Overview
The ZONESUN ZS-XG21U is a high-speed automatic T-corking machine designed for inserting T-shaped (bar-top) stoppers into whisky, gin, and other spirits bottles. It combines a vibratory bowl sorter with noise-reduction cover, vacuum pick-and-place cork feeding, and a top belt pressing mechanism to deliver stable, precise, and gentle cork insertion at 900–1500 bottles per hour. Fully customizable for different bottle heights (H ≤ 300 mm) and stopper sizes, the ZS-XG21U integrates seamlessly into automated spirits bottling lines with minimal bottle surface scratching and consistent insertion depth across every cycle.
Technical Parameters
- Model: ZS-XG21U
- Voltage: 110V / 220V / 380V, 50–60Hz
- Power: 3 kW
- Suitable Cap Size: Customizable
- Suitable Bottle Height: H ≤ 300 mm (customizable)
- Working Capacity: 900–1500 bottles/hour
- Machine Dimensions: 3000 × 1500 × 2500 mm (L × W × H)
- Package Size: Main machine 2070 × 1130 × 2030 mm + Vibratory bowl sorter 1430 × 910 × 950 mm
- Package Weight: 162 kg (main) + 414 kg (sorter) = 576 kg total
Key Features
- Vibratory Bowl Sorter with Noise-Reduction Cover: Automatically orients and feeds T-shaped bar-top corks from bulk supply into the insertion mechanism at line speed. The integrated noise-reduction cover significantly lowers operational sound levels compared to open vibratory bowl systems, supporting compliance with factory noise regulations and improving the working environment.
- Vacuum Pick-and-Place Cork Feeding: Vacuum suction picks each oriented cork from the vibratory bowl output and places it precisely onto the bottle neck before insertion — eliminating mechanical gripping that can damage soft synthetic or natural cork surfaces and ensuring consistent placement alignment for every bottle.
- Top Belt Pressing Mechanism — Gentle & Consistent Insertion: A continuous top belt applies controlled downward pressure to press the T-cork into the bottle neck as bottles travel along the conveyor, delivering uniform insertion depth across all bottles without impact forces that could crack glass necks or deform cork heads.
- 900–1500 Bottles/Hour High-Speed Output: Continuous automated corking at up to 1,500 bottles per hour supports high-volume spirits bottling line requirements, replacing manual or semi-automatic corking operations that create throughput bottlenecks on premium spirits packaging lines.
- Minimal Bottle Surface Scratching: Gentle handling throughout the conveying, feeding, and pressing cycle minimizes contact marks and surface scratches on premium glass bottles — preserving the visual quality of high-value spirits packaging for retail shelf presentation.
- Fully Customizable for Bottle & Cork Sizes: Adjustable for bottle heights up to 300 mm and customizable for different T-cork head diameters and shank lengths, enabling the ZS-XG21U to handle diverse bottle and stopper format combinations across different spirits SKUs without requiring a separate machine per format.
- Triple Voltage Availability (110V / 220V / 380V): Available in all three standard industrial voltage configurations, enabling deployment across North American, European, and Asian manufacturing facilities without electrical infrastructure modification.
- Seamless Bottling Line Integration: Designed for inline integration with filling, labeling, and packaging equipment on automated spirits bottling lines, with standard conveyor interface dimensions and adjustable conveyor speed synchronization.
Applications
- Whisky & Scotch Bottling Lines: High-speed T-cork insertion on single malt, blended Scotch, bourbon, and rye whisky bottles requiring consistent bar-top stopper sealing for premium retail presentation and export packaging.
- Gin & Craft Spirits Packaging: Bar-top corking of gin, vodka, rum, and craft distillery spirits bottles where T-shaped stoppers are the primary closure format for brand differentiation and premium positioning.
- Wine & Port Bottling: T-cork insertion on port wine, dessert wine, and premium table wine bottles using bar-top stoppers as an alternative to traditional cylindrical corks for easy re-sealing and premium shelf appeal.
- Olive Oil & Specialty Food Packaging: Bar-top stopper insertion on premium olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and specialty condiment bottles where T-shaped pourers or stoppers are used for controlled dispensing and premium presentation.
- Liqueur & Aperitif Bottling: High-speed corking of liqueur, aperitif, and digestif bottles requiring gentle handling of decorative or branded T-cork heads that must remain undamaged and correctly oriented after insertion.
- Contract Bottling & Co-Packing: Multi-SKU T-cork insertion for contract bottling operations handling diverse spirits brands and bottle formats, where quick changeover between different cork and bottle size combinations is required.