Accumulation Tables

An accumulation table is a specialized piece of equipment featuring a circular, motor-driven platform (or rotating disk) designed to distribute or collect bottles in a packaging line. These tables can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of the line to feed bottles into the system, handle production surges, or collect finished bottles, thereby maintaining a more efficient and continuous operation.

A rotary accumulation table installed at the beginning of a bottle packaging line allows operators to quickly fill the table with empty bottles rather than feed bottles onto a conveyor one by one. The rotary table then automatically discharges the bottles onto the conveyor in a single file line. 

Rotary accumulation tables installed in the middle of a bottle packaging line serve as a buffer to help balance fluctuating speeds of upstream and downstream processes. When production surges occur—whether due to increased output from preceding equipment or a temporary delay further down the line—an accumulation table can hold excess bottles on its rotating surface. This prevents backups and allows the rest of the processes to continue running smoothly. Once the surge subsides or the downstream operation catches up, the bottles are gradually released from the table at a controlled rate, avoiding sudden spikes and maintaining steady, efficient production overall.

Rotary accumulation tables installed at the end of a bottle packaging line provide an outlet for the finished bottles to collect, preventing backups that could otherwise slow down the entire operation.  By temporarily holding completed containers, these tables allow operators time to pack, inspect, or label products without disrupting upstream processes, helping maintain a steady and efficient workflow.