APC-Z120 Rayon Inserter
The APC-Z120 inserts rayon or paper fill material at 20 to 160 bottles a minute. It does the same job as cotton with one difference. Rayon does not absorb moisture. If your bottle also has a desiccant, that difference matters.
- Output— 20 to 160 bottles per minute
- Non-absorbent— rayon leaves your desiccant to do its job
- Double head— two heads share the cycle
Factory supply ｜ Lead time about 1-3 months ｜ Installation and training ｜ Spare parts stocked
Is the APC-Z120 Rayon Inserter for you?
✓ This is a fit if…
- Your line runs faster than 50 bottles a minute
- Your bottle also takes a desiccant
- Your product is moisture-sensitive
- Your bottles are part-filled and product moves
✕ Look elsewhere if…
- Your label or spec says cotton → then it says cotton. See the APC-S120
- Your bottles are filled to the shoulder → you may not need fill material at all
- Your bottle neck is under 200 mm → the insert folds. Send us the bottle first
Technical specification
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Parameter |
Value |
What this means for you |
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Output |
20 – 160 bottles / min |
Three times a cotton station. Rarely your bottleneck |
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Insertion heads |
2 |
Two heads share the cycle |
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Fill material |
Rayon or paper, on a coil |
Non-absorbent. Does not compete with your desiccant |
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Inserts per bottle |
1 – 3 pieces per bottle |
Matters on tall bottles |
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Minimum bottle neck |
Inner Diameter ≥ Φ18 mm |
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Changeover |
Tool-less changeover (< 10 mins) |
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Power |
AC 220V, 50/60Hz, 1 Phase, 1.5 kW |
60Hz / 208V / 480V |
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Compressed air |
0.5 – 0.7 MPa (70-100 psi) |
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Footprint |
1500 x 800 x 1600 mm |
Add clearance for hopper loading |
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Weight |
250 kg |
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Two heads
The machine draws cotton from the coil, cuts it, compresses it into a plug, and pushes it through the neck. Four steps in one index. The compression step is why this station runs slower than the others.
Non-absorbent material
Cotton is a natural fibre. It takes up moisture from the bottle headspace. In a bottle with a desiccant, the two compete for the same water. Your desiccant spends its capacity on the cotton, not on your product. Rayon is synthetic. It does not.
Bottle sensing
No bottle, no insert. At 160 bottles a minute that adds up quickly in material cost.
Ideal Applications & Industries
FAQ
It depends on your desiccant format and your line speed. Send us a sample and your bottles per minute. We don’t publish a list price because configuration changes it.
About 1-3 months from order. We confirm the date in writing with your order.
No. Your desiccant supplier does. We build the machine around the format you already use.
If a desiccant is missed, the product inside becomes vulnerable to moisture, which can lead to powder clumping, mold growth, or the degradation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This significantly reduces the product’s shelf life and can result in costly product recalls.
To prevent this, our Desiccant Inserters can be equipped with an advanced Missing Desiccant Detection System. If a bottle passes without a desiccant, the machine instantly triggers an alarm or automatically rejects the faulty bottle from the line, ensuring 100% packaging integrity.
Yes, it can be customizable.
Fast enough to keep up with your counter. Nothing more. The counter sets your line speed. Every station after it follows.
Yes. Our machines are certified and use certified electrical components. Because the exact scope depends on the model and electrical configuration you select, our factory confirms it in writing before production.
Two questions. Is your product moisture-sensitive? Then rayon, because cotton absorbs moisture and eats into your desiccant. Does your line run faster than 50 bottles a minute? Then rayon again, because that is where the cotton station stops.
Usually, for supplements. Check your label and your spec first. If either names cotton, changing it is a documentation change, not just a purchasing one.
This matters on tall bottles where one insert does not fill the headspace.
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Check the fit before you order.
Two numbers decide this. Your bottle neck needs 17 mm for the plug to pass. Your line speed needs to be 50 bottles a minute or less, or this station becomes your ceiling.
Send us both. If cotton doesn’t fit your line, we’ll tell you and show you what does.
