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CONTENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF THE ”USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
TECHNICAL DATA OF THE CAPPING HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1. GENERAL WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1. REFERENCE STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2. TERMINOLOGIES AND THEIR MEANINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3. EMPLOYER’S DUTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4. PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATORS’ SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. HEADS ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1. TORQUE ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2. CHECK AND CLEANING OF THE HEADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3. CAPPING HEADS OVERHAULING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. VP “A” CLOSURE GRIPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.1. CLOSURE GRIPPER REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2. ADJUSTMENT OF THE GRIP PRESSURE OF GRIPPER ON THE CAP . . . . 15
4.3. CHECK AND CLEANING OF CLOSURE GRIPPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4. CLOSURE GRIPPER OVERHAULING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5. VP “B”CLOSURE GRIPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.4. CLOSURE GRIPPERS OVERHAULING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6. VP “C” CLOSURE GRIPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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CONTENTS (continue)
7. VP “D”CLOSURE GRIPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8. LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.1. LUBRICANTS HOMOLOGATION ACCORDING TO USDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.2. GREASE TYPE CHARACTERISTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
10. PRODUCTION CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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IDENTIFICATION OF THE ”USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL”

The Use Instruction Manual is a document issued by AROL S.p.A. and it is a fundamental part
of the capping head.
AROL S.p.A. forbids any total or partial duplication of this manual, as well as the disclosure of
its contents under any form.
This Use Instruction Manual describes in detail procedures concerning operation and
maintenance of capping head to be followed by Operators and Assistance Technicians.
PURPOSE OF THIS USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The purpose of this Use Instruction Manual is to supply all personnel interacting with the
capping head with all information necessary to properly use and maintain its optimum
conditions, especially under maximum safety conditions.
The structure of this Manual allows to easily identify sections concerning Operators and
Assistance Technicians (see terminology in sub--paragraph 2.2., page 5).
Each part of the manual concerning operators is marked by symbol
Each part of the manual concerning assistance technicians is marked by symbol
PRESERVATION
To properly preserve the Use Instruction Manual it is recommended to:
F Use the manual so that it is not deteriorated in any way
F Do not remove, add or revise any part of the manual; updating can only be carried out by
AROL S.p.A.
F Keep this manual in a dry area, so that its duration cannot be affected
F Give the manual to any other user or following owner of the capping head

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OVERVIEW
Before any operation with or on the capping head, carefully read procedures and
warnings contained in this manual.
Use instructions and maintenance of the capping head are fundamental parts of the
capping head itself and must be with it during the whole service, up to scrapping.
AROL S.p.A. is not liable for any problem, breaking, accident, etc. due to ignorance (or
non compliance) of regulations contained in this manual. The same is deemed to be valid
for any unauthorized change, variation and/or installation of accessory.
In particular, AROL S.p.A. is not held for responsible in case of damages arising from:
F Natural disasters.
F Wrong operations.
F No maintenance.
Moreover, AROL S.p.A. is not held responsible for any misuse of the capping head.
Use ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS only.
Do not wait for the complete wear of components; replacing the components when necessary
implies a better operation of the capping head and savings since worse damages are avoided.
MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATION
AROL S.p.A.
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Regione Secco, n° 7
14053 CANELLI (Asti) ITALY
Tel.: +39 0141 820500 (r.a.)
Fax: +39 0141 820555 (r.a.)
AROL S.p.A..’s Technical Assistance is available for Customers in order to solve any problem
concerning use and maintenance of capping heads.
Requests must be forwarded after careful analysis of problems and causes, specifying the
following:
J malfunctioning explanation in detail
J all checks carried out
J all adjustments carried out and their effects
J any other useful information
TECHNICAL DATA OF THE CAPPING HEAD

COMPONENTS YES NO
VP321 head X
VP323 head X
VP”A” closure gripper X
VP”B” closure gripper X
VP”C” closure gripper X
VP”D” closure gripper X

