Bottle Grippers / Rubber Jaws
Secure Bottle Inversion for Rinsing Systems
Bottle grippers, also known as rubber jaws, are designed to hold bottles securely during automated rinsing and cleaning processes in bottling lines. These components provide the grip required to stabilise bottles as they are lifted and inverted before the filling stage.
Walker Rubber manufactures rubber gripper pads bonded to stainless steel base plates, combining structural strength with a high-friction rubber contact surface.
Controlling Bottle Inversion in Automated Machinery
Bottle grippers are positioned within bottle rinsing and inversion systems, where empty bottles are lifted from the conveyor and rotated upside down so their interiors can be cleaned using water or air jets. They are commonly used when bottles must:
- Be securely gripped before inversion
- Be rotated upside down during rinsing
- Be returned safely to the conveyor once cleaning is complete
The rubber gripping surface ensures firm contact with the bottle while preventing damage to the container during repeated handling cycles.
Our Capabilities
Why Choose Our Bottle Grippers?
Compression Moulded Rubber-to-Metal Components
Walker Rubber manufactures bottle grippers using compression moulding techniques. Rubber compounds are moulded to fit onto stainless steel base plates, providing a component capable of withstanding repeated mechanical movement and bottle handling while being easily replaceable once worn.
All moulding tooling is produced in-house, enabling us to maintain tight dimensional accuracy and efficiently manufacture custom components.
Materials Designed for Maximum Grip
Bottle grippers are typically produced using FDA-approved nitrile, which is often chosen because it offers:
- Excellent friction properties for secure bottle handling
- Durability under repeated mechanical movement
- Flexibility that helps protect bottle surfaces
Reliable Bottle Control
Bottle grippers help maintain consistent machine performance by ensuring bottles remain securely held during the inversion and rinsing process.
Key benefits include:
- Secure bottle handling during inversion
- Reduced bottle slippage during rotation
- Greater machine reliability
- Reduced risk of bottle damage
Why Choose Walker Rubber?
Walker Rubber supplies custom rubber components for packaging and industrial machinery.
Customers benefit from:
- Custom gripper designs
- Replacement parts for existing machinery
- In-house tooling and mould production
- Fast manufacturing turnaround
- Expertise supporting legacy equipment