Wine Corkers

How to choose a capping machine for wine bottles

A wine bottle capping machine is used to close bottles after filling, helping protect the product during storage. The choice of machine depends mainly on the type of closure, the bottle format and the number of bottles to be capped.

Before purchasing, it is important to check compatibility with the closure, bottle height, closure diameter, operating system and expected level of use.

Manual and floor-standing capping machines

Manual capping machines and floor-standing cappers are suitable for small bottling runs, home production, hobby use and non-intensive applications.

Manual models are easy to use and do not require electricity or compressed air. Floor-standing versions offer greater stability and are useful when you want more precise operation than with a two-lever capper.

Corkers for natural cork, synthetic and plastic closures

Corkers for natural cork, synthetic or plastic closures should be chosen according to the type of closure and bottle format. Not all corkers are suitable for every closure, so it is important to always check the information provided in the product sheet.

If you need to use specific closures, check material, diameter, closure height and compatibility with the selected corking machine.

Crown capping machines

Crown capping machines are used to close bottles with crown caps, often used for craft beer, sparkling wine or other products bottled with this type of closure.

Before choosing, check the crown cap diameter, compatible head and the type of bottle to be used.

Sparkling wine corkers and wire hoods

For sparkling wine, you may need corkers compatible with mushroom corks and, in some cases, accessories for wire hoods or wire hood tightening tools. The choice depends on the type of cork, the bottle and the required closure system.

If you need to cork sparkling wine bottles, always check that the machine is suitable for that type of cork and the related closure.

Pneumatic, semi-automatic and automatic capping machines

Pneumatic, semi-automatic and automatic capping machines are more suitable when the number of bottles to be processed, the frequency of use or the need for speed and precision increases.

These solutions are more suitable for wineries, workshops and businesses looking for more consistent and less tiring capping than manual models.

Difference between capping machines, closures and capsules

The capping machine is the machine that inserts or applies the closure to the bottle. Closures are the consumables used to seal the bottle, while heat-shrink capsules, sealing wax or other finishing systems complete the external appearance of the bottle.

If you also need to buy consumables, browse the category dedicated to closures. For the final finish, you can also consider heat-shrink capsules and capsule applicators.