MEP—Manuals and Parts

Ordering Parts

All Parts on this page MUST be ordered ONLINE--no phone orders

Corkers and Wirehooder
  • GFI: You cannot use electric corkers (P35/45/55) on a circuit with GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter). Corkers have a frequency drive which will trip the GFI.
  • A 5 scfm compressor will suffice for the pneumatic corker at the maximum production rate.
  • 28.5 NI/min = 1 scfm
  • Vacuum Pump Oil $24
    This is small bottle for one fill of vacuum pump.
    You can also fine larger bottles.. Use synthetic oil for rotary vane vaccuum pump. Here are two choices you can get online. Vaccubrand Rotary Vane Pump Oil B or Duravane 32CS synthetic oil. Change oil every year at minimum. Vacuum pump takes about 4 ounces. Fill to middle of window. Pump does not work as well if it is overfilled.

Damaged Cork Pusher and Top Plate is indirectly caused by Bottle Height misadjustment. If bottle is too low, cork will not be driven fully into bottle. This misleads user into lowering the cork pushing pin (which ironically makes the problem worse). If cork pushing pin is too low, it can hit the cork pusher and bend the post on the top plate. It is extremely important to check the Bottle Height when changing bottles (red to white for example).

 

Corker Jaw Replacement

 

Parts for Corkers

Tap0215/Tap0235 Pinion/FreeWheel for P12 hopper $100
14.00 mm Drive sprocket for P12 hopper.
If cork is not dropping into tube from the hopper of P12, you need either springTAP0008, or Tap0215/Tap0235.
1. To identify the problem part. Run the unit while observing the brass finger inside the hopper. If the brass finger does not rotate, then the spring TAP0008 is broken.
2. The brass finger should turn upward on the downstroke of the corker. It should NOT move on the upstroke of the corker. The pinion/freewheel turns freely in one direction only.

Hopper Spring Tap0008 $10
Small spring inside hopper. It is on all corkers-electric and gas.

Tap1657 Shaft (P12 postion 109) $30
drive sprocket/bearing (Tap0215/0235) turn on this.

P35/45 Bottle Stand Spring
Tap0011---2.2 mm $15 each
Tap0015---3 mm $20 each
Both are 220 mm long
Two on each unit. Be sure to remove back or front cover on corker annually and lubricate the entire mechanism.
2.2 mm were used on units up to ~2010. 3 mm are very difficult to put on but last very long time. Takes a lot of strength to put these on.

Tap0005 Large Spring for P12 hopper $15
Position 122 on P12 hopper. This spring is also used on P45B that have both electric and pneumatic power. When assembling, Adjust chain length (usually 23 chain links) to insure the spring is not pulled into the gear cogs.

Clear Safety Shield Tap0714 $100 sold out
Same shield is used on P35, P45, P12

Clear Safety Shield for P55 champagne corker $80
slightly different than shield for P35. This has holes for interlock in upper right.

Knob for Safety Shield Tap0208 $11
M8x1.25 thread.

Snap Clamp Tap0213 $7
Holds Cork Descent Tube

Cork Pushing Pin Tap1315 $35
~6-7/8" length

Slide for P35 (pos. 65, Tap1211) $40

Regulator for P12 (position 31/35, tap0411/0408) $150
Includes gauge. this should rarely need to be replaced. take apart and clean if it leaks.

Pressure Gauge for P12 (manometer, position 35, tap0408) $10

Cork Pusher Spring Tap0007 $10
This spring is on all corkers--electric and gas.
The same spring is used on the T1000 T-top corker front jaw plate.

Cork Pusher Tap0801 $100

Tap0228, Tap0331, Tap0716 $20
Bearing/screw/spacer that moves the cork pusher. On all corkers. (Pos 65,66, 67 on P12 diagram)

Top Plate Tap0709 $100

Spring for jaws Tap0004 $10

Tap0226 Bearing $15
4302. bearing that pushes against the jaw prism. on all corkers.

MetalWork valve for P12
You can get these at www.automation-dfw.com
Metalwork 7010011100 PNV25PNSOO
Be sure to drain your compressor tank daily. Moisture from the compressor can pass thru the system and eventually clog up--or rust out---these valves. there are 2 side by side on each P12. one controls the bottle stand cylinder, the other the main cylinder.

Light Bulb on electrical box $5
Older P35/45 units only--new units have LED.