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1. GENERAL WARNINGS
This chapter contains some warnings allowing a correct use of the capping head without
endangering operators and things.
Simple but clear graphic symbols have been selected, in order to simplify reference.
When operations described must be exclusively carried out as specified

in order to prevent any MALFUNCTIONING OR DAMAGING OF THE
CAPPING HEAD the instructions mentioned in the manual are marked
by the following symbol:
2. GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

2.1. REFERENCE STANDARDS
The Italian laws referred to in this manual correspond to the standards in force issued by the
European Union. The referred to laws and the European corresponding standards are
hereinafter listed:
D.P.R. 459/96 (Presidential Decree no. 459 dated 24/07/1996)
Regulations for the enforcement of 89/392/EEC, 91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC and 93/68/EEC
directives concerning the realignment of laws of the member states concerning the machines.
Such directives and their updatings have been grouped by the European Union, without
amendments, in the new 98/37/EEC directive.
D.Lgs. 626/94 (Government Decree Law no.626 dated 19/09/1994)
Enforcement of the 89/391/EEC, 89/654/EEC, 89/655/EEC, 89/656/EEC, 90/269/EEC,
90/270/EEC, 90/394/EEC and 90/679/EEC directives concerning the improvement of safety
and health of workers on the work place.
2.2. TERMINOLOGIES AND THEIR MEANINGS

The following terminology is defined under the regulations in force:
DANGEROUS AREAS GENERAL WARNINGS
Any area inside or close to the capping head potentially dangerous for safety and health of
people exposed to it.
PEOPLE EXPOSED
Any people completely or partially located in a potentially dangerous area.
OPERATOR
Person or persons informed, instructed and trained in charge of using the capping head, taking
care of it and of equipment supplied.
ASSISTANCE TECHNICIAN
Person or persons informed, instructed and trained in charge of transporting, installing,
adjusting and carrying out maintenance (ordinary and extraordinary), as well as repairing the
capping head.
EMPLOYER (OR USER)
1.
Person legally held for responsible for the capping head.

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2.3. EMPLOYER’S DUTY
WARNING:
In addition to the following regulations, the employer must comply with the regulation
in force concerning personnel safety and health at work
The employer or a representative must inform, instruct and train operators and assistance
technicians about what follows
J Safety regulations
J Specific instructions for the use and maintenance of the capping head.
When the training is completed the employer must make ure that operators and technicians
have understood the above--mentioned points and ask them to sign the “Training declaration
sheet” inclosed to this manual.
Only these operators and assistance technicians can work on the capping head.
The employer or a representative must supply for D.P.I. (Individual Protection Devices)
necessary for all the operations on the capping head requiring them (maintenance, cleaning,
ecc.)
2.3.1. INFORMATION
General
From Law Decree 626/94 paragraph IV art. 21 sub--paragraph 1
The employer must inform the employee about the following:
1) safety and health risks connected to the general corporate activity;
2) prevention activities and measures adopted,
3) specific risks he/she is exposed to in connection with the activity carried out, safety
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
regulations and corporate rules about this subject;

