Controlling the continuous flow of products through the line is critical to maintain efficiency. Product Flow is achieved using a variety of methods and components depending upon the product, flow path and equipment with which to interface.

Diverters & Gates

Product can be diverted using static guides and plows or dynamic gates and paddles.

• Changes product direction to single or multiple locations
• Often used to meter flow to specific areas or to separate products based on certain attributes
• Control via proximity switches, photo eyes and counters is typical
• Motion can be achieved via pneumatic or electric components

Pushers

Pushers can be mounted at the side of the conveyor or overhead depending upon the product and stroke length required.

• Moves product from the conveyor perpendicular to the flow.
• Used to remove or transfer parts to other equipment or conveyors.
• Also used to create horizontal stacks of products.
• Control via proximity switches, photo eyes and counters is typical.
• Motion can be achieved via pneumatic or electric components.

Lane Guiding

Multiple product lanes can be created across the width of the belt.

• Accumulate large quantity of product
• Divert product across lanes
• Merge multiple lanes to a single lane
• Support unstable product