A leading personal care manufacturer in Greece struggled to transport four different square-shaped PET bottles across a 90-meter line with steep inclines and narrow tunnels. Their sidegrip conveyors caused jams, stoppages, and bottle surface damage. By switching to POSIMAT’s POSIJET and VERTIJET air conveyors, the plant eliminated bottlenecks and optimized vertical transport, even at 90°.

Continue reading to see how these solutions improved efficiency and space utilization.
BACKGROUND

A leading manufacturer of personal care products and hygiene products in Greece faced challenges transporting square-shaped PET bottles over long distances. Their facility used sidegrip chain conveyors along a 90-meter line with both straight and inclined sections. This setup led to frequent stoppages and operational inefficiencies, particularly when handling square-shaped bottles. In addition, the transport system negatively affected the surface quality of the bottles.

Different square PET bottle formats compatible with POSIJET air conveyors for efficient empty bottle handling and transport.
CHALLENGES

1. Bottle Shape and Material

Square-shaped PET bottles were prone to jamming and stalling, especially with conventional conveying systems.

2. Space Constraints

The need to pass through a tunnel between the blow molding and filling rooms presented significant design and space utilization challenges.

3. Transport Between Different Levels

Moving bottles between different floors required overcoming steep inclines.

4. Delivery and Installation

The conveying system needed to be installed efficiently despite the lack of direct access between the different production areas.

VERTIJET vertical air conveyor enabling 90-degree PET bottle transport and efficient use of vertical space in bottling plants.
VERTIJET vertical air conveyor transporting PET bottles through confined spaces and tunnels while maximizing plant space utilization.
POSIJET AIR CONVEYOR SOLUTION

POSIMAT introduced the POSIJET air conveyor system, designed to handle square-shaped PET bottles more efficiently. This system minimized jamming and stalling, ensuring smooth and continuous transport. Its innovative design enabled the efficient handling of different bottle formats, solving the plant’s main operational challenges.

POSIJET and VERTIJET air conveyor system integrated into a high-speed bottling line for efficient PET bottle transport and vertical handling.
VERTIJET CONVEYOR SOLUTION

To overcome space constraints and facilitate transport between different levels, POSIMAT implemented the VERTIJET system. This vertical air conveyor can handle inclinations of up to 90 degrees, enabling efficient bottle transport between floors, even through tunnels. VERTIJET was key to maximizing the use of available vertical space.

OPTIMIZED DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION

POSIMAT carefully planned and coordinated the delivery and installation of the conveyor systems, overcoming challenges such as limited access between different areas of the plant. The installation was completed within the agreed timeframe and with minimal disruption to production operations.

LAYOUT COMPARISON | BEFORE AND AFTER

POSIMAT’s solutions eliminated frequent stoppages, optimized the plant’s use of space, and improved the handling of different bottle formats. The collaboration between the manufacturer and POSIMAT demonstrates how customized conveyor systems can overcome complex challenges, increasing operational efficiency and production reliability.

Bottling plant layout optimized with POSIJET and VERTIJET air conveyors to improve empty PET bottle handling, vertical transport, and space utilization.
Before-and-after plant layout comparison showing how POSIJET and VERTIJET air conveyors improved empty PET bottle handling, space utilization, and production efficiency.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION

POSIMAT's solutions eliminated frequent stoppages, optimized the plant's use of space, and improved the handling of various bottle formats. The collaboration between the manufacturer and POSIMAT demonstrated how tailored conveyor systems can overcome complex challenges, improving operational efficiency and reliability.