A leading Jamaican manufacturer of beverages, seasonings, snacks, and canned foods needed to modernize the bottle unscrambling system on its line. Its previous belt-style bottle unscrambler required complex adjustments during format changeovers and, over time, belt stretching led to jams, tip-overs, and frequent production stoppages.
Continue reading to see how POSIMAT’s rotary bottle unscrambler simplified changeovers, reduced maintenance, and improved production efficiency.
CUSTOMER PROFILE
Our Client is a leading Jamaican manufacturer of beverages, seasonings, snacks, and canned foods.
CHALLENGE
The Client faced major issues with their belt-style bottle unscrambler. Format changeovers required complex adjustments using hand cranks and parameter tables. Over time, belt stretching caused jams and tip-overs, reducing line efficiency and increasing downtime. Maintaining the system was costly due to frequent spare part replacements and production stoppages.
SOLUTION
The Client replaced the outdated system with POSIMAT's rotary unscrambler - a streamlined design with no wear parts and adjustment-free changeovers. The rotary system requires almost zero maintenance and eliminates the need for spare parts and repairs, cutting costs and improving efficiency.
This upgrade aligns with industry trends toward automation and lower maintenance costs, reducing reliance on manual adjustments and future-proofing production.
Two views of the same POSIMAT rotary bottle unscrambler installed on the bottling line.
IMPLEMENTATION
The Client installed the rotary unscrambler in 2019, and it has operated efficiently ever since.
RESULTS
INCREASED EFFICIENCY: Fast, consistent changeovers, even with non-skilled personnel.
REDUCED DOWNTIME: No jams or tip-overs, with minimal maintenance.
LOWER OPERATING COSTS: Reduced spare parts and stoppages have significantly cut expenses.
ENHANCED AUTOMATION: Fewer manual adjustments mean a smoother production process.
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL
According to a Senior Project Engineer involved in the project:
“

The POSIMAT has worked great since we installed it four years ago.
It runs so well that the operators pay little attention to it - it’s the most reliable machine on the line.

CONCLUSION
Switching to POSIMAT's rotary unscrambler has significantly improved the Client's bottling line, enhancing efficiency, cutting costs, and aligning with industry shifts toward automation and reduced maintenance.