Linear Actuators
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Tray Loading and Unloading Units
Tray loading and unloading systems play a critical role in automating the movement of baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, and frozen foods throughout production and packaging. These units require precise, reliable motion to lift, lower, and transfer trays quickly and accurately to minimize handling time and preserve product integrity.
Stack Smart. Unload Smoothly. Streamline Food Packaging.
Helix Linear Technologies supplies lead screws, ball screws, and linear actuators engineered for the vertical and horizontal movement of trays in high-throughput food environments. Our motion components enable smooth stacking and unstacking, supporting robotics and conveyors with programmable motion for efficient line integration.
Built with quality materials and available in washdown-ready configurations, Helix motion solutions meet the sanitary and durability demands of modern food packaging systems.
Key Benefits:
- Reliable tray movement for stacking, unstacking, and indexing operations
- Precision actuation supports automated loading/unloading with minimal error
- Stainless and corrosion-resistant options for hygienic food environments
- Customizable stroke lengths and mounting for seamless OEM integration
Helix delivers the motion behind faster tray handling to help food packaging lines run cleaner, smarter, and more efficiently.
Product Groups
Metric Ball Nuts
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Linear Slides
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Twin Lead Screws
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Custom Motion Components for Packaging OEMs
Helix Linear Technologies partners with packaging equipment OEMs to deliver motion systems designed specifically for high-speed, high-precision packaging environments. Our lead screws, ball screws, linear actuators, and motion assemblies are engineered to handle repetitive tasks with tight tolerances, supporting flexibility, uptime, and product integrity across a wide range of packaging formats.
With customization options including washdown-ready materials, compact footprints, and configurable stroke lengths, Helix solutions help OEMs differentiate their machines and optimize every stage of the packaging line.
Key Benefits:
✦ Motion components for folding, filling, sealing, labeling, capping, and palletizing
✦ High-precision screws and actuators built for speed and reliability
✦ Corrosion-resistant and sanitary designs for food, beverage, and pharma lines
✦ Engineered-to-order solutions tailored for your packaging application
Helix delivers the motion that brings packaging equipment to life to support smarter, faster, and cleaner automation from start to ship.
Testimonials
Precision That Powers Automation
"Your stepper motor linear actuators deliver unparalleled performance and precision, a game-changer for our automation needs."
Alan Perry, Stryker
Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
"The level of responsiveness from your sales engineer and the innovative engineering support provided during the purchase of our custom lead screw were outstanding. Our partnership has truly elevated our product development."
Ken Matthews, Johnson & Johnson
Expert Support for Complex Medical Engineering
"Your team's customer service went above and beyond, guiding us through the intricate process of custom ball screw engineering. The result? A precision-engineered ball screw that seamlessly integrated into our medical equipment, enhancing its reliability and performance. Kudos to your expertise and exceptional support.”"
John Sidlow, GE Medical
Precision That Powers Automation
"Your stepper motor linear actuators deliver unparalleled performance and precision, a game-changer for our automation needs."
Alan Perry, Stryker
Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
"The level of responsiveness from your sales engineer and the innovative engineering support provided during the purchase of our custom lead screw were outstanding. Our partnership has truly elevated our product development."
Ken Matthews, Johnson & Johnson
Expert Support for Complex Medical Engineering
"Your team's customer service went above and beyond, guiding us through the intricate process of custom ball screw engineering. The result? A precision-engineered ball screw that seamlessly integrated into our medical equipment, enhancing its reliability and performance. Kudos to your expertise and exceptional support.”"
John Sidlow, GE Medical
