Omega - Omega Design UK LCX Rotary Pocket Unscrambler for Bottles

Applications & Use Cases

• Orienting and feeding plastic or glass bottles onto a production line in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Integrating into packaging lines for food and beverage products, ensuring bottles are correctly positioned for filling and capping.
• Supplying bottles to labelling machines in cosmetic and personal care product facilities.
• Handling various bottle shapes and sizes for household chemical product packaging.
• Automating the bottle feeding process in contract packaging operations.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 60 to over 300 bottles per minute, depending on bottle size and machine configuration.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with appropriate control voltage.

Bottle size range

Rotary pocket unscramblers are generally designed to handle a wide range of bottle volumes, typically from 50ml up to 2 litres, with change parts often required for different sizes.

Construction material

Components in contact with bottles are commonly made from food-grade or pharmaceutical-grade plastics, with the main frame typically stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Footprint

The footprint for a rotary unscrambler can vary, but typically requires a floor area of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m to 2.5m x 2.5m, plus space for access and integration.

Air supply

Many models utilise compressed air for certain functions, typically requiring a supply of 6-8 bar.

Changeover time

For this type of equipment, changeover between different bottle sizes typically involves tool-less adjustments or simple change parts, often achievable within 10-30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of bottles can this unscrambler handle?

  Rotary pocket unscramblers are versatile and can typically handle a variety of plastic (PET, HDPE, PP) and glass bottles, including round, oval, and rectangular shapes. Specific capabilities depend on the machine's configuration and change parts.

• Is this unit suitable for cleanroom environments?

• How difficult is it to integrate this into an existing line?

• What maintenance is typically required?

• Are spare parts readily available for Omega Design UK equipment?