Lever-Action Crown Bottle Capper

Physical footprint: 40 cm (L) × 6.5 cm (W) × 12.5 cm (H). Constructed using injection-moulded structural plastic and zinc-plated steel capping jaws. Visual identity: bold red handles paired with metallic silver functional components. Core innovation: a 3.5cm embedded magnet positioned centrally beneath the capping head to retain 26mm crown caps during setup. Purpose-built for sealing carbonated homebrew into smooth-neck, non-threaded containers — verified compatible with UK-sourced Marston’s, Carling, and BrewDog bottles, as well as common US imports and European mineral water vessels. Sealing process is tactile and repeatable: place cap (magnetically held), align capper over bottle neck, then squeeze levers fully. This engages a kinematic linkage that translates linear handle motion into both vertical cap seating and uniform radial crimping — eliminating guesswork and variability seen with screw-type or hammer cappers. No consumables, no recalibration, no external fixtures required. Engineered for longevity in domestic settings: resistant to incidental splashes, easy to wipe clean, and stable on laminate, wood, or stainless countertops common in UK kitchens and sheds.