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Packaging technology boosts throughput, quality and consistency To conquer new markets or grow market share you need new and interesting products. It was this need that prompted a South African confectionary company to invest in new secondary packaging technology that would allow it to increase total production output based on the new cereal bar line it had created.
T
he company had a number of options,
of Cama’s new Breakthrough Generation
but eventually opted for an IF 316 from
(BTG), which is setting the global standard
leading global secondary packaging
in secondary packaging. The BTG machines
machine builder Cama Group.
comprise modular, scalable frameworks
According to Lars Fröhlich, managing
that offer easy entry and access, coupled
director of USS Pactech, Cama’s agent who
to a hygienic machine design. Within this
covers South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa,
framework, contemporary automation
“The customer chose the IF 316 for a number
solutions, including advanced rotary and
of reasons in addition to its impressive
linear servo technology, are tightly coupled
operational capabilities. As well as having
to in-house-developed robotics, to deliver
a reduced footprint, which is essential in
giving them high accessibility and simple operation. The decision to opt for Cama was also reinforced by our ability to deliver comprehensive local assistance with our highly trained engineers.” The IF 316 – specifically a monoblock loading unit with integral RB 590 robot, forming and box closing machine is part
the all-important flexibility and adaptability required by modern packaging operations. This machine is designed and built by
areas where factory real estate is restricted, the machine also helps the operators by
Robots were developed in-house
“… the IF 316 also delivers reduced changeover times for both the former and the robots, where the motion parameters can be reset in just a few minutes”
Cama in accordance with its cabinet-free designing concept. As a result, the IF316 integrates the electrical and pneumatic components control cabinets into the machine corner pedestals, which helps to minimise cabling and allows the placement of the motion controls close to the moving parts, providing further benefits in terms of accessibility for maintenance tasks.
Do more with less. . .
Higher output capacity with less personnel, as well as improvements in resource and cost efficiency are just some of the factors that make an investment in automatic packaging solutions economically sensible.
F
rom the processing of your product
and requirements - especially during this
to the finished pallet, Multivac can
pandemic, means we can offer a wide range
assist with designing a purpose-fit
of reliable solutions.
solution that will limit the manual handling of your product. The equipment supplier is an experienced
The company develops and produces solutions for product handling to increase efficiency and ensure optimum product flow.
manufacturer of automated solutions and its
They can be used for product infeed and
complete understanding of clients’ products
discharge, as well as end-of-line applications.
Fast fact:
Multivac Automation will enable you to utilise skilled employees in other areas of your facility, increase efficiency, improve uptime and future-proof to grow with your business.
“Our portfolio extends from simple transport Designed with a purpose in mind
conveyors to handling modules, palletising systems and automatic lines,” explains MD Alex Ferguson. Handling modules can automate a wide variety of tasks, quickly and accurately: loading of products, channelling of packs, rejection of defective packs and box loading of packs. Multivac Belt Systems automate the transport, converging and ejection of packs efficiently and hygienically. “Our MCF or the Multivac Centrifuge Feeder is a hygienic solution for gently and
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efficiently separating and automatically loading sausages. It provides improved hygiene due to less human contact and cost-saving up to 60% when compared with manual loading. All components are designed in the in-house hygienic design team,” he concludes. •
Multivac – www.multivac.co.za
