MTF Carousel Depot Station AUA 202 – Technical and Detailed Description
The MTF Carousel Depot Station AUA 202 is a rotary buffer station designed to perform container-based part counting, temporary storage (buffering), and controlled filling functions in industrial production processes. These systems coordinate the filling of parts into various storage units such as bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, or palletized containers, providing reliable and high-performance buffering within the production line.
The Carousel Depot Station AUA 202 is built on the principles of high flexibility, customized design, and durability, allowing it to be easily integrated into automotive, metal processing, plastics manufacturing, assembly lines, and logistics applications.
Product Description and Key Features
The MTF Carousel Depot Station AUA 202 offers the following functional features:
• Rotary table-based station for part counting and buffering operations.
• Time-controlled rotary system with a fixed filling position to coordinate production flow.
• Container handling and filling capacity suitable for medium-throughput production lines.
• Fully customizable design according to customer-specific requirements.
• Line integration via various control options and PLC interfaces.
This system delivers high efficiency, low maintenance requirements, and long service life in processes involving fast counting, temporary storage, and loading of parts.
Rotary Buffer Mechanism and Operating Principle
The main operating structure of the MTF Carousel Depot Station AUA 202 functions as follows:
Rotary Table Structure
• The table body is mounted on a stable ball-bearing system and is driven from below by a friction wheel.
• As the table rotates, it continuously brings containers to the fixed filling position, ensuring buffering synchronized with the production line cycle.
Container Holders
• Container holders are fixed onto the rotary table.
• The number, shape, size, and arrangement of holders can be customized according to application requirements.
Filling Control
• Containers at the fixed filling position are filled using vacuum-based, mechanical, or automated filling systems.
• The timing cycle is optimized through sensors and PLC control to match production speed.
Technical Specifications and Dimensional Parameters
Technical Specification – Value Range / Description
• Rotary table diameter: approximately 800 mm to 2,000 mm, depending on container capacity.
• Table material: MDF, stainless steel, or aluminum options.
• Container types: cardboard boxes, KLT containers, trays, bags, and sacks.
• Number of levels: single-level or two-level holder installation.
• Control system: counting-based control or freely programmable PLC system.
• Electrical connection: 3-phase 400 V NPE CEE-type connection.
• Application capacity: suitable for medium-volume production buffering applications.
• Design: customizable according to customer requirements.
These parameters allow the system to provide buffering capacity and container counting performance tailored to the specific production line.
Hardware and Structural Options
The MTF Carousel Depot Station AUA 202 can be manufactured with various material and structural configurations:
Rotary Table Materials
• Stainless steel: suitable for applications requiring hygiene and easy cleaning.
• Powder-coated steel: offers durability for standard industrial applications.
• Wood / MDF: a cost-effective option for technical parts and non-hygienic environments.
Container Frames and Holders
• Frame design can be optimized according to container weight and production line dynamics.
• Buffering capacity can be increased in high-throughput applications by using multi-level holder installations.
Thanks to this versatility, the system can be configured to suit different part types, container dimensions, and production requirements.
Application Areas
The MTF Carousel Depot Station AUA 202 delivers high performance in the following applications:
• Container counting and filling: filling parts into bags, boxes, or sacks.
• Production line buffer operations: buffering and temporary part holding at assembly line exits.
• Pre–quality control counting: use as a buffer depot to monitor part flow.
• Logistics and packaging: counting and loading workflows for different packaging types.
This product is designed to meet buffering and counting requirements in complex production processes.
Advantages – Technical and Operational
• Modular architecture: rotary table diameter and holder layout can be optimized as required.
• Flexible control options: from simple counter-controlled systems to advanced PLC-controlled solutions.
• Durable design: low maintenance requirements and long service life in industrial environments.
• High integration capability: easy integration into existing lines or new system installations.
• Container compatibility: capable of working with a wide range of container types and sizes.
The MTF Carousel Depot Station AUA 202 provides a customized, reliable, and performance-oriented solution for part buffering and counting applications.
