduces change-over time for height and diameter adjustments, offering enhanced adaptability for varying can sizes. With the ability to handle a wide range of can body sizes from 211 to 307 and neck diameters from 206 to 300, this system accommodates a minimum can height of 307 and a maximum of 804. Running at speeds of 1600 CPM, it is built for high productivity without compromising quality. The 810K is also outfitted with advanced features like air-assisted discharge trackwork, vacuum transfer starwheels, automatic lubrication, and hard chrome-plated can guides. Its modular design integrates a Flanger, Reformer, Reprofiler, Light Tester, and Inspection Modules.
The Can Neck Lubricator (CNL) is an enhanced design over the 400 series waxers, featuring a quick-change wick which applies a consistent strip of hot wax or oil to the open end of the can. The can does not directly contact the 3-piece wick during this process. Instead, the lubricant pools on the wick’s surface as the can fully rotates over the wick. A precise application of lubrication is achieved by spinning the can on a cushion of air. The “no contact” feature extends the life of the wicks and reduces the need for frequent wick replacements.
The Face Seal Manifold (FSM) replaces existing manifolds and incorporates a positive-sealing, three-pressure rotary air distribution system that virtually eliminates air leakage. It allows high pressure air volume recovery from inside the can, which is an improved design. These two features significantly reduce overall Necker air consumption.
The Rapid Access Vertical Enclosure (RAVE) guarding is an available upgrade for existing Steel Bifold guarding on The Belvac Necker. The RAVE guarding utilizes motor driven translucent doors that are quick opening allowing for high visibility of the machine. The design allows for access to the entire working side of the machine, facilitating efficient maintenance access.
The Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Tester is an available upgrade for any new or existing Belvac Neckers. The design is optimized to detect pinholes by surrounding the entirety of the can with light and rejecting defective cans prior to exiting the discharge. The Light Tester assembly is mounted independent of the guard assembly, including a lift-off feature to quickly resolve can jam situations. Utilizing LEDs lengthens bulb life and decreases frequency of replacement.
The Intelligent Manufacturing System (IMS) and the High-Speed Selective Sorter (HS3) can be integrated into existing necking processes to optimize can plant productivity through dynamic quality control and sampling at full production speeds. The IMS combines software and hardware to group and prioritize vision system defects to help locate the root cause of the spoilage. Its dynamic quality control allows for upstream troubleshooting diagnosis of can quality issues. The High-Speed Selective Sorter is a Necker add-on to sample or sort without interrupting normal production speeds. Working in tandem their efficiencies are maximized, resulting in a rapid return on investment.
Quick-Change turrets greatly reduce change-over time when adjusting can height or diameter and provide better flexibility for can sizes. The standard QC design has been engineered into a Kit Program for all 595 Fixed Base Neckers. It is beneficial to those customers who spend a lot of time and energy converting from one can size to another. This QC retrofit eliminates redundant settings or measurements to speed up the overall process.
The Revised Approach Direction (RAD) infeed is available as a retrofit to existing CNL waxers. This design features improved dynamics between the can stack and starwheel by changing the loading angle resulting in less can spoilage. The loading angle was engineered to be closer to a vertical, enhancing can control as it transitions from the track to the starwheel, providing a smoother entry into the starwheel pocket.