The Interceptor is a product handling machine that uses a rotor vane system to drop products – typically 113 gm (4 oz) or heavier bags of food – into the PIC (Product Infeed Conveyor) flights of endload cartoners.
The Interceptor is designed to have bags deposited directly onto its infeed conveyor by a bagmaker. It talks to the cartoner and the bagmaker to properly adjust phasing and drop timing.

• Direct-drop from bagmakers
• Product abort system
• Optional servo phasing belt for higher speeds

Speed
Variable to 120 products/minute
Product Size Range
Length: 127 – 305 mm (5.00 – 12.00″)
Width: 63 – 185 mm (2.50 – 7.28″)
Height: 20 – 95 mm (0.78 – 3.75″)
Power Supply
400 VAC / 480 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Air
85 L/min (3 cfm) @ 5 bar (75 psi)
Shipping Weight
430 kg (950 lb) Estimated

Standard Features

• Open hygienic design
• IP65 standards
• Product sensors for over-feed and over-length
• Built-in aborted product collection chute
• Single-stage drop rotor set with 3-position rotors
• Simple rotor width adjustment using lead-screw and digital indicator
• Integration of controls and recipe selection into HMI of cartoner
• Sliding access door to rotor vanes
• Infeed and launch belt safety covers

Optional Features

• Servo phasing belt for 120 cpm
• Settler infeed conveyor option for compacted, slower-speed product (e.g., oat meal)
• Rotor vane bypass chute
• Multiple system setup

Download Interceptor Brochure

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