Vacuum can seamer

NEPTUN

Irregular can vacuum seaming by steam injection

MEDIUM CAPACITY VACUUM CAN SEAMER

New generation, modern design and fully mechanical

This fully mechanical steam vacuum can seamer for irregular cans was designed having in mind modern canneries where stainless steel is a must have. It is perfect for gourmet meat canners (luncheon meat, corned beef, cooked ham, tuna, anchovy filets, sardines, mackerel, ready made meals, foie gras) who request medium runs of irregular cans.

70 CANS PER MINUTE

Depending on can shape, size and product packed inside. To be confirmed each time.

Max mechanical capacity of 33,600 cans/shift.

ONE SEAMING HEAD

Short cycle single seaming head  for a balanced seam. 

Its excellent seaming quality is backed by the most renowned can makers.

STEAM VACUUM

Very efficient under cover steam injection to create vacuum.

Perfect for aluminium membrane lids.

FOR IRREGULAR CANS

For all can shapes, with max can diagonal of 240 mm. 

Pear shaped ham cans, luncheon meat rectangular cans, corned beef trapeze cans. 

JK Somme’s seaming heads for irregular cans used today in the Neptun vacuum can seamer are the result of more than 100 years of continuous development. They include standard key features such as the following:

  • Patented “Anti Twist” technology allowing copying disc realignment without the need of regrinding.

  • Short cycle seaming system with rolls working in opposition for a perfect balanced seam.

  • Two first & two second operation seaming rolls/arms.

  • Pre-curling roll of the covers (optional).

  • Multi-adjustable seaming operation cams.

  • Extra rigid seaming levers for a perfect copy.

  • Stainless steel finish.

The final result is a seaming quality that meets and exceeds the toughest international seaming standards (American FDA, Canadian CFIA) backed by the most renowned can makers.

Effective steam flow device for direct steaming the head space of each can just before final seaming and therefore creating vacuum.

Perfect for aluminium membrane and easy peel lids.

These packages have the cardboard body (composite) and the tin sheet lid.

They also incorporate a retractable plastic lid.

Products for which they are used:

  • Powders (cocoa, chicory …)
  • Coffee
  • Tea & derivatives
  • Snacks – nuts
  • Cookies
  • etc..

One of the key features of the Neptun vacuum can seamer is the possibility of seaming all kinds of can shapes; whether they are small rectangular cans, medium square cans or large oval cans.

In addition, the tooling changeover is fairly quick enabling canners to close one week luncheon meat into 340 grams rectangular cans, following week corned beef into conical trapeze cans, and in between, close an urgent orde for 50.000 sqare cans containing Russian meat specialty tushonka.

The possibility of a quick tooling changeover will give you a competitive advantage
1 Pound oval can
1/4 P long can
Large hansa can
Fiesta can
Oval 120 can
Composite can
corned beef can
Hansa can
1-2-3 can
44 can
1/4 club can
Lata 1/15
Dingley can
Pear shaped can
Spam can
irregular cans

NEPTUN CAN SEAMER XL

Special version for bottom can seaming all kind of big sized irregular cans.
Accepting a max can diagonal of 240 mm and up to 250 mm can height.

ACCEPTED CAN SIZES
  • Max. Diagonal – NEPTUN: 165mm
  • Max. Diagonal – NEPTUN XL: 240mm
  • Height Range: 30 – 250mm
PRACTICAL FEATURES
  • Estimated tooling changeover: 3 hours
  • Can height changeover: 10 minutes
​DIMENSIONS & CONSUMPTIONS
  • Overall dimensions (LxWxH): 2.115 x 1.888 x 2.017 mm
  • Can feeding conveyor height: 912 – 992 mm
  • Net weight: 1.500 Kg
  • Motors: 4 Hp and 0.5 HP​
  • Compressed air: 40 L/H 6 Kg/cm3
​OPTIONAL
  • Can making version: Yes
  • Touch screen control panel: Yes
  • Extended lid chute with vibrator: Yes
  • Undercover steam injection: Yes​
KEY FEATURES
  • Rated speed – NEPTUN: Up to 70 cans/minute
  • Rated speed – NEPTUN XL: Up to 40 cans/minute
  • Seaming heads: Single
  • Can seaming op.: Still standing (cans don’t rotate)
  • Second operation off-seam setting: Yes
  • Main drive gear box: Oil bath
  • Lubrication: Grease
  • Easy maintenance & greasing: Yes
  • Can infeed & outlet: Straight line
  • Can entrance to machine: Indexing turret with 4 or 6 pockets
  • Cover separator: 2/3/4 separating screws
  • Mechanical protection against overloads: Yes
  • No can/No cover feed: Yes
  • Parts made stainless to optimize hygienic design: 80%
  • Safety enclosure: Stainless steel with door interlocks following CE safety regulations
  • Internal lighting of the complete working area: By LED lights
  • Stainless steel spillage collecting tray covering machine frame: Yes
  • Quick cleaning & water drainage: Yes
  • Electronic variable speed motor drive: Yes
  • PLC: Yes
  • Kit of recommended spare parts: Yes
  • Tool kit and instruction manual: Yes