Why samples matter
Drawings and dimensions are useful, but the actual bottle material, stiffness and base shape are what determine how it behaves in a feeder.
Sample testing
Bottle sample testing for unscramblers
Real bottle samples help confirm whether the proposed machine route will handle the bottle reliably at the required speed.
Specification advice
What this means for the bottle infeed section.
What to send
Send several empty bottles, photos, line speed, downstream machinery details and any current infeed problems.
What the test should prove
The test should show that bottles can separate, stand up, transfer and feed at the practical output expected on the real line.
Practical checks
Use the bottle and line data to reduce quote guesswork.
The best enquiry includes real bottle information, the target line speed and details of the downstream equipment. This gives the supplier enough information to recommend a sensible machine route instead of guessing from a catalogue picture.
For urgent projects, send bottle photos, sample dimensions, output target, conveyor height and a short description of the current line problem.
Samplesreal empty bottles
Photosbottle and line layout
Speedtarget output
Evidencestable feed and transfer
Questions
Common questions before choosing a bottle infeed route.
Can I specify from dimensions only?
It is possible to start from dimensions, but real samples reduce the risk of choosing the wrong feed route.
How many bottle samples are useful?
Several empty bottles are better than one because they show variation and allow feeding behaviour to be checked.
What if the bottle changes later?
Future formats should be discussed before selection so changeover requirements can be considered.
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