World of Cans
World of Cans

Air Conveying Overview

This video highlights the role of Air Conveying in can plants, where high-speed airflow is used to transport cups and cans efficiently through various stages of production. 


Key Applications of Air Conveying


1) Moving Cups from the Cupper Discharge
After cups are formed in the Cupper, Air Conveying directs them away from the Cupper Discharge.


2) Building a Tight Can Pack at the Washer Infeed
At the Washer Infeed, Air Conveying helps organize cans into a dense, void-free pack. This is essential for preventing tipped cans and ensuring effective cleaning inside the Washer.


3) Transferring Cans from Single File to Mass After the Pin Oven
After passing through the Pin Oven, where ink is cured on the can’s surface, Air Conveying assists in transitioning cans from single-file transport back to mass conveying


4) Feeding and Discharging the Necker at High Speeds
The Necker operates at extremely high speeds. Air Conveying ensures a steady infeed of single-file cans into the Necker while also facilitating smooth discharge after necking and flanging.


5) Building Void-Free Layers for the Palletizer
Before cans reach the Palletizer, Air Conveying helps arrange them into uniform, void-free layers.

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