Abstract: The machine and includes an endless conveyor having receptacles for receiving vials in a vertical position. The conveyor is indexed during each cycle of operation so that a plurality of vials is presented at a means which engraves a notch or mark on the necks of the initially closed vials so that, at a subsequent station, hammers serve to fracture the necks immediately upstream of a filling station. After the vials have been filled, they are resealed by multiple burners and a pinch device, the sealing taking place as the vials are rotated by friction wheels.

Abstract: The machine includes an endless conveyor having receptacles for holding the vials and the conveyor can be indexed through a multiple number of pitches of the receptacles. Needles and syringes are provided for filling the vials held on the conveyor and, downstream of the needles, there are provided burners and pinch devices which serve to seal the filled vials while they are being rotated by pairs of friction wheels.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for producing optionally empty or filled containers wherein the support structure comprises a closed housing having a cubic end section and an elongated L-shaped section in flush relationship therewith. Various elements for producing the containers are disposed in C-shaped housings mounted for displacement along rails on the L-shaped section.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for inserting separator plates into cans and tamping them into place within the can body. A plurality of insertion heads are provided each with a vacuum supply for holding one of the separator plates on its free end. The can bodies are guided in succession to the apparatus and a positioning device such as a star wheel is provided for engaging each of the can bodies and aligning each can body with the longitudinal axis of the insertion head. Relative motion is then established between the can body and the insertion head along its longitudinal axis in the proper direction to transfer the separator plate into the can body. The vacuum is then released and the can is dropped away from the insertion head.

Abstract: A sterilization apparatus for plastic webbing comprises a chamber containing one or more rollers having a porous surface. Disinfectant is fed through the porous roller surface as the webbing passes thereover, thus sterilizing the surface of the webbing.