Oriented Bottle Unscrambler

Oriented Bottle Unscrambling Machines are available in models designed for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, household products, and beverage industries, and are suitable for a wide range of containers. Oriented bottle unscramblers are particularly well suited for applications requiring a wide range of containers to be run on the same line due to the quick change over time. Only one change part means that new containers can be added to the production line without long lead times, and most importantly the unscrambler can be change over with out tools, from one size container to another in 5 minutes once the operators are familiar.


Oriented bottle unscramblers feature a fully guarded design, completely enclosed to reduce noise and keep containers clean. The machine arrives fully tested and can be mounted over any existing standard table- top conveyor without the need for additional side transfers etc.

The Oriented bottle unscrambler's design is based on a simple approach to container handling along with rapid change over and to the latest PLC technology. All container contact parts are manufactured from FDA approved materials including stainless steel and UHMW plastic. They will satisfy the needs of most demanding customers.


Options Include:

  • Integral bottle inverting air cleaning (with ionised air blast and vacuum dust collection).
  • Compact (integrated container hopper) and standard (separate container hoppers) unscramblers with unlimited bulk storage capacity.
  • Secondary orientation attachments for containers with handles, or asymmetrical shapes.
  • Automatic emptying option speeds changeover.
  • Recirculation option allows the unscrambler to continue operating by recirculating containers when there is not enough buffer space between the unscrambler and the first machine on the line for normal stop start operation.


Technical Specifications:

  • Stainless steel, and anodized aluminium construction (except the drive and transfer systems, motors, chains, etc.).
  • Stainless steel outer covers
  • Full guarding with doors of non-glare polycarbonate
  • The machine is constructed with smooth outer surface, (special for pharmaceutically environment), for ease of cleaning and appearance.
  • Left to right, or right to left models available.
  • All components CSA and/or UL approved.
  • Primary Power: 220VAC @ 60Hz., 4 wires (3 phases + ground). 6 kVa
  • Control Power: 24 V DC
  • Variable speed AC motor, MINI-MOTOR (Italy)
  • Variable Speed drive units: Omron as standard (Allen Bradley optional extra).
  • PLC: Omron as standard (Allen Bradley optional extra).
  • Motor starter, contactors, etc.: Telemechanique (Allen Bradley optional extra).
  • Air supply (dry) 250-350 l/min @ 4-5 bar (8-12 CFM @ 60-75 psi) for air jets in bowl and for recirculation jets (dependant on model of unscrambler).
  • Ultra filter included for air sterilization.
  • Components: FESTO or Norgen
  • Low air supply pressure sensor with automatic machine stop safety control.
  • Photoelectric level control in the bowl.
  • Backlog (jam) photo eye on the output conveyor
  • Low level sensor in hopper
  • Harmonised speed control (the unscrambler matches the line speed)
  • Integral scanners monitoring the flow of bottles
  • On line communication with the operator
  • Warning system with TELEMECANIQUE Tower Light:
    • GREEN = in operation
    • ORANGE = pre-warning
    • RED = machine stopped
  • Noise level: 40 - 45 db