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Automated Basket Transportation Network with Basket Tracking

The link between the Loader/Unloader and Retort Crate Delivery is the crate conveyor network in tandem with basket tracking capabilities. Designed with built in accumulation buffer, the system is designed to ensure that ABRS system continues to run even if there are periods of downtime upstream or downstream. Crate Tippers, 90 Degree Transfer Stations, Turntables, and Forklift Removal Stations provide the plant with seamless basket transport and storage to maximize line efficiency.

Automated Basket Transportation Network with Crate Tracking Features

  • Robust 304 Stainless Steel frames
  • Heavy Duty #80 washdown duty Hitachi chain
  • VFD Control on all motors with forward/reverse options
  • Interfaced with Loader/Unloader/Delivery System via Allen Bradley PLC network
  • Integrated Crate Tracking system provides identification/status of all crates in the system
  • Every crate position tracked via vision system and sensor locations at each crate position
  • Individual lockout/tagout locations for every conveyor
  • Ethernet bus network for diagnostics and alarming
  • Nema 4X MCP Panels provided and pre-wired for quick installation

Additional Products

Automated Retorts

For Automated Retort Rooms, the retorts are designed to completely integrate with the material handling components.

Automated Product Delivery

Automated Product Delivery Systems provide operator free retort loading and unloading at high production rates by traversing across the floor in front of a bank of retorts to load and unload product.

Automated Sweep Type Loader/Unloader (Rigid Containers)

The Automated Loaders and Unloaders incorporate all the features to provide the fastest sweep speeds for rigid containers in the market within a very robust stainless-steel frame controlled by an Allen Bradley PLC and Color Touchscreen.

Gantry & Robotic Loader/Unloader for Flexible Containers

Automated Flexible Container Loaders and Unloaders use integrated infeed systems with robotic or gantry-style vacuum pick-and-place operations for efficient staging.