Conveying solutionsat the heart of your productivity

Your empty bottle leaves a machine, heads straight for 20 meters,takes a sharp 90° turn, is lifted up 3 meters, turns off at a switchingpoint and passes through a wall, before plunging down into the line.Before it reaches the end of the line - filled, capped, labeled,controlled, overpacked and palletized - your product will have coveredseveral times the real distance between all the machines.The few minutes necessary for the bottle to make this journey will have

been used, among other things, to separate bottle production or bottlesupply from the bottling area, to save ground space, to isolate a fewsamples for checks, to prepare product flows for machine infeed, tooffer the best ergonomics to the line operators...Above all, this time will have contributed to guarantee the outputand thus the profitability of your production. For no machine worksindependently from the others, it is the main purpose of the regulation

Industrial geometry

THE SHORTEST PATH BETWEEN TWO POINTS IS A STRAIGHT

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Air conveying of empty PET bottles

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Product care and flow regulation

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A complete range of conveying solutions

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system to ensure the continuous running and the overall performanceof the line.Thereby, because industrial geometry knows no rules other thanperformance, Sidel Conveying solutions cover all the necessaryfunctions for your layout projects and combine the best in equipmentergonomics and conveying engineering for optimum line control.

Sidel conveying engineering make your production strategies a realitythanks to an overall understanding of your goals and of yourpackaging line. The equation that determines your performanceinvolves numerous variables. In a word, it is specific to you. Yourproduction equipment depends on the characteristics of yourproducts, your location, your market and even your competitors. Inshort: your production strategy.

Do you need to adapt (it) to market evolutions? To make fastresponses to demand fluctuations? To reconcile high speeds with highproductivity? To manage the complexity of increasingly diverseproduction patterns or simply to increase line efficiency and improveyour productivity? Above all, we strive to understand this industrialproject.

MANAGING PRODUCT DIVERSITY

Do you have to manage a wide range of different products,formats and container types each day? For more complexproduction, we design solutions that favour flexibility forformat changeover, ergonomics and smooth flowmanagement.

High-speed air conveyor switching systemsfor multi-product and multi-format lines.

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Conveying engineering Understand your industrial project

Sidel accumulations secure line efficiency.

BETTER REGULATIONFOR BETTER PERFORMANCE

Do you need accumulation to secure the good running ofyour line and to increase its efficiency?Accumulation time and performance are preciselycalculated according to your production characteristics.Sidel’s control system adapts conveying speeds to yourbottle and line properties, for fluid, smooth conveying.

MODIFYING OR EXPANDINGYOUR LINE

Are you planning to modify some parts of your line? To addnew functions and the corresponding equipment to it? Toupdate the existing line? To be able to evolve according toyour line, Sidel conveyors are designed with a mechatronicapproach: each element connects quickly to existinginterfaces and is easily integrated into the modulararchitecture of the PLC centralizing all parameters.

Integration of an empty bottle palletizing cellto gain flexibility and production profitability.

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Transportyour products

PRODUCT CARE

Just a few grams... but between60 and 80% of your product costat the end of the line: the containeris worth as much as the product itcontains. It allows you to get yourproduct to your customers,wherever they may be, but it alsoenables you to differentiate yourproduct from its competitors, toshowcase it and to enhance yourbrand image.At a time of packaging materialreductions and facing demandingconsumers, to protect your bottlefrom physical damage and fromcontamination is particularlyimportant.This can be achieved through thesecuring of a flowing and dynamicconveying preventing anydamaging pressure or friction onthe container or the label. Formulti-format production, it alsomeans protecting the integrity ofthe packaging while providingflexibility to packaging diversity.This is why Sidel conveyingsolutions are built upon amechatronic architecture giving

the priority to simple and efficientmechanical principles combinedwith the best in electronics andcomputer networks. As a result:these systems are both simple touse and able to convey andregulate diverse product flowswithout time-consuming orcomplex operator interventions.

TOTAL cOST OFOWNERSHIP

And because all these principlesare only worthy if they meetprofitability, Sidel also developslow energy consuming versions ofits equipment.

Movigear drives: -24% electricconsumptionDry lubrification for low frictionand significant water consump-tion savingsUse of blown air for capfeeding.

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The challenge of your production is twofold: guarantee the attractiveness and quality of your products, maximize the productivity andoutput of your production at the end of your line It is the commitment of Sidel's conveying solutions.

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Sidel conveyors preserve your productand your performance.

Accumulation is at the heart of line regulation: it adjusts the operating speedof the machines to adapt it to production needs and compensates for machineshutdown to ensure continuous flow of products. This is why reliability and responsiveness are the key words for Sidelaccumulation systems.

SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT

The reliability of accumulation tables is due, first of all, to the simplicity of their designbased on the same shape: an open, compact and fully accessible table, enablingeasy integration in any type of line, either new or existing. In terms of footprint, they offer the maximum use of the effective space foraccumulation.The dynamic accumulation principles behind Sidel's AQ-Max and AQ-HCaccumulation tables show the same efficient simplicity: combined with the table’sbalanced proportions, they guarantee the absence of pressure on the bottles as wellas First In, First Out (FIFO) management of product flows, which is essential for goodtraceability.

GREATER RESPONSIVENESS

The responsiveness of accumulation is first based on the use of the best sensortechnologies (ultrasonic and telemetric) for precise detection of upstream flows,while downstream, the use of a mechatronic drive system (Movigear™) enablesquick, smooth variation of conveyor speeds.Between machines, it’s all a matter of smart management! The modular design ofthe Sidel PLC, which processes input and translates it into orders for the conveyorsand machines, enables precise, optimal management of flows between twomachines ensuring excellent overall performance.Finally, the modularity of Sidel accumulation tables and their various possibleconfigurations offer a great deal of flexibility for adapting them to any type ofproduction.

AQ-HC (HIGH CAPACITY)

With AQ-HC (High Capacity), Sidel is revolutionizing accumulation principles for allproduction conditions and particularly for high output rates. Its patented accumulation principle combines the splitting of the table into twoopposing flows and uses a curved, mobile guide in order to obtain variable, dynamicaccumulation.

Maximum accumulation potential: use of all infeed chains for accumulation 100% use of the effective spaceIncreased responsiveness thanks to a longer table size and a wider table infeed:the AQ-HC immediately adapts to large variations in production flows and caneasily absorb large quantities of product at a Combi outlet, for example.

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Accumulation tables:Regulate your flows

Your bottle is all the more sensitive and fragile as it is empty, before the filler. Transporting these few grams as carefully and asefficiently as possible up to the filler means ensuring air purity and precisely controlling air flow rate.

FLEXIBILITY

Transport of a great diversity of shapes and sizes of empty PETcontainer, even at high speedEasy integration in any existing building or line: wide range of plenums,curves, up and downslopesFast changeover: manual or automatic adjustment of guide and bodyrails, preset formats accessible through a use-friendly control panelManagement of complex lines: high speed switch gates for distributionand combining of up to 3 lanes.

HYGIENE

Air quality control: filtration levels from pre-filtration to absolute filtration(99.99% at 0.5 µm)Airtightness control: airtight plenum-to-plenum connecting flange, sideor full cowling, air overpressure tunnelsFull cleanability: washable design and materials, demountability andaccesibility to all conveyor elements.

PERFORMANCE

Flowing conveying: fans automatically adjust to containercharacteristics, machine speeds and to conveyor occupation ratethanks to dedicated frequency invertersDry lubrication for optimum friction coefficientErgonomics : accessibility to wire ways, grooved aluminum profile forinstallation of peripherals, easy clip-and-slide of neck rails for quickreplacement.

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Friction coefficient, format changeover, maintenance:we pay special attention to your bottle’s neck guide rail.

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TRANSPORTStraight plenums from 300 to 3,000 mm, curvesfrom 15 to 90°, up and downslopes from 5 to 15°Floor, aerial or wall supportBottle train formationAccumulationBottle ejection for downstream machineprotection, sampling or silo feeding

DISTRIBUTION AND COMBININGSwitch gates, up to 3 lanes

MACHINE INTERFACESAdjustable height of bottle release on tabletop conveyor for multi-formatsBlower’s outfeed for quick changeovers.

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Capping is critical because it is the point at which the container, contents and closure come together. In fact, product qualityand overall production performance can hinge on choosing the right cap infeed solution.Storage, elevation, orientation and high speed feeding of the filler: Sidel Cap Feeder combines the 4 functions with optimumreliability thanks to its simple orientation principle based on gravity (Aidlin patent).

PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

Easy integration : low space requirement, Flat Top air conveyor enablingcomplex trajectories and bypassing of obstacles, with no limits ondistanceEasy use : tool-free adjustment of the speed bump, hopperreplenishment at chest heightOperational autonomy: large size hopper available in various formats,low-level and blockage detection system in the hopper and ejector,pre-feeding solutionsQuality control : ejection systems for caps that are missing thetamperproof ring and for upside-down caps.

FLEXIBILITY

Short production changeover times thanks to an automatic emptyingsystemInfeed of standard-neck and lightweight caps on the same belt, withoutany adjustmentsDual-belt cap feeder: format changeover via a simple switch in lessthan 5 minutesAutomatic, telescopic chute for intervention-free adaptation to all bottleformats and for greater reliability of adjustments.

