Full of benefits

The vertical return of the carriers saves space and allows a slim, compact system design. Furthermore, the carriers return via a servo-controlled toothed belt, which means that the carrier drive is independent of the linear motor technology in this section. This reduces operating costs and makes for easier and more efficient adjustment and control of the system.

“The main advantage of the MCS, however, is that it allows complete synchronization between the product carriers and the cardboard box, so the individual positions are maintained precisely,” says Markus Zerbe. Precisely maintaining the filling position is important to ensure the tubes slide gently into the carriers and are not damaged during the transfer. “The integrity of the tubes is a top priority,” says Zerbe. This is made possible by the linear motor technology of the MCS. The individual carriers can be accelerated, decelerated, and freely positioned independently of one another. The MCS thus combines cycling and continuous motion on one line. Another benefit of the MCS for the system operator is its closed recirculating system, which can be quickly adapted to different conditions. For example, additional carriers can be integrated into the system at any time to cope with production peaks. According to Zerbe, a capacity increase to around 200 tubes per minute is easily achievable.