The Interpack trade fair has come to its conclusion, and we cannot help but offer a summary of the applications that have left a lasting impression on those who visited us!
In first place, we must mention the SPS Robot Flowpack, an incredibly efficient line that has taken format changeover optimisation to new heights. In a tie, the D400 EPT proved to be a horizontal stand-up pouch packer, characterised by its ease of use and accessibility in format changeover, as well as being highly productive.
In second place was the VFFS RQ550 Nano, with its innovative QRM sealing system. Meanwhile, the VFFS RQ800 takes third place thanks to its outstanding productivity, which reaches the impressive figure of 80 packs per minute.
Dusseldorf, 4-10 May 2023, Hall 13, Booth A03: PFM presents a packaging line produced by SPS that features a robotic feeding system with computer vision for the recognition of the product.
The line is able to manage the mixed-up bars on the exit belt: the robots recognize them, pick them up and deposit them on the feeding belt of the first high-speed horizontal packaging machine.
The first part of the line wraps the bars in a primary flexible packaging; the packaged product is then rotated before coming out, to feed the second packaging machine; eventually, this will create multipacks of bars thanks to iTRAK, the intelligent feeding system by Rockwell.
iTRAK is one of the most innovative control solutions that are currently available on the market. It is a system based on a linear, modular and scalable motor, which allows the independent control of more than one carriage on straight and curved paths. iTRAK replaces all mechanical elements with simple and efficient software profiles, redefining the concepts of speed and flexibility in automation.
As far as the robotic part is concerned, all motorizations, software and balancing are produced exclusively for PFM.
What are the specific advantages this line can offer to bar companies?
Increase of production rates: the automatic line for bars can reach a speed of up to 1000 pieces per minute, while ensuring a consistent quality of the final product.
Reduction of downtime due to production changeover: the automatic line for bars is equipped with a system that allows a fast and easy format changeover, reducing the waste of materials and time to the minimum.
Reduced machinery size: thanks to the perfect integration between the various components, the automatic line for bars features a smaller footprint, which maximizes the space available in the production plant.
During the exhibition, the visitor will be able to see the whole line running, with its predictive maintenance system and augmented reality for technical assistance, which allow to monitor the machine’s status in real-time and to take prompt action in case of anomalies or faults.
But that is not all: all PFM Group’s companies can boast having a pioneering role in developing machines that use sustainable, 100% recyclable wrapping materials such as paper and mono-material plastics: today, after many years of research and testing, all PFM machines can operate with these materials without performance being affected.
We are happy to invite you to Interpack 2023, which will take place from May 4th to May 10th at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre.
PFM Group’s companies will be present in Hall 13 Stand A03 with a stand where true technological innovations in food handling, weighing and packaging will be exhibited.
We are sure that you will be impressed by the news we have prepared for you:
PFM Stand up pouch machine mod. D400 EPT Duplex.
PFM HFFS wrapper mod. Scirocco BB.
SPS Automatic packaging line composed of:
n.1 Robotic cell with n. 3 robots bars picking systems.
n.1 HFFS wrapper for primary pack mod. REGOLA 3rd Generation.
n.1 High speed rotary system for bars turning.
n.1 HFFS wrapper for multipack, with linear motor feeding system, mod. REGOLA 3rd Generation.
PFM VFFS wrapper mod. SOLARIS EVO.
MBP VFFS wrapper mod. R 700 stand alone with steelo bag configuration.
MBP VFFS wrapper mod. RQ 800 with MHW mod.14C2 with gantry/ladder for inspection (doy-style configuration).
MBP MHW mod. 12C4 for fragile products on the ground.
MBP VFFS wrapper mod. RQ 550 Nano with MHW mod.14C3 with butterfly phasing hopper and mini gantry/ladder for inspection (pillow bag configuration).
new PFM COOKIEBOT XP flow wrapper featuring a patented box motion cross seal unit on Royal Houdijk stand in Hall 3 no.A19
Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the latest trends in the industry and meet our experts!
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