Container Conveying

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Modular, Versatile, Highly Productive –

Solve Your Container Conveying Tasks with KHS. Made to Order!

� Perfect Plant Planning – Prerequisite for Maximum Efficiency and Product Quality 4

� KHS Line Control – Your Product and Performance Specifications Define the Concept 6

� KHS Line Control – Everything Always within Full View 8

� Innoline BTR Modular Design System – Flexibility Right Down the Line 10

� Innoline –Machine Infeed and Discharge Systems for Every Container Type 12

� Wave Former – The Reliable Method of Separating Containers 14

� Redistribution Stations – The Heart of Every Container Conveying System 15

� KHS Buffer Concept –Ideal for High-performance Bottling Lines 16

� Always a Clean Solution –The Right Hygienic Design Tailored to Your Requirements 18

� Hygienic Design –Meeting the Highest Demands on Hygiene 19

� Innoline LT – Standard –Gentle Air Conveying from the Blow Molder to the Filler 20

� Innoline LT – Hygiene –The Safe Way for Empty Plastic Bottles 22

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Perfect Line Planning –

Prerequisite for Maximum Efficiency and Product Quality

We will plan and simulate your line using cutting-edge

2D/3D techniques and thus ensure optimum space

utilization.

You will receive a container conveying system tailor-made

to your requirements.

You will not only be taking full advantage of our flexible

modular design system but also benefit from our extensive

expertise on how to intelligently control and regulate

conveying systems.

Maximum line availability, perfect container handling

at a minimum of operating and servicing cost characterize

all previously implemented KHS projects.Whether you need to convey glass or plastic containers,

round, rectangular, or oval-shaped cans from machine

to machine throughout your line, with the Innoline

container conveying system from KHS you can optimally

solve all conveying tasks at virtually any rate of speed.

Functionally perfectly and highly economically.

KHS’ scope of performance from which you can fully

benefit includes:

� Project planning of complete lines

(glass, non-refillable and refillable PET, cans, and empties

sorting, order picking) with the help of line simulation.

� Optimization of material flows, line assessment,

and weak point analyses with the help of INNOSIM.

� Definition of the supply and disposal areas in the filling line

as well as the filled and empty container areas.

� Determination of space requirements of filling lines.

� Advice on noise-related topics and preparation of noise

level estimates (in accordance with directive 2003/10/EC).

� Support for licensing procedures.

� Preparation of control concepts.

� Advice on environmental issues with regard to line supply

and disposal facilities.

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KHS Line Control –

Your Product and Performance Specifications Define the ConceptAutomatische Außendesinfektion

� Perfectly coordinated control processes.

Container conveying and machine control processes,

the fusion of optimum line control.

You can achieve maximum line efficiency and overall

economical operation.

� Line control – a sound overall concept.

KHS' line control concept is oriented to your product

and performance specifications.

All machines in the vicinity of the lead machine

(e.g. filler) and all conveyors are controlled according

to the output specified for the lead machine.

This control also incorporates the statuses of these

machines and the level of conveyor buffer use for

efficient line utilization.

Increased line flexibility, increased utilization ratio,

and decreased operating costs.

Optimally adapted to your needs!

� Extensive know-how on line control.

You benefit from KHS’ experience gained from the

many successfully implemented projects involving

conveying of bottles, lightweight bottles,

cans, and specially shaped containers in all output

capacities.

� SOFTSTEP – the intelligent solution.

Perfectly controlled changes in the container convey-

ing and machine speeds of your line.

Smooth, less fault-prone operation and noticeably

less container wear.

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� Decentralized drive concept (option).

Consistent use of bus technology for drives, sensory

equipment, and operator controls.

KHS offers you a decentralized drive concept with

compact functional units comprised of frequency con-

verters and gear motors.

Savings from reduced wiring installation effort; fewer

control cabinets; better utilization of available space.

Operator panel

Energy bus

Data bus

Sensor bus

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KHS Line Control –

Everything Always within Full View

� No unnecessary marginal outputs.

KHS line control avoids unnecessary marginal

outputs of the peripherals located around the lead

machine (e.g. filler).

The result is optimum machine performance

at all times!

Optimum utilization of the buffer capacities.

Less machine stop and go operation and thus

markedly less wear.

Lower operating costs.

� Clearly arranged control and diagnostic terminals.

Terminals with menu-driven GUIs and easy to

operate touch screen or button controls.

You are provided detailed diagnostics and

operation information and are able to carry out

parameterization.

Your choice of languages – you are not

dependent on the language capabilities of your

operating staff.

� Frequency controlled drives

Flexible and gentle to containers.

