Now you can keep your container lines progressing at optimal speeds for top efficiency and high output.  Kinsley line combiners efficiently separate and combine containers for high speed filling, labeling ,or capping inspection.  When certain stations on your packaging line require a slower feed, you can end up with an inefficiently slow production line, or a processing "bottleneck."  Use a Kinsley diving station to separate the feed into 2 lines (or up to 8 lines on  special arrangements) for simultaneous processing.  Then use a Kinsley combining station to recreate a single line and double the pace of the feeder up to 1400 containers per minute.  This allows you to perform your slowest operation without reducing the output speed of the line.

Combiners
Kinsley Corporation was the first to introduce a commercial line combiner, and today Kinsley units continue to set the pace for leading national packagers. They provide smooth handling with out a possibility of container jams at the converging point.  Counter rotating timing screws separate and accelerate the containers.  180° out of phase, the feeder screws create a "dovetail" discharge effect, feeding containers onto a conveyor with uniform spacing for convenient handling at subsequent stations.

Dividers
A similar arrangement is employed on Kinsley Divider units, to separate a single line into two lines at half the speed.  This allows slower stations to be duplicated. The line is split and fed into twin units so that the overall line speed is not compromised.  Special units allow a choice of 1/2, 1/4 or 1/3 split.

Speeds
Kinsley's basic unit, Model C2-1 N, combines two lines at speeds up to 700 cpm, to one screw line at 1400 cpm.  The variable speed drive motor allows operation at any convenient speed.  Four, six and eight line models have different speed capabilities.

Containers
Standard units are designed to accommodate a wide variety of container sizes and shapes (including round and oval) when particularly unusual configurations are involved.  Kinsley engineers can adapt the line to suit the application precisely.

Components
Kinsley's unique, field proven timing screws are used in all line combiners and dividers.  Produced from polyethylene, Derlin, MC nylon, or other materials suitable to the application that will prevent possible marking of the containers.  A split-drive system allows direct conveyor feed while the screws are stopped.  High / low limit switches on the conveyor ensure a choke feed at the timing screw entrance point.

Construction
Sprocket chains are used at the input point between the motors and drive point.  All other drive transmission is by shafts and gears.  Conveyor sides are clear for adjacent feeds and discharge conveyors with minimum-crossover dead plates.  Sturdy square-tube construction and 4 1/2" wide Derlin table-top chains are used for long life and trouble-free operation.

 Dimensions
Standard Model C2-1N features a compact, 98 1/2" linear configuration.  Additional length can be added at time of ordering to meet special needs.  In addition Kinsley units are designed to permit future size alterations as requirements change.

Custom Multi-Line Dividing / Combining
Kinsley Application Engineers can custom design combiners and dividers for your specific product needs.  Combinations of combiners and dividers can take one line to eight, or eight to one, or create combinations directly compatible with your specific requirements.

Specifications (Model C2-1N)
Variable-speed motors - 1 HP Vari Drive (Mechanical) or D.C. Drive.
Conveyor chain - Rex 4 1/2" wide #D863-K4-1/2 derlin line, speed up to 700 cpm
Container capacity - accommodates diameters up to 4 1/2" and oval containers to comparable size.  Screws are adjustable in or out to suit container variations.