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Twist Blocks Mechanically Invert Containers

Morrison Containers new Twist Blocks comprise just two pieces, making it easy to disassemble, clean, and reassemble.

New from Morrison Container Handling Solutions, the new Twist Block container inverting solution uses backpressure rather than automation to invert cans and containers on a packaging line. The primary appeal of the new block lies in its simplicity. Traditional automated systems include a number of components, including motors and other mechanical parts, which drive up the cost of the system, often into the tens of thousands of dollars. Not only does this make these systems more expensive, but it also allows for additional points of failure and requires regular maintenance.

“For years we’ve seen great success with our power twist timing screw machines, but many of our customers need to simply invert mechanically on a line with backlog present,” says Morrison President Chris Wilson. “The Morrison Twist Block is a simple way to invert these containers.”

Further adding to the simplicity of the system, the design of the Twist Block comprises just two pieces, compared with traditional twist blocks, which use the standard sandwich production method, whereby dozens of pieces of plastic are used to create the twist. The simplicity of the Morrison design not only reduces opportunities for product contamination, but it also makes it easy for operators to wash down the unit.

“You can use it for as high of a washdown environment as you want,” explained Dustin Lee, vice president of sales for Morrison at the company’s booth at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. “You don’t have to take apart 20 to 30 different pieces of plastic to clean it, there are only two. You separate the two halves, and it gets cleaned relatively simply.”

The Twist Block’s simple mounting, quick-changeover clamps, and built-in handle also makes it easy for operators to remove the block for quick changeovers for another package size.

“It’s a very low-cost solution and it’s very easy to clean,” says Lee. “So from an overall efficiency, cost, and ease of cleaning standpoint, it’s one of those things that as long as you’re okay with the backpressure pushing the package through the block and inverting it, it’s a good solution.”  PW

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