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Application context
For this application, a custom rotating accumulation table was built to hold small runs of bottles which would then be unloaded by hand.
To accommodate the various infeed heights, a pivoting knuckle was created which provides up to ± 10 degrees of adjustment. A custom quick adjust pillar stand was also created to assist in fast changeover between bottle sizes. This allows the conveyor infeed height to be adjusted as needed with a simple hand crank.
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Design considerations
The 2200 Series SmartFlex was used for the conveyors because their flexibility allowed for inclines and curves on a single conveyor. The conveyors were also equipped with adjustable stands and double rail adjustable guiding.
The accumulation table measured 42” in diameter and is equipped with a stainless steel top. The guiding is designed to push the product layers inward with each rotation of the table, allowing for new incoming product to enter the accumulation table without disruption.