Single Serve Wine Bottles
Customer Challenge
The customer was looking for a buffer between Filler and Labeler to decrease the unnecessary downtime on the Filler.
Product Specifications
Product --------- Full Bottles
Size --------- 187 ml
Material --------- PET
Diameter --------- 1.980”
Height --------- 6.017”
Weight --------- 8 oz
Rate In --------- 600 bpm
Rate Out --------- 720 bpm
Description of Function
Infinity® Series Accumulator #1-2 will accumulate 2,555 Full Plastic 8 oz. beverage containers for 4.3 minutes. Depending on the line conditions, bottles will either accumulate on the Infinity™ Table or convey through the outfeed system to the Labeler. The constraint within the line is the Filler and must be kept running to increase product throughput. By integrating a buffer between the Filler and Labeler this allows the Filler to continue functioning when the Labeler temporarily shuts down. Once the Labeler is running the Infinity Accumulator temporarily outfeeds at surge speed until rebalancing, then continues at normal rate, decreasing product backup and increasing product throughput.
Drawings for Project
International Patent # 1,461,275; 2004/4385; 2004/3144; 2003257101; 2003237267; 2002337898 & 2002366575
Other US & International Patents Pending