Apex

Right Stuff Equipment (RSE) represents Apex Filling Systems equipment exclusively in the Colorado and Wyoming territory. RSE sells, installs and services the full line of liquid fillers. Being local to you means we can deliver savings on the set up and provide quick response-time for service. We also stock parts for the Apex Filler line for customers in our territory. RSE also includes Apex equipment into integrated systems across the country when the application is appropriate.

Apex is located in Laporte Indiana where there is a concentration of the filling industry. Many filling companies exist in LaPorte and Apex concentrates on in-line for entry and mid-sized filling application. Their portfolio of filling and capping machines is a real compliment to the RSE product offering in our part of the country.

Call us at 303-327-4704 or email at sales@rightstuffequipment.com to get more information.

There are many types of in line liquid and paste fillers. Brief descriptions are below of the more common styles.

Piston Fillers

Application

Products: Water thin liquids to pastes.
Materials: Jars, bottles, tubs

A piston filler is a type of equipment used for accurately dispensing and filling liquids into containers. It is widely employed in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. This type of filler operates based on a piston-and-cylinder mechanism to draw in and dispense precise volumes of liquid.

Key Features and Components

1. Piston and Cylinder System: The central mechanism consists of a piston inside a cylinder. As the piston moves back and forth, it creates suction to pull liquid into the cylinder and then forces the liquid out for filling.
2. Nozzle: A delivery nozzle ensures the liquid is directed precisely into the container. Anti-drip mechanisms are often included to prevent spillage and maintain cleanliness.
3. Control Valves: These direct the liquid flow between the liquid source and the filling nozzle, synchronizing with the piston movement. Rotary valves can be employed for liquid with particulates.
4. Adjustment Options: Volume adjustments allow the user to control the amount of liquid dispensed per stroke, making it suitable for a wide range of container sizes.
5. Construction Materials: Depending on the application, the filler is made of stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant materials to maintain hygiene and durability.

How It Works

1. Filling Phase: As the piston moves back, it creates a vacuum that draws liquid from a supply tank into the cylinder.
2. Dispensing Phase: When the piston moves forward, the liquid is forced out of the cylinder and through the nozzle into the container.

Applications

• Food and Beverage: Filling sauces, syrups, oils, and beverages.
• Pharmaceuticals: Dispensing medicines, syrups, and sterile liquids.
• Cosmetics: Filling lotions, shampoos, creams, and gels.
• Chemical: Packaging solvents, detergents, or other liquid chemicals.

Advantages

• High accuracy and consistency in filling.
• Versatile for different liquid viscosities, from thin liquids to thick pastes.
• Easy to clean and maintain, especially in sterile environments.
• Simple operation and durable design.

Variants

Some liquid piston fillers are manual, while others are semi-automatic or fully automatic, depending on production needs. They may also integrate with larger production lines for high-speed filling.

Automatic Pump Fillers

The Automatic Pump Filler is the perfect solution for efficiently filling a wide range of products. Designed to handle various container sizes and fill volumes, it offers quick changeovers and increased production speeds. Made in the USA, this filler is built for performance and reliability in any environment, including hazardous and corrosive conditions.

Features

• Heavy Duty 304SS free standing frame
• Allen Bradley PLC
• User friendly touch screen HMI
• Available with 1 to 12 Fill Heads
• Adjustable pump speed on each pump enables us to control product flow electronically
• Automatic product level control in reservoir
• Stainless steel product reservoir
• Positive close fill heads
• Pneumatic indexing gates
• No bottle/no fill sensor
• Bottle back up sensor (downstream) delays filler operation until jam is cleared
• On/off and speed controls for conveyor
• Front panel start and emergency stop
• Container counter
• Tool Free Adjustment
• Upgradeable
• Made in the USA

Options

• Automatic drip tray
• Bottle grabbers – neck grabbers
• Star wheel or timing screw indexing
• Hazardous location/environment construction – Class I, Division II, Group C&D
• Corrosion resistant construction, including all contact parts
• Heated stainless steel tank
• Product agitation and mixing
• Diving heads
• Bottom up filling
• Clean in place system
• Wash down motors and controls

Pressure Overflow Liquid Fillers

Application

Products: Thin liquids
Materials: Jars, bottles, tubs

A pressure overflow liquid filler is a type of filling machine designed for fast, precise, and consistent filling of containers to a uniform fill level, regardless of small variations in container size or volume capacity. It is commonly used in industries like food and beverage, cosmetics, and chemicals for filling non-viscous liquids (e.g., water, juices, light oils).

