Stewart Systems Basket Stacker is designed to automatically stack baskets to a programmed height and deliver these stacks for distribution. Stacks build on a count Basis (operator selectable or recipe driven) and are transferred to a gravity roller-manual hand truck interface or automated basket distribution system.

The Stacker has handwheel adjustments for basket width and basket length allowing for a variety of basket sizes. Varying nest heights can also be accommodated. The Stacker can accept baskets at rates up to 22 individual baskets per minute (rates exceeding 22 baskets per minute are obtained with the optional basket prestacker). The stacker rugged, heavy-duty construction is built for continuous, high volume duty.

Stacker control is provided via touchscreen operator interface in combination with a dedicated, reliable Allen Bradley SLC programmable controller. Common components and design platforms are utilized in our Basket Stacker and Unstacker equipment to minimize spare parts inventories. The simple linear direct mechanical linkage life design eliminates overhung loads and critical wear points found in other Basket Stackers. The compact footprint allows for easy replacement of existing units.

Features & Benefits Basket Stacker Standard Features: Inverter Driven lift motors for controlled speeds and minimal stack bounce. User friendly operator control panel and interface. Simplified pneumatics limited to basket stops and positioning. Minimal wear points. Handwheel width and length adjustments. Variable nest heights accommodations. 90% Common components and design Platform with Basket Unstacker. Direct replacement of existing units. Improved operator safety. Pre-assembled, factory tested, and ready for hookup. Basket Stacker Optional Items: Basket Pre-Stacker. Gravity Roller - Hand Truck Interface Stack Ramp. Single/double dolly loader. Infeed Conveyors, variable lengths and configurations. Customer specified PLC's, Interfaces, and Motor Starters. Basket Stacker Standard Design Specifications: Dedicated PLC control (Allen Bradley SLC 5/04). 6" Monochrome TCP Operator Interface. IEC Motor Starters. AB Powerflex VFD's. SEW Eurodrive direct coupled gearmotors. Rugged welded tubular stainless steel frame. Lexan guarding of moving parts for operational safety. Corrosion resistant design. Speeds: 22 baskets per minute. Consumes 1 SCFM of air at 80 PSI and 13 KVA of electric power. Product Distribution Equipment The basket stacker builds uniform stacks of one type of basket at a time from the bottom up. Baskets enter the basket stacker one at a time and each basket is placed at the bottom of the stack being built. The stack is then lifted and, as the next basket enters, the stack (built with preceding baskets) is lowered onto this incoming basket. The process continues and stacks build to a predetermined height, (up to eight feet - as programmed through the user interface). Durability and dependability is realized through our high quality carbon and stainless-steel construction. Our Basket Stacker is designed with a minimum number of moving parts to provide high duty reliability. Rate: 22 baskets/minute Unit Specifications: Frame: Overall length:7'-0" Elevation:8" Material:Stainless and Carbon Steel Electrical: Motor/Reducer:230/460V/3ph/60Hz, SEW Eurodrive gearmotor with a hollow shaft reducer Standard drive Location:Right side of unit Features: Welded tubular construction Electric motor lifting and lowering Hand wheel adjustable to various basket sizes with indicators 14 gauge 304 stainless steel and Lexan removable guards Allen Bradley PLC control standard (others available) Operator touch screen control including product, fault and diagnostic screens 90% common parts with the Stewart Systems basket unstacker reducing spare parts inventory Customer Specific Design Considerations: Basket Manufacture Basket Manufacturer number Basket sizes Unstacked basket usage rate Basket stack nested or cross-nested Number of baskets in stack