MAB Automatic Can Depalletizer
MAB Automatic High Speed Can Depalletizer
High-volume packaging lines require fast speeds and continuous flow to meet production targets and customer deadlines. Operations that rely on manual handling or outdated equipment often experience costly bottlenecks while putting workers at risk of strain or injury. The MAB automatic bulk depalletizer from Ska Fabricating solves these challenges by delivering fully automated container handling with minimal operator intervention.
The MAB has a two-pallet infeed system that keeps production moving without interruption. As one pallet empties, the system automatically transitions to the next while stacking the empty pallet for reuse(additional staging available). This continuous operation eliminates the stops and starts that decrease the efficiency of other depalletizing methods.
The MAB handles each phase of the depalletizing process without operator involvement. It automatically removes and stores top frames and tier sheets between container layers, maintaining a steady flow across your production line. This complete automation maximizes uptime while freeing your team to focus on other critical responsibilities.
- Depalletizer with Narrow-in, Narrow-out (NI-NO) configuration
- Motorized dual pallet infeed system
- Motorized pallet outfeed system
- Pallet stacker (6 pallets before removal)
- Siemens PLC platform with 7in HMI touch-screen controls
- Variable Can Height System – selectable on HMI with no sensor relocation
- Vacuum Tier Sheet and Top Frame Removal
- Belt Driven Sweep/Actuator
- Air: 12CFM @ 80 PSI
- Voltage: 480V 3 ph
- Lift Capacity: 400 lbs
- Max Pallet Height: 108″
- Weight: Varies
- Controls: Siemens (Allen Bradley Available)
- Two pallet infeed, NI-NO: 281” L x 64” W, x 134” H x 155” ceiling clearance to stand machine
- Pallet specs: 44” x 56” pallet
Conveyance options to make it your own
Ska Fab provides a variety of optional discharge conveyors, rinsers, and lowerator equipment to complement your MAB can depalletizer. These options can be customized to meet your specific layout requirements for speed and space.
Discharge Conveyors
Accumulation tables and conveyors are designed to hold and move your metal cans at different points during the conveying or packing process.
Ska Fab will help you pair your depalletizer with the right discharge conveyor to meet your speed and space requirements.
Ska Fab manufactures custom accumulation and tabletop conveyors to hold and move your cans at any point in the packing or conveying process. We will pair your MAB depalletizer with the right discharge conveyor to complement your operations, meet your space requirements and perform at your desired speed.
- Accepts layer(s) of containers for accumulation*
- Four-lane progressively geared single-filing conveyor
- Left or right orientation
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Heavy-duty carbon steel frame
- Allen-Bradley variable frequency drives (3) for precise speed control
- Valu-guide quick adjust arms and rails
*Longer mass accumulation tables allow for increased pallet changeover time
- Accepts layer(s) of containers for accumulation*
- Single filing table with five (4.5″ W) mat-top chains for discharge
- Left or right orientation
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Heavy-duty carbon steel frame
- Allen-Bradley variable frequency drives (3) for precise speed control
- Valu-guide quick adjust arms and rails
*Longer mass accumulation tables allow for increased pallet changeover time
S & Z Side-Grip Lowerators
Ska Fab side-grip lowerators are an efficient way to safely decline your aluminum cans from high elevations. The small footprint saves valuable floor space and the tool-less adjustability makes line changeovers quick and easy. Elevation heights for containers entering side-grip (top) and discharging (bottom) are built to customer specifications.
