Automatic Retort Basket Unloader for Cans and Bottles

Detailed Equipment Introduction

Gain in-depth insights into Automatic Retort Basket Unloader equipment’s working principles, application scenarios, and technical highlights.

Automatic Retort Basket Unloader

The automatic retort basket unloader discharges food or beverage containers after secondary thermal processing. It transfers containers layer by layer to an output conveyor, removes and stacks separator pads, and handles basket positioning and unloading.

Key Features

Automatic basket unloading after secondary thermal processing.
Layer-by-layer container discharge.
Automatic separator-pad removal, collection and stacking.
Full-basket positioning and transfer, with an empty-basket discharge platform.
Hydraulic lifting for layer unloading onto the discharge conveyor.
Basket positioning with automatic stop control.
Container accumulation stop and alarm, with MITSUBISHI PLC control and SICK photoelectric detection.

Applications

Canned foods
Canned beverages
Tinplate cans
Aluminum cans
Glass bottles
Plastic bottles

Technical Specifications

Product Specifications
Parameter	Value
Capacity	500–1000 cans/min
Container types listed	Tinplate cans, aluminum cans, glass bottles and plastic bottles
Container diameter	50–153 mm
Container height	50–270 mm
Motor power	7 kW
Dimensions	4500×1500×1600 mm
Weight	3000 kg

Information for Equipment Selection

Provide container material, diameter, height, filled weight and target discharge rate.
Supply basket dimensions, layer arrangement and separator-pad details.
Share the basket transfer layout, discharge conveyor height and empty-basket return route.

Send your product requirements and production layout to discuss the equipment configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are containers removed from the baskets?

The machine unloads containers after secondary thermal processing, using a layer-by-layer discharge arrangement.

What happens to the separator pads?

Separator pads are automatically removed from the basket and collected in a stack.

How are unloaded containers transferred downstream?

Containers are transferred layer by layer onto the discharge conveyor. Specify basket details, discharge height and the downstream layout for integration.