Show Machine Spotlight: Smart Divider-Combiner

Pack Expo Las Vegas 2021 quick approaching at the end of this month and Morrison Container Handling Solutions is a featured exhibitor. We’re looking forward to seeing you there. To get the most out of your Pack Expo experience, we’ve put together a quick guide for you to review so you know what to expect to see from us in Vegas. Remember to add us to your Show Planner.

Where can I find Morrison Container Handling Solutions?

We’re located in the Central Hall in Booth #C1851. Walk in at the main entrance for the Central Hall and head forward. You can’t miss our hanging and spinning spiral screw signage. Once you’ve found that, you’ve found us.

What’s one machine Morrison is showcasing?

One of the machines we are going to be displaying this year is our Gatorade Loop that consists of a Morrison Smart Divider and a Smart Combiner.

The Smart Divider

This dynamic system divides containers on the fly based on the product demand downstream. This system allows you to take an upstream process that’s running at a faster speed and release the product into two lanes for a downstream operation that requires multiple lanes. It can also be used in a scenario where the downstream operation requires two machines to keep up with the upstream operation, like a filler upstream that can run faster than the downstream labeler.

The design of the system implements a tool-less changeover to allow for multiple container sizes to run on the system. With four servo motors, this system allows for automatic phasing of the timing screws to divide the containers accordingly into the appropriate lane. The system also utilizes an inspection station to look at the color of the containers to divide them into the appropriate lane.

Fast facts:

• • • • Runs speeds over 1000 containers per minute.
      • Maintains positive control of the container.
      • Can lower maintenance costs.
      • Compact footprint easily fits into existing lines.
      • Can be implemented into an inspection/rejection station.
      • Robust eccentric drive bracket minimizes spare parts required.

Overall, this Smart Divider system allows for ongoing and dynamic production with the ability to automatically shift containers to the appropriate lane.

The Smart Combiner

This dynamic timing screw system combines round or oval containers from two lanes into one common lane. The combiner can run each lane independent from one another, instead of relying on both lanes requiring a backlog of containers. The system works by releasing containers 180 degrees out of phase and railed together on the discharge of the system. This system is even offered with an upgraded design that allows for containers to be fully combined in the timing screw.

Fast facts:

• • • • Compact footprint, saving you space.
      • Able to mount to existing conveyor.
      • Minimizes maintenance.
      • Robust eccentric drive bracket minimizes spare parts required.

See the whole system in action at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2021. Add us to your Show Planner and make an appointment to meet directly with our experts while at Pack Expo.