This is accomplished through: - A new innovative funnel design - Elimination of lengthy mechanical set-ups associated with mechanical fillers - Introduction of closely coupled servo controls on the filling and container handling parts of the system
Mechanically controlled auger fillers, continue to experience the frustrations of extensive downtime and speed limitations intrinsic to the mechanical functions results in strive to decrease filler downtime and increase throughput speed, where as servo technology can play an important role in expediting changeovers. Since a servo device automatically adjusts a machine, it enables tool-less, repeatable changeovers to be done quickly. Making equipment adjustments in minutes instead of hours ensures that production run demands are met. Another deterrent to accomplishing filler changeovers quickly has been the time consuming task of changing filler funnels to accommodate containers with different heights and diameters. With a unique funnel adapter system, manufacturers can significantly reduce changeover downtime as well as dramatically decrease equipment cost.