Morrison’s setup fixtures are supplied with your equipment to streamline the setup of drive units and change parts locationally along your conveyor. Think of them like cookie cutters—when lined up and placed over a sheet of dough, they create an evenly spaced distribution of shapes, one that can be reproduced in the same way again.
Without a cookie cutter, it would take a long time to produce uniform cookies. The cookie cutter, like a setup fixture, speeds up the changeover process!
In the packaging industry, setup fixtures are lined up over a production line, having already been designed to fit that line, and placed over top. After placed, the setup fixtures provide the ability to install conveyor accessories (timing screws, twist blocks, down bottle systems, etcetera). Similarly to cookie cutters, setup fixtures possess spaces fitted to these workpieces. Each piece can be snugly affixed to these spaces, helping to ensure that they are fastened correctly and securely, as well as in the right orientation and position.
The Morrison Advantage
Now, how do Morrison’s setup fixtures differ from other’s offerings, and what can you expect from them? Our setup fixtures, like all our solutions, are customizable to your production line and specific needs. Do you need to install a funnel to fill your containers? We can set you up for that. Do you need to reject unfit products prior to packaging? We can set you up for that too. No matter what the problem is, we will work to solve it.
Watch the following video to see a setup fixture in action!
As you can see in this example, the setup fixture identifies how and where to install the timing screw. The space for the timing screw on the setup fixture sits just above the area where the motor stands. Without the setup fixture, it would have become increasingly timely to find where the timing screw needed to go. Setup fixtures fix slow processes and speed up changeovers.
With the Morrison solution, you can rest assured that your drive units, change parts, and more are situated correctly along your production line, reaping success in your rate of production.
In the packaging industry, precision is essential. Do not rely on guesswork—come to us! Your new setup fixture could be your gateway to increased throughput, reduced changeover times, and higher profits.
To find out how setup fixtures can benefit your production line, give us a call at +1 (708) 756-6660 or reach out to us on our website. We are here for you to support your container handling goals!
