Product Flow
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Controlling the continuous flow
of products through the line is critical to maintain efficiency.
Product Flow is achieved using a variety of methods and
components depending upon the product, flow path and equipment
with which to interface.
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| Diverters and Gates |
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Product can be diverted using
static guides and plows or dynamic gates and paddles.
- Changes product direction to
single or multiple locations.
- Often used to meter flow to
specific areas or to separate products based on certain
attributes.
- Control via proximity
switches, photo eyes and counters is typical.
- Motion can be achieved via
pneumatic or electric components.
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| Pushers |
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Pushers can be mounted at the
side of the conveyor or overhead depending upon the product and
stroke length required.
- Moves product from the
conveyor perpendicular to the flow.
- Used to remove or transfer
parts to other equipment or conveyors.
- Also used to create
horizontal stacks of products.
- Control via proximity
switches, photo eyes and counters is typical.
- Motion can be achieved via
pneumatic or electric components.
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| Lane Guiding |
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Multiple product lanes can be
created across the width of the belt.
- Accumulate large quantity of
product
- Divert product across lanes
- Merge multiple lanes to a
single lane
- Support unstable product
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