SFA – BOTTLE CONVEYOR SYSTEMS

Bottle Conveyor Systems: Streamlined, Efficient, and Versatile Bottle Handling

Bottle Conveyors are used for horizontal transport of full bottles (or other containers), packs (cartons, boxes) and other products of repeatable dimensions and weight. bottle conveyors can be used for feeding, receiving and buffering various types of packaging, therefore they are often used on production lines.

The conveyor allows you to connect the machines working on the production line, enabling its automatization. The advantage of bottle conveyors is the high steady of the movement, the possibility of adjusting the speed and buffering the product.

Bottle conveyors can also be used to transport empty bottles (e.g. when the shape of the bottle is not suitable for transport on an air conveyor). In this situation, a vacuum plate conveyor is used, which enables safe transport of an empty bottle.

Single or multi-row structure

The plate conveyor can have a single or multi-row structure. Multi-row plate conveyors, allow to buffer the product on the production line so it is possible to reduce the distance between machines in the line and their smooth operation. The final layout of the plate conveyors – its length, width, type of modules – straight-line, curve, – is determined individually depending on the type of product, line efficiency, available space and other, individual customer needs.

In this type of conveyors, the transport system is based on a plate chain, which can be made of plastic as standard, or optionally – of stainless steel or a special low-friction material (material ensuring a low coefficient of friction). In modular conveyors, the movement is executed with the use of a modular belt.

Addition Dew Blow / Air Knifes device on the conveyor

In case when the product has low-temperature during filing (e.g. milk), the surface of the bottle can be wet because of the condensation. It makes difficult to apply the label properly or pack in a cardboard box. In such a situation, it is possible to install a Dew Blow / Air Knifes device on the conveyor. The device is designed for air drying of the surface of filled bottles while bottles are moving on the plate conveyor.

In the long conveyors lines, it is necessary to transfer the product from one section of the conveyor to the other one conveyor, i.e. connecting individual conveyor modules with each other. As standard, it is carried out by the side system – by redirecting the product with the system of side boards (railings). In the special version, it is possible to use the “safe transfer” system and to connect other modules frontally (forehead to forehead in a straight line). This system requires the use of transitional roller modules that ensure the stability of product transport during the transfer of the product between successive conveyor segments.

The ability to adjust the speed of the bottle conveyor

The speed of the plate conveyor is adjusted to the efficiency of the production line. Each drive is equipped with an inverter and its speed can be adjusted using potentiometers located on the conveyor’s control box. At the customer’s special request, it is possible to set the speed for each drive from the operator panel. In this case, the speed of each drive will automatically adjust to the current speed of the production line.

For the most demanding customers, it is possible to make the so-called Intelligent control. By installing a system of sensors on each segment of the conveyor and linking them to signals from machines running on the line, work speed of the entire line can be synchronized and optimized. In practice, this makes it possible to evenly cover each segment of the plate conveyor with bottles (or other goods) and prevents the accumulation of bottles on the part of the conveyor.

Key Features:

1. High Efficiency: Bottle conveyor systems provide seamless bottle transportation, minimizing bottlenecks and increasing production speed. They are engineered to handle high volumes of bottles with precision and consistency.
2. Versatility: Designed to accommodate bottles of different materials, shapes, and sizes, these systems are highly adaptable. Whether you are dealing with glass, plastic, or metal bottles, the conveyor system can be customized to meet your specific requirements.
3. Gentle Handling: Equipped with advanced technology, these systems ensure gentle handling of bottles, reducing the risk of damage and maintaining the integrity of the product. This is particularly important for fragile or delicate bottles.
4. Modular Design: The modular design of bottle conveyor systems allows for easy integration with existing production lines and the flexibility to expand or modify the system as needed. This adaptability ensures that the conveyor system can grow with your business.
5. Durability and Reliability: Made from high-quality materials, these systems are built to withstand the rigors of continuous operation in demanding environments. They require minimal maintenance, ensuring long-term reliability and lower operational costs.
6. Hygiene and Cleanliness: Especially important in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries, bottle conveyor systems are designed to meet stringent hygiene standards. Easy-to-clean components and smooth surfaces help maintain a sanitary production environment.

Applications:

• Beverage Industry: For transporting bottles from filling to capping, labeling, and packaging stations, ensuring a streamlined and efficient production process.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: For handling medication bottles, ensuring precise and contamination-free transportation.
• Cosmetics Industry: For moving bottles of various beauty products through filling, capping, and labeling stages.
• Food Industry: For the transportation of bottled sauces, dressings, and other liquid food products.

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