PROTECTED HYGIENE

Possibility of moving cap infeed outside the filling chamberCap elevation and orientation without creating any dust, cap ejectionvia filtered air (compressed air or fan)Dust removal chamber, combining air ionization and particle suction atthe capper outfeed Secure front access door for hopper maintenance and cleaningTotal accessibility and use of durable materials (PET, stainless steel) tosimplify cleaningHigh Hygiene options: positive pressure in hopper, 0.01 micronfiltration at ejection, HEPA filtration of Flat Top air columns, raisedhopper and under-chassis protection.

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PRE-FEEDINGBox discharge systemTrickle feeder

STORAGE AND FEEDINGLow or high speed feedingCap and crown feedingDual belt cap and/or crown feeding

CONVEYINGGravity chuteTelescopic chuteFlat Top air conveyor

CLEANLINESSDust removal chamberat filler infeed

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Because the output of your line greatly depends on the conveying systems, Sidel conveyors are designed around a modularmechatronic approach ensuring their reliability and adaptability to production changes. Sidel conveyors handle a wide range ofcontainer shapes and formats in different configurations: PET or glass bottles, metal cans, beverage cartons.

EASY LINE INTEGRATION

Simple wiring to existing interfaces thanks to hybrid cablingCompliance with most common technical standards, machinespecifications and line networksEasy integration to automation architecture centralizing line parameters.

PRODUCT CARE

Flowing conveying preventing pressure on the products andobstructions on the lineConveying parameters adapted to the characteristics of the containerto conveyDry or wet lubrication for a smooth conveyingUltrasonic sensor improving line reliability compared to traditionaltechnologies.

FLEXIBILITY

Fast and easy format changeovers thanks to preset control programsand pre-programmed intuitive operator panelAutomatic adjustment of guiding system to bottle formats in lanesMulti-format mechanical design and functional drive design enablingfast format change with minimum settings.

TOTAL PRODUCTIVITY MAINTENANCE (TPM)Sturdy design and materials (stainless steel)Standardized drives, chains, pneumatics and computer elements foreasy maintenanceEasy parts management and supply: mechanical wear parts availableby the biggest manufacturers improvingSimplification and reduction of automation equipment (controlcabinets, wiring, captors, actuators) thanks to decentralized andmodular mechatronic architecture and hybrid cabling.

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TRANSPORTAutomatic guidance in lanesPressure or pressureless dividing

MACHINE INFEEDPressure or pressureless combiningDispatching and train formationLaning systems with automatic format changeovers

MACHINE OUTFEEDPressureless distribution

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The overpackaging of your products is as important as their packaging. It allows palletizing and eases the handling of yourproducts through the distribution network. Filmed pack or cardboard box, it helps differentiate your products on supermarketshelvesThis is why Sidel pack, case and crate conveyors are designed to manage continuous flow of products and protect the aspectof overpackaging while adapting to the diversity in secondary packaging.

PRODUCT CARE

Smooth and flowing conveying ensuring low pressionand friction, pressureless dynamic accumulation principlesPreservation of pack aspect and line continuous runningthanks to fast automatic conveyor discharge anddynamic interfaces by means of motorized rollersSwan-neck inclines and declines to avoid product andchain damage.

PERFORMANCE

Transport of every kind of overpacked goods: full orempty cases, cardboard boxes, crates, tray, hi-cone andshrink wrapped multipacks Fast and easy format changes with minimum settingsthanks to multi-format mechanical design and presetcontrol programsCompact conveying concept thanks to modular belt(Sidel patent) enabling 180° curves with short radius ofcurvature.

TOTAL PRODUCTIVITY MAINTENANCE (TPM)

Open structure for easy maintenance, accessibility towear partsDurability and high resistance to abrasion: stainless steelconveyor with PBF axis (Polybutylène Téréphthalate)Easy clip and slide of guiderails for simple tool-lessmaintenance replacementStandardized drives, chains, pneumatics and computerelements for easy maintenance.

End of line conveying

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TRANSPORT AND ACCUMULATIONCurves, inclines and declinesMagneroll rollers or LBP(Low Back Pressure) accumulation

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Because the reliability and the productivity of your workshop areessential to efficient logistics, the complete range of Sidel pallethandling equipment, together with Sidel know-how in end-of-lineengineering, make it possible to build customized solutions adapted toboth your product and installation.Sidel plant layout studies focus on the ergonomics of your workshopand floor space optimization.

OPTIMIZED MECHANICAL DESIGN

Simple all-purpose design enabling use in various industries andadaptation to any change in production requirementsMaterials and mechanical design adapted to productionconstraints: galvanized or stainless steel welded structureIntegrated cablingSilent driveEven pallet motion due to longitudinal off-set of the central chaingap from gaps of the side chainsReduced floor space.

TOTAL PRODUCTIVITY MAINTENANCE (TPM)

Easy accessibility to all wear partsQuick dismantling of the motor in lateral positionQuick replacement of the return gears without screwIndividual tightness of the chains through a single screw.

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TRANSPORTChain conveyorsFree or motorized roller conveyorsModular belt conveyors

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