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Product overview
The Apollo Mass Flow Spiral Conveyor provides continuous vertical handling of full and empty bottles, cans, jars and similar single containers. Designed for high-throughput lines, it saves floor space through vertical transport and integrates with other line equipment for efficient material flow.

How it works
The spiral runs on a single motor drive. Products are directed into the spiral by a smooth side transfer, conveyed on nested slats along a gentle incline and guided off at the required elevation by another smooth side transfer. Spirals can convey up or down and are available reversible. Extended infeed and outfeed sections ensure smooth transitions to and from external conveyors.

Features

• Throughput up to 2,000 units per minute (depending on unit size and slat width)
• Single motor drive for the entire spiral
• Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
• Small footprint due to vertical conveying
• Low-friction operation with precision bearings
• Smooth side-transfer infeed and outfeed
• No lubrication required under the slats (clean transport)
• Low noise level and low maintenance
• Built-in protection and easy field modification

Characteristics
The Mass Flow design uses nesting slats that form a smooth conveying surface and allow reliable transfers on and off the spiral. The guiding rail system and precision low-friction bearings remove the need for supports or wear strips under the slats, resulting in rolling friction only and reduced energy consumption.

Suitable for

• Beer bottles, wine bottles, water bottles
• Soda and juice cans
• Yoghurt cups and similar containers
• Conveying from bulk depalletizers to fillers and from fillers to pasteurizers

Types and models
The Apollo Mass Flow family includes four standard models, customizable by slat width, spiral diameter, infeed/outfeed angle and length, coatings (RAL colour or stainless steel) and options for wet environments. Models can be modified on site to fit layout changes.

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Model name: Apollo Mass Flow Spiral Conveyor
• Maximum throughput: up to 2,000 units/min (depending on unit size and slat width)
• Drive: single motor
• Operation: continuous 24/7 design
• Typical slat widths: 254 mm, 400 mm, 500 mm
• Available configurations: Standard; Stainless steel (dry); Stainless steel (wash down)
• Conveyor surface: nesting slats for smooth conveying and reliable transfers
• Bearings: precision low-friction bearings; no lubrication under slats required
• Infeed/outfeed: extended sections for smooth side transfers and layout integration
• Customisation: four standard models, customizable dimensions and finishes