Alcohol
Case Study

Metering Tall Wine Bottles

Customer Container Handling Challenge 

A wine manufacturer came to us needing to move a tall, unstable container across their packaging line. This system needed to precisely handle the glass bottles without damaging or breaking product while adhering to the strict standards of the alcohol industry.

Morrison Solution 

Our container handling experts designed a custom timing screw drive unit to accept full wine bottles from a backlog while keeping positive control of the container. The wine bottle fits directly into the pocket of the screw, bringing more stability to the line.

Our container handling experts also control the container at the proper centerline to create positive control of the container. The containers were metered with consistent spacing for the downstream operation.

Construction 

The timing screw drive unit was constructed from black anodized aluminum, offering a durable yet lightweight solution perfect for high-speed operations. This construction met the stringent industry standards required for handling alcohol containers.

Results

By implementing Morrison’s custom timing screw drive unit, the wine manufacturer experienced significant improvements in their production line efficiency:

  • Increased Stability: The custom screw design ensured that the tall, unstable bottles remained secure throughout the line, reducing the risk of breakage.
  • Enhanced Control: Positive control and consistent spacing of the bottles allowed for smoother downstream operations.
  • Higher Throughput: The system’s design enabled the manufacturer to maintain an operating speed of 100 CPM, meeting their production targets with ease.
  • Compliance: The solution adhered to the strict standards of the alcohol industry, ensuring safety and quality in the handling of glass wine bottles.

Morrison provided a tailored solution that not only met the customer’s specific needs but also optimized their production process, ensuring efficiency and reliability.

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