Position 135 (Tap 0514) for P35/45 $20
white plastic bushing under bottle platform

Position 13 (Tap 0507) for P12 $35
White plastic spacer that holds the bottle plate. M16 thread. About 4" long.

P12 Spacer for shorter bottles-- $70
This is used on P12 pneumatic corker only. (M16 thread) For bottles ~ 7" to 9" height. Raises the bottle platform ~2".

Long threaded rod for 187 mL bottles--P35/45 Electric Corker
This is used on P35/45 electric corkers only. For bottles less than 9" height. Raises the bottle platform ~2". Buy this on mcmaster.com (300 mm xM18x2.5 threaded rod)

Filter for Vacuum pump $18 sold out
Clear cover. This filter is inline between vacuum pump and blue tank of P35.

Replacement Vacuum Pump
Contact us.dvppumps.com
You will need info from the nameplate.

Red Filter for Vacuum Pump $90
Oil usage is usually high during breakin period of pump. In particular, oil will leak out of the red filter on top of the pump. This should go away in a month or so. There is a micovalve in bottom of red filter that allows the oil to drain back. If it doesn't, then the Black Rubber Cap (nesee below) can be put over the top and the oil will then slowly drain back into the pump.

Black Rubber Cap for red filter $30
this is used only if pump continues to leak oil out of red filter after breakin period. now includes drain tubing

110V Bonfiglioli Inverter $725
for P35, P45, Stelvin capper, labeling machine.
Do not remove wires from bad inverter until you have the new one.
We will email parameters.

230V Bonfiglioli Inverter for OLDER P55 champagne corker $750
230V Bonfiglioli Inverter for New P55 champagne corker $650
New P55 also requires air compressor. Old P55 does not.
Do not remove wires from bad inverter until you have the new one.
We will email parameters.

Solenoid valve $90
Solenoid valve w/ 2 bushings $95
(Tierre group)---for P35. If replacing the older style on P35 (Univer), then you also need supply two 1/2"x3/8" Hex bushings.

Switch for Bottle Stand $80
for P35/P45. Push the bottle against this switch to start corking cycle.

Avt400 Stelvin Capper

  • Stelvin Avt400-S. This provides concise instructions for setting up the Stelvin Capper.
  • Avt400 and electrical. This is the general manual for Avt400 for oil (ROPP capsules) but also applies to the Stelvin capper with one very important exception. Do not adjust the Drive Spring on the Stelvin Capper. The Drive Spring has been preset for Stelvin caps. For either oil or Stelvin, the best approach is to send us your bottle and capsules and we will set it up here before shipping.
  • Videos: The following videos help in understanding the setup of Avt400.
    • First shows changing bell which will not be needed unless you use this for Stelvin and olive oil.
    • Second shows cutting off top of capsule and beginning of height adjustment of rollers.
    • Third shows height adjustment of lower roller (for tamper-proof seal)
    • Fourth shows height adjustment of other lower roller.
    • Fifth shows height adjustment of upper rollers.
    • Sixth shows centering bottle
    • Seventh shows a capsule being applied.
  • GFI: You cannot use Stelvin Capper on a circuit with GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter). Capper has a frequency drive which will trip the GFI.

Parts for Avt400

110V Bonfiglioli Inverter (order above under P35 corker parts)
for P35, P45, Stelvin capper, labeling machine.
Do not remove wires from bad inverter until you have the new one.
We will email parameters.

Standard Avt400 is for Stelvin 30 mm diameter capsules. other sizes can be applied. smallest possible is 18.5 mm diameter--many airplane minis. Most common is 31.5 mm diameter---many vodka, gin....

Bell for 31.5 mm capsules $85

Clear Safety Shield Stelvin Capper $110

Changing head on Avt400. This is only needed if you have two heads for different capsule diameters.
Lower head to lowest position (weight of head and motor now helps in unthreading the head). Loosen large hex nut on top. Unthread and remove the top shaft (black know on top). Remove cover directly abover the head (2 bolts, usually a yellow sticker on this cover).Use large channel locks to grab the spindle under this cover. Now use Pin spanner wrench to unscrew the head.
(Pin spanner wrench that we use is available at mcmaster.com P/N 55165A41)

Labeler Manuals

You can easily distinguish between newer model Etc220 and older model by the 3 rollers that hold the bottle. There is one moveable roller (and 2 fixed) on older models. Newer models have 2 moveable rollers and 1 fixed.

