Featured Machine: Omega's PRP Integrated Puck Handling and Placement System
For plastic, glass, or aerosol containers
Released in August 2004.
Model PRP from Omega Design maximizes the efficiency of packaging lines by reducing changeover time, by improving response time for new product introductions, by cutting change part cost, and by providing increased line versatility by having the ability to handle any shape container.
The Model PRP features patented rotating pockets which accommodate a wide range of shapes and sizes of plastic, glass or aerosol containers. The systems unique container/puck handling design insures 100% placement of containers into puck. With its monoblock frame, the PRP can provide plastic container unscrambling, air rinsing, bottomcoding, puck alignment and container insertion all accomplished on a common frame- thus reducing floor space requirements. The units multiple pockets reduce operational speeds, thereby creating optimum gentle handling of the most delicate of container finishes. Various puck infeed configurations are available to fit most line layouts.
This unit can operate at speeds up to 300 cpm depending on machine frame size, container shape and container size. The model PRP is utilized extensively in the Personal Health Care/Cosmetics Industry, but could have applications elsewhere. Standard features include: Easy load 20 cu. ft. hopper design, Flow-Trac elevator, patented self-adjusting pockets, rotary disc sorter, fully automatic operation, wired 120 volt, 60 cycle, 1 phase with DC motors and SCR controls, Allen Bradley SLC/500 PLC, and barrier guarding with magnetic/electrical interlocks on access doors.
Optional features include: Quick release side arms (no tool changeover); stainless steel frame construction; integral ionized air rinser; 30, 50, or 75 cubic foot hopper with elevator; low level hopper detection with beacon; OIT operator interface terminal; special electrics; anologue speed controls; panel mounted speed indicator (LED); bottom coding capabilities; conveyors; and casters.
Fully automatic in-line or rotary depucking equipment; and puck return systems are also availble. Omega Design can also assist packaging clients with puck design, puck procurement and line layout.