4) dangers connected to the use of dangerous substances or compounds on the basis of
safety data sheets required by the regulations in force and by proper technical rules.
Use of working equipment
From Law Decree 626/94 paragraph III art. 37 sub--paragraphs 1--2
1) The employer must ensure that, for each working tool available, all information and use
instructions are issued to employees in charge, as necessary for safety and concerning
the following:
H use conditions of equipment also on the basis of conclusions drawn from experience
acquired during the use of these working equipment;
H abnormal situations to be expected.
2) Information and use instruction must be clear to the employees involved.
Use of Individual Protection Devices
From Law Decree 626/94 paragraph IV art. 43 sub--paragraph 4 points c--e
The employer:
J must supply for clear instructions to the employees,
must preliminary inform the employee about risks he/she is protected from by the Individual
2.
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2.3.2. INSTRUCTIONS
General
From Law Decree 626/94 paragraph IV art. 22
1) The employer ensures that each employee is sufficiently and properly informed about
safety and health, with special reference to his/her job and tasks.
2) Instructions are given at:
H hiring;
H transfer or change of tasks;
H introduction of new working equipment or technologies, new substances or
dangerous compounds.
3) Instructions are routinely repeated with reference to the evolution of risks, i.e., when new
risks appear.
Use of working equipment
From Law Decree 626/94 paragraph III art. 38 sub--paragraph 1.
The employer ensures that:
J employees in charge of using working equipment are properly instructed about their use
J employees in charge of using working equipment requiring special knowledge and
responsibility are adequately and specifically instructed in order to be able to use these
equipment safely and properly, also considering any risk caused by other persons.
Use of Individual Protection Devices
From Law Decree 626/94 paragraph IV art. 43 sub--paragraph 4 point g:
The employer:
ensures proper instruction to and organised, if necessary, special training courses about
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the correct use and practice of Individual Protection Devices.
2.3.3. TRAINING
Training implies the understanding of the correct use of the machine, thus performing
obligations provided for by the Law Decree 626/94 listed above (sub--paragraphs 2.3.1. and
2.3.2. information and instructions).
2.4. PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATORS’ SAFETY
WARNING:
Use of capping head is only allowed to qualified operators, being physically and mentally
skilled, as well as properly instructed and trained.
People who take alcohol, drugs or medicines giving somnolence are not allowed to use
this capping head.
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3. HEADS ADJUSTMENT
3.1. TORQUE ADJUSTMENT

If one should note an excessive, or poor, screwing of the cap, it is possible to adjust the head’s
torque based on a predeterminated scale engraved on the head’s body.
To adjust the head proceed as follows:
n loosen the locking nut (A)
n loosen the locking grub screw (B)
n rotate the body of the head (C) up to obtain the desired
torque. The numbers engraved on the head’sbody express
the torque in Pound x Inch.
n screw the locking grub screw (B) checking that it fits into one
of the seats (D) of the head’s body.
n lock the nut (A)
HEADS ADJUSTMENT
C
3.
Fig. 1 Adjustment of the torque

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3.1.1. VERTICAL LOAD ADJUSTMENT

To proceed with adjustment of the vertical load it is necessary to replace the vertical load spring
(compensation spring):
n Push the head’s body upwards (A) and rotate it in the counter--clockwise direction.
n The main body of the head (A) will unthread downwards
n Unthread the compensation spring (D)
n Replace it with one suitable for the vertical load desired.
Springs available for the vertical load are
39 -- 78 -- 157 -- 235 -- 314 N.
n Proceed with the reassembling of the capping head.
HEADS ADJUSTMENT
A
3.
Fig. 2 Vertical load spring removal for capping head

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3.2. CHECK AND CLEANING OF THE HEADS
3.2.1. HEADS CLEANING

At every shift (every 8 hours) it is sufficient to clean capping heads with proper cloths (do not
use water or liquids).
NOTE:
If compressed air is used (it isnot recommended) it is necessary to wear protection gloves, ear
plug and glasses; be very careful for people near the capping turret
3.3. CAPPING HEADS OVERHAULING
3.3.1. DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Disassembly wrenches are supplied
n Unscrew the closure gripper
NOTE:
Remove the head of the capping turret using the supplied key (K) and be very carefull, do not
let fall the central pin of the piston, it slides out with the head.
K
HEADS ADJUSTMENT
Fig. 3 Closure head removal

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3.3.2. SPRING OVERHAUL

n Open the head as described below:
H push the head’s body upwards (A) and rotate it in the counter--clockwise direction.
H the head body will unthread downwards
n Unthread the compensation spring (B).
n Remove the seeger (C) and unthread the ejector rod (D) with the spring (E).
n Check the state of wear of springs, if it is necessary replace them.
n Before remounting, regrease with FIN FOOD GREASE 2 grease USDA -- H1
type--tested (see paragraph 8.1. page 30).
HEADS ADJUSTMENT
C
3.
Fig. 4 Capping head dismounting

