… thanks to traffic clamps, stops and cops!
Multi-Conveyor recently designed this conveyor system to transport cases single file from a case erector/bag inserter, then divert to four (4) filling stations, with traffic clamp assist, and merge back into single file again.
Cases are received onto a 28’ long ARB conveyor with pneumatically actuated rack and roll positioned under the belt at the three (3) divert locations. The ARB diverts onto multi-strand plastic belt transfer conveyors for delivery to a side flexing tabletop conveyor, feeding the fill area. Cases going to the fourth filling station will transfer over the end of the ARB belt.
The filling station sections consist of dual 4” wide modular plastic belts with two (2) pneumatic side clamps and two (2) pneumatic vertical stops for positioning of two (2) cases at a time at the customer’s pant-leg chute (not shown). Clamps provide maximum stabilization during the filling process.
Filled cases exit onto the LBP roller top belting for low-pressure accumulation associated with the merge areas. Three (3) manual traffic cops are included for FIFO (first in, first out) merge of the four lanes of filled cases back to a single flow.
If cases arrive at the traffic cop simultaneously, one lane is allowed through while the other lane is locked out until the cases pass, then the second lane is freed, providing a seamless, collision-free merge.
Post traffic cop, cases end transfer through multi-strand plastic belt spur sections, merging onto the final conveyor, sending cases to the customer’s downstream equipment. Conveyors are stainless steel construction for plant moisture purposes, with optional, more cost-effective, painted steel construction offered in non-environmentally related conveyor locations.
