Automatic Side Grip Conveyor with Adjustable Gripping Width and Bottomless

The Automatic Side Grip Conveyor is designed for the stable and controlled transfer of bottles, jars, cans, and other compatible containers. Two synchronized side belts gently grip the container body and carry it through the conveying section without relying on support beneath the product.

By leaving the container base exposed, the conveyor creates direct access for bottom coding, printing, inspection, marking, and other production processes. It can also bridge gaps between machines, eliminate fallen bottles, control product spacing, or stabilize lightweight and irregular containers during transfer.

The adjustable belt opening, gripping pressure, conveyor speed, and working height allow the system to accommodate a defined range of container sizes and shapes. It can operate as a standalone transfer unit or integrate with filling, capping, sealing, labeling, coding, inspection, and packaging equipment.

• Synchronized Dual-Side Gripping

  Two opposing belts move at matched speeds to hold containers securely and maintain stable product orientation throughout the transfer.

• Bottomless Conveying Structure

  The open-bottom design provides unobstructed access to the container base for coding, marking, inspection, or transfer across conveyor gaps.

• Adjustable Gripping Width

  A convenient adjustment mechanism allows the distance between the belts to be changed for compatible container diameters and widths.

• Controlled Gripping Pressure

  The belt spacing and contact pressure can be set according to the container material, wall strength, weight, and surface condition.

• Variable Conveying Speed

  The operating speed can be adjusted to match upstream and downstream machinery and maintain a balanced production flow.

• Gentle Container Handling

  Selected belt materials and controlled side pressure help reduce slipping, scratching, deformation, vibration, and bottle tipping.

• Stable Machine-to-Machine Transfer

  The powered side belts move containers positively across gaps where conventional dead plates may create resistance or instability.

• Flexible Installation

  The conveyor can be installed horizontally or configured at a suitable angle for specific transfer, elevation, lowering, or orientation requirements.

• Fast Product Changeover

  Accessible width, height, speed, and guide adjustments simplify transitions between compatible container formats.

• Seamless Line Integration

  The conveyor can be synchronized with coders, inspection systems, fillers, cappers, labelers, checkweighers, and other packaging-line equipment.

1. 1. What is a side grip conveyor?

   A side grip conveyor uses two opposing belts to hold containers by their sides and transport them without requiring continuous support beneath the product.

2. 2. What is the difference between a side grip conveyor and a standard conveyor?

   A standard conveyor supports containers from the bottom. A side grip conveyor holds them laterally, allowing the bottom surface to remain exposed.

3. 3. What applications is the machine suitable for?

   It is commonly used for bottom coding, bottom inspection, machine-to-machine transfer, gap transfer, bottle spacing, fallen-bottle removal, and container elevation.

4. 4. What containers can it handle?

   It can handle compatible plastic bottles, glass bottles, jars, cans, and other rigid or semi-rigid containers with suitable side surfaces.

5. 5. Can it convey square or irregular bottles?

   Yes, provided that the container has stable and consistent side-contact areas. Irregular containers should be tested before the final conveyor design is confirmed.

6. 6. How is the conveyor adjusted for different bottle sizes?

   The opening between the two gripping belts can be increased or reduced through a manual or powered adjustment mechanism.

7. 7. Can it be used for bottle-bottom coding?

   Yes. Its bottomless structure allows a coding or marking device to be installed beneath the container path.

8. 8. Will the belts damage lightweight bottles?

   Correct belt selection, speed synchronization, and gripping-pressure adjustment help minimize scratching and deformation. Very thin or flexible bottles should be tested with the actual samples.

9. 9. Can it connect with an existing production line?

   Yes. The working height, belt speed, transfer direction, machine length, and control signals can be configured to match existing equipment.

10. 10. Can the conveyor be customized?

    Yes. The belt length, gripping range, working height, conveying speed, frame material, installation angle, drive arrangement, and control functions can be customized.