Automatic 4-Station Turntable Hot Stamping Machine TH-150/4 for Plastic Cosmetic Caps Foil Embossing
In the competitive world of cosmetic packaging, the quality of the surface finish often decides whether a product catches a buyer’s eye on the shelf. Gold foil logos, metallic brand marks and glossy decorative accents have become a standard expectation for premium plastic cosmetic caps. Delivering that finish at industrial scale, however, requires equipment that can hold temperature, pressure and position with absolute repeatability. The LC TH-150/4 automatic four-station horizontal turntable hot stamping machine was engineered precisely for this challenge, offering a purpose-built foil embossing solution for plastic cosmetic caps and similar small molded parts.
Why Hot Stamping Is Essential for Cosmetic Caps
Hot foil stamping applies a thin metallic or pigmented foil to a plastic surface under controlled heat and pressure. Unlike printing, the technique produces a genuine reflective, metallic finish that resists fading and gives a luxury feel. On cosmetic caps the technique is commonly used for brand logos, decorative rings, batch markers and premium accent lines. Because cosmetic closures are molded in very high volumes and in many colorways, manufacturers need a machine that can switch tooling quickly while keeping the defect rate close to zero.
Key Specifications at a Glance
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | TH-150/4 Four-Station Horizontal Turntable Hot Stamping Machine |
| Number of Stations | 4 (loading, hot stamping, cooling & setting, unloading) |
| Effective Hot Stamping Area | ≤150 mm × 120 mm |
| Turntable Drive | Servo motor + precision indexer, positioning accuracy ±0.02 mm |
| Control System | PLC + 7-inch touchscreen HMI |
| Hot Stamping Pressure | 0.1–0.8 MPa adjustable (pneumatic pressure-boosting) |
| Hot Stamping Temperature | Room temperature–300 °C, PID control, accuracy ±1 °C |
| Production Efficiency | 600–1,200 pieces/hour |
| Air Supply | 0.5–0.7 MPa clean compressed air |
| Total Power | Approx. 4.5 kW |
How the Four-Station Turntable Works
- Station 1 — Loading: A pneumatic manipulator or conveyor feeds workpieces precisely into the fixture, either manually or integrated with an upstream injection-molding line.
- Station 2 — Hot Stamping: The core unit presses the heated stamping head onto the foil, achieving constant temperature, constant pressure and precise positioning.
- Station 3 — Cooling & Setting: Airflow cooling stabilizes the foil layer, preventing shifting or wrinkling and improving adhesion.
- Station 4 — Unloading: Pneumatic ejection combined with a manipulator removes finished parts and drops them into collection bins or a downstream packaging line.
Because the four stations operate in parallel, the machine can load, stamp, cool and unload simultaneously — a layout that lifts output by more than 50% compared with single-station equipment.
Built for Consistency, Speed and Uptime
- Beginner-friendly control: PLC and touchscreen make parameters easy to store and repeat, keeping the defect rate low.
- Modular tooling: Fixtures and stamping units can be swapped quickly to handle multiple cap sizes and designs.
- Seamless line integration: The machine can connect to automated lines for unmanned production from molding through stamping to packaging.
- Safety and diagnostics: An emergency stop, station-interlock logic and fault alarms protect operators and equipment.
Who Benefits Most?
The TH-150/4 is aimed at cosmetic and personal-care packaging producers, plastic closure manufacturers and contract decorators who need reliable, high-volume hot stamping on PP, ABS, PET and similar substrates. Buyers frequently use it for lipstick caps, cream jar lids, perfume closures and premium decorative caps where a flawless metallic finish is non-negotiable.
Request a Quote
With a price of US $16,140 per set, a 35-day lead time and a minimum order of just one set, the LC TH-150/4 is a practical entry point into automated hot stamping. It ships in a wooden case and supports flexible payment terms including T/T, L/C, D/P and D/A. CE certified and manufactured in China, the machine is backed by LC’s factory support. Contact us today to discuss your cap specifications and get a tailored foil embossing solution.
