Apparatus and method for dividing a container mass flow

An apparatus for dividing a container mass flow for a container treatment system, wherein the apparatus comprises:

• a container mass flow conveyor having a first container mass flow outlet and a second container mass flow outlet arranged next to the first container mass flow outlet;
• a distribution device having a movable guide element for dividing the container mass flow to the first container mass flow outlet and the second container mass flow outlet and having a drive which is drivingly connected to the movable guide element in order to move the movable guide element;
• a detection device which is configured to detect an occupancy level of the container mass flow conveyor upstream of the distribution device;
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• a control device configured to operate the drive in order to move the movable guide element to a desired position depending on the detected occupancy level of the container mass flow to the first container mass flow outlet and the second container mass flow outlet.