A method for delivering items in a pneumatic delivery system includes receiving delivery information corresponding to an item to be delivered from a first workstation of a plurality of workstations to a second one of the workstations, configuring a first one of a plurality of blowers and a corresponding workstation diverter corresponding to the first workstation to create a path from the first workstation to the first blower, operating the first blower to generate suction drawing the item to the first blower, configuring a subset of the plurality of diverters of the system to create a continuous path from the first blower to the second workstation and routing, when the first and second workstations are in separate subsystems of the pneumatic delivery system, the item through an inter-subsystem exchange unit so that the item is delivered to the second workstation using only the first blower.

There is provided a method and system for monitoring a component moving in a delivery tube of a feed system in an automated production line. The method includes determining a velocity of the component that moves through the delivery tube and comparing the velocity to a predefined velocity range. The system includes at least one sensor configured to detect the component when the component passes through a first point and through a second point within the delivery tube;

and a controller, wherein the at least one sensor is operatively coupled to the controller. The sensor may be configured to send a first signal when the component passes through the first point and a second signal when the component passes through the second point and the controller may be configured to determine velocity of the component by measuring a time interval between the first signal and the second signal.

There is provided a method and system for monitoring a component moving in a delivery tube of a feed system in an automated production line. The method includes determining a velocity of the component that moves through the delivery tube and comparing the velocity to a predefined velocity range. The system includes at least one sensor configured to detect the component when the component passes through a first point and through a second point within the delivery tube;

and a controller, wherein the at least one sensor is operatively coupled to the controller. The sensor may be configured to send a first signal when the component passes through the first point and a second signal when the component passes through the second point and the controller may be configured to determine velocity of the component by measuring a time interval between the first signal and the second signal.

Provided herein is a pneumatic tube system station having a rotating carriage with multiple carrier ports. The multiple carrier ports allow for receiving multiple carriers and/or staging multiple carries for dispatch. In one arrangement, one or more carriers may be securely maintained within the station while permitting users to continue utilizing the station.

A method for delivering items in a pneumatic delivery system includes receiving delivery information corresponding to an item to be delivered from a first workstation of a plurality of workstations to a second one of the workstations, configuring a first one of a plurality of blowers and a corresponding workstation diverter corresponding to the first workstation to create a path from the first workstation to the first blower, operating the first blower to generate suction drawing the item to the first blower, configuring a subset of the plurality of diverters of the system to create a continuous path from the first blower to the second workstation and routing, when the first and second workstations are in separate subsystems of the pneumatic delivery system, the item through an inter-subsystem exchange unit so that the item is delivered to the second workstation using only the first blower.

A method for delivering items in a pneumatic delivery system includes receiving delivery information corresponding to an item to be delivered from a first workstation of a plurality of workstations to a second one of the workstations, configuring a first one of a plurality of blowers and a corresponding workstation diverter corresponding to the first workstation to create a path from the first workstation to the first blower, operating the first blower to generate suction drawing the item to the first blower, configuring a subset of the plurality of diverters of the system to create a continuous path from the first blower to the second workstation and routing, when the first and second workstations are in separate subsystems of the pneumatic delivery system, the item through an inter-subsystem exchange unit so that the item is delivered to the second workstation using only the first blower.

A method for delivering items in a pneumatic delivery system includes receiving delivery information corresponding to an item to be delivered from a first workstation of a plurality of workstations to a second one of the workstations, configuring a first one of a plurality of blowers and a corresponding workstation diverter corresponding to the first workstation to create a path from the first workstation to the first blower, operating the first blower to generate suction drawing the item to the first blower, configuring a subset of the plurality of diverters of the system to create a continuous path from the first blower to the second workstation and routing, when the first and second workstations are in separate subsystems of the pneumatic delivery system, the item through an inter-subsystem exchange unit so that the item is delivered to the second workstation using only the first blower.

A method for delivering items in a pneumatic delivery system includes receiving delivery information corresponding to an item to be delivered from a first workstation of a plurality of workstations to a second one of the workstations, configuring a first one of a plurality of blowers and a corresponding workstation diverter corresponding to the first workstation to create a path from the first workstation to the first blower, operating the first blower to generate suction drawing the item to the first blower, configuring a subset of the plurality of diverters of the system to create a continuous path from the first blower to the second workstation and routing, when the first and second workstations are in separate subsystems of the pneumatic delivery system, the item through an inter-subsystem exchange unit so that the item is delivered to the second workstation using only the first blower.

A packaging material conveyance system is configured to convey protective packaging articles including pads made of paper dunnage from a protective packaging machine to a receptacle. A main duct receives the articles output by the protective packaging machine and transports the articles to the receptacle. The articles are conveyed by an airflow generated by a blower that propels the articles through the main duct, and are deposited into the receptacle after being released through an outlet. The outlet may be associated with a diverter that forms part of the main duct in a closed position, and is configured to release the articles into the receptacle in an open position.

A packaging material conveyance system is configured to convey protective packaging articles including pads made of paper dunnage from a protective packaging machine to a receptacle. A main duct receives the articles output by the protective packaging machine and transports the articles to the receptacle. The articles are conveyed by an airflow generated by a blower that propels the articles through the main duct, and are deposited into the receptacle after being released through an outlet. The outlet may be associated with a diverter that forms part of the main duct in a closed position, and is configured to release the articles into the receptacle in an open position.