Aqueous Puck Washer

Pucks (also referred to as carriers) are often used in packaging production lines to stabilize otherwise unstable products and/or to minimize production changeover between products by utilizing a common puck base.

Over time these pucks can become dirty from a combination of spilled liquids and dust. Once pucks become dirty, this can lead to the transfer of dirt to products which will have a negative impact on shelf appeal. It can also lead to rejected product on the production line as dirty pucks can negatively impact automation equipment and contribute to line downtime.

Often pucks are periodically cleaned by hand. This can be effective if done frequently and thoroughly; however this is often not the case. It is best to clean the puck relatively soon after the spill occurs. The longer the spill is allowed to remain on the puck, the more effort is required to clean it. Also, considering the repetitive nature of this task, operators often are not thorough enough. Finally, there have been reports of dermatitis by operators as a result of repeated exposure to the plastic and product involved which can present an environmental health and safety issue for the facility.

Simplimatic has developed a industrial washer designed and optimized to specifically clean and dry pucks while easily integrating into packaging lines.

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