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3.3.3. MAGNETIC RING OVERHAUL

n Loosen the nut (G) and remove the grub screw (H).
n Unscrew and remove the ring nut (I) with the lower magnet holder ring.
n Place the supplied wrench (L) in such way that the tooth of the wrench fits in one of the
three holes of the magnet holder ring (M).
n Unscrew the screws of the upper magnet holder ring (M) and remove it.
n Check the state of wear of magnets and, if it is necessary, replace the damaged or worn
ones
I
HEADS ADJUSTMENT
M
L
L
3.
Fig. 5 Magnetic ring removal

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3.3.4. BEARINGS OVERHAUL

n Dismount the bearing inside the coupling bush (see a) Fig. 6) removing the seeger (U), the
washer (V) and unthreading the bearing (Z).
n Dismount the bearing inside the head’s body (see b) Fig. 6), removing the seeger (N), with
pincers.
n Extract the magnet holder ring supporting bush (O) with the bearing (P) from the head’s
body (Q).
n To extract the bearing (P) it needs to reinsert the wrench (L) on the bush (O) and screw
three hexagonal counter sunk head screws into the holes of the wrench
n Using the supplied wrench (R), remove the bearing locking ring nut (S) and remove the
bearing (P)
n Check the state of wear of bearings and, if it is necessary , replace the damaged or worn
ones.
n Before remounting grease with FIN FOOD GREASE 2 grease USDA -- H1
type--tested (see paragraph 8.1. page 30).
3.3.5. REMOUNTING
Remount by performing the listed above operations in reverse way, taking care to clean and
re--grease all the moving parts (in particular spring)
U
V
Z L
a)
b)
HEADS ADJUSTMENT
R
Q
S
P
P
N
L
O
O
3.
Fig. 6 Capping head overhaul

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4. VP “A” CLOSURE GRIPPER
4.1. CLOSURE GRIPPER REPLACEMENT

NOTE:
Dismounting wrenches are supplied.
n Unscrew the nut (A) and the grub screw (B)
n Rotate the body of the head (C) until it is possible to insert the wrench (D) into the hole (E).
n Using the wrench for the ring nut (D) inserted into the hole (E) and the fitted hexagonal
wrench (G) inserted into the seats (H) remove closure gripper. If gripper is locked, it is
sufficient to give a light stroke on the handle of the wrench (G).
n Replace closure gripper with the suitable one for the new type of cap to handle.
n Reposition the body of the head (C) to the correct working torque.
n Relock the grub screw (B) and the nut (A)
B C
D
VP “A” CLOSURE GRIPPER
H
G
Fig. 7 Closure gripper replacement

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4.2. ADJUSTMENT OF THE GRIP PRESSURE OF GRIPPER ON

THE CAP
n Unscrew the gripper of the capping head as described in paragraph 4.1. page 14.
NOTE:
n Unscrew locking grub screws (D)
n Loosen the ring nut (E) to decrease the gripper pressure.
n Screw the ring nut (E) to increase the gripper pressure.
E D

Fig. 8 Adjustment of grip pressure
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4.3. CHECK AND CLEANING OF CLOSURE GRIPPERS
4.3.1. GRIPPERS CLEANING

At every shift (every 8 hours) it is sufficient clean closure grippers (do not use water or liquids)
and, if there are caps shavings inside grippers, remove them with a dust extractor.
NOTE:
If compressed air is used (it is not recommended) it is necessary to wear protection gloves, ear
4.3.2. GRIPPERS CHECK

n Unscrew the closure gripper from the capping head as described in paragraph 4.1.
page 14.
n Check if the ring nut (B) is locked.
n Check the efficiency of spring (C) and, if necessary, replace it.
n Rescrew the gripper on the closure head.
C
Fig. 9 Grippers check

