Accumulation system

The Flex Flow accumulator automatically adjusts to the changing pace of production flow, ensuring a continuous flow throughout the conveyor circuit. Operating on the concept of an expandable travel path, the Flex Flow senses fluctuations in production and changes length to match these variations. The accumulator offers side transfer at two points: at the infeed and at the discharge.

The Flex Flow accumulator automatically adjusts to the changing pace of production flow, ensuring a continuous flow throughout the conveyor circuit. Operating on the concept of an expandable travel path, the Flex Flow senses fluctuations in production and changes length to match these variations. The accumulator offers side transfer at two points: at the infeed and at the discharge. At all other corners, the accumulator drives product around the radius, preventing locking or wedging. A single, continuous, crescent-style chain carries product, ensuring production line back pressure is nonexistent to prevent product damage. The unit provides first-in/first-out accumulation and maintains product orientation with no product slippage. The Flex Flow is suitable for odd product shapes and requires minimal changeover when going from one product size to another.