Packet handling modules

A FlexLink standard solution

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90 degree rotation unit

The rotation unit enables cigarette packs to rotate 90 degrees in flat position at a speed of up to 400 packs per minute. To maintain a continuous flow without interruption between the packets a driven soft roller ensures that the rotation is carried out without any delay, with a conveyor speed of 1560 m/minute (tested package size 905525 mm). The rotation will be used when the packs need to be reoriented to suit the feeding of the following packaging machine. The unit is designed to fit on a FlexLink XL (65 mm wide) plain or flocked chain conveyor.

Standard features
Self contained unit Easily fitted to existing conveyors Smooth handling of product Requires minimal gap between packs Clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation units No additional controls required

5139EN-3

Unit for rotation of cigarette packages

General description
The rotation unit consists of a soft driven roller, which ensures that the packages are rotated 90 degrees in conjunction with a special side guide arrangement. The unit requires a 230V, 50 Hz, single phase power supply for the motor.

Ordering information
When ordering, please specify conveyor speed and rotation direction as shown below (clockwise or counterclockwise units).

Standard parts
All conveyor parts are selected from our standard catalogue for the XL system. The standard parts used in the rotation unit are: Conveyor beam XLCB 3 Slide rail XLCR 25 H Chain XLTP 5 or 5047490 (flocked) Guide rail XLRS 315 Guide rail cover XLRT 323 Guide rail bracket XLRF 4218 V Guide rail clamp support XLRL 1860 CA Guide rail clamp XLRK 18x60 C Clockwise unit Item no. Z-5970684 Counter-clockwise unit Item no. Z-5970358

Standard parts to be ordered separately.

Dimensions

For more information, please contact your local FlexLink sales unit. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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