Product Accumulators
Product Accumulators keep a line running when downstream machine problems occur.
This process helps production lines improve overall operating efficiency and decrease costs. AFA can provide various product accumulators, including Vertical FIFO (First in, First Out) Accumulators and Vertical FILO (First in, Last out) accumulators. We also build horizontal accumulators for various applications, such as cartons, rolls, books, and cases.
Features
FIFO (First In, First Out) Product Accumulators
Our AC series FIFO product accumulators complete accumulation in a first-in-first-out manner. This process allows production to maintain manufacturing operations, which maintains upstream production uptime. Our FIFO product accumulators can receive product at any rate and discharge at the same or different rates. This feature allows for smooth integration with downstream equipment. Our vertical design product accumulator enables the end user to save floor space.
FILO (First In, Last Out) Product Accumulators
Our AC FILO accumulators can accumulate a large volume of product, such as cartons, rolls, canisters, etc., so technicians have plenty of time to diagnose downstream faults. The AC series FILO accumulators offer a pass-through design, meaning that the accumulator will only function when needed. This feature reduces energy consumption while not impacting overall line efficiency, as the system will not slow down your line.
Horizontal Product Accumulators
The AC horizontal product accumulator acts like a conveyor by dispensing products (such as rolls, cartons, pouches, canisters, etc) in the same order as received. This feature ensures the package orientation is correct when conveyed to downstream machines such as cartoners, case packers, or palletizers. In addition, our horizontal product accumulators can be designed in a serpentine orientation or stacked horizontal flighted conveyors for floor-space savings.
Modular Designs
World-class engineering allows our accumulators to interface with existing lines on your production line. We utilize a wide range of solutions, so you will not have to reconfigure your existing layout. Furthermore, we will design the discharge conveyor to match your cartoner, case packer, or palletizer’s expected product orientation. This ensures extra mechanisms are not required to reorient your product into the proper position.
Robust Construction
The AC series product accumulators are constructed to last for decades. Our frames can support heavy loads of products and are designed for 24/7 operation. Furthermore, our frame design allows for easy access to all system components. We also offer wet-environment construction, such as stainless steel fasteners, stainless cabinets and junction boxes, hygienic or food-grade servo motors, and anodized aluminum or stainless steel frames.