Project Objective

To convert an existing single format can line to a flex can system capable of running multiple sleek and standard cans, in a variety of package formats.

Project Overview

In addition to conveyor systems layout and supply, Descon provided project management services and the complete integration of two separate can fillers (each capable of running a single can diameter minimizing change over complexity), a Sentry bulk depalletizer, (2) A&E can rinsers, a Descon can drying system, a Westrock 1250M paperboard packer, Douglas SPS75 tray-film packer, a Kister Kayat TP-70 tray packer, (2) Intralox ARB case switches, (3) Ambaflex case spirals, (2) PAI 6300 palletizers, (2) Muller stretch wrappers, coding and inspection equipment.

Container Formats

• 222ml, 310ml sleek
• 355ml, 473ml, 568ml standard

Primary Package Formats

• 4pk, 6pk, 8pk, 10pk, 12pk, 15pk, 18pk, 20pk, 24pk paperboard
• 4pk, 6pk Hi-Cone
• 18pk, 20pk, 24pk, 28pk, 32pk, tray w/ film overwrap

Secondary Package Formats

• 6x4pk, 4x6pk tray w/o overwrap

Descon Supply and Responsibility

• Project management services
• Plant layout development
• Empty can delivery system
  • Mass conveyance and pressureless single-filing (no changeover), vacuum transfer and 100% down can evacuation, can coding and inspection, DeckJet air conveyor and ionized air gravity can rinser
• Full can delivery system
  • Mass conveyance, pressureless single-filing and inline FIFO mass accumulation, Descon can drying system (bottom, top and side walls), inspection and rejection, laning systems prior to paperboard packer, auto dry lube system, internal conveyor cleaning system
• Full can drying system
  • Fully contained drying system with quick-adjust, no-tool air knife adjustment and acoustical sound abatement system
• Full pack and case delivery system
  • Modular belt conveyors with nose-over type transfers, automatic case guides with DC motor drive changeover (no pneumatics), Intralox ARB case/pack switches, vertical and horizontal case shuttles
• Integrated control system
  • NEMA 4X motor control panels
  • Allen-Bradley ArmorStart Distributed Motor Controllers
  • EtherNet IP networking between all machine centers
  • “Soft” container handling PLC control code
  • Operator machine interfaces (HMIs)
• Platforming and mezzanines
• Turnkey installation services
• Start-up and commissioning services