Abstract: A product transfer system includes a first conveyor, a second conveyor, and a rotatable transporter. The first conveyor conveys a series of products along a first axis. The second conveyor is oriented along a second axis. The second axis is spaced below the first axis. The rotatable transporter has a plurality of open compartments. The open compartments are positioned around the rotatable transporter. The rotatable transporter is adapted to move each of the open compartments along a first position, a second position, and a third position, wherein an open compartment of the plurality of open compartments is substantially aligned with the first axis to receive products from the first conveyor when located at the first position, and continues to move after the receiving the products to the second position, wherein the products are dropped on the second conveyor when said open compartment of the plurality of open compartments moves from the second position to the third position.

Abstract: A product transfer system includes a first conveyor, a second conveyor, and a rotatable transporter. The first conveyor conveys a series of products along a first axis. The second conveyor is oriented along a second axis. The second axis is spaced below the first axis. The rotatable transporter has a plurality of open compartments. The open compartments are positioned around the rotatable transporter. The rotatable transporter is adapted to move each of the open compartments along a first position, a second position, and a third position, wherein an open compartment of the plurality of open compartments is substantially aligned with the first axis to receive products from the first conveyor when located at the first position, and continues to move after the receiving the products to the second position, wherein the products are dropped on the second conveyor when said open compartment of the plurality of open compartments moves from the second position to the third position.

Abstract: A product transfer system preferably includes a first conveyor for conveying a series of product in a first direction. This system also includes a cross conveyor vertically spaced from the first conveyor and oriented in a second direction angled at an angle ? with respect to the first direction. A plurality of rotatable transporters are mounted on the cross conveyor for transferring the product from the first conveyor to the cross conveyor. The transporters are initially oriented perpendicular to the first direction before receiving the products and are rotatable to the second direction after receiving the products.

Abstract: A product transfer system preferably includes a first conveyor for conveying a series of product in a first direction. This system also includes a cross conveyor vertically spaced from the first conveyor and oriented in a second direction angled at an angle ? with respect to the first direction. A plurality of rotatable transporters are mounted on the cross conveyor for transferring the product from the first conveyor to the cross conveyor. The transporters are initially oriented perpendicular to the first direction before receiving the products and are rotatable to the second direction after receiving the products.

Abstract: A rotary die moulding machine used in the commercial production of baked goods, which includes plastic inserts for the moulding cavities on the die roll, is disclosed. Each moulding cavity is formed as a bore with a first wall section extending inwardly from the outer surface of the die roll a depth corresponding to the desired thickness of the baked good being moulded, and a second wall section with an undercut edge beneath the first wall section. The plastic insert has a face portion with a designed face for imprinting a design into the dough, and has a base portion with a protruding edge which conforms to the undercut edge of the second wall section. The plastic insert fits snugly by snap action into the moulding cavity. The plastic insert further provides improved release of bakery dough. The plastic insert and the moulding cavity may be modified to accommodate different shapes, thicknesses and designs of commercially produced cookies, biscuits and other baked goods.