Systems and methods for the high-speed application of paper-based end closures on composite containers

A module for separating a closure from a closure supply and transferring the closure to a container body, the module comprising:

• a transfer dial having at least one spindle, the transfer dial being rotatable about a first axis;
• at least one head connected to the at least one spindle of the transfer dial, the at least one head rotatable about a second axis, the at least one head comprising:
• a vacuum cup disposed on an end of the at least one head;
• and
• a port disposed within the vacuum cup, wherein the port is in fluid communication with a gas source such that the port can expel gas or create a vacuum via gas suction;
• a supply of closures, wherein the vacuum cup is configured to engage a closure from the supply of closures with application of suction from the port to create a vacuum between the vacuum cup and the closure;
• and
• a rotary turret, wherein the module is configured to:
• rotate the vacuum cup and closure about the first axis and the second axis, and transfer the closure to the turret, and
• wherein the turret rotates and transfers the closure to a container body.