Warburn Estate: drying solution
Challenge
To dramatically reduce unproductive down-time on this busy 24 hour 7 day a week bottling plant. The existing process was not efficient because after the bottles had been cold liquid filled, staff were removing the bottles from the conveyor, only to then reload them again after the liquid had warmed and the resulting condensation had dried. Only then could labelling occur.
Solution
We listened to our client's needs and labelling problems. The solution was to keep the bottles on the conveyor right up to packaging. We initially recommended using two Dri-line systems in-series to ensure the bottles were completely condensation free at the labelling stage.
Warburn was also concerned about the environmental impact and spray containment so we suggested using the low noise units. These units enclose the blower separately above another enclosure for the air devices; to contain both the noise and all of the spray generated during the drying process. The moisture collects in the bottom and is then piped off to waste.
Satisfaction
Warburn decided to go with just the one drying unit which has been removing most of the condensation prior to labelling.
This has allowed Warburn to eliminate all the lost production time off-loading and then re loading the bottles. The one drying system is effective enough to allow the bottles to move immediately through to be labelled.
Hence improved efficiency along with the low running costs has resulted in a much higher production and increased turnover.
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