Packaging conveyor for efficient bag handling

Simplify your packaging line with a conveyor designed to efficiently transfer and align snack bags, reducing manual labor and improving flow to your packing station.

Applications

Transfers and Arranges Products for Packing

AC Horn Manufacturing offers the Packoff Conveyor System, designed to efficiently facilitate the transfer of snack and nut products from packaging machines to pack-off stations. This system is engineered to address manual labor challenges in the packaging room by gently conveying products like microwave popcorn bags and snack packs to a rotary table for seamless packing. Capable of continuous and high-speed operations, it integrates smoothly into existing production lines, enhancing throughput and minimizing labor dependency. Constructed with durable materials to withstand rigorous food processing environments, and features fully adjustable components for operator comfort and efficiency. The Packoff Conveyor System is suitable for various food and snack industries, ensuring reliable and streamlined product handling and packing.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency by minimizing manual handling and labor costs.
  • Increases product throughput with continuous, high-speed conveying.
  • Ensures gentle handling to prevent product damage during transfer.
  • Facilitates easy integration with existing packaging machines and lines.
  • Adjustable design improves operator comfort, reducing fatigue and errors.

General


Applications
Japanese peanuts, Coated nuts, Snacks, Roasted nuts, Pellets, Nut butter, Chips, Corn tortillas, Blanched peanuts, Popcorn
End products
Wasabi-coated peas, Potato chip bags, Microwave popcorn bags, Honey-roasted almonds, Corn tortilla wrap packs, Snack packs of blanched peanuts, Peanut butter jars, Chocolate-covered peanuts, Extruded corn pellets, Mixed snack pouches
Steps before
Bagging, Sealing, Packaging
Steps after
Packing, Rotary Table Packing, Case Packing
Input ingredients
bags, packaging machine output
Output ingredients
gently conveyed bags, rotary table for packing
Market info
AC Horn Manufacturing is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing industrial equipment for food processing, particularly in nut processing, popping equipment, and material handling systems, known for high-quality engineering and reliable performance in demanding industrial applications.

Technical Specifications


Adjustability
Fully adjustable for operator comfort
Material Handling
Gently conveying
Integration Capability
Accepts bags from packaging machine
Operation Type
Minimizes labor requirements
Packing Process
Conveys to Rotary Table for packing

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Minimal
Cleaning method
Manual
Operator comfort
Fully adjustable
Labor reduction
Minimized

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Fragility of contents
Gently conveyed

Physical Characteristics


Feed method
Conveyor feed
Discharge method
Rotary Table
Operator adjustability
Fully adjustable

Custom Options


Adjustability
Fully adjustable for operator comfort
Packer stand
Optional
Rotary table
Optional
Integration with rotary table
Yes