Description

This system is primarily used for the automatic loading and unloading of cages before and after sterilization of canned, PET bottled, and glass bottled beverages. The simplified operation process includes: cage loading, trolley movement and in/out of the retort, and cage unloading.

All operations are fully automated, including:

• Automatic can/bottle pushing into cages
• Automatic lifting and lowering
• Automatic placement and removal of separator boards
• Automated cage transfer
• Automatic in/out movement of cages to/from sterilization retorts

This fully automated assembly-line process significantly reduces labor intensity and greatly improves production efficiency.

Main Structural Features

• The main supporting frame of the cage loading/unloading head is welded from high-quality 80×80 mm carbon steel tubes and finished with a plastic spray coating for a clean, durable appearance.
• The guiding structures for cages, cans, and protective plates are all made of stainless steel, with adjustable guides to accommodate different container sizes. Cage positioning is achieved via a pneumatic clamping mechanism, providing stable, accurate positioning to ensure smooth cage unloading operations.
• The lifting platform adopts a hydraulic scissor-lift design, requiring no floor pit. It offers smooth elevation with a load capacity of up to 1 ton. A photoelectric sensor is mounted on the top for accurate position detection, with lift height precisely controlled. The system includes an automatic level detection and counting function for cage drop layers.
• The cage loading/unloading chain belt is made from imported POM material (DMM brand), featuring high wear resistance, heat tolerance, and excellent load-bearing capacity. The wide-chain conveyor is interlocked with the unloading operation for synchronized start-stop control.
• The loading/unloading action uses a surround-clamping structure to constrain the full layer of cans during transfer. A self-braking motor controlled by a frequency inverter drives the synchronous belt conveyor, ensuring the cans move smoothly without deformation, jamming, or tipping.
• The can transfer conveyor’s side panels are made from 2.5 mm thick SUS304 stainless steel. The conveyor belt has a 12.7 mm pitch and uses imported POM material, offering smooth operation and superior wear resistance—up to 40% more durable than comparable products.