The BAT Buffer operates according to a LIFO logic (Last In, First Out) and makes it possible to manage the microstops typical of the packaging. When a downstream machine slows down or stops, the system
automatically diverts incoming products to the accumulation buffer, keeping upstream machines running.
The structure of the BAT buffer is designed with a spiral configuration that alternates between straight sections (2.5 to 6 meters) and curves with an average radius of 200 mm. This design makes it possible to optimize the
available space by offering up to 150 meters of accumulation capacity with a single motor.
Precise and Controlled Operation
During the loading phase, products are guided within the buffer at an even pace regulated by inverter,
avoiding overlapping or damage. This feature is particularly important for delicate products or products packed with materials that are sensitive to pressure.
When normal operating conditions are restored, the BAT Buffer reverses direction and gradually releases the products, reintegrating them into the production flow. This can be done via an orthogonal transferor, when it is necessary to maintain the original orientation of the product, or by means of a dynamic unifier for high
speed.
Recovery of Lost Efficiency
A relevant aspect of the BAT Buffer is its ability to recover production losses due to microstops. If downstream machines downstream have an extra 10-20% capacity, the system allows them to completely cancel these losses at the end of the shift.
For a buffer with a typical capacity of 3-5 minutes, the time to emptying varies between 15 and 25 minutes starting from full filling. The mechanical structure also allows rapid alternation between stages of
loading and unloading without waiting for full filling, regularizing the production flow.
Versatility and Adaptability
The BAT Buffer finds ideal application in sectors where the management of the output sequence is not critical:
Products
Bakery and confectionery
Coffee and vacuum products
Other long shelf life products
The structure is available in anodized aluminum for standard applications or in AISI 304 for environments that require special hygienic conditions, such as white areas, allowing occasional washing without compromising performance.
M.H. Material Handling at IPACK-IMA 2025
“For those who wish to learn more about the potential of the BAT Buffer and find out how to optimize your production flow, M.H. Material Handling will be exhibiting at IPACK-IMA 2025 in Milan from May 27-30 at the
Hall 7, Stand B21”, said the company.
In addition to the new compact input and output system, presented at FachPack 2024 and which we will be showing for the first time in Italy, there will be something new about the machinery we will bring to the show. Something that the experienced eye will surely notice.