Automatic Lug Capping Machines For Jars & Bottles In South Africa
Lug Capping Machine Manufacturer & Exporter in South Africa
Technogen Enterprise is a trusted manufacturer, exporter, and supplier of high-performance Lug Capping Machines, expertly designed for glass bottles and jars. Our machines ensure reliable application of lug-type metal twist-off caps, making them ideal for food and beverage packaging plants in South Africa.
Whether you're packaging jam in Cape Town, pickles in Durban, or sauces in Johannesburg, our semi-automatic and fully automatic lug capping solutions are engineered to meet the demands of modern South African industries with precision torque, hygienic design, and low maintenance.
What Is a Lug Cap?
Lug caps (also known as twist-off caps) are metal closures that use intermittent lugs inside the cap's skirt to grip the matching threads of glass containers. Unlike continuous thread screw caps, lug caps require only a half-turn or less to seal or unseal the container.
These closures are widely used in jam jars, salsa bottles, sauces, condiments, pickled vegetables, chutneys, and iced tea bottles. They are known for being vacuum-sealable, reusable, and tamper-evident.
Technogen Lug Capping Machine Range for South Africa
1. Semi-Automatic Lug Capping Machine
Perfect for small businesses or artisanal food producers
Operator manually places cap; machine seals with precise torque
Adjustable capping torque using electro-pneumatic mechanism
Output: 10–20 bottles per minute
Compact stainless-steel design
2. Automatic Single Head Lug Capping Machine
Standalone unit or integrated into automated filling lines
Cap placement via vibratory bowl or pick-up arm
"No Bottle – No Cap" safety feature
Adjustable for varying bottle heights and diameters
Output: 20–40 bottles per minute
3. Rotary Pick-and-Place Lug Capping Machine
Ideal for higher output and round-the-clock operations
Precision cap pick-up and placement using robotic arms
Stainless Steel 304/316L contact parts – GMP compliant
Available in 4, 6, or 8-head rotary configurations
Output: Up to 120 bottles per minute
4. Automatic Twist-Off Cap Vacuum Lug Capping Machine
Specially engineered for vacuum sealing of hot-filled products
Designed for glass jars with heat-activated sealing
Integrated vacuum chamber ensures shelf stability and extended freshness
Used in packaging of pasteurized pickles, jams, sauces
Output: Up to 60 bottles per minute
Key Features & Advantages
✅ Compatible with standard 63mm, 70mm, 82mm lug caps
✅ Suitable for a wide range of glass containers used in food & beverage
✅ Precise torque control using electro-pneumatic actuators
✅ Fully adjustable for different heights and neck sizes
✅ Compact footprint for space-constrained bottling plants
✅ CE-certified electrical components and CGMP design
✅ “No Bottle – No Cap” logic prevents cap wastage
Applications in South African Markets
Technogen Lug Capping Machines serve diverse packaging needs across:
Jam and marmalade manufacturers in Western Cape
Tomato sauce and ketchup bottlers in Gauteng
Chutney and pickle processors in KwaZulu-Natal
Bottled iced tea brands in Eastern Cape
Artisanal condiment producers and agribusiness exporters
Our machines support both domestic retail packaging and export-grade sealing standards.
Seamless Integration Possibilities
Technogen Lug Capping Machines can be integrated with:
Jar Filling Machines (paste, sauce, and viscous liquids)
Bottle/Jar Washing Machines
Induction Sealing Machines
Shrink Wrapping and Labeling Lines
Online Checkweighers and Inkjet Printers
Why Technogen Enterprise?
Experience in global packaging automation
Machines shipped with DQ, IQ, and OQ validation protocols
Built with stainless steel 304/316L, suitable for food-grade operations
Remote support and training available for South African installations
Custom power configuration (3-Phase, 50Hz, 220/440V)
Technical Specifications Overview
| Model | Heads | Output (BPM) | Cap Size Range | Operation Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGLC-30S | 1 | 10–20 | 63–82 mm | Semi-Automatic |
| TGLC-50 | 1 | 20–40 | 63–82 mm | Automatic Single Head |
| TGLC | 4–8 | 60–120 | 63–82 mm | Rotary Pick & Place |
| TGVTLC-100 | 1 | 30–60 | 63–82 mm | Vacuum Twist-Off |
Let’s Cap It Right — Together
Whether you're an artisan food producer in Stellenbosch or a large-scale condiments exporter in Durban, Technogen Enterprise offers tailored lug capping solutions to improve your productivity, consistency, and hygiene compliance.
Contact us today to explore the right Lug Capping Machine model for your South African packaging line.
