Tertiary Packaging: Product Handling: Collator
Stackers
Stackers are used to create collations of flat or on edge cartons by lifting and latching them a row at a time. The lifting operation is servo-controlled, while the latching is by spring loaded latch plates. For lower speed applications a stacker will produce a single collation whereas for higher speed applications it is normal to create multiple collations at the same time.
Lane Divider
Lane dividers are used to create multiple lanes of products from a single lane infeed and can be used to pre-collate cartons, bottles or cans. The lane divider arm is servo-controlled to ensure accurate repeatability and simple size changing.
Other models of Tertiary Packaging Product Handling: