Adjustable Control Improves Picking System Performance

The Challenge
A major bottler was using a mixed-case picking system with vertical towers that let different size products and pallets flow through a cascading carriage system, operated in part by gas shocks, which were failing from wear and inability to withstand temperature conditions. The failures caused catastrophic damage to system carriages and also interrupted product flow, affecting productivity.

The Solution
Parker's innovative use of a SR Series Stainless Steel Pneumatic Cylinder improved throughput and returned a quick ROI.

• SR Pneumatic Cylinder with a constant column of air successfully mimicked the
  actions of the gas shock
• System interruptions and carriage failure were eliminated, reducing
  downtime and restoring productivity and throughput
• Tower flexible handling was enhanced with the simple adjustment of
  the air column
• System performance was enhanced by adding a dial regulator, flow
  control, stainless steel fittings and polyethylene tubing
• Cost-effective components facilitated rapid ROI
• A collaborative approach with the bottler and area distributor helped
  define the solution
• Rigorous testing proved the solution before installation

SR Series Stainless Steel Pneumatic Cylinder
Provides quick delivery with industry-leading performance and quality for the shortened design cycles of beverage handling.

Polyethylene Tubing
FDA, NSF Standard 51, 61 and ASTM D-1963 compliant. Series EA formulated to resist degradation from mildew, algae, fungi and biofilm in filling and processing applications.

PFA, PTFE and FEP Tubing
For extreme high and low temperature applications. UV resistant by nature. Compatible with virtually any media. Corrosion and chemical resistant; low level of extractables for highly sensitive contaminant applications.

Stainless Steel Fittings
For more aggressive beverage packaging applications. Includes O-ring face seal, 37° flare, flareless bite type and metric bite type tube fittings.