Abstract: A drum assembly and method for conveying magnetically susceptible can bodies from a first location where the can bodies are generally vertical to a second location where the can bodies are generally horizontal. The drum assembly includes a hollow, non-magnetic, generally cylindrical drum; an axle for rotating the drum; and a fixed magnet inside the drum. Can bodies are attached to the drum outer surface portion by magnetic attraction at the first location; rotated to the second location; and separated from the drum at the second location by limiting proximity of the fixed magnet and the drum to an arc of only approximately 90.degree.-110.degree..

Abstract: An air conveyor assembly whereby objects are transported on the top deck of an elongated plenum. The plenum is pressurized by a high-performance wheel fan member contained entirely within the plenum driven by a motor contained entirely within a filter housing located on the bottom wall of the elongated plenum.