About
Comprehensive Container Handling Solutions.
Container handling equipment refers to the specialized machinery designed to manage, transport, and process containers efficiently in various industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. Carleton Helical Technologies’ product range includes feedscrews (timing screws), ionized air rinsers, HP invertors, and denesters, among others. Each product is carefully engineered and manufactured in-house to ensure superior quality and functionality.
Selecting professional-grade container handling solutions is essential for optimizing production efficiency and maintaining the integrity of your packaging operations. At Carleton Helical Technologies, every product reflects our commitment to innovation and performance. Our ionized air rinsers, for example, ensure containers are thoroughly cleaned before filling, while our feedscrews streamline movement through production lines with precision synchronization. Furthermore, our can inverting solutions—featured in our beer handling systems—demonstrate our ability to meet industry-specific needs.
What sets Carleton Helical Technologies apart is our relentless focus on customer satisfaction. By engineering and manufacturing all systems in-house, we maintain stringent quality control and offer tailored solutions to meet your unique operational challenges. From the moment our engineering team drafts a solution to the final installation, we are with you every step of the way.
Make the smart choice for your packaging operations with Carleton Helical Technologies’ container handling equipment. Contact our team today to learn more about how our solutions can transform your production lines.
Our History
Carleton Helical Technologies is a family-owned and operated business with a longstanding legacy of innovation in the packaging industry. The company was founded by David Carleton, whose early career designing equipment for large manufacturers laid the foundation for his deep expertise in packaging machinery.
After relocating from Michigan to Iowa and eventually settling in Pennsylvania with his wife and five children, David recognized the importance of in-house manufacturing. In 1979, he began machining custom packaging components in Southampton, Pennsylvania, supporting and upgrading existing packaging lines. This hands-on approach marked the beginning of what would become Carleton Inc.
In 1987, the company entered a new phase by designing and manufacturing Feedscrews (timing screws) for both OEMs and end users. Just two years later, in 1989, the innovative BMH Invertor was added to the expanding product lineup.
In 1990, the business was officially incorporated under the name Carleton Inc., reflecting its growth and formal establishment. Four years later, in 1994, Carleton moved into a larger facility in New Britain, PA. This move enabled the production of more complex machinery and a broader range of components. That same year, the company introduced its first Container Cleaning System, powered by the patented BMH Invertor technology.
In 1996, the company rebranded under the name Carleton Helical Technologies, aligning its identity more closely with its growing technological capabilities and product innovation.
In 1998, Carleton partnered with a select group of software companies to develop and implement parametric driven software for Feedscrews, significantly enhancing design precision and efficiency.
In 2002, Carleton embraced 3D printing technology, allowing the team to fabricate custom packaging components with unmatched speed and accuracy.
In 2007, Nicholas Carleton was appointed President of Carleton Helical Technologies, continuing the family legacy and guiding the company into its next chapter.
In 2010, the third generation of the Carleton family joined the business. With this new leadership came expanded innovation, including the growth of the Ionized Air Container Cleaning Line and the development of the HelixPro system.
