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4 Automotive Lubricant Products, 1 Filler, No Waiting
APPLICATION
Filling four different automotive lubricant type products, into containers ranging
in volume from 1/2 ounce to 2-1/2 gallons, with minimized downtime
for changeovers.
LIQUID FILLER
An 8 head volumetric state-of-the-art GEN4 PRO/FILL 3000 liquid filler equipped
with a stand-alone state-of-the-art OP Center provided the system
needed to keep this new automotive lubricants line moving at a fast
pace.
Only minimal time outs are required for changeovers since the filling parameters
for each run are stored in the system’ program (as ‘recipes’).
The operator simply displays and chooses the recipe to be downloaded
and, with a single keystroke, the filling parameters for the next
product run are made electronically.
No changeparts are required for changeovers and any mechanical adjustments, such
as adjusting the width of the conveyor guide rail, are accomplished
without tools.
The filler is equipped with Waukesha size 18 Universal Series 3A sanitary lobe
type pumps and air operated/inward opening electronically controlled
positive shut-off nozzles.
Other Major Design Features
- Diving nozzle system for bottom-up filling
- Air pulse product cut-off system to eliminate drip
- Container neck capture system
- Stainless steel product reservoir with hinged cover and level control system
In Conclusion
This volumetric filler requires minimal downtime for changeovers and easily provides
the versatility to fill four different automotive lubricant products
into containers ranging in volume from 1/2 ounce to 2-1/2 gallons.
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