Tray Stacker

The 296I Continuum Tray Stacker creates two tiers of trays before the trays enter the shrink wrapper, thereby doubling tray output for the same packs-per-minute rate. This capability increases palletizer capacity by a factor of two without increasing its cycle rate. To achieve a rate of 100 trays/min., the shrink wrapper and palletizer need only operate at 50 packs/min. Stacking and shrinkwrapping two 12-count trays is usually much more manageable and easier to handle than a single, 24-count tray. The stacker may be used for glass jars, PET and fiber (Sonoco) cans.

The unit takes up only five linear feet of floor space, located between the tray and the shrink wrapper. It is electronically and mechanically integrated to the tray packer/shrink wrapper system, allowing smooth and efficient operation without harsh transitions or retiming issues. A simple two-position clutch changes the operation from single to double-tier, allowing operators to easily complete changeovers.

Standard-Knapp, Inc., 127 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480. Tel: 860-342-1100; Fax: 860-342-0783.