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Issue 4, Volume XXVI, July/August 2015

Former Sainsbury’s bossJustin King CBE is theheadline speaker at thePPMA Show 2015 thisSeptember in a packedseminar programme

Visitors can now registerfree of charge to attend the PPMA Show 2015 at the NEC, this autumnwww.ppmashow.co.uk

Seabrook Crisps has not only reduced its material costs with new stretchwrappersbut also increasedload containment

Automate with visionThis major 28 page feature concentrates on showing UK machinerybuyers why investing in automation, robotics and vision systemsis an excellent idea if they want to stay ahead of the competition

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68 LABELLING, CODING & MARKINGAccurate label applicators are ensuring sealing and product labels are applied to clamshells with precision and at high speed 70 COMPONENTS Synchronous drive motors are guaranteeing the quality of sliced smoked salmon products

72 REGULATIONS Back to machinery safety school with a useful legislation guide

74 WHO WHAT WHEREPeople, events and diary dates

76 CLASSIFIEDMachinery and services 77 BUYERS’ GUIDES

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Contents12

7 NEWSYoung engineers from PepsiCo and Nestlé urge students to take the many opportunities offered in manufacturing

12 NEW MACHINERYEight pages of new options includes a review of equipment on show at ACHEMA 2015

23 INSTALLATIONSSystems installed for glass bottles, spuds, chips and crisps, smoked salmon, sugar, desserts, biscuits, cereals and also waste

36 SPECIAL FEATURE AUTOMATION, ROBOTICS AND VISION SYSTEMSThis 28 page feature reports on the latest developments providing productivity gains across manufacturing sectors

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PPMA matters

You may or may not have heard of the Diffusion of Innovations written by Professor of communication studies Everett Rogers in the 60s. It is a theory that seeks

to explain how, why, and at what rate new ideas and technology spreads through cultures.

Rogers’ Model – The Innovation Adoption Curve - identifies five types of behaviour:• Innovators – brave people, pulling the change. Innovators

are very important communicators• Early Adopters – respectable people, opinion leaders who

try out new ideas but in a careful way• Early Majority – thoughtful people, careful but accepting

change more quickly than average• Late Majority – sceptical people who will use new ideas or

products only when the majority are using them• Laggards – traditional people, caring for the ‘old ways’, who are critical towards new ideas and will only accept it if the new idea has become mainstream or even tradition.

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Risk is minimal, investments are wise and outcomes positive

A quick search of the internet for more in-depth definitions and you will be able to identify yourself in one of these categories, where you are now and perhaps where you should be on this scale. Are you an innovator or are you a Laggard – or are you somewhere inbetween?

Innovators – can get ahead of the game but there are risks – you could be barking up the wrong tree. Early Adopters – might be good to be one of these, or possibly Early Majority, it depends on your risk attitude and perhaps more so, on the motivation for process improvement. If you do something – the outcome will be X – but if you don’t do something then the outcome might be even worse.

So when does a process, a technology, our approach to a problem move from the Innovators segment to the Early Adaptors or to the Early Majority segment? And why do I ask? Well in this issue we have many industry experts, manufacturing companies and end users showing and telling you how beneficial and mature the automation, robotics and vision industries are right now. They are arguing that these are markets in the Early Majority zone. Risk is minimal, investments are wise and outcomes are determinable and positive.

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News

Former big four bossis headline speaker atthe PPMA Show 2015

Justin King CBE, former CEO of Sainsbury’s and a leading figure in the

fmcg and grocery retailing sectors, is the headline seminar speaker at the PPMA Show 2015, the UK’s premier production line event for processing and packaging machinery taking place at the NEC in the autumn.

Taking to the stage on the first day (29 September), King will discuss the future for multiple retailers, how the growing market shares of discount retailers will affect the supply chain and how the continued emergence of supermarket convenience outlets is shaping the market.

“Justin is one of this country’s most widely respected business figures and I’m sure his discussion will provide valuable insight for both visitors and exhibitors alike,” says Grant Collier, head of marketing for the

PPMA Group. “The issues surrounding suppliers and major retailer relationships have never been more pertinent and there are few people in the industry better positioned to comment on this topic than Justin.”

The exhibition takes place from 29 September – 1 October at the NEC, Birmingham, and will feature products from more than 300 exhibitors.W www.ppmashow.co.uk

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Robot capabilities on showABB Robotics held an open week at its Milton Keynes site that demonstrated the latest developments in robotic automation while explaining the benefits of using robots in manufacturing processes. Hands on workshops and innovation seminars accompanied these demonstrations while one of the days was dedicated to educating students, graduates and also engineering apprentices.

Top prize is awarded to PepsiCo placementstudents this summer

A team of PepsiCo placement students has won the gold prize at Ecotrophelia 2015, a competition organised by Campden BRI in conjunction with IFST, that challenges students interested in a career in the food industry to design an eco-friendly, innovative food or drink product with commercial potential.

Presented at Campden’s annual open day, the winning team was made up of representatives from five UK universities that will now compete against gold winning national teams from across Europe in Milan this October. A record eleven UK universities were represented in the final this year.

The winning Ecotrophelia team

PPMA Total Showis September eventto bring benefits

The PPMA Total Show 2016 will take place at the NEC, Birmingham next September. Historically, this machinery and materials event has always taken place in June every three years, but new organiser the PPMA Group has moved the event to the autumn to make more sense for exhibitors as well as visitors.

“With the previous timings, the gap between this event and the PPMA Show itself was out of kilter,” explains exhibitions manager David Harrison. “By moving it to September, it fits in seamlessly with our machinery-only event,” he tells Machinery Update.

Cartoning company establishes in UK to better serve clients

French carton packaging company Emballage Technologies continues to develop internationally and, having set up a subsidiary in Sweden four years ago, it has now opened in the UK under the name Etpack Sprinter UK.

Based in Newbury, the carton packaging specialist is run by Nigel Redding and Dianne McIntyre who between them, have clocked up 40 years of combined experience in the carton machinery industry. The company offers a wide range of cartoning equipment as well as complete turnkey systems.

It also supports all installed Sprinter technology throughout the UK with spare parts and also servicing packages. T 01635 905090W www.et-pack.com

Alan Yates (centre) with award

Nigel and Dianne at new UK office

Sealing system gets automation reward For the second time in less than twelve months, Endoline Machinery’s 744 fully automatic random case sealer has scooped a top automation award, this time at the Food Processing awards. MD Alan Yates says this win reflects the expertise of the company’s design team and engineers.

Former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King

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The PPMA calls for engineersto enter Ones to Watch awards

Talented young engineers have until 31 July to enter this year’s Ones to Watch

awards organised by the PPMA (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association) and to be announced at this year’s PPMA Show in September.

In an effort to further acknowledge and reward young engineers across the UK’s manufacturing industries, the Ones to Watch awards will welcome entries from young engineers under the age of 35 who have been working in the processing and packaging industries for a minimum of two years.

Entries are welcome from every area of the processing and packaging industry, including robotics, automation and machine vision, and from any discipline including engineering, programming, research and development, marketing or sales.

Sponsored by Festo’s Training & Consulting Division, the 2015 Ones to Watch winner will be chosen by a select group from the PPMA Group Industry awards judging panel and for the first time, young engineers are invited to nominate themselves. All entries, which are free-of-charge, must be supported by a reference from a manager, mentor, employer or business partner.

“It’s great that the PPMA continues to recognise industry talents, driving awareness for the next generation of engineers,” says last year’s winner, design engineer for Kliklok Dan Stamp.E [email protected]

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Compressed air leaks are costing ‘thousands’Compressed air

leaks are costing UK industry

thousands of pounds every year, according to industrial services provider Flexicon.

The warning from Flexion, part of ERIKS UK, comes in the wake of increasing concerns over compressed air costs and its environmental impact.

“UK industry is literally leaking money with its failure to accurately detect and deal with compressed air leakages,” says Mark Stone, product manager at Flexicon. “Big leaks, such as a drain cap on a filter regulator can cost up to £5,000 every year and even small leaks on equipment, emanating from a gas control panel, main air drop or push fit connection can cost hundreds of pounds in compressed air every year.

“The concern is that the cost of repairing a loose connection on an isolation valve could be as low as £25, but the leak is all-too-often not being detected or rectified,” he continues. And he believes

that the average industrial plant leaks 30% of the total amount of compressed air produced with some sites losing as much as 60% of the total air generated.

“The problem is that this produces an even greater demand for compressed air to keep up with the losses,” he says.

“Compressed air is produced by air generators

A medium sized plant can be surveyed in under 3 hours

which run on electricity, which means leakage has an enormous impact on both energy efficiency and the environment,” he says. “The problem is that it is regarded as a low or no cost item, particularly by machine or plant operators who don’t have to pick up the bill themselves.”

To aid industry, Flexion has introduced its Compressed Air Savings Programme which includes an application audit, full report and first fix capability for customers. “Detecting leaks is a

fairly straightforward matter when you have the right equipment and you know where to look,” says Stone. “A survey of a medium sized plant by an experienced team can be achieved in about three hours with the use of an ultrasonic detector that is specifically designed for the task.”T 0845 006 6000 E www.eriks.co.uk

Practical guide to machinery safety can be downloaded

TÜV SÜD Product Service today launches its Practical Guide to Machinery Safety.

Available as a download from TÜV SÜD’s website, the guide has been developed in response to the common hazards and issues that its consultants regularly observe when visiting manufacturing sites.

The guide introduces machinery safety, providing guidance on the best route to compliance, including topics such as:• The legislative framework • Implementing risk assessments• Four steps to CE marking• Electromagnetic compatibility

(EMC)• Provision and Use of Work

Equipment Regulations (PUWER).

“While machinery end-users think they have safety compliance covered, our site visits often prove otherwise,” says Neil Dyson, business line manager for Machinery Safety at TÜV SÜD Product Service. “Requirements go much further than the Machinery Directive, and a complex series of interrelated standards means that even the most astute can get things wrong.

“Our new guide will help them to ensure that they are on the right path to compliance as machinery safety is one of the most significant issues.” W www.tuv-sud.co.uk

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Young engineers from PepsiCo & Nestlé speakElectrical apprentice

engineer at PepsiCo Sam Kelly and Hannah

Whall, project engineer at Nestlé UK are set to reveal the opportunities available to young people and how the industry can do more to inspire a new generation of engineers during the PPMA Show 2015.

Both young engineers will be speaking on the final day of the exhibition that takes place at the NEC, Birmingham in the autumn (29 Sept – 1 Oct). The talk will form part of a comprehensive seminar schedule that will take place throughout the three day event.

“The fmcg environment is a diverse industry and there are a wide variety of exciting prospects,” says Sam Kelly about the industry. “It is this variety across the industry that is attractive with various businesses working in a variety of different fields which means that everyday your skills are being tested in a new way.

“It is a challenge but also a rewarding industry that

young people and graduates can expect a good level of responsibility from the off and personally, it is this responsibility that has been a huge confidence builder for me,” he continues. “I have developed not only as an engineer but also as a person.”

“There is a definite lack of awareness of both the manufacturing and packaging industries in schools currently and young people are either unaware or uninformed of the opportunities it presents,”

says Hannah Whall, who believes this is one of the obstacles stopping young people from recognising the opportunities that industry affords.

“More can to be done to let young people realise the opportunities available to them,” she says. “This education should start earlier and be more specific with teachers highlighting all available opportunities throughout school ranging from apprenticeships to college courses to degrees.”W www.ppmashow.co.uk

Sam Kelly of PepsiCo will speak as will Hannah Whall who works at Nestlé

Food pack inspection is UK firstSCS UK is broadening its sphere of food inspection systems with the range of vision equipment from Italian company Italvision which it is bringing to the UK for the first time.

Vision system designer Italvision has developed a machine especially for the rapid inspection of food packs. “The system meets the challenges of all round 3D vison, resolution of the smallest fonts, colour shades, pack details and accuracy at production speeds demanded by food companies,” explains Phil Ryder of SCS UK. This is achieved through the application of high definition cameras, intense but low energy LED illumination and high speed 64 bit quad image processing.

The challenge in meeting the growing demand for pack inspection lies in engineering systems that can capture and analyse images of products at production speeds recording minute lettering to subtle colour variations through to complex 3D geometries, continues Ryder. Advanced systems can be tailored to meet specific vision needs.

“We are UK agents for other Italian inspection units and this vision system seemed to fit in well with our existing portfolio,” explains Ryder. The company is planning to demonstrate one of these new systems at the PPMA Show in September.T 0161 222 6361W www.scsukltd.com

Packvision is due at PPMA Show

MD Mike Wilkinson celebrated with staff and guests at the new facility

The Food Machinery Company has welcomed guests to its official opening of a new building and development centre in Rochester, Kent.

These new facilities represent a £500,000 investment and are designed to improve new product development and allow more people to be employed by the company. The day included guided tours of the site and featured live demonstrations on machines from Joni, ICS, Robot Coupe, Sauven and Dahe Pack.

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ACHEMA Review

Intelligent monitoringminimises downtime

Monitoring data brings production gains

Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum highlighted the benefits its monitoring

solution brings to customers in achieving an effective production environment through planning, predictability and process safety during the exhibition.

Based on the monitoring solution, Oerlikon Leybold provides its customers with customised service level agreements and guarantees the availability of service experts and fast response times. The condition-based, predictive maintenance strategy is designed to offer maximum plant availability and minimised unplanned costly production downtimes.

In the field of heat treatment processes, vibration monitoring systems for dry compressed pumps offer enormous potential. Increased wear on the pump is detected as well as influencing process conditions, such as deposit formation or particle entry. Maintenance measures can be initiated when the state of the pump actually requires

intervention, says the company.

Run times are maximised and maintenance staff can be deployed more efficiently. With regard to failure costs, preventive maintenance provides a high return on investment and additionally supports a continuous improvement process for the entire maintenance management as well as for production.

In most cases, companies may not even need any additional installation of expensive sensors. “In a first step, we use the data that our pumps produce anyway,” explains Thomas Knecht, senior manager global field & remote service at Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum. “However, an additional sensor can be used to increase the predictability in more complex tasks.”

The condition-based maintenance conducts

maintenance measures only when triggered by actual wear. The monitoring solution enables not only the display of trend curves, critical states, and the storage of historical data, but also the calculation of cumulated consumption values. T 01372 737300 W www.oerlikon.com

Sterility is guaranteed while washing and drying times are halved

Marchesini Group occupied a huge stand at the show that included a sterile production line consisting of the Stery Capsy aseptic filler and stoppering machine for injectable pharmaceuticals.

Its balcony design means the area in which the product is exposed can be kept separate from that where the mechanical components are installed. T 01525 216201 W www.marchesini.com

Sterile production is guaranteed on one ofthe three complete pharma lines on display

Great results are delivered by ACHEMA 2015

More than 166,000 visitors used the five day ACHEMA 2015 event in Frankfurt this June to see the offerings of 3,813 exhibitors for the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industry.

“We are very happy that not only the figures add up, but obviously the quality of the event has been perceived as very good by all participants,” says Dr-Ing Thomas Scheuring. “The atmosphere was great, and the feedback we have received so far was very positive.” The next ACHEMA will take place in Frankfurt from 11-15 June 2018 but here, we highlight just some of the products on show this time around.

New solutions for pharma packagingSchubert-Pharma presented itself as a partner of the pharma industry at the event by featuring the prototype of a packaging machine without an electrical cabinet. Here, Schubert has combined intelligent software and reduced mechanics which means the system’s maintenance costs are significantly lower than for conventional systems.

A flexible system handling bags with disposable syringes, including leaflets was also on show. T 01676 525825W www.schubert-uk.co.uk


Following the market launch of the Kilian KTP 420X single-sided rotary

press at interpack last year, Romaco Kilian’s double-sided version, the Kilian KTP 720X, made its debut during ACHEMA 2015.

This high speed press, designed for manufacturing mono and bi-layer formats, compresses up to 1,020,000 tablets an hour.

Tablet press debuts withother latest technologies

Both presses in the KTP X series are eminently suited for processing temperature sensitive products like Ibuprofen or Metformin.

Optimal cleanability in mono mode and rapid batch changes were key design priorities. Thanks to the large HMI panel with swipe functionality, the Romaco tablet presses are also very simple to operate.

Romaco is the first manufacturer worldwide to offer high tech tablet presses featuring the integrated

CWC system, which measures the weight of the tablets continuously while they are

being produced. Also demonstrated

was the Macofar MicroMaxX 18

microdosing machine, a new solution for aseptic microdosing. Designed to be flexible, the Macofar MicroMaxX 18 is equally suitable for processing pharmaceutical powders

or sterile liquids and meets all the requirements for downstream freeze-drying.

With its acquisition of Innojet Herbert Hüttlin in February 2015, the Romaco Group says it became the first supplier in the world to manage the entire process chain for manufacturing and packing pharmaceutical solids. Romaco Innojet’s high efficiency solutions for gentle granulation and coating processes are based on the patented air flow bed technology. This method allows up to 75% shorter processing times compared to conventional technologies.

The Romaco Innojet exhibit included the Varioscale VS 40 system module, billed as the world’s first coating system for totally variable batch sizes, which represents the ideal choice for solid particles such as tablets of any size and shape as well as soft or hard gelatine capsules.

Pharma Machinery is the UK agent for Romaco kit.T 01252 444334 W www.pharmamachinery.co.uk

A complete range of separation equipmenthelped to celebrate 80th birthday festivitiesAs well as celebrating its 80th birthday during the event, Russell Finex showcased a variety of existing and new separation solutions.

Separation equipment on show included the Finex separator, a vibratory separator designed for accurate grading, scalping or sizing of wet and dry materials. It is designed to provide perfect movement of material on mesh, separating product using the ideal

suspension and weight system to achieve the intended product flow.

This vibrating screen separator comes with an integrated control system which provides improved control and efficiency by allowing operators to control different aspects of the machine from one location. On the stand, the integrated control system included the following equipment:• the vibrasonic deblinding

system used for removing the blinding and blocking of sieve mesh,

• the Russell vibrastop enhancement for vibratory sieves designed to eliminate excessive movement and sound during start up and shutdown, and

• the Russell gated outlet, a pneumatically controlled gate inserted just inside the outlet of the sieve deck.

T 020 8818 2000 W www.russellfinex.com

Feed placer is forflexible handlingof pharma productThe Sigpack LDF feed placer from Bosch Packaging Technology demonstrated the gentle handling and accurate placement of eye drop vial cards by picking and placing them into the infeed chain of the Sigpack HSL flow wrapper at the show. Based on Delta robot technology, the LDF features an advanced gripper design that can be adapted to suit different environments. T 01332 626262 W www.boschpackaging.com

High speed tablet press on show

Drives are used for process technologyapplications

At the German show, Nord Drive Systems presented distributed drive concepts that meet the typical demands of the process industry.

Variable-speed drives with IP66/IP69K ingress protection are suitable for applications that require regular cleaning with high-pressure steam jets. All components are manufactured in house: gearboxes, smooth-surface motors, and frequency inverters.

The nsd tupH anti-corrosion treatment – developed by Nord and FDA-certified – gives the aluminium housings a smooth and durable surface. Even blows and scratches do not impair the corrosion resistance since no coating is applied but the surface itself is hardened, so there can be no pollution of products or process media such as with chipping paint.T 01235 534404 W www.nord.com

Application specific drives areconfigured by the company

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Conveying solution provides acomprehensive peanut system

Spiroflow has introduced a new conveying solution that effectively provides

a ‘one stop’ peanut handling system for food processors.

Two solutions are available to handle easy to damage and fragile peanuts. Cableflow cable drag conveyors and Aeroflow aeromechanical conveyors can be used, depending on delivery speed and volume requirements. Peanut butter processing is best served by the Aeroflow system which can convey at higher speeds, both horizontally and vertically, with minor degradation. The Cableflow system, however, is better suited to applications that require whole nuts with virtually zero degradation.

Spiroflow says these conveyors are ideal to use with its bulk bag dischargers to bring together not only the volume of delivery of peanuts, but also salt stabilisers and any other ingredients required. The flexible screw conveyor is ideal for salt conveying.

Peanuts are usually blanched or roasted prior to processing and may be supplied with skins attached or removed. These new systems can handle the nuts in either state.

“Our conveying, discharging and filling systems are designed bespoke for each customer and undergo full scale system trials in our UK Technology Centre,” explains Spiroflow’s chairman Michel Podevyn. T 01200 422525 W www.spiroflow.com

THE AEROFLOW SYSTEM CONVEYS NUTS AT UP TO

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Doy Zip bag styles are handledat speed on new vertical bagger

machine based on the well-proven SVE platform to give manufacturers the branding potential of high quality Doy Zip bags with minimal footprint,” explains Patrick Lagarde, engineering and design manager at Bosch

Packaging Technology.The premium quality,

attractive shape and glossy finish of Doy Zip bags help drive greater visibility and consumer preference for food products at the point of sale, says Lagarde. “Doy Zip

Bosch Packaging Technology says that nut, chocolate and

confectionery manufacturers can refresh their brands and increase shelf appeal without sacrificing production efficiency with its new SVE 2520 DZ vertical bagger with Doy Zip functionality. It is claimed as the fastest bagger with this functionality currently on the market.

The compact continuous motion machine produces up to 100 Doy Zip bags per minute and offers all of the most popular bag styles as well as additional options. To demonstrate the benefits of the Doy Zip bag style produced on the vertical machine, Bosch has created an information platform at www.doyzip.com. This site outlines criteria to consider when selecting the ideal packaging equipment for Doy Zip and there is a facility for brand owners to order sample bags.

“We have re-engineered the vertical form, fill and seal

from Bosch helps brands stand out on the shelf and opens up new opportunities to meet consumer demands of easy opening and also reclosing,” he says.

Bosch believes this Doy Zip bagger offers manufacturers significant production flexibility to help keep up with changing market conditions.

The SVE 2520 DZ combines a small footprint of only six square metres with high speed. Continuous

motion coupled with a unique zipper applicator

(patent pending) ensures this high speed.

Higher output per square metre compared to alternative solutions results in lower cost-per-bag and a higher return on investment.

The machine produces seven different bag styles: pillow, gusseted, block bottom, corner seal, full corner, 3-sided as well as Doy. Changeovers from pillow to Doy Zip take about 45 minutes.T 01332 626262 W www.boschpackaging.com

The attractive shape and glossy finish of Doy Zip bags provide consumer appeal

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Depositor creates opportunitiesfor innovative lollipop formats

Baker Perkins believes the addition of soft centred double ball

lollipops to the capability of its ServoForm depositors extends the diversity of product concepts in the lollipop sector as this new option creates opportunities for lollipops with contrasting textures.

Centres such as chocolate, jam, jelly, fondant, gel or soft toffee can be surrounded by a hard candy outer, and there are virtually limitless potential varieties of colour and flavour.

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The concept of soft-centred single ball and flat lollipops has been around for some time, says the company but what the development of a double ball version adds is the opportunity to combine two lollipops into one. For example, a soft-centred ball joined to a standard, hard-filled or even another soft-filled ball to enable a range of truly unique products to be created.

This is an extension of depositing technology that is already well proven for making hard candies with soft centres and lollipops with hard centres. Soft centre lollipops can only be made by the depositing process because of the extreme accuracy of deposit and stick placement required.

Existing ServoForm depositing systems can easily be adapted to take advantage of this new capability for customers to develop new products. T 01733 283000 W www.bakerperkins.com

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New Machinery

Latest tubular cable conveyor handles fragile bulk productsAnew Flexi-Disc sanitary

tubular cable conveyor for fragile bulk foods

and non-foods allows rapid wash down of the system between production runs.

The sanitary conveyor moves bulk material using high strength, one piece polymer discs fixed to polymer-coated 304 or 316 stainless steel cable, that slide within smooth stainless steel tubing, moving fragile products gently, quietly and dust free.

The discs evacuate the conveyor tubing of material at the conclusion of a conveying cycle, virtually eliminating wasted product, says Flexicon. Any material

clinging to the cable and disc assembly can be continually removed during operation by the stiff bristles of a brush box or by a residual return chute equipped with a disc ramp that dislodges material and returns it back to the product stream.

Wet or dry cleaning accessories can be quickly attached to the Flexi-Disc cable to allow rapid, thorough sanitising of the system, minimising downtime between changeovers, while optional clean-in-place systems provide automated sanitising of the system. T 01227 374710 W www.flexicon.co.uk

Wet or dry cleaning accessories can be attached to the Flexi-Disc cable rapidly for thorough sanitising of the system

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Small product batches arehandled on new traysealerMultivac has

developed a compact

variant of the T 260 traysealer which is specially designed for packing sensitive products in small batch sizes. The system is suitable for cleanroom use and ensures that the packaging procedure is secure, reproducible and traceable.

This compact model, which is mobile and can therefore be used very flexibly, is designed for a wide spectrum of trays. The GMP-compliant stainless steel construction meets all the requirements of the medical and pharmaceutical industries with regard to cleanroom compatibility and ease of cleaning.

Thanks to its small space

requirement, the T 260 is also ideally suited to use where space is limited while loading and unloading of the T 260 can also be

automated as an option.The new model offers a

high level of measurability and reproducibility, which means that it contributes significantly to process reliability. It can also be calibrated and validated.

Multivac’s IPC control enables the entire packaging procedure to be monitored and controlled, as well as enabling scanners and printers for data communication to be integrated. Critical parameters such as sealing pressure, cooling water and temperature are monitored permanently by sensors.

Quick format changes can be achieved reliably and quickly so that the T 260 can be used for the efficient packing of a wide range of products in small and medium batch sizes. To make the quick and ergonomic die change even easier, the company offers a die changing trolley which can be equipped as an option with a service unit.T 01793 425800 W www.multivac.co.uk

Dust extraction unit is updated to handle more factory debris

Dustcontrol UK has updated its centralised dust vacuum system by enlarging its proportions and increasing its capacity and capabilities.

The updated DC 11-Module XL is a central unit for source extraction and industrial cleaning that can manage all kinds of dust and chips. The latest upgrade sees the proportions of the original unit increased, meaning better capacity and adding to the scope of its efficiency. It also provides the ability to handle more extraction points at a time than the standard model.

“The specifications of the DC 11-Module XL are larger than the original which gives it an edge as the quantity of dust and debris it can handle is increased,” explains Dustcontrol UK’s general manager James Miller. “The model is delivered as a complete central unit from the factory, and thanks to its plug and play capability is very easy to install,” he continues.

This model can also be combined with the DC Green system to improve its environmental qualities.T 01327 858001W www.dustcontroluk.co.uk

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The new Lixis SVC is able to inspect blister packs filled with any kind of tablets or capsules in PVC, aluminium and a range of other forming materials.

Equipment carries out various error searches including confirming the presence of tablets, their size, shape and positioning, checking whether they are chipped or broken, and identifying overfilled or empty blisters. In addition, the system can check for foreign objects or false products as well as colour spots and stains within the surface structure of the pack.

The SVC is fully compliant with a range of quality assurance accreditations including FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and can be specified with biometric user identification. It is also able to provide detailed production reports and defective images can be stored in the system for subsequent further analysis.

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Bottle combiner meets changing requirements

Noshe has further developed the design of its bottle combiner

to meet the changing requirements of its customer Ardagh Glass.

Project engineer at Ardagh Glass Ian Beach approached Noshe with a requirement to combine different bottles from two separate conveyor lines either on a ‘one to one’ basis or any selected number. Building on the success of its intelligent starwheels, the new starwheel combiner consists of an intelligent starwheel on each line, where their operation is slightly offset to ensure

the smooth meshing of the bottles, says Noshe.

Once set, the units continuously monitor their offset and synchronising to ensure it remains constant.

To cater for additional customer requirements, the system can be operated in standard and/or advanced modes. In the standard mode, the unit combines on a ‘one to one’ basis, however if one infeed line becomes starved of bottles, the other will run at a higher speed to maintain constant throughput.

In advanced mode, the unit will combine on a ‘one

to one’ basis (or any selected number) but will pause if either infeed line becomes starved. To ensure the correct pack format, when both lines are primed with bottles, it will restart ensuring the correct bottle is released first.

The combiner has been installed at Ardagh’s plant in Sweden and has proved to be extremely successful in operation. “The starwheel combiner has exceeded our expectations and we look forward to working with Noshe on future projects,” says Beach.T 01727 837146 W www.noshe.co.uk

This bottle combiner has been installed at Ardagh’s plant in Sweden and, says Ian Beach, has proved successful

Single source line brings benefits for industrial chemicals

Karmelle has designed, built and installed a turnkey filling, capping and labelling line for manufacturer of biocidal raw materials and disinfectants Quat-Chem.

