Sweet solution
August 1st 2007

CKF Systems has installed a replacement case conveying system for Cadbury Trebor Bassett at its site in Bournville. The system is located at the interface between the main production floor and the central automated palletising operation. The system comprises of two twin lane spiral de-elevators complete with associated interfacing conveyors - operating at speeds of up to 50m/min - and integral control system.

Due to the confined space, general access and short installation window, the site survey and installation plan demanded tight accuracy.

All equipment is of a stainless steel construction and of modular design to optimise delivery through restricted access apertures and incorporates autolubrication, full guarding and profiled guides. The associated control system consists of a central control panel housing with motor controls and emergency circuits, linked to an existing PLC via controlnet. The control system encompassed monitoring of the individual case flows, interfacing with the auto-palletising operation, control of fire doors between rooms/floors and initiation of relevant signals to arrest or release the individual lanes of cases