- Lowers containers from discharge height to line level
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Heavy-duty tubular carbon steel frame construction
- Dual side-grip conveyor with container gripper style chain
- Anodized extruded aluminum conveyor tracks
- Tool-less multi-point adjustability
- Independent VFD controls for each motor
- Electronic photo-eye
- Lowerator built to customer specific requirements
- 3.5″ max container width
Ionized Air-Rinse System:
- Rinses container with ionized air during decline
- Easily adjustable for different can sizes
- Easy nozzle access
- Stainless steel debris collection tray
- Independent air-filter/regulator system
- Requires additional 2-3 CFM
- Lowers containers from discharge height to line level
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Heavy-duty tubular carbon steel frame construction
- Dual side-grip conveyor with container gripper style chain
- Anodized extruded aluminum conveyor tracks
- Tool-less multi-point adjustability
- Independent VFD controls for each motor
- Electronic photo-eye
- Lowerator built to customer-specific requirements
- 3.5″ max container width
- Gently lowers containers from discharge height down to line level
- Elevation heights for containers entering side-grip (top) and discharging (bottom) are built to customer specifications
- Heavy-duty tubular carbon steel frame
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Dual side-grip conveyor with tube-style chain for both heavier and lightweight containers (glass/plastic/aluminum/steel) or feather-style chain for lightweight containers (aluminum/steel/plastic)
- Independent VFD controls for each motor
- Electronic photo-eye starts/stops side-grip for line/backup control
- Electronic air-saver photo-eye shuts off air rinse when containers are not moving
- Independent enclosure with
disconnect, e-stop, and start/stop control - 6.5″ max container width
Air rinse features:
- Rinses container with ionized air during decline
- Stainless steel debris collection tray
Tool-less adjustability option also features:
- Hand crank with numeric counter to adjust width
- Motorized screw drive to adjust height
- Gently lowers containers from discharge height down to line level
- Elevation heights for containers entering side-grip (top) and discharging (bottom) are built to customer specifications
- Heavy-duty tubular carbon steel frame
- Industrial powder-coated finish for enhanced corrosion protection
- Dual side-grip conveyor with tube-style chain for both heavier and lightweight containers (glass/plastic/aluminum/steel) or feather-style chain for lightweight containers (aluminum/steel/plastic)
- Independent VFD controls for each motor
- Electronic photo-eye starts/stops side-grip for line/backup control
- Independent enclosure with disconnect, e-stop, and start/stop control
- 9.5″ max container width
Tool-less adjustability Z-grip lowerator option also features:
- 6.5″ max container width
- Hand crank with numeric counter to adjust width
- Motorized screw drive to adjust height
Rinse Cages
In the manufacturing and packaging industry, cleanliness is a necessity. Ska Fabricating offers advanced container rinsing machines designed to elevate your packaging operations. Our comprehensive range of container rinsers enhances efficiency and promotes cleanliness across various container types, accommodating the diverse needs of manufacturers, beverage producers and packaging companies.
Ska Fabricating’s single lane Twist Rinse Cage integrates with all canning lines running between 25-120 CPM. Standard and custom sizes are available. Rinse cage can be mounted straight off the conveyor or off the side to accommodate tight spaces.
- Made from 1/4” Stainless Rod and Stainless Flat Stock
- Stainless Enclosure with easy access to the cage and water nozzles
- Quick and easy changeover for different can sizes
- May be set up with a chemical supply or the preferred water source
- Water Consumption: 1 GPM
- Many different can size options, lengths, and assemblies available
Our Dual Twist Rinse Cage has manually operated diverter gates to quickly change between lanes. A great option for lessening downtime between can runs of different can sizes.
- Made from 1/4” Stainless Rod and Stainless Flat Stock
- Stainless Enclosure with easy access to the cage and water nozzles
- Quick and easy changeover for different can sizes
- May be set up with a chemical supply or the preferred water source
- Water Consumption: 1 GPM
- Many different can size options, lengths, and assemblies available
IonFlow Air Rinse System with Rinse Cage
Designed for use with CIB twist rinse cages, whether new or ones already in use, the IonFlow is a simple addition to any line that is looking to move away from water rinse.
- Utilizes 120v power and compressed air
- Adapts to other CIB rinse cage sizes
- Rinse cage included
- Affordable and simple to install
IonFlow Air Rinse – Kit only
The IonFlow air rinse kit adapts seamlessly to any CIB rinse cage container dimension and is a four-bolt installation process. A simple way to eliminate water from your packaging line
S-Style Lowerator features an ionized air rinsing system that rinses containers during decline.
- Embedded ionized air rinse
- Tool-Less adjustability
- Minimal addition to floor footprint
Trust Ska Fabricating for Your Container Handling Solutions
Why Work With Ska Fab?
Our company is a leading industry provider of container handling equipment, and we know every facility has unique speed and quality requirements. We aim to maximize uptime and streamline our clients’ operations by creating purpose-built, quality solutions configured to your needs. We choose only the most reliable components to construct your depalletizers, ensuring we improve your packaging efficiency.
Our depalletizers integrate well for clients in multiple industries including:
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