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4.4. CLOSURE GRIPPER OVERHAULING
4.4.1. DISMOUNTING
NOTE:
n Unscrew closure gripper from the capping head as
described in paragraph 4.1. page 14. F
n When the gripper is dismounted, push the rod (O) to the G
end
n Measure with a gauge and write down the distance (A) A
n Unscrew the bush (F) and the nut (G).
n Measure with a gauge and write down the distance (B) B
n Unscrew the the locking grub screw (C) D C

n Unscrew the bush (D)
E
n Unthread the spring (E) and, if necessary, replace it.
n Unscrew the hexagonal counter sunk head screws (H)
O
n Remove the locking ring (I).
N
n Unscrew the fixing screws (L)
n Unthread gripper (3 parts) (M) with the guiding
bush (N) and the gripper opening pin (O)
n If necessary, remove the seeger (U), the
L
washer (V) and extract the bearing (Z)
n Check the state of wear of all components
and if it is necessary replace them. I
H
NOTE: M

If it is necessary to remove only the cap gripping
ring (P) (made up of 3 pieces) it needs to unthread the
hexagonal counter sunk head screws (R) P R
4.4.2. MOUNTING U
V
Remount proceeding in the reverse way to what Z
described for the dismount, taking care to regenerate
distances (B) and (A)
Clean and regrease all parts using
FIN FOOD GREASE 2 grease.
For the correspondance among lubricants see Grease
Table indicated in paragraph 8.2. page 30
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5. VP “B”CLOSURE GRIPPER

NOTE:
Dismounting wrench are supplied.
n Using the wrench for the ring nut (D) inserted into the hole (E) and the wrench for ring nuts
(G) inserted into seats (H) remove the closure gripper. If the gripper is locked, it is sufficient
to give a light stroke on the handle of the wrench (G).
n Reposition the body of the head (C) to the correct working torque
A
B C
D
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n Unscrew gripper of the capping head as described in paragraph 5.1. page 18.
NOTE:
E D
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NOTE:

n Unscrew closure gripper from the capping head as described in paragraph 5.1. page 18.
n Rescrew gripper on the closure head.

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5.4. CLOSURE GRIPPERS OVERHAULING
5.4.1. DISMOUNTING
NOTE:
n Unscrew closure gripper from the capping head as F
described in paragraph 5.1. page 18.
G
n When the gripper is dismounted, push the rod (O) to the
end
n Measure with a gauge and write down the distance (A)
n Unscrew the bush (F) and the nut (G).
n Measure with a gauge and write down the distance (B)
n Loosen locking grub screw (C).
C D
n Unscrew the bush (D).
n Unthread the spring (E) and, if necessary, replace it. E
n Using the wrench (H) inserted into seats (I) unscrew
the locking ring (L).
n Unthread gripper (3 pieces) (M) with the fixing O
star--wheel (N), guiding bush (O) and gripper opening P
pin (P).
n If necessary, remove the seeger (U), the washer (V)
and extract the bearing (Z)
n Check the state of wear of all components and if it is
necessary replace them.
5.4.2. MOUNTING
Remount proceeding in the reverse way to M
what described for the dismount, taking care
to regenerate distances (B) and (A) N
L
FIN FOOD GREASE 2 grease
For the correspondance among lubricants see I

Grease Table indicated in paragraph 8.2. H
page 30
U
V
Z
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6. VP “C” CLOSURE GRIPPER

NOTE:
n Using the wrench for the ring nuts (D) inserted into the hole (E) and the wrench for ring nuts
A
B C
D
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G H

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THE CAP
NOTE:
E D

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NOTE:

C
Fig. 17 Gripper check

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6.4.1. DISMOUNTING
NOTE:
n When the gripper is dismounted, push the rod (O) to the
end
n Unscrew the bush (F) and the nut (G). F
G
n Unscrew the bush (D). A
B
n Unscrew screws (H) C
D
n Remove the locking ring (I).
n Unthread gripper (3 parts) (M) with guiding bush (N)
and gripper opening pin (O) E
n If necessary, remove the seeger (U), the washer (V)
and extract the bearing (Z) O
n Check the state of wear of all components and if it is N
necessary replace them.
NOTE:
If it is necessary to remove only the caps gripping ring (P)
(made up of 3 pieces) it is necessary to unscrew
hexagonal counter sunk head screws (R)
6.4.2. MOUNTING VP “C” CLOSURE GRIPPER

