Risks

1. Risks • Risk 1: TheAligner cannot handle the load • Solution: The current actuators operate with a factor of safety of 10. • Risk 2: TheAligner moves packages in such a manner that the motion is uncontrolled • Solution: Control the actuation rate such that is fast/slow enough that a minimal force is applied to the package, but product is aligned at a sufficient rate to have desired flow rate. • Risk 3: Product aligning improperly • Solution: Actuator control devices will minimize the risk of over or under pushing product. • Risk 4: Jamming of product • Solution: An emergency stop will evacuate air from the system, allowing thealignerto beretracted byhand. • Risk 5: Air pressure is lost and aligning process is delayed • Solution: The emergency relief system will allow aligner to return to its retracted position and the product can be aligned with manual assistance. • Risk 6: Pinch points regarding moving parts • Solution: Protective covers in place over all moving components. The emergency relief system will allow aligner to be stopped immediately should a pinch occur. • Risk 7: Aligner system is not serviceable • Solution: Standard parts and components have been specified from preferred suppliers and the assembly has been designed an a manner that allow maintenance easy access to system.