Buyer guide
How to specify a bottle unscrambler before requesting a quote.
Use this guide to prepare the technical details Lancing UK needs to recommend a sensible bottle feeding or unscrambling route.
1. Start with accurate bottle data
Measure the smallest and largest bottle that the machine may need to run. Include diameter, height, base shape, material, empty weight and any instability caused by bottle shape or static.
- Diameter and height range
- Round, square or shaped bottle
- Plastic, glass or specialist material
- Neck finish and shoulder style
2. Specify realistic speed
Use both current output and target output. A machine should be matched to real production flow, not only a headline rating. If downstream equipment is slower, accumulation and control may be more important than maximum speed.
3. Check line layout and interfaces
Confirm where bottles enter and leave the unscrambler, conveyor height, space for loading, guarding access and the closest downstream machine. For upgrades, photographs and basic dimensions are useful.
4. Quote request checklist
✓ Bottle drawings or photos
✓ Sample bottles if available
✓ Target bottles per minute or BPH
✓ Downstream machine type
✓ Conveyor height and width
✓ Available floor space
✓ Electrical supply
✓ Changeover requirements
Avoid vague enquiries
The best shortlist comes from a real bottle and line brief.
Asking for “a bottle unscrambler” without pack data can lead to the wrong level of automation. A stronger brief allows Lancing UK to advise whether a compact table, automatic unscrambler or wider integration route is the right starting point.
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