The horseshoe curve from the vision machine to the case packer runs 3 different size bottles that have a tendency to jam. The Plant was experiencing unscheduled downtime because of jams caused by the flimsy, unreliable adjustable rails throughout the conveyor
System Plast® Solution
Replace all of the current flimsy guide rails with Beadwall railing, utilizing factory-bent sections for the curves and transitions.
Application
Food and Beverage
Solution Type
Improved Line Uptime
Key Customer need(s) and Benefits from System Plast Products
The bottle line would jam, causing unexpected downtime. Three different bottle sizes required change overs, which caused even more problems due to a flimsy adjustable rail system. The Beadwall system provides solid support and helps the product move down the line more efficiently.
Cost Savings Breakdown
Prior to Installation Downtime
After Installation Downtime
606 mins/ month
18 mins/ month
Downtime Savings Per Year
(606*12) - (18*12) = 7056 Minutes of Downtime Reduced
Co-Packer Avoidance Savings
7056/60 = 117 hours *
550 cases/hr = 64,350 cases *
$3/case co-packer charge = $193,050.00 Total Savings
System Plast™ Products: VG-682-SS-2 2” Stainless Steel Channeled Beadwall
Features and Benefits
Low friction guiding surface
Excellent for combiner or accumulation areas
High corrosion and wear resistance
Operating temperature range: -4°F to +170°F
Material:
Channel: 10 ga. stainless steel (.130")
Pin Rails: Polyamide
Pins: Stainless steel
Rollers: Acetal
Rigid stainless steel backing channel
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