In the world of wine production, the bottling and sealing stage of sparkling wines is a crucial step to ensure product quality, safety, and consistency. The Minerva line, developed by Nortan, is the ideal solution to automate the corking and wire-hooding processes of sparkling wine bottles with natural cork and metal wire cages, meeting the needs of modern wineries in terms of efficiency, flexibility, and reliability.

Efficiency and Continuous Operation

The Minerva line is designed to deliver uninterrupted operation even under high-production conditions, minimizing downtime and ensuring maximum productivity.
Its stainless-steel structure guarantees strength, hygiene, and durability, meeting the stringent cleanliness and safety standards required in the wine industry.

The integrated PLC and photocell-based control system ensures continuous monitoring and automation of each production phase, improving precision and reliability throughout the process. This results in consistent product quality, reduced maintenance, and lower operational costs.

Flexibility and Ease of Use

One of the main strengths of the Minerva line is its remarkable flexibility in handling different bottle formats.
The quick and intuitive format changeover—thanks to the interchangeable starwheel and adjustable height settings—requires no special tools, allowing operators to easily switch between bottles of 0.375 L, 0.75 L, and 1.5 L capacity.

This adaptability makes the Minerva line ideal for small and medium-sized wineries as well as large producers who require reliable, user-friendly automation systems.

Models in the Minerva Range

Within the Minerva family, Nortan offers several configurations designed to meet diverse production needs and capacities.

• Minerva 108
  A flagship model in the range, the Minerva 108 achieves speeds of up to 3,000 bottles per hour, ensuring high performance with outstanding precision.
  It features an automatic wire cage magazine that guarantees continuous feed and reduces operator intervention, improving productivity and workflow efficiency.

• Minerva Rotary
  Equipped with a rotating drum and an automatic twisting and folding system, this version delivers exceptional versatility and reliability.
  The system includes an automatic stop function in case of missing wire cages, ensuring safe and consistent operation even during irregular feed conditions.

Innovation and Sustainability in the Wine Industry

With the Minerva line, Nortan reaffirms its commitment to providing technological innovation, production efficiency, and environmental sustainability to the wine sector.
Automating the corking and wire-hooding processes not only improves productivity and product quality but also helps optimize resource use and reduce waste, contributing to a more sustainable bottling process.

Why Choose Minerva

• Complete automation of corking and wire-hooding

• Stainless-steel structure for strength and hygiene

• Quick format change without tools

• Compatible with multiple bottle sizes

• PLC and photocell electronic control

• High productivity with minimal downtime

• Long-lasting, low-maintenance design

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With the Minerva line, Nortan offers wineries a range of machines designed to deliver high performance, user-friendly operation, and long-term reliability, making every stage of the bottling process more efficient, safe, and sustainable.

In the world of professional bottling, precision and reliability are essential to ensure a consistently high-quality final product. The PRISMA line by NORTAN, part of the Omnia Technologies group, embodies these values, offering the ideal solution for the automatic capsuling of pre-corked bottles with PVC, PET, polylaminate, tin and string capsules.

A Complete, Precise, and Versatile System

Designed to meet the needs of wineries, sparkling wine producers, distilleries, and premium beverage manufacturers, the PRISMA line stands out for its operational versatility and exceptional build quality.
Available in several models, each version is engineered to integrate seamlessly into low-, medium-, or high-capacity production lines, always guaranteeing maximum efficiency and application consistency.

PRISMA machines can be configured to handle a wide range of bottle formats and capsule types, providing the flexibility needed for every wine or beverage production environment.

Advanced Technology for Total Control

A key strength of the PRISMA line lies in the integration of thermal and mechanical heads, combined with an advanced digital control system.
Thanks to PLC control and automatic adjustments, operators can enjoy an intuitive and precise management of all capping phases.

This smart automation reduces setup times, minimizes errors, and ensures uniform capsule application, regardless of material or format.

Strength, Safety, and Quality Engineering

Built entirely in stainless steel, PRISMA machines ensure durability, hygiene, and structural strength.
With integrated safety protections and an automatic defective bottle rejection system, the line complies with the highest safety and quality standards, protecting both product and operator.

Maintenance is simplified, with easy access to key components and reduced downtime — ensuring maximum productivity and long-term reliability.

Adaptability and Process Optimization

PRISMA’s adaptability to multiple bottle formats is another strong advantage.
The system features universal screws, stars, and dedicated conveyors, allowing for quick and easy format changes.
Integrated photocells automatically regulate bottle infeed and outfeed, ensuring smooth and efficient operation throughout the process.

Backed by the Strength of an International Group

As part of Omnia Technologies, NORTAN continues a long-standing tradition of excellence in bottling and capsuling systems for the wine & beverage sector.
By combining expertise, technology, and innovation, the group offers modular, customizable, and complete solutions tailored to modern industry needs.

In short, the PRISMA line represents far more than an automatic capsuling machine — it is an intelligent, flexible, and precise system designed to deliver performance, reliability, and safety in every production cycle.