LM installs a D12 slat divider in Spain

The recent delivery of a D12 slat divider to the Spanish market marks an important milestone in LM’s international business operations. The technology was supplied to a leading converter that needed a system for transporting and sorting wet wipes, a type of product with very specific requirements.

With its characteristics of high speed, ability to handle delicate products and flexible configuration, the D12 slat divider proved to be the most suitable solution for separating products originating from the processing and folding machine and directing them to three packaging lines operating in parallel.

Stacks of detergent-soaked wet wipes are exchanged in groups of 2 at a maximum rate of 360 products/minute. To ensure proper handling at the divider, it is equipped with inlet/outlet transfer guides which have been optimised to prevent the stack from coming apart during transit. The machine is made entirely of stainless steel to preserve the characteristics of the product.

The divider is also equipped with a weight control system that enables it to sort the wet wipes quickly and easily and send them to the three packaging lines. If malfunctions are detected, the system sends a signal to the divider and the product is immediately rejected. A liquid leak collection tank is also provided.

The system was commissioned by LM’s expert technical team and was very well received by the Spanish customer.