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Multi-Conveyor recently built a series of stainless-steel constructed modular plastic belt conveyors, designed to transport various size full cases from two existing conveyor accumulation systems, and seamlessly merge them to a single flow.
The customer supplied, yet Multi-Conveyor controlled, roller accumulation zones upstream feed the Multi-Conveyor metering belts. As shown in the video, when requested, a designated number of zones will release cases in slugs as a train from one (1) of the two accumulation lanes onto the three (3) metering conveyors in the associated lane. After the three metering belts are filled, the lane will release the group of cases to the merge table.
Strategically placed photoeyes monitor the case positioning that triggers the release to the merge table. Release parameters include which lane has filled its metering belts first, but may also be conditioned by the amount of accumulation in a particular lane, by elapsed time of cases in the system, or other conditions that may be applicable. Once a group of cases enter the merge table, powered side rails keep a consistent forward motion speed during the case funneling process that feeds a center discharge point and avoids collisions.
The cases discharge to a high-density roller belt conveyor to account for necessary velocity changes and continue on to a high friction belt to meter cases downstream to the customer’s powered roller conveyor. The zoned accumulation conveyors under Multi-Conveyor’s control deliver the cases to the palletizer.
Multi-Conveyor's electrical team spearheaded the programming; control panel; VFDs; PLC; remote HMI and related sensors or line devices. Key features include handwheel adjustable product guide rails; powered side rails and the appropriate friction top; roller top, and low friction belts to facilitate the product handling required for the application.
Merge and combiner conveyor systems are just a part of our core custom technology. Systems are setup in our shop to ensure flawless capability and functionality. Perfect for customer inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing prior to shipment. It’s what we do.
See even more merge solutions by visiting our website video gallery. Then, call us at 1-800-236-7960. Let’s get working on your new merge conveyor project.
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