The key features of the new Advance S334 cartoning system from Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate are great flexibility in format changeover for processing different products and configurations, as well as high speed. Modern linear motor technology enables autonomous erecting, filling and capping.
Sweets and snacks in bar form are very popular. In supermarkets, products packaged in tubular bags are usually presented in display cartons. Today, the retail trade demands Display cartons in a variety of formats. And it's not just the dimensions of the cartons that vary, but also the number of products filled into them. In addition, mixed cartons with several product types are increasingly in demand. This secondary packaging therefore represents an ever greater challenge for manufacturers of confectionery and baked goods. Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate has responded to these market trends and developed a cartoning machine that helps users to fulfil the wishes of their customers.
Up to 150 cartons per minute
The Advance S334 multifunctional packaging system has a linear motor that erects, fills and seals the cartons independently. This ensures maximum efficiency and versatility, especially with frequent format changes. The separate handling of products and cartons means that Various packaging configurations possible within the shelf-ready displays. The top-loading robot can load the products, which are fed in on one or two lanes, flat, upright or stacked. After capping, the cartons can also be glued with tape or hot glue. Users can achieve an output of up to 800 products or up to 150 cartons per minute.
Gentle handling even at high speeds
While conventional systems usually „shoot“ the products to be packaged at high speed at right angles into a pocket chain for grouping, sensitive products and primary packaging materials are picked up by a rotating feed wheel on the Advance S334 carton packaging machine and then fed into the machine. gently forwarded for grouping. This means that even fragile products and break-sensitive paper or barrier materials remain intact.
The space-saving dimensions and good accessibility from all sides, which simplifies operation and maintenance, are also important features of the new cartoning system. Products can be changed in just 15 minutes without the use of tools. In addition, the picking robot offers ergonomic reloading of the carton blanks and the magazine can be positioned close to the floor.
Integrated performance data analysis
The Advance S344 packaging machine has been designed from the intuitive interface with PLC colour touchscreen through to connectivity with monitoring and remote support systems. in accordance with the requirements of Industry 4.0 designed. For complete automation of the packaging process, users can combine the Advance S334 cartoning system with flowpack systems. „Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate offers primary and secondary packaging expertise from a single source,“ emphasises Herbert Hahnenkamp, General Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Source: Sacmi