Maintenance notes. Remove side covers annually and lubricate the chain and cam/moving-roller mechanism. Clean bottle stand routinely.

  • GFI: You cannot use Labeler on a circuit with GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter). Labeler has a frequency drive which will trip the GFI.

Adjusting Photocell of labeler.

Older units have Omron E3S-GS3B4, yellow color.

Photocell adjustment is SPECIFIC to label. We set up each labeler with our labels and test them before shipping. It is best if you send a roll of labels prior to shipping and we will set the labeler up and adjust the photocell for your label.

The technique that will always work is the following:
· Put labels on machine
· Turn photocell adjustment screw to ~ 3 o'clock position.
· Turn the labeller on
· Turn the photocell adjustment screw counterclockwise until the machine stops when a label is passed in front of it.

[There is no perfect rule for adjusting the photocell based on the photocell red/green lights. This is due to a number of factors including reflection, opacity of the labels and label paper, color/design of the label. The reason that the red/green lights may not be a reliable indicator is that turning on or off of the red/green lights takes longer than the operational time of the photocell (2 msec). In other words, the photocell will switch faster than the lights can turn on.]

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Newer units have FC7 by MD Microdetectors. black color.

Open the electric box and use the display of the Siemens PLC. There are older and newer versions of this and the displays are a bit different. Setup is the same.

1. Older Siemens PLC, prior to ~2019
The PLC display shows a date (it could flashing or not, does not matter.)

Press the arrow on right and the display now shows the input signal

I: *
0 .. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (number 4 in this line is the important one)
1 .. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2 .. 0 1 2 3 4

The input from the photosensor is the number 4.

When the label paper (without label) is in front of photosensor, the number 4 has to be black.

When the label is in front of the photosensor, l the number 4 has to be white.

You must use the + and - buttons on photosensor to make the adjustment.

When set, just push the left arrow key, back to date screen.

2. Newer Siemens PLC, 2019 and later.

The PLC display shows a date (it could flashing or not, does not matter.)

Press the arrow on right and the display now shows the input signal

I: *

The first line inside the box is
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (number 4 in this line is the important one)

The input from the photosensor is the number 4.

When the label paper (without label) is in front of photosensor, the number 4 has to be black.

When the label is in front of the photosensor, l the number 4 has to be white.

You must use the + and - buttons on photosensor to make the adjustment.

When set, just push the left arrow key, back to date screen.

 

MEP Labeller Parts
Oring for label paper collection $12
~6" diameter oring that drives the final spool (from the entrainment roller.) This oring is not critical---you will simply have a pile of paper on the floor without it.

Rubber Sleeve for 2-1/8" rollers $55 each sold out
for 2-1/8" diameter roller. (All machines prior to May, 2010.) Use compressed air to remove/replace sleeve. Blow air between roller and sleeve. 60 mm.

Rubber Sleeve for 1-9/16 " rollers $40 each
for 1-9/16" diameter roller. (Beginning May, 2010—labelers may have both size rollers) Use compressed air to remove/replace sleeve. Blow air between roller and sleeve. 40 mm

Bearing HK1816
You can get these at vxb.com
This is the bearing that is press fit into white rollers that turn freely on a central shaft (all the rollers with a bolt on top). There are 2 (top and bottom) on each roller.

Bearing SB203 $12
This bearing is mounted (in a flange) in both the top and bottom metal plate of the labeler. Each has 2 set screws.

Timer for MEP labeler
Crouzet 88901302. get this at http://www.masterelectronics.com/
Newer machines do not have a timer. They have a potentiometer. Send a photo if you are not certain which.

 

MEP Filling Machine

Quick Instructions for Filling Machine. 1)Forget about the tray position. Adjust nozzle cone until fill level is correct. 2)Place tray at highest possible position.

MEP 4-spout electronic level control Filling Machine----2009 and later (best printed in color)
MEP filler earlier than 2009 is nearly identical except change in nozzle.
2009 and later nozzle schematic
2008 and earlier nozzle schematic
To correctly identify your nozzle, look carefully at Postition 8. On the newest nozzle, this is plastic plunger. On older nozzle, this is a stainless steel disc.

MEP 4-Spout Filling Machine Manual--older model, 2005 or ealier. Much different design.

