Layer-based Transport for Packaged Foods
Task
During the production of sausage cold cuts, the filled packs are output from the packaging machine in four lines. For further processing, they have to be brought together into a single transport line. The overall load on the conveying path is expected to be 5 kg. The packs also have to pass through two 90° curves to reach the next belt conveyor. They need to maintain their alignment during the process. Since the task involves vacuum-packed food products, simple requirements with regard to FDA approval have to be complied with.
Solution from mk
The solution was a combination of three GUF-P 2000 belt conveyors. On the first, wide conveyor, the packages are separately deposited one after the other by the customer's spreading belt. A side rail that gradually becomes narrower catches the packs and merges them into a single conveyor line. The packs are guided around two curves by two additional conveyors positioned at 90° with the aid of side rails. To ensure the packs can be guided cleanly by the side rail without getting caught, they are made from particularly low-friction PA6 plastic. Furthermore, the solution uses an FDA-approved belt.
Benefits for the customer
- Simple and reliable solution
- Designed in accordance with standards
- Standard conveyor technology with custom adaptation
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