Unscrambler Machine

The Unscrambler Machine is an essential industrial solution widely used to efficiently organize, sort, and align bottles before they enter the production line. This high-performance machine plays a crucial role in streamlining operations across multiple industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and other manufacturing sectors. By automating the bottle handling process, the Unscrambler Machine ensures faster throughput, reduced manual labor, and a more seamless integration into the overall production or packaging workflow.

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Functions and Performance of the Unscrambler Machine
Bottle Organization:

The Unscrambler Machine plays a vital role in aligning and orienting bottles that enter the production line in a disorganized or random manner. It efficiently sorts bottles into a consistent, uniform direction—typically ensuring all caps or bases face the required orientation for the next production stage.
Example: In beverage manufacturing, plastic bottles arriving in bulk are automatically unscrambled and aligned by the machine, ready for filling and capping, significantly improving line efficiency and consistency.

Functions and Performance of the Unscrambler Machine
Bottle Organization:
Bottles that enter the production line in a random or disorganized manner are efficiently sorted by the Unscrambler Machine into a uniform and consistent orientation. This is essential for ensuring that all bottles are properly aligned—whether with the cap or base facing a specific direction.

Example: In beverage industries, plastic bottles arriving in bulk are aligned and prepared for filling using the Unscrambler Machine.

Increased Production Speed:
The Unscrambler Machine plays a crucial role in accelerating production by reducing the need for manual handling. It ensures a continuous flow of organized bottles, making it ideal for high-speed lines. For instance, in production environments handling more than 3,500 bottles per hour, human sorting is impractical—making automation a necessity.

Prevention of Human Errors:
Automating the bottle sorting process with an Unscrambler Machine minimizes the likelihood of errors caused by human fatigue or inconsistency. This improves product quality and overall line efficiency.

Reduction in Production Costs:
By decreasing reliance on manual labor and streamlining bottle organization, the Unscrambler Machine helps reduce operational costs. Its integration is particularly cost-effective in production lines processing more than 1,000 bottles per hour, where the investment quickly pays off in labor savings and improved output.

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PLC & Motors SIEMENS

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Gearboxes YILMAZ

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Motors ELK

ELK Motors is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality electric motors designed for industrial and commercial applications.

Key Components of the Unscrambler Machine

  • Hopper:

    The hopper is the entry point of the Unscrambler Machine, where bulk raw materials such as bottles or container parts are initially fed. It serves as a buffer to ensure continuous and uninterrupted operation.
  • Sorting System:

    This is the core mechanism responsible for sorting, aligning, and orienting the bottles. The Unscrambler Machine uses precision mechanical or pneumatic systems to ensure each item is properly organized before moving forward.
  • Conveyor System:

    After sorting, the conveyor system transports the aligned bottles to the next stage of the production or packaging line. This seamless transfer is vital for maintaining speed and efficiency in automated systems.
  • Controller:

    The controller is the intelligent unit of the Unscrambler Machine, managing the synchronization of components, adjusting speeds, and ensuring precise operation. Often programmable, it allows flexibility for different bottle types and production requirements.

Advantages of the Unscrambler Machine

  • High-Quality Materials: Built entirely from stainless steel 304, including all components in contact with the bottles, ensuring durability and hygiene.
  • Top-Quality Components: Equipped with reliable parts sourced from leading manufacturers in Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, and occasionally Turkey.
  • High Flexibility: The Unscrambler Machine is adjustable to accommodate various bottle shapes and sizes, making it ideal for versatile production lines.
  • Increased Efficiency: Designed for high-speed operations, supporting production capacities of up to 14,000 bottles per hour.
  • High Precision: Accurately orients each bottle to ensure consistent downstream processing and packaging.
  • Automatic Stop Functionality: Alerts the operator of any faults and halts operation to prevent disruptions or damage.
  • Proven Success: With dozens of machines successfully operating in Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan, the Unscrambler Machine has a strong track record in real-world industrial environments.

Common Applications of the Unscrambler Machine

  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Efficiently organizes and aligns bottles for medications and supplements.
  • Food Industry: Sorts and feeds bottles, cans, or containers used in beverage and food packaging lines.
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care: Aligns containers for creams, shampoos, lotions, and other personal care products.

Our Unscrambler Machines

We at Jit Machinery manufacture these Machines.

Contiline 150

A compact bottle sorting machine ideal for medium-speed production lines, handling up to 100 bottles per minute.

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Contiline 200

A versatile high-speed bottle sorter operating at up to 200 bottles per minute, suitable for various bottle shapes.

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Contiline 200H

A specialized sorter for lightweight bottles, up to 200 b/m, featuring for lightweight bottles.

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Contiline 250

A compact bottle sorting machine ideal for medium-speed production lines, handling up to 100 bottles per minute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here we have answered common questions about Jit Machinery’s balloon machine.

  • It does not need to stop; the operator can reload while it is running.
  • In many production lines, it operates for 22 hours per day.
  • It has no complexity.
  • It is tested with the buyer’s sample bottles, and even telephone installation is possible.
  • It has very low energy consumption and does not even require compressed air.
  • It needs approximately 0.3 liters per hour.
  • Power consumption is 4.5 kW.
  • No special training is required for maintenance, and it generally does not need repairs.
  • Occasionally, the belts need to be replaced once a year.
  • The machine is entirely made of stainless steel and has no issues in specific environments.
  • It is commonly used in detergent production lines, which are usually clean.
  • If the machine stops due to bottle accumulation or a halt in the next machine, it provides an alert.
  • The system indicates the exact reason for the stoppage.

Yes, some customers have requested specific modifications for bottle handling, which can be customized.

  • It is mainly used in the food industry, especially for beverages and dairy products.
  • It is also used in detergent production lines for all bottle shapes.