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Capping

Highlights
The case of the flying fliptop
Nov 06, 2015
“KCeeee…you’ve got to help me,” Raylette was desperate. “My cap keeps coming off.”“Perhaps a smaller size? Maybe...
The case of the troublesome tops
Mar 11, 2015
I had just gotten to the office and was about to get into my first cup of coffee when Sam got my ear with the phone.“KC, I can’t get consistent torque on my caps. I need help now!” she told me.The marvels of modern movement soon had me in her...
The case of the hungry capper
Mar 11, 2015
Oscar called to tell me his capper was hungry.“Well, you better feed it,” I told him.“I’m trying but my cap feeder just won’t keep up. It is starving the capper,” he told me.“I’m on my way.”A bit later I was on Oscar’s floor with eyeballs on the...
The case of the screwy caps
Mar 11, 2015
I was woolgathering at my desk when the call woke me up. My old pal Jack was on the other end.“KC,” he said, “my cap torques are screwy and my mechanic is being run ragged. Can you help me out?” Minutes later I was out the door.I got to the plant...
Pro Mach completes acquisition of Andre Zalkin
Pro Mach completes acquisition of Andre Zalkin
Mar 11, 2015
Pro Mach Inc. announces the completion of its acquisition of leading global capping machinery manufacturer Ets. André Zalkin & Cie. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Zalkin's management team and employees will continue to...
The case of the uncenterline
The case of the uncenterline
Jul 30, 2014
Chris asked me to come to his plant to help with changeover on their capper so I went."KC, we really struggle with this capper...