1000 cans per hour capacity with full CIP functions. Layout and facilities to suit your requirements.

The D C Norris Can Opening System typifies our approach to food processing equipment - always striving to meet customers precise requirements.

With capacities of 1000 cans/hour, the layout and facilities can be configured to suit the clients operation.

In the system illustrated, the feed table is at right angles to the opening and emptying unit - with the crushed cans being discharged through a wall to a waste unit outside via an inclined adaptation of our 300 - system conveyor.

Although the system layout is flexible, other aspects of the design are not. We adopt a totally inflexible approach to safety; ease of use and reliability with absolute commitment to the highest possible standards in all areas.

Safety interlocks are fitted to all access hatches - with sensor switches hoseproof to IP65 - and emergency stop buttons are fitted within easy reach. In an 'emergency stop' situation, the Programmable Logic Controller remembers where the machine was in the cycle ready for restarting.

Ease of use is also ensured through features which include: Simple changeover to adjust for different can sizes Easy clean stainless steel with no dirt traps Totally hoseproof designs with all electrics above the machine Facility for full CIP

Reliability is naturally essential for food production equipment. Our high standards of design and manufacturing are reflected by an impressive client list which includes most of the UK's major food companies.

The can opening system range includes manually operated units ideal for smaller operations including catering applications - as well as the flexibility to supplement in line systems; through semi - automated systems to this fully automated system. The opener is pneumatically driven and punches out the lid without causing metal chips; extracts it from the can; then discards the lid into the waste chute. The can is then inverted over the product discharge tank which can be connected to our Vacuum Pressure Transfer System. A metered jet can then be used to rinse out the can. Magnetic traps are used to collect any metal particles.

Our close liaison with customers and our extensive experience in developing food processing machinery means that we have the expertise to build equipment to meet the precise needs of each application. Some other options which are available include:

	Gravity or mechanically driven feed table which can be positioned to suit the existing premises - you don't have to redesign the production area to accomodate the machine!
	A can spray wash and dry facility
	A lid collection trolley
	Automatic crushing and discharge of cans via conveyor or tipping trolleys

If further facilities would be required in your can opening application - or for any other food processing requirements, contact D C Norris.