Sweet Treat in Seconds 

Let us set the scene, a leading candy manufacturer was increasing production and looking to install an automated conveying system to feed up to 74 cases per minute to multiple robotic palletizing cells from ten different production lines with multiple SKU’s. The existing system required significant manpower to handle high-speed packaging and palletizing. Their outdated infrastructure couldn’t keep up with the increased production capacity needed to meet demand. So, the manufacturer knew it was time to pivot to a fully automated approach to address these challenges. That’s when they collaborated with Adaptec to revolutionize the way their operations ran. 

Adaptec’s Custom Engineered Solution

To meet the manufacturer’s unique requirements, Adaptec designed and implemented three types of fully automated conveying systems powered by Hytrol technology:  

• Hytrol 190 E24 EZ-24-Volt Zero Pressure Accumulation Conveyor: Prevent products from touching during conveying to minimize damage to fragile items during accumulation. These conveyors hold products as needed, accumulating in zones while moving them down the line. 

• Sliding Shoe Sorter Conveyor features a bed of aluminum slats with attached shoes, ensuring high throughput, precise movement, and gentle product handling. 

• Belt-Over Conveyor offers better support for the product, precise flow control, and improved grip on the product for incline and decline applications. 

The Installation of a completely integrated conveying system transported and sorted up to 74 cases per minute to four robotic palletizing cells. The high-speed sortation loop receives multiple SKU’s from 10 different production lines. Cases are fed from the production lines onto a belt transportation conveyor before entering 24-volt zero pressure accumulation conveyors. After several merges, cases enter a shoe sorter that feeds up to four palletizing cells via eight infeed lanes.  

The Results

• 40% Increase in Production  

The candy manufacturer was able to drastically boost production capacity without compromising quality, meeting growing demand with ease.  

• Reduction in Labor Costs  

Automation allowed the company to reallocate labor resources, significantly reducing costs while maintaining operational efficiency.  

• Error-Free Sorting and Packaging  

The integration of advanced sortation technology all but eliminated errors, improving the quality and consistency of packaged goods.  

• Scalability for the Future  

With a system designed for high output, the manufacturer is now better equipped to handle future production demands as the business continues to grow.  

Looking to optimize your facility with a conveyor system? Discover how Adaptec can meet your specific application needs: https://adaptecsolutions.com/conveyor-systems/