The 3-way diverter with rotary chute and pneumatic actuation is used wherever small or tapered parts need to be diverted. The three positions allow for great flexibility in splitting the conveying flows into good parts, starting parts, defective parts, and quality control parts.

In this rotary chute mechanism, patented by MTF Technik, a closed system of side walls and a switching flap rotates within a housing. This eliminates any gaps between the switching flap and the side walls where small parts could become jammed. Likewise, there is no relative movement between the two elements, thus preventing abrasion. The switching speed between the end positions is between 1.0 and 1.5 seconds with this drive type. Therefore, the switch is particularly suitable for the targeted distribution of parts flows or as a quality switch. Like all MTF Technik switches, this type is completely custom-designed and engineered. The switch can be integrated into all common injection molding machines or die-casting machines. For this purpose, the hopper, the connections to the machine frame, and the geometry of the discharge chutes are adapted to the specific application. Furthermore, this type of diverter can also be mounted at the discharge of conveyor belts or other feeding devices. Depending on the product range, the rotating chute, hopper, and discharge chutes can all be manufactured from structured stainless steel sheets to prevent parts from sticking. Special non-stick coatings can also be applied if required. Likewise, the discharge chutes can be fitted with transparent covers, inspection hatches, etc., according to customer specifications. In addition to the geometric adaptation, the electrical interface is also designed according to customer requirements. The diverter is designed accordingly, taking into account the interfaces and signals available on the production machine or existing control system.