The
Air Single Filer
The air single filer section is installed at the end
of the mass air conveyor. This section takes cans from mass flow and converts
them into multiples of single lanes depending upon filling speed. Single lane
feed is usually used for speeds of up to 1500 cans per minute with two lanes
being used above 1500 cans per minute. The single filer is a section of air
conveyor with tapering guide rails taking the cans from several cans wide
to a single can width. The angle of taper and design of the deck plates and
top covers are made for smooth running and high efficiency of the unit.
The
Wet Single Filer
At very high filling speeds well in excess of 1500
cans per minute, it is not practical to rinse and drain cans effectively so
two rinsers have to be used. This involves splitting the can supply into two
lanes, thus halving the transport speed in order to increase the rinse time
to the desired duration. This operation is carried out by a dual lane air
single filer, which splits the mass flow into two lanes prior to the rinser.
After the twin lane rinser an air conveyor then combines the two lanes back
into a single lane of cans for transportation into the filler. The air conveyor
after the rinser therefore handles wet cans. The conveyor air chamber and
fan housing is specially designed to allow water to be drained off. The single
filing section is also designed to reduce the risk of a two can jam by the
use of a special tapering section and vibrator.
