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Problem #1 - Box Pusher
The problem , one conveyor line
supplies empty cartons to 24 individual packaging stations. A means of
diverting the boxes to each line was required. With very limited space in
between the lines, Walkers realized that conventional cylinders were not
suitable, as the extended piston rods would have required a further two
feet of space for each line.
Our Solution
 By using 24 Origa 40 mm diameter Rodless cylinders with stroke lengths
of 4513 mm, each fitted with a steel plate fixed directly to the yoke of the
cylinder, it was possible to divert the boxes to each of the required lines.
And because the cylinder works within its own length, it was possible to
mount the cylinders underneath the conveyor.
Due to the Origa cylinders, Walkers have been able to design a very
compact, simple and highly effective means of distributing the boxes.
Problem #2 - Bag Open & Fill
A company designing food packaging machinery required a unit that
would position and open folded bags prior to filling with them powdered
products. Conventional long stroke cylinders were tried, but were ejected
due to space constraints and piston rod bowing that caused damage to
seals and the support mechanisms.
Our Solution
 The company designed a machine to extract a folded bag from a
magazine. A 25mm diameter Origa Rodless Cylinder advanced a fixed
vacuum plate to the free side of the bag, which was opened on the
retraction stroke. Rigidity, self-guidance, bi-directional operation and a
stroke length within overall body length are all features that made Origa
Cylinders the only viable option in this application.
The compactness of Origa cylinders together with their reliability,
reduced the space required by 50%, and maintenance downtime. This
company has produced an extremely cost-effective machine for a
worldwide export market, which is enhanced by the international
availability of Origa Rodless Cylinders.
\More Solutions Available:
Vertical Clamp
Drum Filling
Milk Carton Transfer
Paper Pack Stack
Please note that Simmons Industrial is capable of supplying any solution posted on our site.
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