Box Indexing Conveyor

Stop Manually Spacing Boxes

Indexer has one main function which is to properly space boxes for downline equipment.

Dual indexing and lane merging system with checkweigher and divert

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Box/Case Indexers are designed to save you money by eliminating the need to manually space boxes entering:

In-motion weighing scales
Automatic labeling stations
Scanning stations
Palletizing stations
Sorting systems

Indexing conveyors (Indexers) create consistent spacing of boxes/cases thereby virtually eliminating traffic jams. Indexers also permit product to be properly presented so labeling and in-motion weighing can occur without hassle.

Features & Benefits:

Creates a consistent start-of-box to start-of box spacing
Compliments existing equipment with standalone control capability
Enables down-line printers, checkweighers, conveyor scales and scanners to function within specification
Easy adjustment of spacing between products
Roller belting permits product to roll on belt while waiting for advancement, which reduces friction wear of product

Indexer Design Features:

Close-up of roller-top belting which permits boxes to stay in-place while conveyor belt is still moving.

How a Box Indexing Conveyor Works:

An indexing conveyor will automatically release each box one at a time at a settable rate by dropping down the tail of the entry conveyor so that a box to be held back will come to a stop against a conveyor bulkhead until the entry conveyor is lifted via automatic control. A speed up roller with then rapidly propel the box away from the following box allowing a gap to be sensed by a photo eye. The photo eye coupled with the conveyor speed change is employed to ensure that every trailing box will be delayed to the proper box leading-edge to leading-edge frequency. The end result will be even start to start spaced boxes exiting the system.