A fully automatic, inline, four head volumetric filling machine built on a four head modular frame is supplied as well as a single head, Karmelle EK20 inline pick and place screw/push on capper which is suitable for a range of containers.

Completing the line is a S2-175 label applicator, one of the latest in the range from Karmelle.

The system is designed to enhance accuracy and reliability over the previous clutch/brake system while offering a fully electronic control box with programmable product memory and HMI display. T 01484 533356 W www.karmelle.com

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Antritsu Industrial Solutions has solved a specific problem

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The company was experiencing blockages in the tubing it produced which stopped it from working in the end applications. These blockages in the tubing caused problems with the flow of fluid through to the washer.

“We couldn’t find a way round it in-house, so we were desperate for a solution,” explains Flexi-Cell project manager John English. Anritsu devised an x-ray system that integrates into the manufacturing process line to detect any of these faults.

Rubber tubing is extruded in continuous lengths and if the x-ray system detects any blockage, it activates an alarm and a printer to spray yellow paint on the tubing where the blockage has occurred. This faulty section is then discarded so it cannot enter the windscreen washer manufacturing process.

Flexi-Cell chose Antritsu to supply the x-ray system after approaching a number of companies with the specific challenge. “I contacted each company to see which ones were prepared to run trials with us and Antritsu were the only company to offer that,” explains English. T 0845 539 9729 W www.anritsu-industry.com

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Hygiene is the priorityfor potato product firm

Achilled, frozen and dehydrated potato products company has

installed seven vertical form, fill and seal machines to fulfil increased volume demand for its range of products that are marketed as a high quality offering.

Mydibel is a Belgium based food producer that processes 150 million bags (225,000 tonnes) of finished potato products each year marketed under its own name as well as private label brands. Key to its success is its commitment to consistently delivering the highest product quality. “The first thing our customers see is the bag, so it has to look perfect,” explains Roger Mylle who founded Mydibel in 1988.

Bosch Packaging Technology’s vertical SVC 4020 was chosen to pack these potato products in 500g to 2.5kg pillow packs at speeds of up to 70 bags a minute. It was also selected because its continuous motion solution was designed to prevent contamination and allow for simple cleaning.

Meeting the latest hygienic design standards and

requirements for Mydibel is of paramount importance especially with the increased emphasis on food safety demanded by today’s consumers, customers and international authorities.

“Quality is the essence of the Mydibel philosophy and we expect the same from our suppliers,” says Mydibel Group ceo Carlo Mylle. “The SVC bagger from Bosch meets our needs perfectly as thanks to its easy-to-clean design, high quality bags and flexible set up, the new technology helps us to keep our customers happy and loyal to our brand.”

The SVC has many features that make it ideal for hygienic packaging environments and its design allows for the highest hygiene levels, says Bosch.

Contamination is prevented by having rulers engraved for easy and thorough

cleaning. Additionally, tilted surfaces and rounded corners means potato residues are not trapped, reducing the possibility of any bacterial build up and ensuring the consistent high quality of Mydibel products.

Mydibel operators benefit from the open frame design

of the bagger and user friendly HMI

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The SVC offers bag sizes from 260

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bottom, gusseted and corner seal bag styles.

It also offers heat seal, PE sealing and ultrasonic sealing technologies.

“The SVC 4020 is 20-25% faster than the previous generation of vertical baggers and technologically more advanced,” points out Mylle. “It reduces product waste and also downtime.” T 01332 626262W www.boschpackaging.com

Throughputincreases forspud packsA fully automated case erecting and sealing line installed by Endoline Machinery that can form and seal up to 850 twin walled boxes of potatoes per hour has enabled Lincolnshire based Bennett Potatoes to not only fulfil its need for improved pack presentation but also increased throughput by 35% per hour on a line which achieves an annual output of over 35,000 tonnes of potatoes.

Bennett Potatoes supplies a wide variety of potatoes in bags or sacks however its baker-sized potatoes are boxed into cartons. To endure the weight of the filled boxes Bennett’s required twin walled boxes which can be difficult to form on an automatic case erecting system as there is a high risk of failure due to the heavy board that needs to be opened and folded.

Consequently Endoline installed its fully automatic 221 case erector which has an integrated dual opposing vacuum technology using two vacuum systems for consistent, positive opening of the case. The machine also includes pneumatic rockets which open the outer case flaps before the inner case flaps, which overcomes issues with folding the case flaps that more conventional case erectors regularly have. T 01767 316422W www.endoline-automation.co.uk

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Thermoformers answer needfor increased smoked salmon Capacity as well as

cost problems for its increasing smoked

salmon slice business have been overcome at Young’s Seafood with the installation of two thermoforming packaging lines from Multivac. Indeed, the new lines have performed so well that a follow-up order has already been placed.

Prior to installation, the smoked salmon slices had been placed by hand in film pouches and then vacuum-packed manually. This was a time consuming procedure, which was no longer practical given the increasing demand, since it limited the production quantities and was very labour-intensive. Higher requirements by a supermarket customer with regard to the type and appearance of the packaging also contributed to the need to automate.

The fish producer’s requirements of its processing and packaging procedures are very high and the investment was based on a projected labour saving of several

The two Multivac lines are arranged parallel to each other so that both can be operated from the same point

people per year that could be deployed elsewhere in the business.

After the specification had been defined and the costs of the project had been approved by the company management, Young’s conducted a selection procedure with several packaging machine manufacturers. From this, Multivac emerged as the victor in May 2014 and just three months later, two automated thermoforming packaging lines were operating at the production site in Grimsby.

Young’s had decided on two R 245 thermoforming packaging machines. Here, the thermoformed pack cavities in flexible film are loaded with a thin board, onto which the smoked salmon slices are arranged attractively. The pack is then sealed with a printed upper and base web and then labelled. The finished packs are picked and packed in boxes manually.

This partially automated process enables Young’s to achieve higher productivity: the two R 245 machines operate at ten to twelve

cycles per minute. Each cycle produces up to eight packs of salmon which in practice, sees the production quantity increasing to up to 96 packs per minute.

Thanks to their high level of automation, the thermoforming packaging machines have also increased the process reliability and flexibility of production enormously. With the machines’ 640mm long forming dies, Young’s can produce both 640mm and 532mm die format cut off lengths, reducing the number of changeparts and changeover time dramatically.

The lifting units of the R 245’s are operated by servo motors, so that their movements can be very precisely controlled as regards to speed and opening width. This means that the lifting unit movements can be ideally

matched to different film thicknesses and speed can be optimised accordingly.

The two packaging lines are each rounded off with a cross web labeller and MR293 direct web printer – both of which are from Multivac. Finally the

packs are converged using H050 channelisers which are adept at handling lighter packs.

These two lines are running so well that a further order has been

received. The heart of this new line will be a R 575 thermoforming packaging machine which is suitable for the production of MultiFresh vacuum skin packs – an application by which manufacturers and packers can give their high-value fish products a particularly long shelf life. T 01793 425800 W www.multivac.co.ukThe HMI makes operation simple

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component costs than many of the larger European manufacturers are the reasons cited by a leading British sugar distributor on its decision to buy a third shrink wrapping machine from Shrinkwrap Machinery. Build quality was also a factor highlighted by the operations director at the food customer.

The machine was one of a newly designed range of sleeve wrapping machines from Shrinkwrap that, says technical manager Jeremy Frith, not only looks very different but also out performs its predecessor in terms of output rates and also energy efficiency.

In operation, the fully automatic unit collates and wraps 500g and 1kg packs of sugar in 5 or 10s. To reduce the fire risk associated with packing this type of product using a heat tunnel, a flatbed in the tunnel was used and a special Novo conveyor belt in the tunnel with heaters placed in the sides.

This compact heat tunnel has been redesigned with energy efficiency in mind. With a power requirement of just 18kW, the new heat tunnel is significantly more cost effective, says Frith. At the same time, the ergonomic design of the wrapper section allows a clear view. T 01202 674944 W www.shrinkwrap.co.uk

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Mespack factory in Barcelona for a

pharmaceutical company in India are these child resistant tear-open sachets.

The complex design of these sachets using a customised aluminium foil features an integrated special design within the foil surface and seal – a discrete tear notch. Increasing the level of child resistance, the sachet can only be opened by folding over of the corner and aligning the tear notch which, according to research, is no easy task for a child under five years old.

This particular product consists of two components and is being filled by a micro doser and auger filler on separate filling stations on the Mespack H-170D duplex horizontal form, fill and seal machine producing two

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Flash labelling unithelps to code over 30 ready meals lines

An offline flash labelling system from PrintSafe that is fitted with two label applicators has been installed at a ready meals producer to apply promotional flash labels and print date codes on sleeves for more than 30 different product lines.

With two label applicators, promotional stickers can be applied to the top and side of unglued sleeves in just one pass while the udaformaxx system can also be used to apply two different labels to a pre-glued cardboard sleeve.

With the addition of an inkjet printer, the machine can also be used to print date codes in the same operation at between 240 – 500 sleeves per minute.T 01962 761761W www.printsafe.co.uk

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sachets per stroke. The fill dose on this line is between 0.230 and 3g. The micro dispenser offers high dosing accuracy and the ability to dose difficult products. This and the auger boast accuracy of plus or minus 1%, even at high speed, says Mespack’s

agent in the UK Springvale.The H-170D can produce

sachets from just 50 x 50mm in duplex but is producing these 65 x 63mm four side seal sachets at an output of up to 200 pouches a minute. T 01420 542505 W www.springvaleltd.co.ukAdpak MU J-F 2012 11/1/12 7:56 am Page 1

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Coding offline to meetretail dessert pot needsAn RF2 offline sleeve

coding system from Rotech has given Pots &

Co a flexible coding solution, enabling the rapidly growing artisan dessert producer to take on and fulfil major retail contracts while minimising capital outlay.

Pots & Co produces a retail range of high end desserts which are handmade and packed in individual ceramic ramekins with plastic lids and an outer cardboard sleeve.

The boutique company has grown exponentially since it was founded by Julian Dyer in 2010 and today, it produces 60,000 desserts a week which are destined for 500 Tesco stores, 300 Waitrose stores and other retailers such as Booths and Selfridges.

These volume increases has meant its coding requirements have also changed which is why it installed an RF2 friction feed overprinting system.

As the dessert production process is completely manual, Pots & Co wanted an offline coder while also requiring a fast coder.

“We produce between 10,000 and 12,000 desserts a day, five days week, depending on what offers we have on with Tesco or Waitrose,” explains Pots & Co operations director Fraser Thomson. “We needed a coder that could keep pace with those

Biscuit wrapline providesstack variety A particularly versatile feeding and wrapping line, capable of presenting stacked biscuits in a variety of different formats, has been built for a major European bakery by SPS Italiana Pack Systems, part of the Italian PFM Group.

Formats chosen by the bakery include single and twin stacks of both round and square products as well as larger packs with up to four stacks supported by a U-board tray, created on the wrapping machine from reelstock. Speed is up to 1600 biscuits a minute.

“Demand for machinery to create portion packs of biscuits has grown substantially over the past few years, reflecting the trend towards more snacking,” says PFM sales and operations director Chris Bolton. “This line provides the opportunity to switch easily between products and formats.”

The SPS line includes a handling arrangement to accept biscuits from cooling with lane reduction from 20 to 10 and 24 to 12, before feeding into a stack formation system that is programmable for variable quantities. Here, the biscuits are shingled at a low angle, which can be increased towards vertical to provide buffer storage should the flow wrapper need to be stopped for any reason. T 0113 239 3401W www.pfmuk.com

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volumes.” The RF2 standalone system allows the company to code sleeves offline and bring them to the production line already printed. Engineered specifically for the food industry, the RF2 uses Rotech’s stack-to-stack feeding technology to pick sleeves from a stack, accurately print date or batch codes, and place the printed sleeve neatly onto another stack for collection,

all at speeds of 400 a minute. In this way, Pots & Co could

pre-code the sleeves for an entire day’s production in less than an hour.

The system, which has been in use at Pots & Co since last May, is running off about 60,000 sleeves per week. “The RF2 prints date and batch codes with ease in the correct position each and every time and we no longer have the worry of poorly printed eligible codes which can be resultant of hand stamping,” says Thomson.

Also, when Pots & Co launched a new duo pot format towards the end of last year, it had problems running the new sleeve on the Rotech machine but further modifications have allowed these new, glossy sleeves to run reliably. T 01707 393 700W www.rotechmachines.comThe standalone friction feed overprinting system operates at 400 a minute

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Astec Conveyors was asked by a leading manufacturer to

design a flexible automated production assembly line to reduce manual handling.

The project was designed, manufactured and installed complete with the electrical control system without any major impact on production and has virtually eliminated manual handling while delivering a 10% increase in productivity.

This new automated assembly line transfers pre-assembled cages along an accumulation conveyor to a specially designed two axis pick and place transfer unit. Stacks of pallets are accumulated on a heavy duty twin chain conveyor system and a pallet de-stacker feeds single pallets into a guarded area to a position where the cages are automatically lifted onto the pallet via the 2 axis transfer unit.

The cage and pallet then proceed to the operator fixing station where the pallet and cage are assembled together; when complete, they transfer to the bottle insertion machine via a series of accumulation conveyors.

The system comprises heavy duty driven roller and twin chain pallet conveyors, turntables, 90 degree chain transfer unit and also a pallet de-stacker.

On the back of this success, Astec Conveyors has been awarded a further contract. T 01283 210333 W www.astecconveyors.com

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Large continuous mixer bringsindustrial waste back to ‘clean’JR Boone has supplied a

large continuous mixer to Augean PLC to ensure

industrial waste is made safe for landfill in a cost effective and efficient manner.

The company has a successful track record with Augean, having previously supplied a 6-tonne batch paddle mixer to the company for a similar application. Although Augean did compare JR Boone mixers with others for this new contract, the successful history along with a competitive quote, led to the deal being awarded to Boone.

This latest mixer is processing industrial waste prior to land filling at Augean’s Kings Cliffe site near Peterborough. The horizontal paddle mixer is capable of processing up to 720 cubic metres of material per eight hour shift, mixing and consolidating the waste to form a stable material, allowing non-compliant WAC (Waste Acceptance Criteria) materials to become safe for landfill.

The use is a heavy duty application and the materials

being processed are highly abrasive, so the contra-flow mixer paddles mounted within the U shaped mixing chamber are made from wear resistant ‘Abro Steel’.

