Puck/carrier systems encompass a range of machinery and accessories designed for the secure handling and transportation of various containers, including bottles, cans, and tubes, through production lines. These systems utilize specially molded components, often made from durable plastics or food-grade stainless steel, to cradle and protect items as they move through different stages of processing and packaging. The equipment portfolio includes devices for inserting and removing containers into these carriers, known as puckers and depuckers, alongside the carriers themselves, ensuring a smooth, efficient flow and minimizing the risk of damage or spillage during operations.

Pucks are particularly useful when dealing with unstable, irregularly shaped, or small containers that cannot stand on their own or require exact orientation for filling, labeling, or capping. They standardize handling and spacing, allowing lines to operate at higher speeds and with fewer changeovers when container sizes vary.

Typical products and applications include:

• Cosmetic tubes or vials: Stabilized in pucks for precise filling and labeling
• Small pharmaceutical bottles: Carried through a line to maintain orientation and prevent tipping
• Odd-shaped beverage bottles: Transported securely for capping or wrapping
• Household cleaner bottles with curved bases: Supported in carriers for uniform handling
• Food items in unstable containers (e.g., narrow sauce bottles): Guided through filling or sealing operations

Additional Considerations:

• Minimizes changeover time by allowing different containers to run on the same line
• Improves line stability and reduces downtime due to tipped or jammed containers
• Can include automated puck loading and unloading (puckers and depuckers)
• Reusable and washable pucks available for hygienic operations
• Enhances precision in automated processes like printing, labeling, or sealing