Perfect adaptation to all operating conditions.

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� Increase the productivity of your line with the

AIS information system from KHS.

AIS keeps you constantly informed on the current

status of your production system.

Weak points are pinpointed by reports based on

accumulated operation and disruption data of the

individual machines and line components.

Important information for you as to how and with

which means you can even better utilize your line’s

performance capacity.

Ask for the AIS information brochure.

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Innoline BTR Modular Design System –

Flexibility Right Down the Line

� All surfaces are smooth, only a few edges, and no

dead spaces.

Simplified cleaning.

� Special segments for conveying lightweight bottles.

You can even process unstable bottles without

difficulty.

� Noise-optimized design.

Adherence to noise threshold levels.

� KHS Innoline container conveyors are comprised of

modularly designed elements that can be combined as

desired virtually free of interfaces.

The result is perfect adaptation to your requirements,

quick commissioning, and calculable investment and

operating costs.

� Suitable conveyors are available for all container types,

sizes, and shapes.

A great deal of planning assurance for you.

Flexibility regarding the implementation of your

wide variety of products.

� Sturdy, heavy-duty design made of high-quality materials.

For you this means long service life and optimum

use of your investment.

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� Long-lasting motors with intelligent, variable positioning

capabilities.

Flexibility in line layout.

The positive results include excellent accessibility,

ease of servicing, and inspection.

� Optional energy-saving, class EFF1 motors available.

High efficiency and thus considerable energy

savings.

� Automatic chain cleaning by a permanently installed

system of nozzles.

Maximum hygiene at the push of a button.

� A choice of four different conveyor chains:

Stainless steel slat belt chains, plastic slat belt chains,

and open and closed plastic chain mats.

The right means of conveyance for each type of

container.

� Trouble-free chain replacement.

This gives your line more flexibility and makes it

future-proof.

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Innoline –

Machine Infeed and Discharge Systems for Every Container Type

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� Pressureless container combining –

a KHS development field-tested worldwide.

Convey your containers to the desired line

- with little noise, reliably, gently.

� The containers merge alternately along a railing forming a

single file.

Reliably and at a high container flow rate.

� SOFTCONTROL - the gentle control.

This KHS development ensures optimum control of

pressureless combining - gently and dependably.

� The railings are made of materials that reduce friction to a

minimum, for PET containers for instance.

This keeps the coefficient of friction very low, reduces

noise, and handles containers gently.

� The conveyor belt drives are electronically controlled

according to the type of container and the degree of use.

Uniform, disruption-free flow of containers

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� Infinite graduation of individual belt speeds.

Prerequisite for disruption-free continuous operation.

� Automatic rejection of container fallovers.

No decrease in line performance.

Cans PET Glass Glass/PET

Pressureless combiner � � �

Conventional combiner �

Accumulation station �

Parallel station � � � �

Redistribution (corner stations) � �

Redistribution (parallel) � � � �

Distribution station � � � �

Hygienic design � � � �

Wave former �

Air conveyors �

Buffer table � � � �

� Preferred use

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� Short, compact design.

Requires little space within the line.

� Simple adjustment to various container diameters.

More flexibility and a wider range of uses of

your line.

� No damage caused by infeeding bottle fallovers.

Greater safety and longer service life.

Wave Former –

The Reliable Method of Separating Containers

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� A single line bottle flow is transferred to the discharge

conveyor in a side-staggered, loose, two-row formation

by rotating belts.

High conveying performance at a minimum

noise level.

� Container guidance on both sides

Great operational reliability even for unstable

bottles.

Perfect solution for plastic containers!

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� Container distribution from one lane to two conveying

segments.

Optimum mass container conveying to various

parts of the line.

� Parallel pushover – the “gentle” solution to the

problem of conveying lightweight bottles.

Ideal capabilities for conveying all lightweight

plastic bottles. The better alternative to

accumulation stations in this area.

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KHS supplies the appropriate redistribution stations for

all conveying systems. This includes light barrier controlled

container distribution from one to two lanes, parallel

pushover, blunt pushover with backup stations, conveyor

bends, corner stations, and container skimming.

Prerequisite for optimum container handling, especially

for ultra-lightweight PET containers, low noise emission,

and high line efficiency.

Redistribution Stations –

The Heart of Every Container Conveying System

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KHS Buffer Concept –

Ideal for High-performance Bottling Lines

The KHS buffer concept makes high-performance bottling

lines even more efficient while handling containers excep-

tionally gently.

A new type of distribution station distributes the incoming

flow of bottles to the infeed belts. Without colliding with

the tip of the plow. With very little pressure and noise.

