Accumulation Tables serve as essential buffering solutions designed to manage product flow during temporary slowdowns or stoppages in a packaging line. Positioned on a horizontal plane, these tables provide space for containers and packages to accumulate temporarily, preventing jams, reducing back pressure, and minimizing product damage. Their simple yet effective design helps maintain continuous operation even when downstream processes are momentarily interrupted. Often seen near the beginning or end of a line, accumulation tables are ideal for balancing uneven machine speeds or providing a staging area for manual packing.

These tables are available in various configurations, including bi-directional models that allow product to flow in either direction, or surge tables that temporarily hold and single-file containers into the next stage. With the ability to handle a wide range of container shapes and sizes, accumulation tables help ensure smooth, uninterrupted movement across a variety of packaging environments. Key features include:

• Flat, horizontal surface for product accumulation and offloading
• Bi-directional and surge configurations to accommodate different line needs
• Low-friction materials and motorized rotation to promote smooth product movement
• Adjustable guide rails for handling different container types
• Simple design for easy maintenance and integration

Typical products and applications include:

• Aluminum cans and PET bottles: Buffered before or after filling and labeling stages
• Wine bottles and glass vials: Accumulated in single-file to feed into precision equipment
• Non-round or unstable containers: Held temporarily to prevent tipping or damage
• Pharmaceutical containers: Staged for inspection or manual packing
• Cartons and lightweight boxes: Accumulated at the end of the line for batching or palletizing

By absorbing fluctuations in production speed and providing a holding zone for products, accumulation tables contribute significantly to operational efficiency and line reliability, making them a versatile solution for a variety of packaging processes.