Inside the Balancer: The Tray Handling Section
This video provides an overview of the Tray Handling Section within the Balancer, which is responsible for loading, storing, and managing trays of shells for temporary or long-term storage. The system ensures a steady supply of shells to the production line while efficiently handling tray changes.
Tray Handling Process
- Tray Loading and Storage
- Trays are used for the temporary or long-term storage of shells.
- The Tray Handling Section manages the movement of these trays in and out of the Balancer.
- Tray Magazines for Stacking and Unstacking
- There are two tray magazines within the system:
- One magazine holds full trays, ready to be introduced into production.
- The other magazine holds empty trays, waiting to be refilled with shells.
- Trays are automatically stacked or unstacked to add or remove trays from the conveyor as needed.
- There are two tray magazines within the system:
- Forklift Integration for Tray Management
- Forklifts load and unload tray stacks into the magazines, ensuring a continuous supply of trays in the system.
- Tray Conveyor for Positioning
- The tray conveyor moves trays into position to receive shells from the infeed section or release shells into the discharge section.
- This ensures a smooth and controlled transfer of shells between storage and production.
Learn More
For a comprehensive understanding of Balancer operation and maintenance, IPS offers a full training course covering tray handling, setup, and troubleshooting.