SAF

Slug Automatic Feeder

The SynchroFeed Vertical Loading and Feeding Units are installed at the outfeed end of production lines. Their function is to assemble products on edge, into slugs, and to transfer them into the flighted conveyor by means of the SynchroFeed 90° Transfer Unit. The products to be handled are typically biscuits, crackers, sandwich biscuits, toast slices or cracker breads.

A stack lenght adjustment feature is used to compensate for changes in product thickness and
can be activated without interrupting production. The Vertical Loading and Feeding Unit is of modular design and is supplied in various configurations, from a minimum of 2 or 3 channels, up to 16 channels, depending on the number of lanes or incoming product and the output speed required.
The Vertical Feeding Unit, in conjunction with the SynchroFeed 90° Transfer Module, can be used to feed either overwrapping machines.

The Vertical Feeding Unit can also place the products into cardboard or plastic trays.