The customer required a solution to orient containers from a random orientation to a specific orientation (split/tabs leading with the center rail between the split). The system needed to handle a high throughput and maintain high efficiency. This challenge was rooted in the complexities of the container having being a split cup with a built in fork. The container needed to go into boxes in a specific format, thus requiring orientation. In order to increase efficiency, the customer wanted to automate the orientation process as labor was a constraint for the customer’s facility.
Morrison proposed a rotary orienting system designed to accept containers from a random orientation and discharge them in the correct orientation. It operates with a vision system recognizing the orientation of the split tabs and communicating to the turret and clutch stations to engage and disengage as needed to create the orientation that is required of the container. The rotary nature of the system allows it to run at higher speeds of 350 containers per minute.
Key features include…
• Orientation and Bypass: The system orients containers and allows bypass for round containers.
• Efficiency: The system has a 99.5% or higher machine efficiency.
• Full Control: Containers are fully controlled throughout the process.
• Compact Rotary Design: The rotary design provides more time to orient the containers while using less space.
• Pre-Orientation and Inspection: Containers are pre-oriented based on physical geometry and inspected by the timing screw unit.
• Turret Area Processing: Containers are rotated 180 degrees based on initial inspection.
• Clutch Mechanism: Each turret station uses a clutch that engages/disengages as needed for orientation.
This system was constructed with stainless steel to allow for cleaning and durability in a low washdown environment.
The system ensures that containers are consistently oriented as required, maintaining their position and orientation throughout the process. This precise handling results in high operational efficiency and reliability.
Orienting is most often used to create consistent orientation for labeling, case packing, and code dating.
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