Stable and Precise Filling with Starwheel Gripping
CONT G-CR 12 Starwheel Container/Can Filling Line is a professional can filling machine solution developed for the high-speed and precise filling of rigid packages such as boxes, jars, and tins. Thanks to its starwheel gripping mechanism, the packages are held stably on the production line and positioned perfectly centered at the filling station.
The system operates on the principle that containers arriving from the infeed conveyor are gripped by the starwheel mechanism, fixed at the filling point with millimetric accuracy, and then transferred in synchronization to the discharge line after the filling process is completed. This structure combines high speed and stable filling performance in the production process.
Its modular machine architecture enables full integration with Multihead Weighers, Linear Weighers, volumetric, auger, or piston liquid filling systems, allowing different product types to be processed on a single platform. As a result, the system can be used as a flexible and versatile jar filling machine solution across different industries.
Multi-Format Filling Technology
The filling line has a flexible mechanical infrastructure capable of operating with round jars, square or rectangular boxes, and various tin container types. This structure adapts to different packaging designs and enables a wide variety of packaging types to be managed on the same production line.
Fast Format and Starwheel Changeover
The starwheel system, which adapts to different package diameters and geometries, can be changed quickly thanks to its tooling change apparatus. Together with the adjustable conveyor guide rails, this structure minimizes changeover times between different container formats and reduces downtime on the production line.
Corrosion-Resistant Full Stainless Steel Body
The machine’s main body and all supporting components are manufactured from high-quality stainless steel suitable for heavy-duty operating conditions and hygiene standards. This structure provides maximum resistance to corrosion, offering long service life and sterile use even in the most demanding production environments.
Maximum Stability and Precision
The rigid machine chassis and solid mechanical structure minimize vibrations that may occur during operation. As a result, long-term stable performance is achieved in both filling and packaging operations.
Ergonomic and Open Design
The machine’s open and accessible design allows operators to easily reach internal mechanisms. This enables cleaning, maintenance, and service operations to be carried out quickly.
Smart Protection and Easy Cleaning
Critical areas of the machine chassis are designed in accordance with food safety standards, and its smooth surface structure prevents dust and bacterial accumulation. This design facilitates cleaning and improves hygiene levels.
CE Compliance
The machine is equipped with safety systems and sensor-based protection mechanisms in compliance with European Union CE directives. This structure enhances operator safety while ensuring the production process continues safely.
The precision sensor system integrated into the filling station continuously monitors the presence of the containers carried by the starwheel under the filling point. When no package is present under the filling nozzle, the system automatically stops the filling cycle, preventing product loss and ensuring clean operation of the production line.
Quick-Access Emergency Stop
Emergency stop buttons positioned at critical points of the machine immediately switch the system to safe mode in the event of any operational problem. This system ensures both operator safety and machine protection.
Touchscreen Operator Panel
All machine functions, speed settings, and filling recipes are controlled through a user-friendly touchscreen operator panel. This simplifies operator intervention and increases operational control on the production line.
Rotary Feeding and Collection Table
The feeding table, which ensures that empty packages are supplied to the production line in an orderly manner, and the collection table, which accumulates filled products and prepares them for the case-packing stage, are practical auxiliary units that can be used at the inlet and outlet points of the line.
Label Applicator Integration
Allows labels containing barcodes, campaign information, or product details to be automatically applied onto the package.
Dust Extraction System
The system vacuums product particles generated during filling, helping maintain a cleaner filling area and improving hygiene levels.
Smart Coding and Traceability
Thermal Transfer Printer (TTO) integration enables high-resolution printing of production dates, batch numbers, and barcode information on the packaging.
CONT G-CR 12 has a flexible infrastructure that can be integrated with various filling systems to ensure precise weight control and high production speed across different product types.
Wide Range of Filling Solutions
The machine is designed to operate in synchronization with Multihead Weighers, Linear Weighers, volumetric filling systems, and auger dosing units. This integration provides accurate weight control across different product structures.
Liquid Dosing Compatibility
Integration with piston liquid dosing systems is possible for liquid and semi-liquid products. This enables precise filling in the food, cosmetics, and chemical industries.
Precision Communication Protocol
Data communication between the filling systems and the packaging machine is provided through advanced communication protocols. This structure minimizes weight deviations even at high speeds.
Rigid Support Chassis Structure
The robust platform design that supports the filling units dampens micro-vibrations that may occur during operation, allowing the weighers to perform highly precise measurements.