The document proposes adding a secondary conveyor and two additional star wheels to improve the bottle filling process. Currently, switching between fillers requires a 30-45 minute changeover to remove and reset the star wheels. With an additional conveyor and star wheels, bottles can be diverted to either filler without a changeover, saving approximately 40 minutes per changeover. The estimated cost is $6,500 and would save $3,333 per year in labor costs, resulting in a two year return on investment.

1. Project Name:
Additional Conveyor and Motor
Current Problem(s):
When switchingfillers,thereis a 30-45 minute change
over due to the removal and resetting of the two star
wheels.
Suggested Solutions(s):
The process of fillingbottles can be greatly improved
through the addition of a secondary conveyor and two
star wheels. With an additional conveyor and second
set of star wheels, bottles can be diverted to one of
the two fillers withoutthe required change over time.
The only time requirement would be shiftingthe rails
to directthe bottles towards the other filler.
Suggested Products & Quotes:
Leeson #110048.00 (Motor) - $282.91
Premium Efficient(Motor) #114638.00 - $471.88
Part#20Q25H56 (Gearbox) - $828.95
Conveyor #MCE56772 - $5,314.00
Savings/Results:
With the addition of the two star wheels and new
conveyor (includingmotor), itis estimated that we can
saveapproximately 40 minutes per change over. In
addition to reducingchange over time, Travis can
begin testing concentrations so that the linedoes not
have to stop production. This saves an additional 5-10
minutes per change over when switchingfillers.
ROI Calculation:
25 changes X 40 minutes per change X $200/hour =
$3,333.33
 Estimated Cost: $6,500 (Approximately)
 ROI: 6,500/3,333 = 2 years (Approximately)

2. Current Design
Capper
Filler #1 Filler #2
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Both re-enter to Capper
Divert for Filler #2
Suggested Design
Capper
Filler
#1
Filler
#2
Re-enter for Filler #2
Divert for Filler #1
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