Pneumatic and vacuum transport systems use controlled air pressure or suction to move empty containers—typically bottles—by suspending and guiding them by their necks. These systems are often employed in high-speed bottling or packaging lines where gentle handling, precise alignment, and fast transfer of lightweight containers are critical. By using airflow or vacuum pressure rather than mechanical contact, the system reduces wear on containers and allows for efficient conveyance without tipping or damaging the bottles.

This type of transport is commonly integrated between depalletizing, rinsing, filling, or capping stations, where stable orientation and continuous motion are essential. Neck handling ensures that containers remain upright and uniformly spaced while moving through the line, even at high speeds.

Typical products and applications include:

• Empty PET bottles: Moved from blow molding or depalletizing into rinsing or filling stations
• Plastic beverage bottles: Transported through bottling lines using neck guides to maintain orientation
• Lightweight detergent or household product bottles: Controlled and spaced for capping or labeling
• Personal care bottles: Guided by the neck through filling and sealing operations
• Food-grade plastic containers: Conveyed in hygienic conditions without base contact

Additional Considerations:

• Ideal for lightweight or deformable containers that require neck support
• Maintains precise container spacing and alignment in high-speed operations
• Reduces contamination by avoiding contact with the base or body of the container
• Flexible layouts can accommodate elevation changes or directional transfers
• Often integrated with air conveyors, line dividers, or neck-handling equipment for full-line continuity