Specifically controlled drives transfer the bottles quickly

to the discharge conveyor.

When bottle flow backups occur, the bottles are pushed

across the chains until the table is full.

This is done exceptionally gently and quietly due to the

short distances of travel and belt speeds specially tuned in

relation to another.

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� Characteristics:

Low pressure and low noise.

Alternating method of separating the bottle flow.

Several drives ensure an optimum graduation of

conveying speeds for all degrees of utilization and

container transfer on the buffer system outfeed.

� Benefits:

Optimum utilization of production space.

Adherence to noise-level regulations.

Gentle container handling.

� Other advantages:

Space saving.

First in, first out.

Always a Clean Solution –

The Right Hygienic Design Tailored to Your Requirements

� Smooth surfaces, stain-resistant rounded design with

few corners and edges.

The innovative solution in the filler environment

for semi-aseptic and ultra-clean filling.

� Open-type design wherever possible.

High product safety. Perfect – even automatic –

sanitizing.

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� The following models are available:

Standard – basic hygienic version for normal

requirements.

Easy Clean – standard conveyor components

modified for hygienic requirements.

Easy Clean Special –

completely modified conveyors for

high demands on hygiene.

� It is possible to combine several different versions

in one system.

Hexagon-design

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Welded guide strips.

Slanted flange

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Welded-on railing

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Welded threaded

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Special Easy Clean design

Hygienic Design –

Meeting the Highest Demands on Hygiene

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To fulfill the highest of demands on

bottling such as aseptic cold filling

of beverages.

Smooth, dirt-repelling design.

Maximum safety for biologically

sensitive beverages.

Separate top and bottom belt strands No-ventilator aseptic drive with caustic and acid-resistant paint

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Innoline LT – Standard –

Gentle Air Conveying from the Blow Molder to the Filler

� Wide-span supports for firm, stable conveyor stance at

heights of up to 4 meters.

Optional conveyor installation on wall brackets and/or

ceiling suspension.

� Extensive modular design system for all task definitions.

Great flexibility coupled with highly economical

operation. Trouble-free expansion possible at all

times.

� Exactly controlled ventilator units.

Lower energy consumption and longer filter life by exactly

dosing the required volume of air.

Reduced operating costs.

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� Refillables and non-refillables, neck ring handling:

The neck ring on the bottle neck rests on a wear-resistant

guide strip.

� Hygienic design, automatic filter monitoring, and a

high-performance diverter module complete the

program.

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� A wide variety of container types possible.

A widest possible range of bottle sizes and shapes can be

processed by simply adjusting the guide railings.

Automation available tailored to your requirements.

Less changeover time required for format changing.

� Low-wear neck ring guides.

Gentle container handling with maximum service life

for refillable and non-refillable containers. Solid section

or clip-on versions available.

Servicing and operating cost savings.

� Pickup/discharge station.

A height-adjustable station can be used for combined

chain and air conveying.

Easy format changeover.

� Modular diverter program:

Modular design redistribution and combining for

flexible and efficient line layout.

Integration of existing conveyors possible.

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Innoline LT – Hygiene –

The Safe Way for Empty Plastic Bottles

� Hygienic design conveyors.

Conveyors covered with easy-to-open,

transparent side panels or enclosed in stainless steel

with inspection windows and maintenance covers.

Maximum protection against container

contamination from the outside.

� Trust is good, control is better!

Monitoring of filter cleanliness with warnings or

automatic compensation of ambient conditions.

Testing and display of sensor statuses at the

operator panel.

Less servicing effort coupled with high ease

of operation.

� Only side-mounted specially shaped nozzles.

No air forced directly into bottle mouths.

Increased protection against container contamination.

� Hygienic design ventilator units.

Integrated stainless steel ventilator with a prefilter on

the intake end and a main filter on the delivery end.

Maximum filter life coupled with highest possible

demands on air purification for filling under clean

room conditions.

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� Optimum choice of filters.

As fine as necessary, as simple as possible.

Single or multiple-stage, intake and/or delivery end layout

of EU2 to EU12 class filters.

Flexible solutions to meet your requirements.

KHS Maschinen- und Anlagenbau Aktiengesellschaft

Juchostrasse 20D-44143 Dortmund, Germany

Tel +49 (231) 569-0Fax +49 231) 569-1541E-mail info@khs.com

Planiger Strasse 139-147D-55543 Bad Kreuznach, Germany

Tel +49 (671) 852-0Fax +49 (671) 852-2411E-mail info@khs.com

www.khs.com

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The information contained in this brochure is

non-binding.

Only the technical specifications of our quotes are

determinative with regard to design and scope of delivery.

Subject to design modifications.