Construct an
automatic collation system for
collating a variety of
snack bar sizes into groups of either 6, 8 or 12 and
automatically load into the infeed pockets of a third party horizontal
cartoner. Operating speed to be 160+ bars/min.
AHP Solution:
Design a three-axis
servo controlled
grouping machine with transverse indexing
system, which counts and loads products into a double chamber system
for timed dispensing into the cartoner infeed pockets. Flow
of product continues during cartoner breaks in operation, via an
automatic bypass system for subsequent manual loading. System
has been tested running at up to 190 items per minute.
This product grouping machine has been
installed
in Victoria, Australia.