Pneumatic Bottle Capper - Just...because.

[loud1]

The 1" stroke may not be enough but for that price I would give it a shot.

 

[rvklein]

I think I found the exact cylinder the OP used. Further reading he says it has a two inch stroke.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150422593650?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[CoalCracker]

What compressor are you using? Or are you just filling a tank and limiting the pressure with a regulator.

 

[loud1]

What compressor are you using? Or are you just filling a tank and limiting the pressure with a regulator.

I use a standard 26 gallon compressor with the output pressure set at 85psi

 

[TheBiGZ]

Lots of brewing co’s use them (RedHook, Victory, FlyingDog, etc.) even the Costco brand.

Costco makes beer? Awesome!!!

 

[Homercidal]

The 1" stroke may not be enough but for that price I would give it a shot.

That's what she said! :cross:

 

[loud1]

That's what she said! :cross:

LOL go make a k 9 microwave

 

[alpha224]

LOL go make a k 9 microwave

With a bottle opener in the butt...

 

[-TH-]

I think I found the exact cylinder the OP used. Further reading he says it has a two inch stroke.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150422593650?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

That sure looks like it would work like mine.

 

[rvklein]

How did you figure out the height to use for the frame?

 

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How did you figure out the height to use for the frame?

 

[rvklein]

Ha! what I mean to say is do you measure from the cylinder head when it's fully engaged or just somewhere in the middle of the maximum stroke?

 

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Ha! what I mean to say is do you measure from the cylinder head when it's fully engaged or just somewhere in the middle of the maximum stroke?

Sorry - I couldn't resist! Anyway yes I just went with somewhere in the middle of stroke or actually near the end of it. I wanted the cylinder as high up as possible to provide room to load and unload the bottle and cap, but making sure that the cylinder did not hit the end of its stroke when capping. I didn't want to risk the cylinder stopping before the cap was sealed properly.

Hope that helps...

 

[mjdonnelly68]

Very cool!

 

[loud1]

Ha! what I mean to say is do you measure from the cylinder head when it's fully engaged or just somewhere in the middle of the maximum stroke?

I set mine up so short bottles are near the end of the stroke but longnecks still have clearance to cap, my cylinder has a 3" stroke instead of a 2" which makes this possible. I also kind of guessed on the placement since i didn't have the capping bell at the time of my build.

Here is a photo of it.

 

[expressline99]

I am all kinds of excited to build this. Looks like the thread has been idle for a few months though. Anyone, find a location with the bell heads? That is still available. Williams Only has the larger Belgian style. And what are you guys using for the control valve? Did that foot petal have all of that combined?

 

[jbnla]

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[Hang Glider]

Mine is just a foot pedal air valve - the pressure is dialed in at the compressor.

here is Amazon's

 

[loud1]

I am all kinds of excited to build this. Looks like the thread has been idle for a few months though. Anyone, find a location with the bell heads? That is still available. Williams Only has the larger Belgian style. And what are you guys using for the control valve? Did that foot petal have all of that combined?

Austin Homebrew is where i got my capping bell, http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?products_id=13200
I just brazed the bell to a nut that fit the end of my cylinder because the shaft was way to big to fit the bell.
As far as the valve, im using an old 2 position valve i found. Since the cylinder is dual action the foot pedal cost was a bit prohibitive.
Hope this helps.

Louis

 

[loud1]

Mine is just a foot pedal air valve - the pressure is dialed in at the compressor.

here is Amazon's

Huh, I guess I could use this pedal. Cost a bit more than free though. Nice find.

Louis

 

[expressline99]

Mine is just a foot pedal air valve - the pressure is dialed in at the compressor.

here is Amazon's

That would be easy to use. I need a spring return cylinder for sure though.

 

[gyropilot1]

http://www.festo.com/cat/nl-be_be/search?query=gr

you can have a flow control valve so it dont slam the bottle. it progresive applied preasure

 

[RadicalEd]

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This thread, in combination with the semi-auto bottling line thread, has me thinking dangerous ideas.....

Using solenoids, I suspect a near-auto bottling line could be built using a basic controller, like Arduino. Although the thought using a Mindstorms system does make me giggle.

 

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This thread, in combination with the semi-auto bottling line thread, has me thinking dangerous ideas.....

Using solenoids, I suspect a near-auto bottling line could be built using a basic controller, like Arduino. Although the thought using a Mindstorms system does make me giggle.

I guess that's why they call you RadicalEd

 

[Mikko]

If RadicalEd/someone else is going to make semi-automatic bottling line, this is one of simpler systems I have seen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZiiDPr5XV0

That filler seems to contain only few moving parts + couple valves and sensors and still it seems to be quite efficient.
Little more automation and you can build Meheen Merlin clone.

 

[rossi46]

I ordered the same cylinder as the OP. Can't wait for it to get here.

 

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I ordered the same cylinder as the OP. Can't wait for it to get here.

Cool! Let us know how it turns out...

 

[rossi46]

Well I changed my mind about the cylinder and got a stainless 4 inch stroke. Beware it has a different shaft thread. I had an adapter that worked. I still need to make some bottle alignment blocks for 12's and 22's but I ran it and capped both sizes.

 

[rossi46]

Sorry about all the side ways pictures.

 

[smccarter]

Design a 6 beer pneumatic bottling system and you'll have a customer.

ME!!!!