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Our Materials Handling Technology Solutions for the Beverage Industry

The foundation for a smooth flow of materials

Materials handling technology connects the individual machines in the beverage industry. It transports individual containers, packaging units, or entire pallets through the plant—whether along long paths, around curves, or up inclines to a second level.

The spatial conditions often require flexibility in system design to meet the diverse requirements and individual needs. It’s all the better when there’s a comprehensive solution with reliable and energy-efficient drives. The digital networking of our drive components also enables real-time monitoring of the system’s status.

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Key Objectives

CO2reduction

In light of climate change, it is more important than ever for companies to reduce their direct and indirect emissions across all areas. Energy-efficient drives are a key component in achieving greater sustainability.

power rating

High-performance filling is only truly effective if the bottle or can is then transported quickly and smoothly through secondary packaging and on to palletizing.

System Availability

Condition monitoring provides transparency not only into the condition of the drive system but also into your entire plant. This enables the prediction of critical changes in condition, facilitating proactive and needs-based maintenance.

Hygiene

High hygiene standards require regular cleaning and drives that can meet these requirements. Special options for wet areas, such as a hygienic design with smooth surfaces and no protruding contours, are perfectly suited for CIP™.

Our Solutions

Beverage Industry - Materials Handling Technology (Numbered)

Container Transport

Container transport is responsible for moving containers between machines in the beverage filling process and thus serves as the central materials handling technology that provides the connection between all production stages. The conveyor line consists of various elements, such as the hinged belt conveyor, the pressureless merging section, bulk transport, and the buffer section.



Your Requirements

  • Precise closed-loop control of containers to ensure gentle transport
  • Reduced energy consumption
  • Drive solution for demanding ambient conditions, such as wet areas
  • Quick installation and startup

Our solution

MOVIGEAR® classic drive unit MOVIGEAR® classic drive unit MOVITRAC® advanced Frequency Converter MOVITRAC® advanced Frequency Converter Lubricants Lubricants

packaging unit transport

Packaging unit transport is responsible for transporting, positioning, distributing, and rotating packaging units within the filling line. Various components are used along the conveyor line: link-chain and roller conveyors, as well as distribution stations and rotation stations located before the palletizers.



Your Requirements

  • High control quality for fast, dynamic speed control
  • Low noise emissions
  • Reduced energy consumption
  • Easy cleaning

Our solution

MOVIGEAR® performance drive unit MOVIGEAR® performance drive unit MOVITRAC® advanced Frequency Inverter MOVITRAC® advanced Frequency Inverter MOVIKIT® Software Modules MOVIKIT® Software Modules

Pallet Conveying

In pallet transport, pallets loaded with packaging units are moved from the empty container receiving area to the finished goods shipping area. The conveyor line consists of various components, including roller conveyors or chain conveyors, corner transfer units for changing direction, and loading and unloading stations.

Your Requirements

  • Capability to handle high breakaway torques during heavy-duty transport
  • Robust technique due to harsh ambient conditions
  • Reduced energy consumption
  • Precise positioning when loading and unloading packaging units

Our solution

DR.. Series AC Motors DR.. Series AC Motors MOVIMOT® Gearmotor with Inverter MOVIMOT® Gearmotor with Inverter MOVIKIT® software modules MOVIKIT® Software Modules

Life Cycle Services

At SEW-EURODRIVE, we define Life Cycle Services as the services, support, and tools we provide throughout the entire life cycle of your system—from the initial consultation through to the operation and modernization of your machines and systems.

Popular services in the field of materials handling technology:

We’d be happy to put together a customized service package for you—tailored to your specific needs and scalable at any time.

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