Wiring of Electronic level control.
Level Relay Com to Long rod in tank
Max to Short rod
Min to Middle rod
Sensitivity=2.5 kOhm, Mode=UP, Delay=Off

[This is least sensitive setting and is good for wine. Products that have distilled water (some vodkas for example), may be better with increased sensitivity. Just try the unit first---if pump is not turning on/off as it should---increase the sensitivity.]

If your product is pure distilled water, then even the most sensitive setting may result in intermittent operation. The easy fix for this is to bring the long and short threaded rods closer together. The easiest means is to put nuts on each of the rods. For example, put 2 nuts on the short threaded rod at the very bottom. Tighten them against each other. You need M6x1 metric nuts (at Home Depot ...)

To switch transformer to 220 V, simply move the wire from 110 V to 220 V.

MEP-20 Pump $595
We sell this pump only as a replacement for MEP fillers purchased from St. Pats.
This is sold only as replacement for clients who have purchased the MEP filler with flexible impeller pump. MEP-20 does not have a switch or cord.
If you have filler with 110V pump, that is the Jet05. go here for that.
230V, single phase, 0.75 HP, 60 Hz. 3.6 Amp. 930 rpm. 5.3 GPM. 1" TriClamp.

Impeller for MEP-20 Pump $60
2-3/16" x 1-3/16". 8 fins

MEP-20 Seals and Orings $50

Bearing 6202. search for this on vxb.com

Nitrogen Regulator $130
replacement for the filler. you must take the push-in valve off the old regulator and put on the new one.
High Pressure Gauge--N2 Regulator $15
3000 psi. Left hand thread
Low Pressure Gauge--N2 Regulator $14
60 psi. Left hand thread

Check Valve
We do not carry this item. No-return inlet, next item, replaces it.
Attached to inlet of filling machine on older units.

No-return inlet--complete setup $175
This is a new desgn of the inlet to the filler. It replaces the entire old inlet which included Rmp0812 (plastic inlet part) and the check valve.

Sparging Arm for filler $45
This is the stainless steel tube of the sparger, ~11" length.
Also includes the stainless piece that it threads into.

Solenoid Valve for Filling Machine $60
This is solenoid valve for gas inlet. Electrical part only.

Tubing for Nozzle-to-Tank return $3.50/ft
Nylon. 8 mm OD x 6 mm ID. Just push on.
You need 8' for all 4 nozzles.


Nozzle Parts
Nozzles should be lubricated daily during use. Use Food Grade Silicone spray as a quick and easy lubrication. If you dissassemble to clean, then use heavier food grade lubricant such as petroleum jelly (vaseline) before reassembling. Nozzles operate better (easier without drips) and orings last much longer if lubricated routinely.

Use the schematics at left to identify your nozzle.

Rubber cone for nozzle (14 mm ID) Rmp0105 $15 each
also replaces Rmp1005 on older fillers.

Adjusting Ring, Rmp0113 $12 each
Just snug up the set screw---overtightening damages ring and the pipe and is not needed.

Fixed Seal Element, Rmp0528-1 $23

Lower Seal Element , Rmp0507-1 $28
stainless steel tip

Short Sliding Pipe Rmp0529 $75
includes the large diameter tube and the white plastic with nipple

2037 Oring $2 each
Small oring on the tip of the nozzle.

115 Oring $2.50 each
(this is actually 3043 now.)

112 Oring $2 each

2068 Oring $2.50 each
1 of these and 1 3068 on newer nozzle. 2008 nozzle has 2 of these and no 3068.

3068 Oring $2.50 each

3131 Oring $3
There are two on a 4-spout MEP filler.

1016/1 Mad Gasket $8
only on 2008 nozzle.

108 Oring $2 each
from MEP filler of 2005 and earlier

Rmp0116 nozzle Spring $12 each

Parts for Mignon Nozzles
2018 Oring $2 each
tip oring

2025 Oring $2 each
oring at top where inner tube threads in

Rmp0533 rubber pad for mignon nozzle $5 each

Rmp0518 adjusting ring for mignon nozzle $12 each
Just snug up the set screw---overtightening damages ring and the pipe and is not needed.

Main Duct, Tap0502 $50
includes the small diameter tube and the elbow

Main Duct, Tap0502L-Long Nozzle $42
same as tap0502 but for the long spirit nozzle

Rmp1060 $90
White plastic rod that holds solenoid valve and sparger. It bolts to left side of filler.