Key Components and Features

1. Overflow Nozzles:
   • Special nozzles direct the liquid into the containers and allow excess liquid to return to the supply tank. This ensures all containers are filled to the exact same level.
2. Pressure Pump System:
   • A pump delivers liquid from the supply tank to the nozzles under controlled pressure, enabling high-speed filling.
3. Supply Tank:
   • The tank stores the liquid to be filled and provides a steady supply to the pressure pump.
4. Recirculation Line:
   • Any excess liquid from the filling process is redirected back to the supply tank, reducing waste and allowing continuous operation.
5. Container Handling System:
   • The system transports containers to and from the filling station, often using a conveyor belt.

Gravity Filler

Application

Products: Thin liquids
Materials: Jars, bottles, tubs

Applications

• Food & Beverage: Water, juices, spirits, and other non-carbonated drinks.
• Cosmetics: Perfumes, toners, or other light liquids.
• Household Products: Cleaning solutions and mild detergents.
• Chemicals: Solvents, light oils, and non-viscous chemicals

A liquid gravity filler is a simple and cost-effective filling machine that relies on gravity to transfer liquid from a supply tank into containers. It is typically used for low-viscosity liquids, such as water, alcohol, light oils, and similar products. The system ensures an accurate fill by controlling the liquid flow and timing the filling process.

Key Components

1. Supply Tank:
   • Holds the liquid and is positioned above the filling nozzles to leverage gravity for liquid flow.
2. Filling Nozzles:
   • Equipped with valves to regulate liquid flow into containers. Some may have anti-drip mechanisms to avoid spillage.
3. Container Positioning System:
   • Aligns containers with the nozzles, often using conveyor belts and automated positioning.
4. Valves/Timers:
   • Control the start and stop of liquid flow for each container, ensuring consistent volume.

How It Works

1. Container Placement:
   • Containers are brought into position beneath the filling nozzles, often via a conveyor belt.
2. Nozzle Activation:
   • The filling valves open, allowing gravity to pull liquid down from the supply tank into the containers.
3. Flow Control:
   • The liquid flow is regulated by controlling the valve opening time or using adjustable flow restrictors.
4. Automatic Shut-Off:
   • Once the preset time or fill volume is reached, the valves close to stop the flow.
5. Container Removal:
   • The filled containers are conveyed away from the filling station, and the process repeats.

Advantages

1. Simplicity:
   • Easy to set up, use, and maintain due to its minimalistic design.
2. Cost-Effective:
   • No need for pumps or compressors, making it an economical solution.
3. Consistent Accuracy:
   • Precise timing ensures consistent filling volumes.
4. Versatility:
   • Can handle a variety of container sizes and shapes with minimal adjustments.

Capping Machines

Application

Spindle Cappers can handle almost any bottle type or shape including PET, PP, PVC, HDPE, LDPE, and Glass. Their modular design allows you to start with just a cap tightener and easily add automation capabilities such as chute or automatic cap feeder later as you need them.

Features

• Heavy duty 304SS free standing frame
• Designed for easy integration with most conveyors
• Variable speed SEW AC motors
• 4, 6 or 8 Spindle Wheels
• Spindle Wheel adjustment knobs, with locks
• Gripper Belt height and width adjustment
• Removable dual gripper belts
• No change parts required for a wide range of containers
• Universal cap chute
• Cap Size: 8mm to 110mm
• Container Height: 1in – 14in
• 304 stainless steel drive shafts and adjustment support shafts
• Adjustable spindle clutches on final set of tightening spindles
• Power height adjustment
• Tool free changeover
• Made in the USA

Options

• Cap sorting device – vibratory bowl
• Cap sorting device – centrifugal bowl
• Cap sorting device – sorting elevator
• Trigger spray cap rails
• F-style Spacer
• Reversible First Spindle set (on 8 Spindle Capper)
• Dual Gripper Belts
• Hazardous location/environment construction – Class I, Division II, Groups C&D

Cap Tightener or Retorquer

Application

Spindle Tighteners (Spindle Cappers)

Spindle cappers are a highly versatile solution to place and accurately torque most threaded cap types onto most bottle types. They can place and torque flat caps, oval caps, flip top caps, pull spouts, safety caps, childproof caps, sport caps, and caps with over-caps or induction seals.

Features

• Heavy duty 304SS free standing frame
• Designed for easy integration with most conveyor configurations
• Variable speed SEW AC motors
• 4, 6 or 8 Spindle Wheels
• Spindle Wheel adjustment knobs, with locks
• Gripper Belt height and width adjustment
• Removable dual gripper belts
• No change parts required for a wide range of containers
• Cap Size: 8mm to 110mm
• Container Height: 1in – 14in
• 304 stainless steel drive shafts and adjustment support shafts
• Adjustable spindle clutches on final set of tightening spindles
• Power height adjustment
• Tool free changeover
• Made in the USA

Options

• Dual Gripper Belts
• Hazardous location/environment construction – Class I, Division II, Groups C&D