Accumulation conveyor for controlled feeding in packaging lines

Ensure seamless product flow and enhance efficiency in your packaging line with a conveyor system designed to manage and stabilize irregular product distribution, optimizing feeding precision for downstream wrapping machines.

Controls and Balances Product Flow

The Accumulation Conveyor by Theegarten-Pactec is engineered to manage the challenges of high-speed packaging lines for confectionery and food products. Featuring a multi-stage design with a three-phase motor and integrated frequency controller, it ensures continuous operation by compensating for irregular product flow. This system is optimized for a wide range of products, including chocolates, candies, and tablets, enhancing the efficiency of upstream and downstream processes. Designed for ease of maintenance, it includes quick tensioning devices and removable support plates for straightforward cleaning. The conveyor is available with optional cooling to accommodate temperature-sensitive items. Seamlessly integrate this component into your production line to enhance product handling, with custom configurations available to meet specific operational needs.

Benefits

  • Optimizes product flow for continuous packaging operations, minimizing bottlenecks.
  • Lowers maintenance time and costs with easy-access design and quick tensioning.
  • Enhances product quality with precise control over temperature-sensitive items via optional cooling.
  • Increases efficiency through seamless integration with existing wrapping systems.
  • Customizable to fit specific operational requirements, ensuring compatibility with diverse product lines.

General


Applications
Soft caramels,Bouillon cubes,Hard candies,Chocolate products,Bubble gum,Cereals,Sweets,Jelly products,Effervescent tablets,Dishwasher tablets,Chewing gum
End products
Assorted caramel chews,Gummy bears,Fruit-flavored jellies,Cornflakes,Spearmint chewing gum,Lavender-scented dishwasher tablets,Muesli mix,Chicken bouillon cubes,Bubble gum balls,Fizzy vitamin tablets,Dark chocolate truffles,Milk chocolate bars
Steps before
Product Processing,Distribution Preparation,Bulk Delivery
Steps after
Wrapping,Final Packaging,Distribution to Packaging Machines
Input ingredients
irregular product flow,product rows,bulk products,chocolate products,hard caramels,jelly products,chocolate balls,chocolate eggs
Output ingredients
controlled feeding,packaged chocolate products,packaged hard caramels,packaged jelly products,packaged chocolate balls,packaged chocolate eggs
Market info
Theegarten-Pactec is known for its expertise in manufacturing highly specialized packaging machines for small-sized confectionery products, offering innovative, flexible, and efficient solutions tailored to various customer needs in the industry.

Technical Specifications


Execution Stages
Single- to four-stage
Motor Type
Three-phase motor
Frequency Control
Integrated within the switch cabinet
Cleaning Access
Easy access through removable conveyor support plates
Maintenance Feature
Quick tensioning devices for conveyor belts
Product Transfer
Smooth transfer with 10 mm diameter return shafts
Optional Feature
Cooling of the conveyors

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Quick tensioning devices
Cleaning method
Easy access for cleaning
Cooling option
Optional cooling of conveyors

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Product size and shape variation
Single block,individual rows,or bulk

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Single- to four-stage execution
Motor type
Three-phase motor driven conveyor
Control type
Frequency controller integrated within the switch cabinet
Cleaning access
Easy access for cleaning through removable conveyor support plates
Maintenance features
Quick tensioning devices for the conveyor belts
Product transfer and waste management
All product transfers and scrapers with underneath sliding waste trays
Return shaft diameter
10 mm for smooth product transfer
Cooling option
Optional

Custom Options


Cooling option
Available
Conveyor stages
Single- to four-stage execution
Motor type
Three-phase motor driven
Conveyor belt tensioning
Quick tensioning devices