Gravity Chute Case Study | Septimatech

Unison® Gravity Chute

Customer Challenge


Customer needed to convey multi-sized containers on a line at different elevations including inclines. Containers on inclines would fall forward and jam. Chute adjustments and jam fixes required ladders. Changeover was time consuming and not easily repeatable or accurate.

About the Customer

The customer is a large multinational consum­er goods manufacturer of health, hygiene, and home products.

Solution

Septimatech installed its Unison® adjustable gravity chute and guide rail system across the entire line, including, the inclines, straights, curves, and crossovers.

Customer Results

  • Changeovers reduced from hours to minutes.
  • All adjustments possible from ground floor.
  • All adjustments repeatable and accurate.
  • Repeatable top rail and container height adjustments eliminated bottle tipping
  • Health and safety risks eliminated.
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