Non-Contact Accumulator Pharma

Optimize product flow and preserve product integrity.

Maintain continuous production through short disruptions. Our solution protects fragile pharmaceutical products by eliminating conveyor contact while flexibly handling a wide range of sizes and formats, improving overall line efficiency.

In numbers

Throughput

600+

Supports very high throughput of up to 600+ products per minute depending on the specific product size and type.

Buffer storage

45 sec – 15 min

Configurable accumulation capacity options range from approximately 45 seconds up to 15 minutes of buffer storage.

Capacity

2,000

Flexible buffer systems can accommodate a capacity of up to 2,000 products depending on the application..

Picture of Körber's non-contact accumulation solution.

Features

Flexible robotic handling

Our system uses a flexible pick-and-place robot to transfer individual products without conveyor contact. This protects delicate items like glass and plastic syringes, pens, and autoinjectors across broad size ranges.

Engineered contact points and servo control motion provide precise handling for pharmaceutical secondary packaging.

The non-contact accumulator works with adjacent conveyors and line control systems to maintain balanced throughput and reduce jams.

Our experts help determine the required accumulation to ensure the line runs at maximum efficiency.

Benefits

Product safety

Protect delicate items with non-contact handling to reduce mechanical stress, quality risk, and glass damage.

Line decoupling

Preserve throughput during stoppages by decoupling machines, ensuring a smooth transition between adjacent equipment.

Operational flexibility

Integrate into diverse process contexts with the ability to handle various product sizes, formats, and speeds.

In action

Watch how the non-contact accumulator works

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Downloads

Documentation

Factsheet: Non-contact accumulator

Learn how a non‑contact accumulator improves product handling flexibility, reduces line pressure, and protects sensitive products in pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging systems.

Whitepaper: Efficiency between

Learn how strategic accumulation drives flow, protects throughput, and unlocks better efficiency.

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