Remount proceeding in the reverse way to H I
what described for the dismount, taking care M
to regenerate distances (B) and (A)
Clean and regrease all parts using R P
FIN FOOD GREASE 2 grease.
For the correspondance among lubricants see U

Grease Table indicated in paragraph 8.2. page 30. V
Z
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7. VP “D”CLOSURE GRIPPER

NOTE:
n Using the wrench for the ring nut (D) inserted into the hole (E) and the wrench for ring nuts
A
B C
D
VP “D”CLOSURE GRIPPER
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G

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THE CAP
NOTE:
E D
Fig. 20 Adjustment of grip pressure VP “D”CLOSURE GRIPPER

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NOTE:
plug and glasses; be very careful for people near the capping turret.

C

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7.4.1. DISMOUNTING
NOTE:
n When the gripper is dismounted, push the rod (O) to the end
n Unscrew the grub screw (H), the bush (F) and the nut (G).
n Unscrew the bush (D).
n Unscrew fixing screws (L)
n Unthread gripper (3 parts) (M) with the guiding bush (N) and gripper opening pin (O)
n Check the state of wear of all components and if it is necessary replace them.
NOTE:
If necessary remove only the caps gripping ring (P) (made up of 3 F
pieces) it is necessary to unscrew hexagonal counter sunk head
screws (R). H
G
7.4.2. MOUNTING
Remount proceeding in the reverse way to what
described for the dismount, taking care to
regenerate distances (B) and (A). D C
FIN FOOD GREASE 2 grease. E
O
For the correspondance among lubricants see
Grease Table indicated in paragraph 8.2. page 30. N
Fig. 22 Grippers check M

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8. LUBRICATION
To lubricate its capping heads, Arol S.p.A uses the following grease:
J FIN FOOD GREASE 2 type--tested USDA -- H1
8.1. LUBRICANTS HOMOLOGATION ACCORDING TO USDA

In the U.S.A, the most strict rules and regulations about the food industry are enforced. US
homologations for lubricants which could be used in food and pharmaceutical industry are
acknowledged at international levels
The homologation that ackowledges a product as food lubricant (Food grade lubricant) or
special food industry lubricant is issued by USDA (United States Department of
Agriculture=Competent authority for agriculture). A condition for a food lubricant homologation
is the demonstration that this lubricant has only substances to satisfy purity requirements of
Guidelines of security 21 CFR 178.3570 of FDA (Food and Drug administration=Competent
authority for foodstuffs and drugs). FDA issued a positive list of raw materials that could be used
in food lubricants formulas only.
According to USDA the homologation provide two cathegories: USDA -- H1 and USDA -- H2
J H1 these initials mark Food grade lubricants which are lubricants that could be
used in every friction points of food and pharmaceutical industry machine and
equipements, in which contacts between lubricants
and food considered technically inevitable
J H2 these initials mark lubricants recommended for general use in food and
pharmaceutical industry, supposing that there are no contacts with food
8.2. GREASE TYPE CHARACTERISTIC

Density Temperature Working pen- Drop Apparent
a 20° C use etration point dinamic vis-
g/cm3 °C DIN ISO DIN ISO cosity
GREASE
ca. 2137 2175 (mPa s)
ca. °C 1)
ca. ca. ca.
FIN FOOD GREASE 2 0.91 from--20 to 150 without
1) at 25 ° C e gradient speed 300 s - 1
LUBRICATION
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VP HEAD
9. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

