An air conveyor is an automated transport system designed to move empty PET bottles using high-speed airflow. Widely used in bottled water, carbonated drinks, and juice production lines, it suspends bottles by their necks on rails, allowing them to glide smoothly towards the filling machine without physical contact.
Compared to traditional belt conveyors, air conveyors offer faster speeds, lower wear and tear, and cleaner operation, making them ideal for lightweight bottles and high-speed bottling lines. For hygienic or aseptic environments, the system can be upgraded with air filtration to meet cleanroom or cold-filling standards.
| Material |
SS304 |
| Length |
based on layout |
| Fan power |
1.5-2.2kw/unit |
| Fan qty |
5-6m/unit |
| Voltage |
380v,3PH,50HZ |
Air conveyors are used to transport empty PET bottles between blow molding and filling stations. They ensure contactless, efficient, and hygienic transfer especially vital in high-speed and aseptic beverage lines.
2. Main Components & Functions
| Component |
Function Description |
| Air Channel Body |
Enclosed stainless-steel or aluminum duct housing the airflow and guide rails. |
| Neck Guide Rail |
Also called bottle neck rail; supports bottles by their necks to suspend the bodies. |
| Centrifugal Fan |
Generates high-speed airflow to move the bottles forward along the guide rail. |
| Adjustable Rails |
Mechanism to adjust rail width for different neck diameters, manual or automatic. |
| Bottle Stopper / Diverter |
Controls bottle flow, used for accumulation, merge/split control. |
| Air Filtration Unit |
Optional HEPA or fine filters for ultra-clean or aseptic environments. |
| VFD Speed Control |
Adjusts fan speed via frequency converter for precise control. |
| Sensors / Vision |
Detects jams, missing bottles, or blockages; integrated with the PLC alarm system. |
The bule neck guide has an original recipe to make it the material with the lowest friction in the market, having minimum contact with the bottles and a smoother transportation along the Air Conveyor. The neck guide has proven to increase efficiency as much as 20% by lowering energy consumption, decreasing bottle jams, and speeding up the change over times during maintenance.
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Bottles exit the blow molder and enter the air conveyor.
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The neck is suspended by the guide rail, body hangs downward.
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Airflow pushes bottles along the conveyor path without physical contact.
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Bottles exit towards rinser, filler, or rotary system.
Throughout the system,no surface contact occurs, minimizing contamination and bottle damage.
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Standard Air Conveyor
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Hygienic Air Conveyor
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Enhanced air filtering and sealed covers
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Used in tea, juice, or low-acid beverage lines
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Aseptic Air Conveyor
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Triple-stage air filtration (up to HEPA)
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For UHT milk, energy drinks, cold fill lines
Shanghai Effiline Machinery Co., Ltd., as a Interational business department of Shandong Xingmei, relies on the strong industrial background and technological advantages of its parent company to quickly emerge as a prominent player in the industry. Headquartered in the international metropolis of Shanghai, it benefits from unparalleled geographical and business resources. The company not only inherits the excellent quality and innovation spirit of Shandong Xingmei, but also integrates Xingmei's core technical team and professional after-sales support, providing customers with more refined products and services. With efficient R&D capabilities and exceptional technical expertise, Shanghai Effiline Machinery Co., Ltd. is gradually becoming an industry leader, offering more reliable and advanced solutions to customers worldwide.
Shandong Xingmei Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. is located in Qingzhou, one of the ancient nine provinces in Shandong. It is a professional manufacturer with years of experience in producing conveyor lines, drying blower, and other related equipment. The company has fixed assets of more than 50 million yuan, a standardized factory building of over 14,000 square meters, more than 100 R&D personnel, and several processing machines. It is a key enterprise specializing in the development, research, design, production, technical services, and operation of conveying, spraying, and drying blower equipment.
The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of conveying and related equipment for industries such as bottled water, beer, yellow wine, liquor, beverages, condiments, food, pesticides, and disinfectants. This includes the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical control systems. Currently, the company has mature technology for the design, development, production, installation, and maintenance of non-pressure conveying equipment. The conveying speed can reach up to 72,000BPH, offering stable and mature solutions.
Q1: Do you have reference project?
A1: We have reference project in most countries,If we get the permission of the customer who has brought the machines from us ,we can tell you their contact imformation,you can go to vist their factory.
And you are always welcome to come to visit our company,and see the machine running in our factory,we can pick you up from the station near our city.
Contact our sales people you can get video of our reference running machine
Q2: Do you have agent and after-service stations?
A2: So far we have agent in Thailand welcome to join us!
Q3: Do you provide customized service
A3: We can design the machines according your requirements(materil ,power,filling type,the kinds of the bottles,and so on),at the same time we will give you our professional suggestion,as you know,we have been in this industry for many years.
Q4: What's your guarantee or the warranty of the quality if we buy your machines?
A4: We offer you high quality machines with 1 year guarantee and supply life-long technical support.
Q5: How long time for installation?
A5: According your machines order,we will send one or two engineers to your plant,it will take about 10 days to 25 days.
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