Tray buffering system for downstream absorption

Handle production line disruptions effortlessly by temporarily absorbing trays during packaging flow interruptions, ensuring consistent operation and reducing downtime in your high-speed food processing and packaging operations.

Buffers and Accumulates Loaded Trays

The Tray Buffer from Royal Houdijk is an engineered solution designed to enhance the efficiency of food packaging lines by seamlessly managing downstream interruptions. Incorporating a dynamic spiral accumulator, it occupies minimal floor space while efficiently buffering and accumulating loaded trays. This system is ideal for food manufacturers and packaging companies dealing with products like potato chips, chocolate bars, and cereals. The FIFOTRAY Buffer absorbs operational interruptions by extending its track to store excess trays when a connected wrapper halts. Once the downstream capacity is restored, the system rapidly empties the stored trays, maintaining continuous operation. The buffer is PLC-controlled, ensuring smooth integration with existing production lines and allowing real-time adjustments. Its construction supports high-speed processes, accommodating the packaging of solid end-products efficiently. Customization options are available to fit specific production requirements, with engineering support provided for seamless implementation within your facilities.

Benefits

  • Ensures continuous packaging operations by effectively managing stoppages.
  • Maximizes production efficiency with minimal floor space footprint.
  • Reduces operational costs with rapid buffer emptying and restoration.
  • Enhances line productivity with high-speed, automated accumulation.
  • Seamlessly integrates into existing systems with flexible PLC control.

General


Applications
Baked goods,Snacks,Confectionery,Packaged food,Sweets
End products
Canned soups,Cookies,Hard candies,Cupcakes,Cereal bars,Potato chips,Packaged nuts,Chocolate bars,Crackers,Chewing gum
Steps before
Tray Loading
Steps after
Wrapping,Packaging
Input ingredients
loaded trays
Output ingredients
excess trays
Market info
Houdijk is known for designing and manufacturing advanced handling and processing equipment for the biscuit and bakery industry, specializing in automated systems to improve efficiency and maintain product quality.

Technical Specifications


Buffering Type
Dynamic spiral accumulator
Space Requirement
Minimum required floor space
Operation Mode
Automatic/Continuous
Flexibility
Absorbs excess trays during downstream stoppages
Operating Mechanism
Spiral accumulator adjusts (extends and shortens)

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Dynamic spiral accumulator
Buffering capability
Absorbs downstream stoppages
Floor space efficiency
Minimum required space
Automation level
Automatic tray handling based on availability
Operation flow
FIFO (First In,First Out)
Adaptability to stoppages
Automatically adjusts operation speed
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Not specified
Cleaning method
Not specified

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Minimum required floor space
Accumulator type
Dynamic spiral
Tray absorption mechanism
Dynamic spiral moves upwards
Buffer system
FIFOTRAY BUFFER

Custom Options


Compact footprint
Minimum required floor space