The cap screws badly Incorrect closure grippers Use grippers suitable to the cap to
onto the bottle. handle
Caps fragments into Eliminate fragments into closure
grippers grippers
Broken compensation Replace broken broken spring with

spring a new one. For replacement see
paragraph 3.3.2. at page 11.
The thread of the bottle and Check the correct correspondence

the cap do not conform. between the bottle to handle and
caps to use
The cap is not com- There is insufficient mag- Increase the closing torque of the
pletely screwed on. netic clutching. head. For adjustment see sub--
chapter relevant installed capping
head
The caps slide in the clo- Check the wear of the grippers. If
g pp
sure grippers necessary replace the grippers.
Check that the closure grippers is
suitable for the cap to be handled,
if necessary replace the pincer with
a suitable one.
Springs of heads are not Find the head with worn spring and
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

working. replace the spring. For replacement
see relevant sub--chapter about in-
stalled capping heads.
Push the head body upward. It is
necessary to notice the elastic
reaction of compensating spring
The cap is screwed too Excesive magnetic friction Decrease the closing torque of the
tightly. head. For adjustment see para-
graph relevant about installed cap-
ping heads
Problems in cap dis- The caps fall from the cap- Insufficient grip pressure of
tribution. ping head. grippers Adjust the grip pressure of
grippers as described in paragraph
about the closure gripper installed
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closure systems
10. PRODUCTION CHECKS
DATA TABLE FOR CLOSURE APPLICATION

The use of the following table it is useful to check during the time the correct bottles capping
and the efficiency of the capping turret.
WARNING:
The capping check must be carried out after every hour of production.
For the compilation of the table proceed as follows: (see the example table at page 35):
a) Indicate, at the top of the table:
n the diameter of the container
n the volume of the container in litres
n the type of cap used
n the number of bottles per minute
n the number of capping turret heads
b) Indicate in the ”removal torsion” table:
n the reading given by the torquemeter, checking each individual bottle and, in the final
column, the average value(eg: the values of the bottles 1, 13 and 25 are 20, 18 and 19
respectively with an average value of 19 Lbs x inch).
n the reading given by the torquemeter, checking each individual bottle and, in the final
column, the average value(eg: the values of the bottles 1, 13 and 25 are 20, 18 and 19
respectively with an average value of 19 Lbs x inch).
The general average value, given by the example table is about 20 Lbs x inch.
If one or more of the values is distant from the average (in the example, bottles 4 and 7), check
the torsion and functioning of the relevant heads (N° 4 and 7).
To adjust the heads see the relevant sub--chapter.
PRODUCTION CHECKS
NOTE:
The values given in the example table are only examples. Adhere to the specific data
given by the manufacturers of the caps.
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VP HEAD
COSTUMER: AROL DATE: 29-02-1999
DATA TABLE FOR CLOSURE APPLICATION
Capping turret model: EURO VP Serial number: xxxx

Bottles j P.E.T. j Glass j P.V.C. Type of bottle: ∅ 80 1 lt.
Caps j ∅ 28 j ∅ 32 j ∅ ....... Type of cap:
Static torsion of the head: Bottle/min.: 300
Compensation spring Kg.: 24 Ejector spring Kg.: 10 Type of gripper:
REMOVAL TORQUE REMOVAL TORQUE
Nº Nº
1-12 13-24 25-36 AVERAGE AVERAGE STAT.
Bottles Bottles
Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch
1 20 18 19 19 1
2 18 17 19 18 2
3 22 19 18 19,5 3
4 20* 28* 24* 24* 4
5 21 22 19 20,5 5
6 19 20 18 19 6
7 10* 9* 14* 11* 7
8 19 20 22 20,5 8
9 21 19 18 19,5 9
10 20 21 22 21 10
11 22 20 19 20 11
12 20 22 18 20 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 20
21 21
PRODUCTION CHECKS
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 25
26 26
27 27
28 28
29 29
30 30
AVERAGE AVERAGE
VARIAT. VARIAT.
min. min.
max. max.
NOTE: General average value of about 20 lbs.x inch

10.
* Heads nº 4 and 7 are outside of the average - to be controlled

CUSTUMER: DATE:
DATA TABLE FOR CAP APPLICATION
Capping turret model : Serial number:

Bottles made of j P.E.T. j Glass j P.V.C. Type of bottle:
Caps: j ∅ 28 j ∅ 32 j ∅ ....... Type of caps:
Static torsion of the heads: Bottles/min.:
Compensating spring Kg.: Expeller spring Kg.: Type of cone:
REMOVAL TORQUE REMOVAL TORQUE

