I.D.E.A - Lane Counter - Conveyor

Applications & Use Cases

• Counting individual fruit or vegetable items on a single lane for packaging or sorting.
• Monitoring product flow rates in processing lines to optimise efficiency.
• Portion control for bagged or boxed produce based on item count.
• Inventory management by accurately tallying items passing a specific point.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Typically designed for high-speed counting, often handling hundreds to thousands of items per minute, depending on item size and sensor technology.

Power supply

Commonly operates on standard industrial single-phase (230V, 50Hz) or three-phase (400V, 50Hz) power, with lower voltage DC options for control circuits.

Detection method

Units of this type typically utilise optical sensors (photoelectric) or sometimes infrared technology for accurate item detection.

Lane compatibility

Designed for integration with existing conveyor systems, typically accommodating a single product lane for precise counting.

Construction materials

Often constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) for hygiene and durability in food processing environments.

Control interface

Typically features a basic digital display and control panel for setting parameters and viewing counts, sometimes with PLC integration capability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can this lane counter typically handle?

  This class of equipment is generally suitable for counting discrete, free-flowing items such as fruits, vegetables, confectionery, or small packaged goods that can pass individually under a sensor.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or washdown environments?

• How accurate are these lane counters?

• Can this counter be integrated with other equipment?

• What maintenance is typically required for a lane counter?