Based on its experiences in the previous installation, Augean requested a couple of key additions, ‘bomb doors’

have been included to facilitate full discharge of the mixer for cleaning. “This has added an extra degree of user friendly application to the process,” explains Chris Boone, managing director at JR Boone.

JR Boone already understood the principles

of our process so we were able to make the project run very smoothly,” explains Simon Moyes, site manager at Augean Kings Cliffe. “Installation was seamless and we are delighted with the way the mixer has operated.” T 01260 272894 W www.jrboone.com

JR Boone has installed this mixer at Augean in Peterborough to process industrial waste prior to land filling

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Crisp wraps stretchedto achieve cost savingSeabrook Crisps has not

only reduced its material costs

with the installation of two new stretchwrappers but increased load containment of its palletised boxes. Indeed, projected cost savings over the next three years stand at about £50,000 with a £4,000 saving in the first year despite the cost of the new machines.

Manufacturing manager at Seabrook Crisps Lee Burkill is tasked with keeping abreast of the latest technologies that can reduce costs while increasing operational efficiencies. “It’s my job to maintain an efficient and cost effective operation without compromising the quality of our product, which is our number one priority,” he says. “So when the guys at Antalis Packaging recommended a new and more efficient stretch wrapping solution that would not only save us money, but also increase the integrity of our palletised crisp boxes, we were keen to listen.”

The packaging and logistics department at the crisp producer had been struggling with its existing stretch wrapping system for some time, which was subject to frequent downtime through film breakages, as well as failing to cope with the fragility of the boxes when obtaining the right film tension to contain the load securely in transit.

savings to be achieved,” says Burkill.

This also gave Burkill the evidence he needed to get the company’s commitment

Cartoning is collaborative for WeetabixKliklok has worked closely with the Weetabix Food Company over recent years and has installed a number of automatic cartoning lines at its Kettering site to pack Alpen cereal bars and Weetabix biscuits.

Due to layout changes in one of the packing lines at the Kettering site, Kliklok is now working on another new project to automatically accept wraps of biscuits arriving ‘on edge’ from a buffer storage unit and rotating them through 90 degrees, prior to being cartoned. To achieve this, Kliklok is designing two modified versions of its rotary transfer system (RTS). This is a continuous motion system that uses a series of turret arms which rotate in a cam track, the arms then lower and close a ‘pocket’ around the product to provide a gentle 90 degree transfer at speeds of up to 220 products per minute.

The two new RTS units are scheduled for installation over the coming months.

For Alpen bars, Weetabix chose a pair of Kliklok’s ECT500 top load carton/glue erectors, which were modified to run a 5-pack and 10-pack, while another success was a joint project with CKF Systems, providing two automated lines for wrapped packs of Weetabix biscuits.

Each line included Kliklok’s Celox cartoner, running at speeds up to 200 cartons per minute, and incorporating laser coders, a low level carton hopper, plus 2D size change capability.T 01275 836131W www.kliklok-int.com

The site uses Celox cartoners

A Lantech semi-automaticstretch wrapper was trialled toprove the operational benefits

A number of pallets were therefore taken off site to trial a Lantech semi-automatic stretch wrapping solution, used in conjunction with a new stretch film offered by Antalis Packaging called FiberFilm.

“The results were outstanding and it was clear that by investing in new equipment and switching to a superior stretch film, we would not only increase output, we could also see there were significant cost

to invest in two new Lantech semi-automatic Q300 stretch wrapping solutions fitted with special mast extensions to cope with the 2.2m high crisp pallets, and also switch use to FiberFilm.

“Previously, we were using on average around 250gm of standard stretch film per pallet, but with the new Lantech/FiberFilm solution, we have got this down to around 85gm per pallet,” says Burkill.

“So, not only are we using less film, the cost per roll is also less giving us a double saving.”

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Food manufacturing employs more people, about 400,000, than any other manufacturing sector in the UK but is facing challenges in terms of an aging

workforce. It is predicted that 40% of the employees, about 160,000 people, will need to be replaced by 2020. This will impact all aspects of these businesses including engineers, team leaders and managers.

Migrant workers have provided a significant source of labour and currently account for about 20% of the workforce. However, this will prove more challenging in the future, partly due to increasing restrictions on immigration and also as many, particularly Eastern Europeans, return to their home countries as they in turn develop and employment prospects improve.

To minimise the impact of this potential labour shortage it is necessary to ensure the workforce is utilised as efficiently as possible and not undertaking mundane, arduous or repetitive tasks. These can and should be handled by automation. In most cases, there is a need for flexibility, to ensure the changing requirements of consumers and the retail outlets can be met. Therefore the use of robot solutions should be high on the priorities of all food manufacturers.

However, this presents other challenges, particularly the lack of knowledge and experience regarding the implementation

and operation of robot systems within the food sector. There have been many successful installations but these are only the start and there needs to be a step change in the implementation of robots if the challenges of the labour shortages are to be addressed.

The Food and Drink Federation, supported by many of the major member companies, is driving significant growth in the numbers of technical apprentices. This will be part of the solution but we also need more engineers to implement these automation solutions. The food sector is competing with many other industrial sectors for the best engineers. To meet these demands we need to increase the number of engineers coming out of our universities and colleges.

This requires more students to be excited by engineering when they are at school. Robotics provides an excellent tool which can generate this excitement and interest. There are annual Lego robot competitions

and many schools already participate. However, when these same school children look at colleges they see outdated equipment which provides the wrong image for engineering. If many more of our colleges had robotic equipment this would build on the interest already stimulated in schools and encourage more to take engineering courses.

ENGINEERING EDUCATION Robots also provide an excellent tool for engineering education because they encompass mechanical, electrical, electronic and software engineering as well as providing an opportunity to perform ‘real world’ projects. If our Government really wishes to assist UK manufacturing to grow and prosper it could do a lot worse than providing funds to colleges to invest in the latest industrial robot technologies.

In the overall scheme of things the actual investment would not be that high and the return, in terms of increasing numbers of engineers, for all of our industry including food manufacturing, would be very significant. With engineers in place we would then be able to implement the automation solutions required to utilise our workforces effectively and address the future labour shortages, leading to more competitive and more profitable businesses. This in turn leads to a more prosperous economy with resulting benefits for all.

Robots are the answer

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Chairman of BARA Mike Wilson argues that robots can not only addresslabour shortages but also play a key role in exciting young engineers

BARA (British Automation & Robot Association) believes that having the latest robots in colleges would help attract students to engineering

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The ever-expanding range of uses for vision systems serves to reinforce the concept of vision as an ‘enabling technology’ which, says UKIVA (UK

Industrial Vision Association) members is set to continue into the future. As well as, of course, any completely new developments that are still in the pipeline.

The recent announcement that Sony will discontinue wafer production of its CCD image sensors in 2016, leading to a phased withdrawal of their availability, has paved the way for an increased emphasis on cameras with CMOS sensors. “CCD imagers have traditionally given the best image quality, but CMOS sensors proved popular because of their lower cost and their ability to support higher frame rates,” says Mark Williamson of Stemmer Imaging. “Now we are seeing a new generation of CMOS sensors which are actually outperforming CCDs in terms of image quality as well.”

Steve Hearn at IDS Imaging & Development Systems agrees. “The huge developments in CMOS sensor technology led us to stop engineering new CCD cameras three years ago to concentrate solely on CMOS cameras,” he says.

Ian Alderton from Alrad Imaging notes, however, that CCD sensors available from other manufacturers will still be utilised in lower volume applications. He also points out that new CMOS sensors are leading to cameras with higher frame rates at higher resolution. “This means that some applications that were only possible using line scan cameras can now be handled by area scan cameras,” he says. “The extra data produced by these cameras can be handled by both the popular GigE Vision standard and the newer USB3 Vision standard.”

3D ROBOT GUIDANCEInterestingly, 3D imaging continues to be the most frequently visited page on the ‘What is Vision’ section on the UKIVA website (see end of article) and Paul Wilson of Scorpion Vision believes that 3D robot guidance will change the landscape, especially within the food manufacturing industry.

“3D is a very robust way of achieving robot guidance because it is less likely to fail due to changing ambient conditions,” says Wilson. “In addition, the wide range of 3D methods available means that the best one can be chosen to suit

the application. He also believes that the use of multiple sensors and multiple light sources in one housing creates very flexible 3D systems.

Alun Reece at Loop Technology reports on dynamic labelling applications where the use of 3D imaging allows robots to distinguish between mixed products orientation and surface texture to label only specific products in a mixed batch. Vision systems have also been used in conjunction with ‘collaborative robots’ to reduce production speeds, according to Ying Zhang at RNA Automation.

Getting the illumination correct is a crucial factor in a vision system. LEDs have become the most widely used illumination sources, but novel approaches to illumination control can bring further benefits. Stemmer’s Williamson believes that integrating lighting control with the operation of the camera offers a plug and play approach that can allow non-expert users access to expert machine vision

Machinery Update talks to members ofUKIVA about the latest developments thatwill ‘enable’ vision to progress even furtheras well as some of the newer applications

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CMOS sensors ■ Continuing growth of 3D imaging ■ Correct illumination is a crucial factor ■ Vision providing Industry 4.0 data

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lighting techniques. “Other approaches include producing image sequences using different illumination methods for special processing to measure difficult surfaces such as reflective ones,” he says.

“Imaging using different wavelengths such as hyperspectral imaging is also gaining importance.”

Ian Alderton from Alrad Imaging also sees applications using non-visible wavelengths gaining more popularity,

such as InGaAs sensors for Short Wave Infra-Red imaging making use of the strong absorption by water in the SWIR to check dryness uniformity of coatings or bulk material or fill levels inside opaque packaging.

The trend for ‘out of factory’ vision systems or products has been gaining momentum over the last couple of years. Julie Busby at Multipix Imaging expects to see acceleration in this area as

more suitable products become readily available and are designed with OEM’s in mind. “This trend is further enhanced by the increased support now available for embedded OS/processors from machine vision software products to allow mobile and compact vision solutions to be created,” she says.

Steve Hearn from IDS agrees. “A growing number of ARM-processor-based single board computers such as Raspberry Pi can be equipped with cameras for imaging applications,” he tells Machinery Update.

INDUSTRY 4.0Vision is already fundamentally involved in many factory automation projects and will inevitably become a part of developments in the automation of manufacturing processes as outlined in ‘Industry 4.0’. Allan Anderson at Clearview Imaging sees this as being particularly important for the vision industry. “As image sensor resolutions and scan rates increase, vision systems will produce ever-increasing amounts of data,” he says. Stewart Jackson at Bytronic Automation highlights the importance of connectivity between systems and the interchange of data for Industry 4.0.

“For example, it will be necessary for vision systems to be fully compatible with generic industry standards such as OPC used in PLC operation so that data could be accessed from all OPC servers,” he says.T 020 8773 8111W www.ukiva.org

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It is not just the sheer range of vacuum gripping solutions available from French supplier Joulin that has ensured its success in the UK and Ireland

over the years, but also the technical back up and expertise that comes with them.

Long term customer Robotics & Drives, for instance, is entering its fourth year of trading and continues to be impressed with the company and its UK and Ireland agent MAR. “What we get from Joulin is a solution; not just a collection of parts but a working solution, and whatever level of technical cooperation and testing is appropriate to the job in hand,” explains Stephen Nolan, engineering director at Robotics & Drives, ABB’s premier Authorised Value Provider in the Republic of Ireland.

“Support is important and our experience is that Joulin does not fail on support,” he continues. “If there is a problem whatever the reason, whether or not the gripper is already in production, the support is always there including engineering backup from France if required and they have never walked away.”

Ray Bland of MAR, agent for Joulin Aero’s range of specialist vacuum grippers, is also happy with some of the recent projects as they illustrate the diversity of products the grippers can reliably handle. MAR supplied a Joulin custom valved gripper for retrofitting to an existing robot that was depalletising rows of plastic lids for jars at a major drinks manufacturer, for instance. The embossed lip running around the periphery of the light plastic lids had caused the previous vacuum grippers to drop a relatively large proportion of the lids, an issue which has now been largely overcome.

“Joulin’s ability to ‘tune’ the grippers’ internal design to an application has ensured robust

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What we get from Joulin is a working solution, not just a collection of various parts

handling and as a result, the dropping of lids is now almost completely eliminated,” Bland tells Machinery Update.

Robotics & Drives has also supplied Joulin grippers on its own applications. One project was also a retrofit, this time to a multi-national company robotically palletising boxes in an atmosphere laden with dust from the boxed products. The existing gripper required continuing maintenance to prevent the dust from causing the grippers to drop the boxes.

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is virtually impervious to dust and debris which was why the PalletiserPro was chosen.

In another application, Robotics & Drives fitted Joulin valveless FlexiGrips in a robotic handling application performing precise vertical placing of porous cardboard edge protectors.

Joulin first developed the multi-aperture or universal vacuum gripper more than 50 years ago, but continued development has resulted in a wide and varied capability, with a range of standard sizes available. Bland says all Joulin grippers are price-competitive within their market and come complete and operational, ready for interfacing to robots or other deployment equipment. T 0191 265 9151W www.marsco.f9.co.uk


Sick has built powerful new functions into everyday sensors to deliver a glimpse of the future for manufacturing

automation. These sensors are designed to deliver huge potential in additional flexibility, reliability and throughput for automated production tasks, as well as reducing costs and quality issues.

Smart sensors are a complete step forward in sensing performance, equipping photoelectric, magnetic and proximity sensors with powerful on-board processing capability to optimise machine technologies and automation on high speed production lines.

As chip technology has enabled more functionality to be packed into ever more miniature devices, Sick has identified opportunities to integrate advanced automation capability into the sensors themselves.

“By building advanced intelligence into standard sensors, we have made sensors ‘Smart’ and achieved a world first,” claims David Hannaby, product manager for presence detection at Sick UK. “Smart sensors perform complex process functions locally moving them away from the PLC to the sensor itself.

“Real time events can be locally processed, without waiting for the raw data to be uploaded to the central PLC program, processed and information extracted before action,” he continues. “Speed restrictions due to heavily-loaded

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networks are avoided and demands on the central computing functions are massively reduced.”

Advanced functions that have already been developed by Sick for smart sensors include a high speed counter, timer, false tripping suppression, a speed and acceleration monitor and time based measurement function to track and identify products for sortation and picking. Currently, typical sensors that can be specified with these functions include the W4S-3, WTB12-3 and WL12-3.

