60,000/hr
Bottle Capacity
SuperBock Advanced Bottle Drying
SuperBock’s brewery in Porto, Portugal, bottles beer in 33cl glass bottles on a line with a capacity of 60,000 an hour. Residual moisture around the crown…
Cap Drying System
Complete bottle neck and cap drying for superior coding and vision system accuracy
Cap Drying System
Complete bottle neck and cap drying for superior coding and vision system accuracy
Cap Drying System
Drying technology that ensures optimal surface preparation for bottles from 240-3000ml. Delivers complete moisture removal from bottle necks and caps for superior tamper branding, crisp coding, and enhanced vision system performance.
Purpose-built for demanding production environments with stainless steel construction that withstands harsh washdown chemicals while maintaining consistent performance across all bottle formats.
Benefits:
- Maximizes vision system accuracy – complete moisture removal delivers up to 10x reduction in false rejection rates.
- Ensures perfect coding and branding results – thorough neck and cap drying delivers crisp, smear-free application.
- Consistent 24/7 performance – washdown-ready stainless construction provides long-term durability in demanding environments.
- Adapts to multiple bottle formats seamlessly – adjustable manifold accommodates 240-3000ml bottles with quick changeover capability.
Key Features:
- Manifold box improves production floor safety by containing water spray
- Improves adhesion and positioning of label and tamper branding
- All-in-one drying manifold simplifies installation
- Includes adjustment markings to facilitate ideal placement
- Stainless Steel construction withstands harsh detergents used in washdown areas
Mounting Arm:
- Integral crank for easy product changeover
- Stainless Steel Construction
- Locks in place after adjustment
- Horizontal (127 mm) and vertical (635 mm) adjustment
- At minimum height: 229 x 737 x 356 mm
Empty Container Blow-Off Attachment:
- Optional stainless steel flare nozzle and mounting bracket with 1.52 m of hose
- Increased thrust available for heavier containers
- Horizontal (25 mm) and vertical (229 mm) adjustment for nozzle mounting bracket
- 32 mm diameter nozzle with 46 mm flar
Product Specifications:
| Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CapDryer (12 Nozzles) | 457 | 279 | 330 |
| CapDryer (24 Nozzles) | 762 | 279 | 330 |
Energy Savings
The PX range runs on a fraction of the power compressed air needs, and costs less to run than other centrifugal blowers too. See how we calculate these figures
Installation size
Annual saving
£56,745
2,500mm of Air Knife · 3,120 running hours a year @ £0.25/kWh
7.6× cheaper to run
Costs per year
Common Questions
What customers ask most before choosing this. The full FAQ is one click away.
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Does SolvAir offer installation services?
SolvAir provide installation services, ensuring that your system is optimally configured from day one.
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How much time does an average system installation take?
In our experience, the majority of installations can be completed within one day.
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Is on-site service and support available?
Yes – we offer comprehensive installation services and site audits for existing, and new, customers.
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How much maintenance does an Air Knife System/blower require?
Our blowers require low maintenance, with only periodic air filter and drive belt replacement being required to maintain the 3 year warranty.
Benefits of working with SolvAir
Better line performance and lower running costs, backed by an industry-leading warranty.
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3 Year Warranty
Industry-leading 3 year warranty is included as standard on all our energy-efficient, enhanced performance, cost-saving Air Knife Blowers.
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100% Performance Guarantee
We offer a 100% Performance Guarantee for all SolvAir Air Knife Systems. This means that you can be sure your System is running to the highest performance.
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80% Less Energy
Our Air Knife Systems use around 80% less energy than compressed air, and typically cost around 33% less to run than competing centrifugal blower systems. Calculate your own savings.
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Leasing Available
SolvAir offers flexible equipment leasing in partnership with Shire Leasing, helping customers access high-performance systems without large upfront costs.
Want more details on our Centrifugal Blowers?
To discuss blower options for your business, or for any queries on our Centrifugal Blowers, please call us, email us at info@solvair.co.uk, or contact us now and one of our team will be in touch within 24 hours.
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