Nº Nº
1-12 13-24 25-36 AVERAGE AVERAGE STAT.
Bottles Bottles
Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch Lbs x inch
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 20
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 25
26 26
27 27
28 28
29 29
30 30
AVERAGE AVERAGE
VARIAT. VARIAT.
min. min.
max. max.
NOTES:
AROL
closure systems
REPORT OF THE TRAINING FOR THE CAPPING HEAD

VP CAPPING HEAD
Manufacturing year 2002
Manufacturer AROL S.p.A.
On_________at the Company__________from_______to__________

a training course concerning the use of the capping head has been held.
Trainer/s Mr ___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
The subjects dealt with are the ones included in the User and Maintenance
Manual enclosed to the capping head
Practical training on the capping head was foreseen: yes no
Attendees to the course:
NAME CHARGE SIGNATURE
The Attendee’s signature implies the understanding of the dealt with subjects
Trainer/s signature/s ___________________________________

___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________

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IDENTIFICATION OF THE ”USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

TECHNICAL DATA OF THE CAPPING HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4. VP “A” CLOSURE GRIPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

6. VP “C” CLOSURE GRIPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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9. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

10. PRODUCTION CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2 -- 33 Arol Publication UCI3200000B1

IDENTIFICATION OF THE ”USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL”

PURPOSE OF THIS USE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Each part of the manual concerning operators is marked by symbol

Each part of the manual concerning assistance technicians is marked by symbol

Arol Publication UCI3200000B1 3 -- 33

TECHNICAL DATA OF THE CAPPING HEAD

4 -- 33 Arol Publication UCI3200000B1

When operations described must be exclusively carried out as specified

2. GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

2.2. TERMINOLOGIES AND THEIR MEANINGS

Person legally held for responsible for the capping head.

Arol Publication UCI3200000B1 5 -- 33

2.3. EMPLOYER’S DUTY

regulations and corporate rules about this subject;

6 -- 33 Arol Publication UCI3200000B1

GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

the correct use and practice of Individual Protection Devices.

2.4. PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATORS’ SAFETY

Arol Publication UCI3200000B1 7 -- 33

3.1. TORQUE ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 1 Adjustment of the torque

8 -- 33 Arol Publication UCI3200000B1

3.1.1. VERTICAL LOAD ADJUSTMENT

Fig. 2 Vertical load spring removal for capping head

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3.2. CHECK AND CLEANING OF THE HEADS

3.2.1. HEADS CLEANING

3.3. CAPPING HEADS OVERHAULING

Fig. 3 Closure head removal

10 -- 33 Arol Publication UCI3200000B1

3.3.2. SPRING OVERHAUL

n Before remounting, regrease with FIN FOOD GREASE 2 grease USDA -- H1

type--tested (see paragraph 8.1. page 30).

Fig. 4 Capping head dismounting

Arol Publication UCI3200000B1 11 -- 33

3.3.3. MAGNETIC RING OVERHAUL

Fig. 5 Magnetic ring removal

12 -- 33 Arol Publication UCI3200000B1

3.3.4. BEARINGS OVERHAUL

n Before remounting grease with FIN FOOD GREASE 2 grease USDA -- H1

type--tested (see paragraph 8.1. page 30).

Fig. 6 Capping head overhaul

Arol Publication UCI3200000B1 13 -- 33

4. VP “A” CLOSURE GRIPPER

4.1. CLOSURE GRIPPER REPLACEMENT

Fig. 7 Closure gripper replacement

14 -- 33 Arol Publication UCI3200000B1

4.2. ADJUSTMENT OF THE GRIP PRESSURE OF GRIPPER ON

VP “A” CLOSURE GRIPPER

Arol Publication UCI3200000B1 15 -- 33

4.3. CHECK AND CLEANING OF CLOSURE GRIPPERS

4.3.1. GRIPPERS CLEANING

4.3.2. GRIPPERS CHECK

Fig. 9 Grippers check