Smart sensors build on the existing sensor capabilities and can also share the results and data with the control system PLCs via IO-Link using standard sensor cables.

A wide selection of IO-link gateway cards are available from the major PLC manufacturers to integrate smart sensors into automation networks; with smart sensors able to multi-task, many traditional sensor tasks can be combined, reducing equipment costs.

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high speed counting function into a smart sensor enables high performance monitoring and measurement of machine speeds, leading to accurate detection and counting. So, for example, an optical sensor can detect and count products on a production line and transfer the results to the control system.

A smart sensor can also use time based position measurement to calculate product length, or distance between objects on a high speed conveyor, to ensure they are the right size or in precisely the right position, for example for picking or dimensions measurements of packs.

With the ability to suppress false signals (debouncing) from an anomalous triggering event in difficult environments such as sawdust and spray or with product protrusions, smart sensors can make real time decisions which reduce central computing load and network signal delays and errors.T 01727 831121 W www.sick.co.uk


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Schubert first trialled 3D scanners on its TLM packaging machines in 2013 and since then, customers have benefited

from the increased product quality and productivity they have delivered. “In the correct application performance and yield uplifts are palpable benefits of employing the 3D scanning system,” explains Mark Jocelyn, sales director at Schubert UK.

“The elimination to a large degree of good products not picked due to a contaminated product belt (by being able to set the lowest level of the vision system just above the product belt) has been one of the key benefits of the 3D scanner,” he continues. Better pack quality has also resulted as the 3D system can flag ‘out of spec’ products more easily.

“The ability to measure specific heights to a tolerance of 0.5mm adds another control parameter to decide what goes into any given pack,” says Jocelyn. “Weight by volume can also be calculated with constant density products to give even further control.”

The first 3D scanner was supplied for testing to the Belgian customer Délices de Comines, who already had several Schubert machines in use. The site specialises in coconut-based pastries and crispy rolled cookies within the Poppies group.

As the company was already a customer of Schubert equipment, factory manager Mark Merket was able to make a direct comparison between the 3D scanner and the previous image-recognition systems.

“Between the standard cleaning sequences, cleaning of the belt is not required at all,” he says, which has been a huge day to day benefit for the company. Products decorated with chocolate will colour the product belt with chocolate and this discolouration can fool common 2D detection systems, where products are

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Theoretically, a brown product can now be detected on a brown conveyor belt

incorrectly assessed as being too large. As a result, belt cleaning had to be carried out frequently during production.

“With the new system, this is no longer necessary,” he explains. And theoretically, a brown product can now be detected on a brown belt.

“The 3D scanner therefore increases line availability and output,” he continues, “and this makes us more profitable.”

This scanner is not only capable of detecting the location, shape and colour of products, but also their

Schubert saysimagerecognition is a key featurefor robots

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volume – thanks to the use of three dimensions – which has delivered an increase in quality control levels.

Not all Schubert equipment incorporates a 3D scanner as there are additional equipment costs involved and the full functionality suite is not required in all applications. “Although some customers have wanted the full application at the outset to ensure immediate future capability, the ability to potentially upgrade at a later date (when the application requires) has satisfied others,” explains Jocelyn. “In other words, some applications are still covered fully with the existing 2D technology where standard vision will give the functionality required.”T 01676 525825W www.schubert-uk.co.uk

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The reputation of the Laïta dairy cooperative is built as much on the excellence of its

products as on the quality of the relations it maintains with its members and with its staff. To accompany the increase in production volumes of the Madame Loïk whipped cheese range at its Créhen plant, Laïta chose a palletising solution from Cermex, part of the palletising/depalletising business unit of Gebo Cermex.

Downstream from the filling operation, a Pal-Vite 410 robotic palletising unit simplifies the transfer of tubs to the cooling room. In substance, it radically improves the well-being of the operators assigned to this task which was previously carried out manually. In addition to the required increase in output, Laïta has also benefited from the pressureless and almost individual handling of tubs during layer preparation.

HOT FILLED TUBS For the whipped cheese range, the tubs are hot filled and then cooled by going through a cold room. Historically, the tubs were transferred from the filler to the cooling unit by conveying them onto an accumulation table at the end of the line accommodating up to 50 tubs. These tubs were then moved by hand onto metal racks stacked on top of each other on trolleys that were then wheeled to the cooling unit.

Automating this process has accelerated the transfer towards the cooling unit while alleviating the repetitive task for operators. During the project, the logic of automating a second line became apparent and this new approach has reduced the arduousness of the manual work on both lines. Also, it was more cost effective to invest in one unit (with two product infeeds) that now

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manages both of the high speed lines in the factory.

After filling and sealing, the Pal-Vite 410 two-station robotic unit palletises the cheese tubs layer by layer, with reusable cardboard separators inserted between layers. It manages the infeed

When the dairy had to increase production rates, accelerating the manual transfer of tubes onto racks was discarded to spare the operators a task that was identified as being repetitive by the plant’s Health and Safety Committee

Automating the palletisation of Laïta’s whipped cheeseline has benefitted employee well-being at the dairy

of products on two lanes, coming from the filling machine of each line. The maximum speed is 15,000 tubs per hour.

The robot can handle up to four different heights of tub as well as two different heights simultaneously. The

unit incorporates a magazine for plastic 800 x 1,200 Euro pallets and a layer card magazine on wheels (part of a set of three layer card magazines rotating between the palletising unit, the post-cooling manual depalletising zone and the pre-shipment palletising zone.

The gripping tooling equipped with 96 suction cups enables a whole layer to be palletised in one go.

With four vacuum zones, gripping of the batch is secured if one product is

dropped and partial batch gripping is possible (as little as one tub) in order to optimise runout phases during recipe or format changeovers.

Cermex offers robotic palletising units that combine standard modules with customised developments to meet specific needs. With the two lines at the Créhen plant, the robot as well as the pallet handling and stocking systems are standard, whereas the gripping tooling and the product collating system are specific. The unit has been divided into two zones (product handling/collation and palletisation) to enable access and maintenance work without interrupting the operation of the entire unit.

TRIPLING CAPACITYIn addition to complying with the original specification to reach the new speed and limit downtime (equipment availability of 98%), the Cermex solution integrated the automation of the second line within the project. Furthermore, compared with the previous manual solution, the product accumulation capacity was tripled. The preparation table can now accommodate up to one and a half layers, allowing sufficient accumulation to react to an incident on the palletising station without stopping the filler upstream.

“We have managed to increase output very significantly as well as eliminate two zones where tasks were particularly repetitive and potential sources of musculoskeletal


When the dairy had to increase production rates, accelerating the manual transfer of tubes onto racks was discarded to spare the operators a task that was identified as being repetitive by the plant’s Health and Safety Committee

disorders,” explains Gilles Meurou, head of Laïta’s fresh product division.

The unit has also improved the visual appearance of the

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be upgraded, for example to handle square tubs if needed in the future.T 01480 455919 W www.gebocermex.com

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With a wide range of industrial 3D camera systems available, smart 3D sensors such as

the LMI Gocators set themselves apart by performing the 3D scan, measurement and control decisions all within a single, pre-calibrated device – the systems contain their own processor and also 3D measurement software.

Gocators are available in three variants: single point displacement sensors measure 3D thickness, height, and surface roughness while laser line profile sensors create cross-sectional profiles and by moving an object under the laser line, many profiles can be combined into a full 3D shape for volumetric analysis. Structured-light snapshot sensors provide powerful 3D visualisation from stationary objects.

This choice addresses a wide variety of non-contact applications while 3D imaging systems also generate 2D image data and the addition of a comprehensive range of 2D inspection and measurement tools with full colour support has transformed the ‘smart’ capability of the Gocator. These tools include image pre-processing, edge detection, blob analysis, line, arc and circle fitting, edge and calliper measurement, and a flexible selection of geometry analysis functions.

There is also a flexible set of functions to handle 1D barcodes and 2D array codes. By extending the 2D capabilities, many functions can now be performed within the camera itself rather than needing additional external PC processing, leading to a comprehensive 2D and 3D solution.

For applications where parts to be measured arrive at the camera in random orientations (for example on a production line) it was necessary either to mechanically realign them or use specialised image processing

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Significantly increased measurement accuracy and product quality is delivered

on an external PC. The new geometric part location technology however, provides flexible and robust contour-based 2D pattern matching to locate parts and features regardless of their scale or orientation, removing the need for additional external image processing.

It can also be used to differentiate highly similar parts or match one of many part models. The new part matching capability uses a powerful and flexible edge matching algorithm to automatically realign the part before measurement by Gocator. A master part is simply registered as a golden template and the inspection parameters are set up

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relative to this. Parts arriving in any orientation are automatically re-aligned then inspected, resulting in significantly increased measurement accuracy, product quality and productivity.

The new profile mode extends the capability of the Gocator displacement sensor to generate and inspect profiles of scanned parts. “This provides a cost effective alternative to the typical displacement sensor that requires heavy network bandwidth and a PC or an external controller to operate,” explains Mark Williamson of Stemmer. Profile mode builds 3D part profiles by intelligently combining high speed range data into a profile of the scanned part with flexible part detection logic that supports a range of acquisition methods such as fixed length of movement, digital input control status and height thresholding. T 01252 780000W www.stemmer-imaging.co.uk

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At the heart of the end of line equipment offered by Quin Systems is the Rtheta robot arm and pick and place head that

allows products to be handled at high speed in one compact unit. This patented robot arm offers a large power to weight ratio and as well as being very fast, it is also robust enough to handle any production environment.

When it was developed a decade ago, it was used in a case packer. Quin developed this machine that today, offers high speed case filling of up to 100 case layers a minute while being easy to integrate into a line as it can operate with any case erector. It is designed to be easy to set up and operate for different products and case sizes and importantly, is so compact that it can fit into existing hand packing factory space.

The prototype of this machine was trialled at Fox’s Biscuits and it was so successful that it was never sent back. And more orders followed.

Subsequently, Quin developed a combined case erecting and packing machine – called Versapack – which is based on the Endoline 200 Series compact case erector and the Rtheta high speed

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picking head to save even more space. As well as a small footprint, it offers the ability to pack products in almost any orientation, including ‘on-edge’. And still at high speed, typically 70 cycles a minute with a 2kg load. Payback is also attractive at between 12-18 months.

In both of these machines, the robot arm acts as an enabler and achieves the space saving required in modern manufacturing plants while offering fast operation. As managing director of Quin Mike Webb says, the end of the line in most plants is often forgotten and space is at a premium. “That is why our Versapack machine in particular scores in this area.”

Case packing bags or stand up pouches on-edge presents more challenges than rigid cartons which has led to the company’s

Quin’s on-edge infeed system allows for fasthandling of newstyle bag formatsin one compact machine

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latest development. Indeed, Webb believes that how you present a product to the robot is always the trickiest bit. “Infeed is key to a successful end of line operation and we have modified our existing system to handle stand up pouches, doypacks, stabilo and pillow packs,” he says.

Customers have been asking for a way to handle bags in the last 18 months which has resulted in the new vertical on-edge infeed system for the Versapack top loading case erector/packer. The main benefit of the new system is the small footprint and also the minimal changeparts it requires.

This new infeed is now in operation on a system installed at a food manufacturer that uses stabilo packs and pouches for its products. T 0118 977 1077W www.quin.co.ukMike Webb is md of Quin Systems



Multipix Imaging has worked with vision integrator Machine Vision Technology

(MVT) on a project to improve the inspection capabilities of a range of counting systems for tablets and capsules manufactured by Pharma Packaging Systems (PPS).

As well as working on modifying the existing range of electronic tablet equipment, the latest MVT/PPS evolution is designed as a machine vision inspection system and has a flat belt tablet feeder between the last vibrating tray and the output of the machine. This means the tablets are lying flat and are evenly separated and this system is designed to reject individual tablets as they leave the belt based on the good/bad status of the tablet.

This system will inspect the tablets for width, length, area and colour in addition to thickness and will ensure only good product is discharged for further processing. This system can inspect up to 10,000 tablets per minute but is scalable to suit any application.

Initially, MVT was approached by PPS after the company identified an opportunity to offer its customers the benefits of machine vision by creating an inspection solution for its existing range of counting and packaging machines.

The purpose of the inspection is to check for broken, partially formed or cross contamination (rogue tablets from another batch). In the pharmaceutical industry, cross contamination, if left undetected before it leaves the manufacturer, can cause the whole factory to be shut down for a period of time in addition to crippling fines.

Key aspects of the PPS online inspection system are:• Verify it is the correct

tablet so avoiding cross-contamination

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The tablet counting machine from Pharma Packaging Systems with integrated vision system and controls

Inspecting is an easy taskMachinery Update talked to Multipix Imaging about apharma installation that improved tablet inspection• Measure length, width,

area, completeness• Verify colour• Ensure quality• Avoid product returns

and the possibility of substantial fines/losses

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second across 24 lanes of continuous tablet flow.

In general terms, the bulk product (tablets or capsules) feed from a hopper onto vibrating trays that feed and separate the product and guide them along the stainless

steel trays. As the tablets leave the end of the feed trays they pass through high speed infra-red optical sensors that count the products in free fall.

These products are counted with high accuracy, at high speed, into bottles that are indexed on a conveyor by a scroll drive system.

Cleverly, cameras have been placed above the final feed tray to inspect the tablets just before they are counted and bottled. As the tablets are vibrating they are

often touching and moving irregularly and therefore the trays can present the tablets to the camera in any possible orientation.

Another challenge to overcome is the bright and reflective finish of the stainless steel tablet feed trays which cause the tablets to reflect in the channels of the tray. Therefore the challenge for the vision system when measuring the tablet length, width, area and colour is to differentiate between actual product and its reflection.

CAMERA POSITIONEach camera positioned above the tray images six lanes of tablets. Each tablet is typically inspected ten or more times as it passes from top to bottom through the camera’s Field Of View. The main problem to overcome was the product appearing to be either good or bad at any one instant in time depending on which face it was presenting to the camera as it feeds. To overcome this issue, MVT spent over a year developing some very sophisticated tablet tracking software that tracks each individual tablet.

As the tablets leave the tray and get counted into a bottle, the vision system outputs the tablet inspection result. Once the inspection returns a ‘good’ result for a tablet it is ‘locked-in’ as good, even if it then bounces onto an edge and so appears to be ‘bad’ in subsequent inspections. The tablet must be deemed ‘good’ in at least one image, otherwise it is ‘bad’, and when a bad tablet is detected the bottle will be rejected.

