Pack conveyors for secondary packaging

Optimize your production line with intelligent pack conveyors, designed to seamlessly connect machines for enhanced packaging efficiency and flexibility across various package types.

Handles and Transports Packages in Production Lines

The Pack Conveyors from GEA are engineered to enhance efficiency in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical production lines by seamlessly handling diverse packaging types, such as milk cartons, juice boxes, and pharmaceutical bottles. These conveyor systems stand out due to their intelligent automation capabilities, ensuring smooth transitions between individual machines and optimizing overall line performance. They incorporate features like lateral guide adjustment, either manually or automatically, and utilize elevators and lowerators for vertical transitions, ensuring flexibility and high-speed operations. Configurable to specific production needs, these conveyors support a wide range of secondary packaging options including trays, shrink-wraps, and cartons, accommodating various materials and sizes. Integrated automation systems utilize PLC controls and inverters for speed modulation, which reduces noise and energy consumption by up to 20%. Made from hygienic stainless steel where required, GEA conveyors are designed for easy maintenance with options for quick references and handwheel adjustments. Designed to meet high standards of operational safety and efficiency, they comply with industry-specific regulations and offer engineering support for customization and integration into existing plants, providing a tailored, effective solution for modern packaging demands.

Benefits

  • Seamlessly integrates diverse packaging types, maximizing operational flexibility and efficiency.
  • Reduces energy consumption and noise with advanced speed modulation technology.
  • Enhances production line throughput through intelligent automation and precise package handling.
  • Minimizes downtime with customizable setup and quick adjustments.
  • Meets industry hygiene standards with stainless steel design and easy maintenance features.

General


Applications
Food,Shrink-wraps,Containers,Beverage,Trays,Crates,Carton boxes,Pharmaceutical
End products
Bottle packs,Milk cartons,Juice boxes,Pharmaceutical pill bottles,Soft drink cans,Ready-meal trays,Beverage crates,Vacuum-sealed meat trays,Vitamin containers,Dairy product crates,Cereal boxes,Frozen food trays,Snack food cartons,Bottled water shrink-wraps,Shrink-wrapped multipacks
Steps before
Container sorting,Package assembly,Machine integration,Production line setup
Steps after
Palletization,Storage,Distribution,Quality inspection
Input ingredients
carton boxes,crates,trays,shrink-wraps,full bottles
Output ingredients
packaged goods,intelligent packaging system,secondary packages
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Automation
‘Intelligent’ automation
Material
Stainless steel
Speed Modulation
Inverter-controlled
Conveyor Type
Dividers/combiners,elevators/lowerators
Vertical Exchange System
Swinging systems
Power Consumption
Reduced via inverters
Noise Level
Reduced via inverters
Lateral Guides Adjustment
Manual/Automatic
Control Device
Remote field PLC
Handling Capacity
Handles various package types
Package Compatibility
Certain trays,shrink-wraps,carton boxes
Production Speed
Customized per installation

Operating Characteristics


Automation Level
Intelligent Automation / PLC
Changeover Time
Quick Changeover
Energy Efficiency
Speed Modulation with Inverters
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous
Cleaning Method
Hygienic Design
System Configuration
Customizable Layout
Vertical Exchange
Elevators/Lowerators
Package Versatility
Shrink-wraps,Carton Boxes,Crates,Trays
Noise Reduction
Installed Inverters

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Stainless steel construction
AISI 304/316
Hygienic design
Yes
Corrosion resistance
Suitable for humid environments
Food grade materials
Yes
Cleanability
Easy to clean surfaces

Custom Options


Control panel type
Manual / Automation
Material construction
Stainless steel
Integration possibilities
High-speed production lines
Conveyor customization
Flexible layout and design
Package handling capability
Shrink-wraps,carton boxes,trays