Multi-level accumulator
Description
Multi-level inline accumulators are suitable for bare products that are typically delivered in rows.
Multi-level inline accumulators consist of at least 3 stages to allow for reinsertion of stored products during production.
The different levels are fed upstream by a divergent switch and the products are delivered downstream by a convergent switch. In this configuration, the multi-level inline accumulator is FIFO (First In/First Out).
There is a FILO (First In/Last Out) version with a single switch and a set of conveyors that can operate in both directions.
Features
- Any width up to 1,800 mm
- Pneumatic belt tension
- Automatic control of belt drift
- Variable number of levels from 3 to 5 depending on the case
- Beyond 5 levels, diverters must be replaced by lift shuttle conveyors
- Scrapers and waste recovery bins
- Cleaning in place on request
Note: It is possible to have only two levels, but in this case it is not really a multi-level in-line accumulator but rather a two-level in-line stocker, as this solution prohibits the reintroduction of stored products during production.
APPLICATIONS
The multi-level in-line accumulators are suitable for all types of fresh and frozen biscuits, pastries and cakes