Conveyor Pusher Pad (Sacrificial/Flexible) - Bertolaso EPICA (Part: BDPA0081249)

Description

This is a custom-designed, 3D-printable replacement pusher pad/plate for industrial bottling conveyor systems. It was modeled from scratch to serve as a functional alternative to the rigid stock stainless steel pusher pad (Part Number: BDPA0081249).

This model was specifically designed for and field-tested on a Gruppo Bertolaso Monoblock mod. EPICA 48/48/8 - DX bottling line.

Why Use This Part?

• Machine Protection (Sacrificial Design): The original OEM stainless steel plates are incredibly rigid. When a bottle or a stray piece of glass gets trapped underneath the conveyor pusher, the steel plate does not yield, often leading to severe damage to surrounding machine components, linkages, and drive systems. This 3D-printed version acts as a mechanical "fuse"—it will break or flex under extreme stress, saving you thousands in secondary machine repairs and reducing catastrophic downtime.

• Cost-Effective: Printing this part costs a fraction of the price of sourcing a replacement OEM stainless steel pad.

• Zero Product Contact: This component is used strictly on the external conveyor system. It does not come into contact with the liquid or inner product stream, meaning it sits outside of standard food contact material (MOCA / FCM) regulations.

Recommended Print Settings

• Tested on Prusa Core One

• Material: Prusa Orange PETG and  Mango Yellow PETG (or any high-quality PETG). Avoid standard PLA, as it is too brittle for industrial conveyor environments.

• Walls/Perimeters: 5 walls (Crucial for maximum structural strength around the mounting bolt holes).

• Infill: 15% (With 5 perimeters, higher infill is unnecessary, and this ratio allows optimal balance between rigidity and the intended sacrificial flexibility under catastrophic jam stress).

Dimensions:  60 mm x 88,8 mm x 4 mm (a perfect clone of the original pad)