What is a bottle orienter and what is it used for?
A bottle orienter is equipment designed to correctly position bottles according to a predefined orientation before they proceed down the packaging line. Its main function is to ensure that each bottle is in the correct orientation for subsequent operations such as labeling, filling, or capping—especially when these require a specific container position, such as with asymmetrical bottles, labeled bottles, or bottles with threaded necks.
What types of orienters exist and what are their advantages?
POSIMAT offers three main types of orienters, each tailored to different production needs:
Linear orienter (GIRAMAT): Ideal for low or medium-speed lines. Orients bottles 0º or 180º and is especially useful when only one side of the container needs to be presented.
Rotary orienter: Recommended for high-speed lines. Allows full orientation from 0º to 360º, suitable for cylindrical, square, or complex containers while maintaining high productivity.
Belt orienter: Also suitable for medium or low speeds. Offers full 0º to 360º orientation and is especially effective for asymmetrical bottles, thanks to its detection and rotation system using toothed belts.
How are containers detected in orienters?
Depending on the bottle, detection can be performed using photocells or vision cameras. POSIMAT has simulation laboratories to determine the best option in each case.
Which sectors use orienters and in what applications?
Orienters are used in any industrial sector involving asymmetrical or labeled containers: food, cosmetics, detergents, motor oils, and lubricants, for example. POSIMAT’s empty plastic bottle orienters are applied in packaging lines where precise container orientation is crucial for processes like labeling, printing, capping, or placement in pucks.
How to choose the right orienter for your container and production line?
Choosing the right orienter depends on several factors:
Type of bottle: asymmetrical, with handles, embossed, etc.
Line speed: low, medium, or high.
Required orientation degree: 0º–180º or 0º–360º.
Available layout space.
Transport system (with or without pucks).
POSIMAT will evaluate all these factors to recommend the most efficient equipment for each project’s needs.
What advantages do POSIMAT orienters offer over other systems?
High flexibility for different container types and production setups.
Automatic or manual format changes (no tools or skilled staff required).
Detection by photocells or cameras, optimized for container characteristics.
Easy integration with puck-based lines.
High orientation precision even at high speeds.
Designed to ensure stable, accurate orientation—even for complex or asymmetrical bottles.
What maintenance do POSIMAT orienters require?
POSIMAT orienters are designed to deliver high reliability with low maintenance. Preventive maintenance mainly includes periodic cleaning, belt inspection, and checking servomotors and detection sensors. Thanks to their robust design, downtime due to maintenance or adjustments is minimal.
What productivity levels can be achieved with the orienters?
Productivity levels vary depending on the model:
The GIRAMAT orienter is ideal for low or medium productions.
The rotary orienter supports high output, even in demanding lines.
The belt orienter also offers an effective solution for medium output, especially with asymmetrical containers.
POSIMAT adapts each system to the customer’s specific speed and container needs, ensuring maximum performance.