The vibratory feeders start and stop several times a minute and feed at varying


The tablet counting machine from Pharma Packaging Systems with integrated vision system and controls

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rates to maximise the throughput into each bottle as the bottles index past. This continuous tracking of numerous tablets, with their

associated inspection results, is key to the system’s success.

In operation, the vision system has to find every tablet in each image, predict where

it will be in the next image and match its new position and orientation in the new image. T 01730 233332 W www.multipix.com

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Robotic systems can be simple and don’t always need highly skilled operators

without the perceived cost or complexity associated with robotic automation. Simple to operate and maintain, the system doesn’t need highly-skilled operators, helping to overcome concerns over training and experience.

Easy programming allows it to be readily adapted to handle medium to high-speed repetitive tasks.

Another example is the RobotCube cell developed by Notio. Featuring a simple design based on customisable modules, the RobotCube has been designed to offer an entry-level standard robot

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cell. Its compact footprint and easy configuration and reconfiguration means it can be readily adapted to handle a wide variety of parts handling applications.

The RobotCube is based on a cell developed by Notio for global contact lens manufacturer CooperVision’s R&D facility in Southampton and uses an ABB IRB 120 industrial robot that weighs just 25kg and can handle a payload of 3kg.

Wilson says that when switching to robotic automation, help and advice is available at every stage.

“ABB and its system integrator network, for example, can offer expert advice across a range of industrial applications, as well as training to help you fill any knowledge gaps,” he says.T 01908 350300W www.abb.com/robotics

personal frustration for me to see the UK languishing in the lower regions of the list of developed countries using robotic automation,” says Mike Wilson, general industry sales and marketing manager at ABB Robotics UK and Ireland. “With only 28 robots per 10,000 non-automotive employees, the UK trails in 21st place in the world,” he continues. Based on his own experience, Wilson says he can think of hundreds of potential applications that could benefit from using robots, particularly in the SME sector.

Yet, says Wilson, it doesn’t have to be this way. He believes that when it comes to robot-based automation, starting small and simple can bring tangible benefits while allowing production teams and management to get used to this new technology.

There is now a growing raft of packaged robotic systems available that offer great opportunities for smaller companies in particular to take their first steps into the world of robotic automation, he says. Pitched at a readily affordable price and offering simple set up and programming, these systems offer an attractive opportunity for anyone keen on introducing robotic automation into their operation.

“Our own robots are increasingly featuring in small-scale cellular systems that give users a simple yet effective way of automating a wide variety of processes, from picking and packing through to machine tool loading and unloading,” he tells Machinery Update.

ABB’s system integrator CKF Systems, for example, has developed a low cost robotic packing system enabling users in the food and beverage industry to enjoy improved throughput and consistency and reduced wastage,

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Investing in a Blu-Robot from Pacepacker Services has enabled Microferm, a UK producer of marine source minerals, to increase the

efficiency of its packing and palletising operation by 25%.

With business expanding the company was keen to make its operation more efficient and, after speaking to others who had invested in reconditioned Blu-Robots from Pacepacker, managing director John Smith was convinced it was the way to go.

“On the face of it, a new robot didn’t appear to cost much more, but when we factored in all the extras, the Blu-Robot came out very favourably,” he explains. Microferm also liked the fact that Pacepacker offered a complete

A re-conditioned robot is proving a productivity hit as production increases of 25% are achieved

A vacuum plunger comes down toflatten the bags after palletisation

package that includes end-of-arm tooling, controls and a 12-month warranty with service and spares back-up, as well as guarding, conveying equipment and also installation.

Given the dusty nature of the product and the long journey to its final destination, gentle handling and precise placement were two very important factors in the project.

“All of the minerals produced in this factory are exported, mainly to the USA and Asia, so we wanted a solution that would guarantee a secure stack and would handle the sacks gently to avoid any tearing or damage,” explains Smith.

The Blu-Robot supplied to Microferm features a vacuum plunger that comes down to flatten

the bags after they are palletised to produce a flat, consistent presentation and to ensure a neat and stable stack. Pacepacker also painted the Blu-Robot white for aesthetic purposes – so that the production facility would always look clean.

It took two days to install and commission, and was ready for duty by Christmas Eve last year. It’s early days, but so far Microferm is delighted with the difference the Blu-Robot has made to its operation.

MORE SCOPE IN SYSTEM“We’ve increased our production by 25% and, as the robot isn’t anywhere near flat out, there’s plenty of scope to ramp up production further when we need to,” says Smith. “The Blu-Robot is performing as per our expectations and we’re impressed with its reliability and with the overall service we’ve received from Pacepacker.”

Microferm is now looking at moving over to pinch bottom sacks as a means of improving bag presentation and seal integrity. The company has subsequently purchased two Pacepacker pinch bottom heat sealers, which work by folding and sealing stepped end paper sacks via hot air jets that reactivate pre-applied hot melt adhesive.

The sack is fed into the feeder that then automatically creases the top, heats it and folds it over and finally presses it to a tight seal. T 01371 811544 W www.pacepacker.com


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Cama Group develops systems to cope with high speed production or medium capacity lines that include vision driven robots to meet specific market needs.

Renato Dell-Oro of Cama believes a flexible packaging line is essential as, for instance, more and more retailers demand packs that include a variety of products and flavours to be packed in shelf ready packaging.

The IG 270 is the modular robotic loading unit that Cama developed to load different pack flavours. In this case, vision driven robots are used in line for spouted pouches containing different products destined for the same case. In operation, pouches arrive on a flat conveyor where the robots, thanks to artificial vision, pick up the pouches and place these well-ordered products

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For many tasks a full vision system can be seen as overkill as it is too complex

Cama Group says end of line automation canbe an option for medium speed production lines

The Cama BreakThrough generation of equipment can answer specific market needs easily

“For many tasks, full vision systems can be seen as overkill, with too many functions, too complex and overly expensive,” says Richard Neill, product marketing manager at Balluff.

Balluff’s BVS-E Universal vision sensors with integral processing electronics, lighting and two digital outputs are therefore designed to overcome this barrier. It is described as a genuine all-rounder because it combines the functions of the proven BVS-E Advanced with BVS-E Ident vision sensors in a single device.

“Thanks to its particularly high performance contour-based image processing tools, all parts can be localised in any position, inspected and counted,” explains Neill. “In doing so, it is possible to transfer the arrangement and position of the parts via the RS232 interface.

“The sensor also offers particularly fast and secure reading of 1D barcodes and 2D data matrix codes,” he continues. “Up to 40 codes can be localised, read and verified per second which is what makes it unique.”

This Universal sensor offers many benefits to the user by consolidating a variety of functions into one compact model which means it can be utilised for many different applications to reduce time in sensor selection and warehouse stock. With a full range of accessories available including mounting solutions and additional lighting modules, the BVS-E is designed to offer a standalone and easy to integrate solution to a wide range of vision inspection applications.

Also, BVS ConVIS software is a free of charge windows based set-up program to create inspections, configure outputs and commission the system. T 0161 282 4700 W www.balluff.co.uk

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in a pocket conveyor taking them to the monobloc top loading unit.

What stands out from this Cama solution is the reduced footprint achieved thanks to patented anti-collision software, says Dell-Oro. The Cama Delta robots are sharing common working space and so one can work close to the other generating a space reduction of up to 40% over standard models.

Cama equipment also accommodates the needs of manufacturers handling smaller production volumes. Its monobloc loading unit comprising a box forming machine, Delta robot for pick and place and a robotic closing unit can handle up to 500 incoming products per minute with an output of 30 boxes a minute. And this can all be achieved in a 2 x 3 metre space.T 01793 831111 W www.camagroup.com

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AUK manufacturer of vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) equipment has boosted machine speeds by 30%, ramped

up efficiencies and is about to launch a new continuous-motion range thanks largely to drives and controls from Omron.

“The majority of our sales are into the food industry – packing everything from carrots and frozen veg to sweets, spices or crisps,” says managing director of Line Equipment John Blashkiw. “Customers will often ask about speeds before they ask about the cost and over the past three years or so, with our all-servo machines, throughput has risen dramatically from 70 bags per minute up to 100 bags per minute.”

That leap in speed came largely thanks to the upgrade some 18 months ago from Omron’s CJ1 PLC to the faster, next-generation CP2, he adds.

Line efficiencies have also benefited. “We’ve had no problems since we’ve been using Omron components,” says Blashkiw. “When we install a system, it will generally have to hit at least 98% efficiency as that’s pretty much the industry standard now.”

Energy savings are another of the incentives for a move to the latest servo drives, says Line Equipment.

“If you look at the energy requirements of a pneumatic machine, the jaw closing mechanism on a VFFS machine, which is just one part of the cycle, needs 15 cubic feet per minute (cfm) of compressed air,”

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he says. “That’s a compressor continuously working away in the background.”

Reliability is another key factor. “Using the Omron’s control system, even on the coldest winter’s morning, you’ve got an almost 100% guarantee that the equipment will start up,” says Blashkiw.

As well as the PLC, G5 servo drive and SmartStep servo drives, Line Equipment integrates Omron’s NS8 human machine interface (HMI). “As well as the speed, it reports the diagnostics and seven day production tables, so you can see the number of filled and empty packs,” explains Blashkiw. “Integrating heating controls into the HMI tidies up the design so that we don’t have fit in secondary sets of controls.”

The partnership with Omron also allows customers to feel in

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control of their own equipment, says Line Equipment. “The fact that we are using an off-the-shelf PLC and HMI is a selling tool for us,” says Blashkiw. “The customer does not have to come back through us and it’s a quick fix in the event of a breakdown, for example.”

As he explains, Omron’s drives and controls allow Line Equipment to offer systems which are low cost as well as reliable.

Now Omron is supporting Line Equipment in the development of its next generation of VFFS machines which will be continuous-motion units. “With the support of our supplier, we hope to have a machine ready to show at the PPMA Show in September this year,” he says.T 01908 258258 W www.industrial.omron.co.ukOmron’s CP2 PLC has boosted speeds


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USB 3.0 connectivity, now standard on PCs, is proving to be highly popular for industrial cameras. This is largely

because the camera can be plugged directly into the computer without needing a frame grabber, and data can be transmitted at high rates over significant distances. However, users generally face a choice – they either buy a camera that comes with its own proprietary software and drivers for interfacing, or one that uses the AIA industry standard ‘USB3 Vision’ interface. Today, USB camera specialists IDS Imaging Development Systems is providing the best of both worlds by being the first manufacturer to offer identical camera models with a choice of USB3 Vision or proprietary driver package.

“Switching from one version to another at a later date is easily possible by updating the firmware, giving the ultimate in flexibility,”

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explains Steve Hearn of IDS.Some users want the flexibility

of being able to exchange USB 3 cameras as required, regardless of the manufacturer, without the need for any changes to the software. In these cases, cameras operating to the AIA USB 3 Vision manufacturer-independent standard protocol are the preferred choice. However, many other users want to utilise the widest range of functionality available from the camera.

CMOS image sensors provide a host of capabilities, but not all of these functions are supported in the USB3 Vision standard, so the proprietary software approach is the preferred way to make fuller use of the potential of this latest generation of sensors.

The dual approach from IDS means that this choice is not set in stone. If a user opts for a USB3 Vision camera initially and the supported features are not sufficient, it is possible to switch to the IDS Software Suite at a later date without even having to send the camera away to perform the update.

Since many manufacturers use

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similar sensors, the features made available through the proprietary software determine the overall functionality of a given camera. Functionality from IDS USB3 cameras includes high dynamic range imaging, to allow viewing of extreme light and dark regions in the same scene and imaging from multiple areas of interest which speeds up image acquisition by looking only at the important part of the image.

Also, line scan imaging capability is offered which offers a low cost alternative for web inspection applications as is scalar mode which allows seamless changing of resolution. Multi-integration mode – multiple sensor exposure within an image allowing capture of even fast moving objects – can be provided as well as extended exposure times which are normally only found in CCD cameras and are ideal for low light conditions.

USB 3 cameras are available in single-board camera versions or light but robust housed versions. T 0118 970 1704 W www.ids-imaging.com

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The robotic system has now maximised factory efficiencies

B&R Automation is expanding its already extensive mapp technology portfolio to include components for all of the most commonly used robot kinematic systems. Not only does this allow users to commission robots much more quickly, it also makes maintenance and diagnostics substantially easier.

The new robotic functions in mapp include both serial and parallel robot kinematics, such as Scara and Delta robots. The user interface is based on familiar IEC 61131 programming methods while the robotic functions integrate seamlessly into the overall system. This means there is no need for a dedicated robotics controller.

The robot kinematics themselves are configured graphically in a convenient web interface. Programming in the conventional sense is not necessary. The mapp components can even handle manual operations such as jogging and point-to-point movement of the tool centre point.

Technicians can run diagnostics on the robot via the easy-to-use web interface.

mapp technology consists of individually encapsulated blocks that streamline development of new software. The components provide basic functionality and are configured graphically. Each mapp component retrieves the data it needs from other components using a client-server model. B&R says that with mapp technology, development of application software is accelerated by an average of 67%. T 01733 371320 W www.br-automation.com

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The Automated Technology Group (ATG) has devised a robotic solution to replace manual filling of selection boxes to maximise efficiency at a

major confectioner’s factory. Importantly, installation took place without disrupting the production process.

This solution combined computerised control systems, robotic depalletising and colour camera systems with a traditional pallet handling conveyor system. In operation, this combination identifies different confectionery types and then transports them at high speed to automated dispensing systems.

Using a series of cameras mounted above the totes in conjunction with the vision system’s colour extraction tool, the robots designed by ATG can detect which product type is contained within each tote from the wrapper colour. The robotic system is also programmed to sequence the totes to create a balanced mix of products for the adjacent filling

Robotic visionselects sweetsA confectionery giant produces perfectlybalanced selection boxes thanks to new system

The Automated Technology Group robotic system includes an ABB robot depalletising totes

lines, while system checks are carried out via additional cameras.

“Thanks to our tailored approach and attention to every detail of the packaging process, the control system successfully ensures that numerous different chocolate types are correctly identified, loaded onto conveyors and routed to the appropriate dispensing equipment,” says Nigel Brookes, group sales director at ATG. “In addition, the handling systems are continuously monitored to provide the highest performance levels and reliability, with the results visible every time a tin or box of favourite sweet treats is opened.”T 01582 400690 W www.atg.gb.com

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A-ware Food Group’s Netherlands facility in Zeewolde works around the clock packing and palletising cheese and

has now installed a second lane fitted with Fanuc robots to boost output even further.

