A dairy manufacturer needed an innovative solution to upgrade their existing machine to be able to run a new container shape on their line. These containers made of plastic required precise spacing and orientation for a downstream application.
Our engineers designed a custom timing screw drive unit and orienter that seamlessly retrofitted onto their existing packaging system. The plastic trays were fed into the timing screw system by a conveyor belt. The timing screws fed the plastic trays out onto a conveyor belt single file, discharging them with consistent spacing between each other as they are reoriented, the plastic trays are all facing the right direction after going through the screw.
Cost reduction was a main focus for the customer, so for this two-lane system Morrison designed this system to be able to run the pair of screws and conveyors off one motor each, cutting the customers’ potential cost significantly. Guarding was also provided by our team.
At Morrison, we can upgrade and retrofit existing equipment to make it work for your current needs.Â
The system was constructed from stainless steel for high washdown operations and food-safe UHMW plastic. Offering a durable and easy to clean solution. The construction met the standards of the dairy industry. Â
Morrison’s solution significantly upgraded the customer’s system, and successfully integrated the new container shape into the existing production line, improving efficiency and reducing costs. The custom-designed timing screw and orienter meant that the containers were consistently spaced and oriented. By utilizing a single motor for each pair of screws and conveyors, the customer’s costs were significantly reduced. This system met the expectations and budget of the customer.
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