Application SOLUTIONS for Unit Material Handling
Bottle Conveyor
Application
Conveyors for Empty Shampoo Bottles
Solution Type
Reduced Downtime
Increased Product Eflciency
Description of Problem
Empty shampoo bottles were falling over during a vacuum aided transfer from belt to chain.
The speed differential from belt to chain also caused the bottles
ttles to tip forward.
System Plast™ Solution
System Plast’s initial idea was to install transfer plates or BeadWall
adWall products. The
solution, however, was to support the top of the bottles enough
ough to prevent
them from falling over. Using VG-SSLT guide rail on the top of the odd
shaped bottles stabilized them and helped to make a successful
ssful
transfer.
Product/Part Description
System Plast VG-SSLT Guide Rail
Key Customer Need(s) and Benefits from
System Plast Product:
Installing the VG-SSLT guide rail eliminated the need to
have an operator manually correct the bottle positions.
Before the change, the bottles were tipping over on
a consistent basis. After the change, the bottles very
rarely tip over. The customer has been satisled with the
improvement in throughput, the guide rail has provided.
Application SOLUTIONS for Unit Material Handling
Features and Benefits
System Plast™ VG-SSLT Guide Rail
All Tee guide rail incorporates two outstanding materials:
ials: stainless
ovides rigid
steel and UHMW. The 14 ga. stainless steel sheath provides
streamlined support for heavy loads at any speed, pluss a solid
mps and
connecting point for holding the rail in place with clamps
brackets. The UHMW guiding surface is available in a wide
selection of shapes. The low friction characteristics of
UHMW allow containers to move at high speed with
minimum drag, container damage and noise.
• Stainless steel sheaths are used for its excellent
resistance to corrosion and long lasting attractive
appearance. 316 stainless steel is available for
greater corrosion protection. Galvanized steel can
be ordered as an economical alternative to
stainless steel.
• Natural, translucent white UHMW is manufactured
without additives or other processing chemicals.
The result is a material that is abrasion resistant,
color stable (less prone to yellowing) and
uniform consistency.
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