Cheese is A-ware’s business and the Group produces and distributes over 240 million consumer packs annually and last year, it collaborated with New Zealand dairy co-operative Fontera in opening a warehouse and logistics plant in Zeewolde. From here, Dutch and foreign cheeses are matured on site in climate-controlled conditions, before the packaging specialist cuts, grates, cubes, packs, labels and distributes the cheese.

The extensive warehouse capacity enables the company to guarantee 48-hour delivery to customers anywhere in Europe.

To fulfil these orders, speed and efficiency is everything and with over 42 packing lines, A-ware is no stranger to automation. When kitting out its new warehousing and logistics cheese factory, A-ware and the company’s machine supplier turned to Fanuc. “When dealing with high speeds and vision and line tracking, Fanuc is our choice,” says Bertus Visch, project manager at system integrator Robertpack, who

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oversaw the implementation.Five Fanuc robots are positioned

at three stages of A-ware’s new production line.

Packing wedges of cheese, such as Gouda, into deep trays are two food-grade Fanuc M3iA/6S robots. Reaching packing speeds of 120 pieces of cheese per minute helps to maintain product quality by minimising the time lapse between the process of cutting the whole cheese rounds and placing them into packs for sealing.

Both robots are fully integrated into the new double line packaging machines as this enables more complex movements as well as safeguarding workers.

For case loading, Robertpack created a bespoke solution using two Fanuc M3A/6S robots. To maximise efficiency and ensure safety, both robots were once again integrated into the machine. This case loader performs multiple tasks including box loading, under-box erecting,

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tray edge closing and lid setting. At the end of the line sits a

space saving standalone Fanuc M-710C/70. With a medium payload, this robotic palletiser is capable of handling up to 70kg and can typically palletise up to 720 trays an hour. In demanding situations, this very compact and streamlined robot is available IP67 rated without any additional covers, and if required can be supplied with Epoxy paint finish and food grade grease.

The entire line, including the interface to the robots, is controlled by a single upstream PLC. “Integration of all of the essential components is fundamental,” explains Robert van Dien, head of technical development at A-ware. “We have five suppliers in a 37-metre line and it is most crucial that the machines talk to each other,” he adds.T 02476 639669 W www.fanuc.eu


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Labelling, Coding & Marking

Labels applied accuratelyfor cookie clamshell pack

The bespoke cookie line was built by IPS along with Schubert and Herma

ACanadian cookie manufacturer is using six Herma 400 label

applicators to overcome the challenge of applying exceptionally large sealing and product labels with precision and efficiency.

A key component of the new line is a case packer, which packs and labels the biscuits before placing them into transit cases. A solution for labelling the cookies in clamshell packs was therefore required.

The label ensures that the packs remain closed and, since there is no secondary packaging, perfect positioning of the labels is also important to maintain visual appeal. Design modifications had to be made to the case packer to accommodate three label positions – on the top, front face and bottom – label lengths of 240 and 290 mm and widths of 69 and 89 mm, as well as three different clamshell formats.

“Positioning the labels required us to use the know-how we have acquired beyond standard applications,”

explains Herma project leader Michael Kürner. “We have therefore developed a technically sophisticated solution based on servo-driven vacuum belts that are capable of applying the long labels with millimetre accuracy and without any problems with creases.

“It enables us to achieve excellent precision,” he says.

First, the clamshells are recorded by a reflected light

scanner, turned over by a four-axis robot, and fed to the applicator conveyor belts. The integrated solution, comprising three simultaneously operating applicators and three standby devices, which are activated in case of malfunctions or label shortfalls, can process more than 140 clamshell packs per minute. T 01440 763366 W www.herma.co.uk

Coding quality is set to improve

A new ink designed specifically for manufacturing and packaging in the food, confectionery, cosmetics and tobacco industries is set to improve coding quality and reduce downtime according to Markem-Imaje.

“The new Superior Print Quality (SPQ) 1010 ink combines industry-best drying times with a patented chemical de-capping process to ensure high quality coding from the first to the

New ink set to boost print quality and also cut downtime on thermal ink jet printers

last print on any production run, without mechanical aid,” says Mark Rapposelli, Markem-Imaje future product marketing director.

This cartridge-based SPQ 1010 ink has been developed for use specifically with the Markem-Imaje 1000 Series of thermal inkjet printers. It can be integrated with the 1050 and 1200 printers via a simple, easy-to-use HP thermal inkjet 45Si cartridge to print serialised barcodes

and text on a wide range of non-porous packaging materials. T 0161 333 8555 W www.markem-imaje.com

Overprinters are reliable for ice makerEurope’s largest ice manufacturer has installed seven Zodiac thermal transfer overprinters from Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) to meet growing demand for its products.

The Ice Co needed to replace outdated and unreliable printers as it expanded and these printers had to be easy to use, reliable, and simple to integrate with existing vertical form, fill and seal machines on The Ice Co’s bagging lines.

Ice Co director Philip Marr says it was also important to choose a coding supplier who could be responsive and provide excellent after-care support.

“It’s vital to ensure that the equipment we use meets the same high quality standards that we set ourselves, and which our customers demand,” he explains.

The first Zodiac purchased was so impressive that The Ice Co then installed another six across four production sites, printing a Julian date code for traceability on pillow pack bags of ice ready for distribution.

Like all ICE coders, the Zodiac incorporates the CLARiTY touchscreen operating interface as standard, which makes the Zodiac user friendly and intuitive. Pre-defined fields can be set up to minimise costly errors, while a use indicator tells the operator how much ribbon is remaining and predicts when it will run out. T 0115 964 0144W www.interactivecoding.co.uk

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Domino Printing Sciences has launched a new ink for use in its range

of G-Series thermal inkjet (TIJ) printers. The BK118 ink extends TIJ printing capabilities to effectively code onto challenging materials such as plastics, films, foils and coated cartons.

Employed in a variety of industries ranging from food to pharmaceutical, thermal inkjet is perfectly suited for primary packaging and outer case applications. Now, thanks to the resistive qualities of the ethanol-based BK118, even glossy packaging materials can be coded.

“By using the benefits of a revised cartridge that is specifically designed for solvent based inks, we offer a TIJ ink that delivers consistent, durable codes with great character sharpness and high contrast,” explains Phil Parkins, TIJ product manager at Domino Printing Sciences. “Code quality and ink adhesion make BK118 ideal for high speed coding onto wrappers, sachets and

New ink allows codingon challenging surfaces

flexible films.”Furthermore, the BK118 and

the multi-head capability of the G-Series TIJ printers prove to be an effective combination for coding onto non-porous primary packaging and glossy outer case packaging. With the

ability to run up to four print heads from a single controller, one head can print onto primary packaging, while another simultaneously prints onto the outer case packaging. T 01954 782551 W www.domino-uk.com

The new inks can be used for liquid sachets, blister packs or confectionery

Barcode verifier package works in three simple steps

The Multipix 300N barcode verifier package can verify barcodes in minutes with just three simple steps.

Firstly, scan the reference barcode with the Datalogic Powerscan PD950 hand held reader, secondly, this barcode code is automatically sent to the Matrix 300N fixed scanner, and finally, the Matrix 300N then reads the barcode on the product as it passes down the conveyor, triggered by a Datalogic S8 sensor.

The Matrix 300N confirms the product has the correct barcode label or alternatively, it will warn ‘wrong barcode’ or ‘no barcode’. These results can be output as serial strings or to PLCs to control the line. T 01730 233332W www.multipix.com

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Drum motor ensures thatsmoked salmon is qualityAleading company

processing salmon delicacies is fully

exploiting the capabilities of the new Interroll synchronous drum motor in its latest slicing production line for premium quality smoked salmon.

This production line incorporates AB Process slicing machines that feature belt conveyors driven by synchronous drum motors to provide sequential transport to ensure the slices stay on the carrier boards.

The space saving 80mm diameter motor is a powerful, energy-efficient generation of drum motor, enabling one drive system to suit all needs. It is easy to install in belt conveyors for food and packaging processes as well as for industrial applications.

These motors offer engineers and machinery manufacturers a powerful, hygienic eco-friendly drive solution for belt conveyors, where the accuracy and precision control are all important requirements in many food processing and packaging applications.

The synchronous drive offers excellent start-stop performance, optimum torque at all speeds, maximum acceleration/ braking performance and low operating drum temperature of approximately 45deg C, which is often essential when handling raw foods.

When used with Interroll’s new frequency inverter IFI-IP55 and vector control, the

performance of conveyor belt systems can be substantially enhanced, says the company.

“Our new production line has significantly increased productivity within the constraints of the space given and fully supports washdown procedures,” explains engineer Antoine Aveline at the Meralliance fish plant. T 01536 312770 W www.interroll.co.uk

The synchronous drum motor incorporated in a smoked salmon slicing line

Inverter drives and motors offered as a matched package

Mitsubishi Electric and Brook Compton are to offer their inverter drives and motors as a matched and tested package, forming part of a UK-wide agreement that pre-empts tightening energy efficiency regulations.

The two companies have worked together for many years and are now strengthening their relationship because so many motor users are adopting variable-speed drive technology to meet the new requirements.

“This is a high level strategic alliance between two great names in British industry,” says Matt Handley of Mitsubishi Electric. Engineers from the two companies have cross-trained on each other’s equipment so are able to operate independently or work as a team to offer integrated technology solutions. T 01707 288780W www.gb3a.mitsubishielectric.com

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Performance levels tested to meet new EU drive standardsIn the most recent

Ecodesign standard EN 50598-2, the European

Union is establishing efficiency requirements for drive electronics as well as complete drive systems. Ahead of any regulations becoming effective, Nord Drivesystems is performing tests and numerical analyses for components and systems manufactured in house. This allows the company to provide detailed information quickly to resolve any customer queries concerning the new standard.

THE LATEST ECODESIGN STANDARD EN

50598-2 establishes new efficiency requirements for drives and also complete drive systems

The standard defines efficiency classes for frequency inverters and motor starters: IE0 (high losses), IE1 (reference values) and IE2 (losses significantly below reference). Following the same pattern, system efficiency is rated IES0, IES1 and IES2.

Current tests with Nord inverters have shown power losses significantly below the reference values in the EN 50598-2 standard both for the inverters themselves and for power drive systems combining inverters and energy efficient motors. Consequently, the company is always able to achieve an IES2 system efficiency rating.

Nord has always taken a comprehensive approach that considers the entire drive train. All components are in-house developments manufactured in Nord factories. T 01235 534404W www.nord.com

weQube is the perfect answer to your industrial needs: The new smart camera from wenglor combines numerous features on a powerful platform. Try it out and experience the fascination of industrial image processing.

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You need. weQube. Visionaryifm electronic now has an extensive range of sensors to solve machine vision applications. The O3D is the first industrial 3D sensor that can detect objects in three dimensions and volume at a glance; the O2D dualis object recognition sensor is perfect for orientation-independent contour verification and the O2V object identification sensor or ‘pixel counter‘ allows checking of presence, size, position or completeness of objects.

All units are simple to set up and combine sensor, processing and lighting in one robust industrial housing.

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While machinery end-users think they may have safety

compliance covered, we regularly observe common hazards and issues that have not been adequately addressed. The legislative framework within which machinery safety sits is much broader than the Machinery Directive, which adds to the complexity of identifying which standards are relevant, and then how they should be applied according to specific situations.

MACHINERY DIRECTIVEAll machines supplied in the European Economic Area must comply with the Machinery Directive. The Machinery Directive defines a machine as:• An assembly fitted with,

or intended to be fitted with, a drive system other than directly applied manual or animal effort, consisting of linked parts or components, at least one of which moves, and which are joined together for a specific application

• Machinery referred to above that is missing only the components to connect it on site or to sources of energy and motion

• Lifting apparatus whose only power source is directly applied manual effort

• An assembly of machines and/or partly completed machinery which, in order to achieve the same end, are arranged and controlled to function as

an integral whole• Interchangeable equipment

which is assembled with machinery or a tractor in order to change its function.

PUWERThe Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) requires users of work equipment to carry out risk assessment and provide work equipment that is suitable for its intended task and can be used without putting persons at risk.

It requires that inspections are carried out:• After installation and before

being put into service for the first time; or after assembly at a new site or in a new location to ensure that it has been installed correctly and is safe to operate

• After work equipment has been exposed to any conditions causing deterioration, which is liable to cause a dangerous situation

• At suitable intervals; and• Each time that exceptional

circumstances have occurred that are liable to jeopardise the safety of work equipment.The results of these

inspections have to be documented and kept.

PRESSURE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVEThe Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC is mandatory for equipment operating at a pressure greater than 0.5 bar and is considered to be one of the

most complex and difficult to understand directives. Indeed, many organisations we work with, particularly small and medium-sized companies which have limited resource to allocate specifically to the task of conformance, report many difficulties in its application.

The PED is wide ranging as it impacts upon design, production, final inspection/test, marking and labelling and instructions for use/maintenance. Therefore, in most affected companies no single person will be able to resolve all issues. The Directive provides many options and routes to conformity, which can be time consuming for those not fully conversant with this process, with an inappropriate choice potentially leading to significant third party inspection costs.

THE LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVEEquipment operating at voltage between 50v & 1000v AC and 75v &1500v DC must comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD).

The requirements under the LVD are:• That the product is

electrically safe• The product has been

constructed in accordance with accepted good engineering practice

• The product has been designed and constructed in accordance with the Principal Elements of the Safety Objectives of the LVD

• Electrical equipment is

designed and constructed to ensure that it is safe when connected to the electricity supply, by providing a level of protection against electric shock.

ATEX DIRECTIVEThe ‘ATEX’ Directive 94/9/EC provides the technical requirements for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The Directive therefore covers a surprisingly large range of manufacturing sites including fixed offshore platforms, petrochemical plants, mines and even flour mills.

THE EMC DIRECTIVEMost electrical and electronic products made or sold in Europe must be constructed so that they do not cause excessive electromagnetic interference, and are not duly affected by electromagnetic interference. Such products are also required to carry CE marking.

While machinery safety is a complex process, the guidance provided in both the Machinery Directive and associated standards mean that there is no excuse for getting this wrong. If in doubt, seek expert advice as the safety of your employees and the reputation of your business may depend upon it.

