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Gate-Style Part Diverters |
By automatically
filling multiple gaylords at a time without operator assistance,
EMI gate style, gaylord filling systems are an excellent way
to reduce labor costs and improve plant efficiency. They can
also significantly reduce lift truck traffic by allowing one
operator the ability to service multiple machines.
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This system automatically fills 8-9 gaylords. When the last gaylord begins filling, an alarm signals an operator to refill the system.
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Features
- The two
sides of each diverter become the side rails of the conveyor
when the diverter is closed
- Diverters
are lined with low friction UHMW to help keep parts flowing
smoothly and prevent cosmetic damage
- Parts continue
to be counted when the feed conveyor is stopped, allowing the
system to continue without interruption
How does it work?
- A part
count is entered into the counter. The system is started
- A rodless
air cylinder pushes the first diverter into the open position
- Parts are diverted into the first container
- When
the count is met, the feed conveyor stops, allowing all of
the counted
parts to empty into the container
- The first
diverter closes and the next one opens
- The feed
conveyor starts again bringing up the next count of parts
- The operation
continues until all of the containers have been filled
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This two lane, part diverter services two molding machines.
How does it work?
- Parts from the first machine are fed onto one side of the belt. Parts from the 2nd machine are fed onto the other side
- The 1st diverter opens to allow parts from the 1st machine to be filled into container #1. When the container is full, the diverter closes and the second opens
- The process continues until the first four containers are full. The controller signals an operator to refill the system
- Meanwhile, parts from the 2nd machine pass by the first 4 diverters to the 5th diverter, which opens to allow them to be fed into container #5
- The process continues until containers 5-8 are full. The controller signals an operator to refill the system
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This system is perfect for filling preforms into large gaylords.
How does it work?
- Parts are fed onto the conveyor. The first diverter opens to divertparts into Gaylord 1
- When the first Gaylord is full, the diverter closes and the seconddiverter opens, diverting the parts into Gaylord 2
- When Gaylord 2 is full, the diverter closes, allowing the partsto continue to the end of the conveyor to Gaylord 3
- When Gaylord 3 is filled, the conveyor reverses to fill Gaylord 4
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