Metering Belts Achieve Precision Merge of Full Cases

… from accumulation down to single file – very cool.

Multi-Conveyor recently built a series of stainless-steel constructed modular plastic belt conveyors, designed to transport various size full cases from two existing conveyor accumulation systems, and seamlessly merge them to a single flow.

The customer supplied, yet Multi-Conveyor controlled, roller accumulation zones upstream feed the Multi-Conveyor metering belts.  When requested, a designated number of zones will release cases in slugs as a train from one (1) of the two accumulation lanes onto the three (3) metering conveyors in the associated lane. When the three metering belts are filled, the lane will release the group of cases to the merge table.

Strategically placed photoeyes monitor the case positioning that triggers the release to the merge table.  Release parameters include which lane has filled its metering belts first, but may also be conditioned by the amount of accumulation in a particular lane, by elapsed time of cases in the system, or other conditions that may be applicable.

As seen in this brief video, once a group of cases enter the merge table, powered side rails keep a consistent forward motion speed during the case funneling process that feeds a center discharge point and avoids collisions.

The cases discharge to a high-density roller belt conveyor to account for necessary velocity changes and continue on to a high friction belt to meter cases downstream to the customer’s powered roller conveyor. The zoned accumulation conveyors under Multi-Conveyor’s control deliver the cases to the palletizer.

Along with the Multi-Conveyor programming, control panel, VFDs, PLC, remote HMI and related sensors and line devices, key features include handwheel adjustable product guide rails, powered side rails and the appropriate friction top, roller top, and low friction belts to facilitate the product handling required for the application.

Merge and combiner conveyor systems are just a part of our core custom technology.  Systems are setup in our shop to ensure flawless capability and functionality. Perfect for customer inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing prior to shipment. It’s what we do.

About Multi-Conveyor

Multi-Conveyor is a leading manufacturer of both pre-engineered standard or uniquely custom designed, common sense conveyor solutions for CPGs, End-Users, Integrators, Engineering firms, Automation/Robotics, OEM’s and Contract Packagers across a myriad of markets. Our systems are masterful and multiple, meaning no single product defines Multi-Conveyor. We specialize in conveyor equipment and devices for packaging, processing, material handling and e-commerce for nearly every industry, product, shape and size. Watch this brief video to see the system in action:  https://youtu.be/zdvlPYhOS1A