Moulding machine
Successful cooling solution for a UK beverage closure company
At UPM Conveyors our team ’ s expertly designed conveyors and systems can be the perfect solution to manufacturing issues , resulting in a more efficient , cost effective process .
Recently we worked with a UK based beverage closure company , creating a solution that would now be beneficial to other beverage closure businesses across the country .
Discover the challenges we resolved and our implemented solutions below . Get in touch with us on 01753 548801 if you are currently experiencing similar problems and require our services .
36 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk
THE PROBLEM
• Closure temperature above 45-degrees Celsius causing ovality as they enter downstream equipment .
• High level of static present
• High reject rate
• De-mould temperature above 90-degrees Celsius
• High mould cavitation
• Fast cycle time
This beverage closure company was experiencing ovality , a high level of static and a high reject rate among other problems in their current conveyancing system . Combined , these issues were causing a loss of product and of course , a reduction in efficiency which ultimately costs money .
OUR SOLUTION
• Closure temperature now ~ 30-degree Celsius to reduce the ovality and reject rate issue .
• Bespoke conveyor design using the latest 3D CAD software
• Stainless steel conveyor sides , mobile support frame & PET-G dust covers .
• Low wear and FDA compliant modular link belt
• Bespoke control system design
• Static eliminator installed .