摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem caused when a bag of a different size is to be produced, wherein a packaging machine and an associated conveyor are required to be shut down because the machine is required to be replaced.SOLUTION: A slip conveyor (50) delivers product. The slip conveyor (50) delivers product to weighing machines (53) that would be typically associated with a packaging machine. The slip conveyor (50) includes a delivery portion (57) provided with a plurality of separated fingers. Slots (58) between the fingers extend longitudinally in the direction (52). Smaller product, such as smaller potato crisps, are located adjacent longitudinally extending edges (63) of the conveyor (10), the smaller product passes through the gaps (26A) that provides for delivery of product to the associated conveyor (62). |