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Modern automation in practice – Robotic Palletising Station for the food industry

Modern automation in practice – Robotic Palletising Station for the food industry

We are pleased to present a teaser of our Robotic Palletising Station for shrink-wrapped glass bottles of syrup, which we designed and launched for one of the leading syrup producers in Poland.

The solution is based on a KUKA industrial robot, and its key components include:

  • Our proprietary row gripper (TES) – equipped with the ability to pick both product layers and spacers, making the process highly flexible and adaptable to changing formats.
  • Divider magazine – allowing for automatic and efficient dispensing of spacers between layers.
  • Automatic pallet wrapper – ensuring secure and stable load wrapping for transport and storage.
  • Automated pallet magazine (EURO standard) – keeping the supply of pallets continuous and uninterrupted.
  • Roller and chain conveyor systems – enabling smooth and coordinated transport of both pallets and products throughout the station.

The entire solution has been seamlessly integrated into the customer’s existing production line, maintaining optimal performance without disrupting ongoing operations. Thanks to this approach, the system significantly enhances the efficiency, safety, and reliability of the palletising process.

But that’s not all – this is just the beginning! In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more in-depth insights from the commissioning phase, behind-the-scenes footage, and the final result in action. Stay tuned as we also reveal the identity of our customer and showcase how our technology supports their production goals.

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But that’s not all – we will soon show you the results of this installation and reveal who our customer is!

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PET can innovative solution for the beverage industry

PET CAN is a new packaging solution for the beverage industry combining the advantages of the PET bottle and the aluminium can. The technology for producing plastic cans is based on the use of special preforms blown on suitably modified blow moulding machines. PET CAN’s applications can range from soft drinks to flavoured waters to beer and wine, making it increasingly important in global markets year after year.

PET CAN contains a number of advantages over the aluminium can. Safety and hygiene are worth mentioning – the product does not react with food, but maintains the temperature of the contents. In addition, the PET can is transparent, so that the contents are visible, which is a significant advantage when the buyer is selecting the product. It can also come in different colours and shapes, allowing the final product to stand out from the competition. The product also meets eco-criteria – from an energy-efficient production process to 100% recyclability.

For the production of PET cans, the fully-automated blow moulding machine from the Blueline 10 C HiTech series will be ideal, allowing for a fast and efficient production of 10,000 cans per hour.

Operating system is based on Austrian company – Bernecker, which enables full control of blow moulding machine together with fault analysis. Communication with the operator is realized base on the touch-screen. Touch-screen is placed in one box with PLC controller. Such solution ensures very fast communications and eliminates communication faults especially during voltage differences of power supply.

Stretch rod system is based on serwomotors together with planetary gear. This innovation ensures very high movement repeatability and high quality PET cans production. Additionally, the stretch rod innovation eliminates adjustment of stretch rods when you change blow moulds. System automatically adjusts itself to the height of produced cans so it is not necessary to change position of stretch rod during changing can production.

Blow moulding machine Blueline 10C HiTech has extended system of regulation of technological parameters. This is necessary especially when you produce cans with special shapes.

In Blueline 10C HiTech blow moulding machine there are a lot of innovative mechanic and pneumatic solutions of the following companies: STOEBER (Germany), BOSCH-REXROTH (Germany), MetalWork (Italy), SMC (Japan). Blowing system is based on the newest solution of EUGEN SEITZ (Switzerland). Heating system is based on the reliable elements of DANFOSS company (Danmark) with the special electric protection. Electrics parts are based on MOELLER (Germany) and BALLUFF (Germany) elements.

The preforms are delivered automatically from special trays to the mandrels in the blow moulding machine. The trays with preforms are delivered manually onto the belt conveyer which transport the trays automatically to the machine.

The cans are delivered automatically directly onto belt conveyers which are placed above the machine.

Thanks to above solutions the machine Blueline 10C HiTech is a low-cost exploitation machine, high reliability machine and easy to operate.

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Multihead Weighers as the Key to Efficient Production

In the rapidly changing industrial world, production efficiency is of vital importance. Weighing and packing products is one of the crucial processes in many industries. Precise weighing is not only a matter of quality but also competitiveness in the market. Whether you specialize in producing confectionery, fresh produce, granulated items, dried goods, or sticky products, weighers should be an integral part of your production line. Learn more about these innovative devices and how they can streamline the production process in your facility.

Weighers are dedicated machines used in the industry for precise weighing of products and packing them in designated containers. They are incredibly versatile and are applicable across various sectors, including the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. They allow for every product to be weighed with precision, down to grams or even milligrams, which is crucial in processes where even the slightest deviation from the established norm can have serious consequences.

Multihead weighers operate in a few stages:

  • Feeding: Raw materials or products are delivered to the weigher, typically using conveyor belts.
  • Weighing: The machine accurately weighs each product, using precise weighing systems such as sensors or scales.
  • Packaging: After weighing, products are packed into suitable containers, like: pouches, jars, bags, or other types of containers, depending on the product.
  • Labeling: If necessary, the weigher can also label the packages, providing product information, expiration dates, or barcodes.
  • Quality Control: Weighers are often equipped with quality control systems that detect products of incorrect weight or quality and remove them from the process.

 

Multihead weighers offer numerous advantages:

  • Precision: Weighers ensure precise weighing and discharge, even for very lightweight products. What’s more, you can mix up to 8 different ingredients!
  • Efficiency: The rapid operation of weighers speeds up the production process. By selecting the appropriate number of heads, you can achieve the desired capacity.
  • Versatility: These machines are flexible and suitable for various types of products, whether you’re handling bulk materials, liquids, or packaged articles.
  • Cost Savings: Automation reduces labor costs and minimizes the waste of raw material.
  • Enhanced Competitiveness: Thanks to production efficiency, you can offer competitive prices in the market.
  • Integrated Solutions: Weighers can be easily integrated with other packaging machines, resulting in a seamless production process.

 

With precision, efficiency and quality control being paramount, weighers prove indispensable machines in today’s industry. They enable companies to optimize their production processes, saving time and money while delivering high-quality products to customers. Regardless of the industry your company operates in, it’s worth considering the benefits of using multihead weighers and investing in advanced production automation systems, which will take your business to the next level.

 

At TES, we specialize in automation and robotization of production processes. We can integrate a weigher into your production line to ensure smooth operation of the entire system. Contact our sales department to learn more about the available options and find the best solution for your company.