Metered Merge with Manual Lift Gates
Multi-Conveyor (Winneconne, WI - www.multi-conveyor.com) - recently built a series of powered plastic chain conveyors that incorporate manual lift gates for operator access, and pneumatic stop/clamp control for seamless merge. The overall project merges two lines fed from two (2) existing case packers down to a single lane prior to the customer’s case sealer and ultimate palletizer.
Slightly inclined, offset conveyors incorporate manual lift gate assemblies for operator access within a confined production area. The designated priority line conveys the cases to a right angle transfer maintaining product orientation. Product ultimately single files to an existing case sealer, all controlled by sensors and metering devices strategically placed by Multi-Conveyor.
Manual lift gates allow operators to easily move between production lines. We’ve used demo boxes to simulate how an operator can easily lift the infeed end of the gate assembly which triggers a pneumatic roller stop assembly to halt production. When the lift gate is lowered back into position, the pneumatic roller stop retracts to resume normal production flow.
Photo sensors and electrical safety switches were mounted and pre-wired for the mechanical lift gate assembly. Other features include LBP (low back pressure) transitions prior to the lift gates; stop clamp assemblies; and roller assist to maintain orientation through the right angle transfer.
About Multi-Conveyor
Multi-Conveyor is a leading manufacturer of standard and custom conveyor solutions for End-Users, Integrators, Engineering firms, Automation/Robotics, AI, OEM's and Contract Packagers across multiple markets. Our products are multiple and unique. No single conveyor product defines Multi-Conveyor. We specialize in conveyor systems for packaging or material handling for nearly every industry, product, shape and size. Our customers report they select Multi-Conveyor for concept/design, engineering skills, quality product, best value and prompt delivery.
Multi-Conveyor excels in sanitary, easy to maintain, clean-in-place or "no tools required" belt changeover systems for nearly any industry. We direct manufacture stainless steel and mild steel construction conveyors for table top chains, modular plastic belts, fabric belting and now custom MDR. Our in-house electrical and engineering departments execute the controls, panels, devices, PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, safety, inspection and sensors needed to integrate our systems with multiple packaging platforms. Quick ship plastic chain and low-profile, small transfer, pre-engineered sanitary and non-sanitary belt systems are available for quick delivery.
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YouTube link to the equipment in this PR: https://youtu.be/OEU20A9Tl-Q
