CPC B29C 43/021 (2013.01) [B29C 43/361 (2013.01); B29C 43/52 (2013.01); B29C 65/02 (2013.01); B29C 66/0222 (2013.01); B29C 66/0242 (2013.01); B29C 66/112 (2013.01); B29C 66/131 (2013.01); B29C 66/53461 (2013.01); B65D 85/8043 (2013.01); B29C 2043/023 (2013.01); B29C 2043/3613 (2013.01); B29C 2043/525 (2013.01); B29C 2793/009 (2013.01); B29C 2793/0054 (2013.01); B29L 2031/7132 (2013.01); B29L 2031/7164 (2013.01); B29L 2031/7174 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A line for making capsules intended to contain a product, comprising:
a forming machine configured to form cups, wherein each cup includes a containment body, which extends between a bottom wall and an upper edge, and an annular flange connected to the upper edge and having a rear face, directed towards the containment body, and a front face, opposite to the rear face; and
an apparatus for processing the cups, wherein the front face of each of the cups is adapted to receive a lid to form a capsule, the apparatus comprising:
at least one pocket, configured to house a corresponding cup;
at least one tool configured to apply a process to at least the rear face or the front face of the annular flange of the cup inside the at least one pocket, so as to form a sealing profile;
a filling machine configured to fill the cups with coffee or other solid or liquid products;
an applicator machine, configured to apply a lid to the front face of each cup to form a respective capsule.
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