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Article | REF: AG6602 V1

End-of-line machines - End-of-line machines

Author: Philippe COGNARD

Publication date: October 10, 2007

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8. End-of-line conveyors (for cardboard boxes, etc.)

At the end of the shrink-wrapping or shrink-wrapping machines, the filled cardboard boxes or packs, which can weigh up to 10-15 kg, must now be transported on conveyors capable of supporting such loads, and with bases that are more or less smooth. Various types of conveyor are used:

  • conveyors with metal or rubberized rollers to drive cases by friction;

  • disc conveyors, which allow curves (figure ) – free rolling;

  • conveyors with rubberized conveyor belts, which provide excellent frictional drive for cases or packs, and have a flat, smooth surface that does not risk damaging the cases or packs;

  • conveyors with free rollers; these rollers are generally made of high-strength, wear-resistant plastics such as polyamide, for example;...

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