Precision surface treatment for the UK premium glass industry

In the production of high-end cosmetics and spirits, the decorative finish on a glass bottle is as important as the product inside. For Glasscoat International and the end-user, Stoelzle Flaconnage Ltd, maintaining exceptional quality at high production volumes was the primary objective for their United Kingdom facility. To achieve this, CALDAN engineered and installed a highly efficient LD monorail floor conveyor. This 180-meter system provides the smooth, continuous flow necessary for the automated surface treatment of delicate glass flacons and bottles.

The challenge: high-volume throughput with delicate handling

Coating glass bottles requires a material handling system that completely eliminates vibration to prevent breakages and ensure a flawless finish. The Stoelzle Flaconnage project demanded a solution that could meet extreme production rates while ensuring operator safety during handling:

1. Exceptional throughput: The system needed to process an impressive 35 wagons per minute to meet the facility’s high-volume output demands.
2. Fragile material transit: The conveyor had to transport various glass bottles smoothly through the treatment zones without any jolting or mechanical stress.
3. Ergonomic manual loading: Due to the high speed of the line, the loading and unloading areas had to allow operators to manually handle the glass bottles safely while the system ran in a continuous mode.

The solution: LD monorail floor conveyor system

To meet these demanding high-speed requirements, CALDAN implemented the LD monorail floor conveyor. This system is specifically designed for light-duty, continuous-flow applications. Key technical features of this UK installation include:

– Continuous high-speed operation: The system operates at a rapid pace of 5.25 meters per minute, allowing for a complete treatment cycle time of 35 minutes per batch.
– Smooth cardan chain technology: The 180-meter track utilizes our precision cardan chain, ensuring a highly stable and fluid movement that protects the fragile glass bottles during transit.
– Uninterrupted workflow: The monorail design allows for continuous running, meaning operators can manually load and unload the bottles seamlessly without stopping the production line, maximizing the 35 wagon-per-minute throughput.
– Optimized floor layout: The floor-mounted monorail keeps the parts at an accessible, ergonomic height for the workforce, integrating perfectly into the existing plant infrastructure.

Strategic impact on UK glass manufacturing

By integrating the Caldan UK conveyor system, Stoelzle Flaconnage Ltd has secured a highly dependable finishing line capable of processing millions of premium glass bottles. The LD monorail technology provides the perfect combination of delicate handling and high-speed industrial output, supporting the UK’s luxury packaging sector.

– Industry: Premium glass manufacturing and packaging (UK)
– Application: Surface treatment and decorative coating of glass bottles
– System type: LD monorail floor conveyor

Partner with the UK’s continuous flow experts

CALDAN provides specialized material handling solutions for industries where speed and precision are non-negotiable. Our project with Stoelzle Flaconnage demonstrates our ability to engineer high-throughput monorail systems for delicate product lines. Contact our UK team to discuss how our floor conveyor technology can accelerate your finishing process.