Machinery end-users need to be aware of the legislative framework in which machinery safety sits to ensure compliance across their manufacturing facilities. Here’s a useful guide

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Balluff John Radford, md of sensor manufacturer Balluff says 2014 was an

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has been such an enjoyable and rewarding job over so

many years, I know that the business is in good hands with Dave and that he will oversee continuing growth,” says Clements.

Clements has been in charge of the business for 26 years and has presided over organic growth of the company from a £10 million multihead weigher supplier to a £120 million integrated packing line equipment business.

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CKF Systems LtdThe Pavilions, Olympus Park,Gloucester, GL2 4NFT: 01452 728753 F: 01452 725686E: [email protected] www.ckf.co.uk

CONVEYORS –MOTORISED DRUMS

Interroll LtdOrion Way, Kettering,Northants, NN15 6NLT: 01536 312770E: [email protected] www.interroll.co.uk

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DATA MATRIX READERS

SICK (UK) LTDWaldkirch House, 39 Hedley Rd,St Albans, Herts AL1 5BNT: 01727 831121 F: 01727 856767E: [email protected] www.sick.co.uk

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Schmersal LtdWorcestershire, WR14 1GLT: 01684 571980 E: [email protected] www.schmersal.net


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LINEAR MOTORS

Quin Systems LtdOaklands Business Centre,Oaklands Park, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2FDT: 0118 977 1077 F: 0118 977 6728E: [email protected] www.quin.co.uk

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Axelent Ltd Modular Machine GuardingUnit 9 County Park, Shrivenham Road,Swindon, SN1 2NRT: 01793 523535 F: 01793 432424E: [email protected] www.axelent.co.uk

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BULK PRODUCTHANDLING SYSTEMS

Coperion K-Tron GB4 Acorn Business Park, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1AST: 0161 209 4810 E: [email protected]@coperionktron.com


piabOaks Ind. Est., Festival Drive, Loughborough, LE11 5XNT: 01509 857010 F: 01509 857011E: [email protected] www.piab.com

RileyAutomation LtdForesters Business Park, Sinfin Lane, Derby, DE23 8AGT: 01332 275850 F: 01332 275855E: [email protected] www.rileyautomation.com

Weber Packaging SolutionsMacmerry Industrial Estate,Tranent, East Lothian, EH33 1HDT: 01875 611 111 F: 01875 613 310E: [email protected] www.weber.co.uk

COATING

AMP-RoseHeapham Road North, GainsboroughLincs, DN21 1QUT: +44 1427 611 969E: [email protected] www.amp-rose.com


Valco Melton UKHortonwood 32,Telford TF1 7YNT: 01952 677911 F: 01952 677945E: [email protected] www.valcomelton.com


CONFECTIONERY PROCESSEQUIPMENT





CONVEYORS


DAN-Palletiser A/SBorgergade 17DK-4241 Vemmelev, DenmarkT: +45 5838 2193 F: +45 5838 2826E: [email protected] www.dan-palletiser.com

Shemesh Automation UKBerkeley Square, Mayfair,London W1J 6DB T: +44 207 887 6004E: [email protected]

CONVEYOR BELT BANDS




COOKING KETTLES


COSMETIC & TOILETRYPROCESSING EQUIPMENT




DAIRY EQUIPMENT


Yorkshire Packaging Systems LtdWoodkirk Freight Terminal, Quarry Lane, Woodkirk, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 7JJT: 01924 441355 F: 01924 440686E: [email protected] www.yps.co.uk

DEPOSITORS LIQUIDS/SOLIDS

Grote CompanyWrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, LL13 7YP www.grotecompany.comE: [email protected] T: 01978 362243 F: 01978 362255

Karmelle LtdUnit 17, Queens Mill Industrial Estate,Queens Mill Lane, Huddersfield HD1 3RRT: 01484 533356E: [email protected] www.karmelle.com

Raque Food Systems Sales LtdUnit 7P Estate Road 6, South Humberside Ind. Est.,Grimsby, DN31 2TGT: 01472 239786E: [email protected] www.raque.com


Riggs Autopack LtdPremier Mill, Brunswick Street,Nelson, Lancs BB9 0HUT: 01282 440040 F: 01282 440041E: [email protected] www.riggsautopack.co.uk

SP Filling Systems LtdUnit 28, Ddole Industrial Estate,Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DFT: 01597 824918 F: 01597 822553E: [email protected] www.sp-filling.co.uk



DRUM FILLING

Adelphi GroupMill Green Road, Haywards Heath,West Sussex RH16 1XQT: 01444 472300 W: www.adelphi.uk.com


EXTRUSION


Euroflow Engineering LimitedMarsh Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 7PJT: +44 (0)1205 357887E: [email protected] www.euroflow.com

G Mondini (UK) LtdWhitebridge Lane, Whitebridge Estates, Stone, Staffs ST15 8LYT: 01785 812512 F: 01785 819512E: [email protected] www.gmondini.co.uk

FILLING MACHINES: LIQUID


FILTRATION EQUIPMENT

Sullivan House, Fenton Way, Laindon,Essex, SS15 6TD, UKT: +44 (0)1268 410 666 - F: +44 (0)1268 410 777E: [email protected] - www.dhi.co.uk

FLUID BED DRYERS/GRANULATORS


FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT


Busch (UK) LtdHortonwood 30, Telford,Shropshire TF1 7YBT: 01952 677432 F: 01952 677423E: [email protected] www.busch.co.uk




Buyers Guide: Processing EquipmentAdvertise: Christine Valdes 020 8773 8111 [email protected] E





GRILLING


HEAT EXCHANGERS

Krones UK LtdWestregen House, Great Bank Road, Wingates Industrial Park, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3XBT: 01942 845000 F: 01942 845091E: [email protected] www.krones.com

HOMOGENISATION



MINCING & GRINDING

Bizerba (UK) Limited2-4 Erica Road, Milton Keynes, MK12 6HS T: 01908 682740E: [email protected]


MIXING MACHINES





MIXING VESSELS





PASTA COOKERS


PASTEURISERS


KHS UK Limited6 Monkspath Business Park,Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4NYT: 0121 713 6900 F: 0121 713 6935E: [email protected] www.khs.com

PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESSING




PILOT PLANT


PIZZA EQUIPMENT


Multipond LimitedGenoa Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1NYT: 01494 471580 F: 01494 533487E: [email protected] www.multipond.com




PUMPS

Oerlikon Leybold VacuumLeatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2QL T: 01372 737300E: [email protected]

SANDWICH PREPARATIONEQUIPMENT


SAUSAGE PRODUCTIONEQUIPMENT


SLICING & DICING




VC999 Packaging SystemsRound Spinney, Northampton NN3 8RQT: 01604 643 999,E: [email protected]

SMOKE GENERATORS


SMOKE OVENS


SNACK PROCESS EQUIPMENT




SORTING EQUIPMENT

Scorpion Vision LtdEfford Park, Milford Road,Lymington, Hants. SO41 0JDT: 01590 679333 F: 0870 622 4092E: [email protected]


SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINES

Aylesbury Automation LtdUnit 2 Farmbrough Close, StocklakeIndustrial Park, Aylesbury, HP20 1DQ.T: 01296 314300 F: 01296 482424E: [email protected] www.aylesbury-automation.co.uk




Sewtec Automation Ltd3 Riverside Way,Ravensthorpe Industrial Estate,Dewsbury WF13 3LGT: 01924 494047 F: 01924 480949E: [email protected] www.sewtec.co.uk

SPICE & HERB STERILISATION


STERILISING TUNNELS

TMG Marchesini UK LtdUnit M3 & 4, Cherrycourt Way, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 4UHT: 01525 216201 F: 01525 216200E: [email protected] www.marchesini.com

TABLET, CAPSULE AND CONFECTIONERY PRINTING MACHINES


TABLETTING & TABLET COUNTING

Cremer Speciaalmachines BVHeereweg 5, 2161 AB Lisse, The NetherlandsT: +31 252 419038 F: +31 252 418718E: [email protected]

UV CURING

Jenton International Ltd.9/10 Ardglen Ind. Estate, Ardglen Road,Whitchurch, Hants RG28 7BBT: 01256 892194 F: 01256 896486E: [email protected] www.jenton.co.uk

VACUUM PROCESS VESSELS



VEGETABLE PROCESSING




Advertise: Christine Valdes 020 8773 8111 [email protected] E Processing EquipmentAdvertise: Christine Valdes 020 8773 8111 [email protected] E




[email protected]

ADHESIVE APPLICATORS

ADSOL UK Ltd/Meler 24/7 Technical supportLiverpool, L24 9HZT: 0845 309 65 22E: [email protected]

Brunel Engineering Services LtdThe Street, Broughton Gifford, Melksham,Wiltshire SN12 8PHT: 01225 784019 F: 01225 783400E: general@brunelengineeringservices.co.ukwww.brunelengineeringservices.co.uk

Nordson (U.K.) Ltd.25 Faraday Road, Rabans Lane Industrial Area,Aylesbury, HP19 8RYT: 01296 610 140 F: 01296 610 175E: [email protected]/adhesives



AEROSOL & SPRAY EQUIPMENT


AUTOMATIC GUIDED VEHICLES

Ocme UK LtdKing John Hse, Kingsclere Park, Kingsclere, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 4SWT: 01635 298171 F: 01635 297936E: [email protected] www.ocme.co.uk

BAGGING EQUIPMENT


Sandy’s Road, Malvern, WR14 1JJT: 01684 891 400 F: 01684 891 401Email: [email protected] www.autobag.co.uk

automated packaging systems


Fischbein-Saxon LtdT: +44 (0) 844 372 2877E: [email protected]/eastern

Gainsborough Engineering CompanyLong Wood Road, Corringham Road Industrial Estate,Gainsborough, DN21 1QBT: 01427 617677F: 01427 810443E: [email protected]

Gainsborough Industrial Controls LtdAlpha Works, Sandars Road, Heapham RoadIndustrial Estate, Gainsborough DN21 1RZT: 01427 611885 F: 01427 611883E: [email protected] www.gic.uk.net

Ilapak LtdChalfont House, Silverdale Road,Hayes, Middlesex UB3 3BNT: 020 8797 2000F: 020 8797 2050E: [email protected] www.ilapak.com

Optima Packaging Machinery PLC7 Loader Close, Kings Worthy, Hampshire SO23 7TFT: 01962 620898 F: +49 (0)791/506-6500 E: [email protected]

PFM Packaging Machinery Ltd2 Pilgrim Way, Stanningley, Leeds LS28 6LUT: 0113 239 3401E: [email protected] www.pfmuk.com

Rovema Packaging Machines Ltd8 Merlin Centre, Gatehouse Close,Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8DPT: 01296 310490 F: 01296 483440E: [email protected]

BAG PALLETISERS



Phoenix Handling SolutionsDylan Harvey Business Centre, Suite 301,Empire Business Park, Liverpool Road,Burnley BB12 6HHT: 0845 265 7570 F: 0845 265 7571E: [email protected] www.phs-uk.com

BAG SEALERS


RM Sealers LimitedValley Farm, Dagnall, Herts HP4 1QRT: 01442 843387E: [email protected]


BANDING

Gordian Strapping LtdBrunel Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 6XXT: 01256 394 400 F: 01256 394 410E: [email protected]


Packaging Aids LimitedLords Way, Basildon, Essex SS13 1TN T: 01268 885885 F: 01268 885860E: [email protected]

Sollas UK LtdUnit 12, Ardglen Ind. Est.,Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7BBT: 01256 896930 F: 01256 896665E: [email protected] www.sollas.com


BAR CODE READERVERIFICATION-OCR

Bytronic


BAR CODE SYSTEMS

AcrovisionHertfordshire, AL3 8JPT: 0845 337 0250E: [email protected]

Advanced Labelling Systems LtdUnit B, Bandet Way, Thame Ind.Estate, Thame, Oxon OX9 3SJT: 01844 213177 F: 01844 217188E: [email protected] www.als-eu.com

Atlantic Zeiser Ltd53 Central Way, Andover,Hampshire, SP10 5ANT: 01264 324222 F: 01264 324333E: [email protected] www.atlanticzeiser.com

T: 0844 846 4110 F: 01444 246609 E: [email protected] www.labeller.co.uk

Cobalt Systems LtdCobalt House, Arden Square, Electra Way, Crewe, CW1 6HAT: 01270 539800E: [email protected] www.cobalt-hsg.com

Industrial Labelling Systems Ltd D4 Brookside Business Park, Manchester M24 1GST: 0161 655 4846E: [email protected]

Sensor House, Phoenix Park, St Neots,Cambridgeshire PE19 8EP T: 01480 408 500E: [email protected] www.leuze.co.uk

Logopak International LtdGeorge Cayley Drive, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4XET: 01904 692333E: [email protected]

REA JET Ltd119C Olympic Ave,Milton Park, Abingdon, OXON, OX14 4SAT: 01235 835446 E: [email protected]

Sauven Marking LtdWintersells Rd, Byfleet KT14 7LFT: 01932 355191 F: 01932 354511E: [email protected]


BLISTER PACKERS


Dividella AGKörber Medipak Systems UKFairacres, Windsor SL4 4LET: 01753 754865www.dividella.com

Körber Medipak Systems UKFairacres, Windsor SL4 4LET: 01753 754865 E: [email protected]

Mediseal GmbHKörber Medipak Systems UKFairacres, Windsor SL4 4LET: 01753 754865www.mediseal.de

Sepha LtdUnit 25, Carrowreagh Business Park, Carrowreagh Road, Dundonald,Belfast BT16 1QQT: 028 9048 4848 F: 028 9048 0890E: [email protected] www.sepha.com


CAN FILLING EQUIPMENT

All-Fill International Ltd5 Gateshead Close, Sunderland Rd,Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 1RST: 01767 691100 F: 01767 681406E: [email protected] www.allfill.co.uk



CAPPERS


Advanced Dynamics LtdUnit 3, 606 Industrial Park, Staithgate Lane, Bradford, BD6 1YAT: 01274 731222 F: 01274 308953E: [email protected]

Cap Coder LtdMonument Business Park,Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RWT: 01865 891466 F: 01865 891292E: [email protected] www.capcoder.com




Propack Automation Machinery Ltd10 Hill Wootton Rd, Leek Wootton, Warwicks, CV35 7QLT: 02476 470074E: [email protected]

Serac UKPo Box 527, Ducklington, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 9LL, UKT: 01235 537222E: [email protected] www.serac-group.com




Buyers Guide: Packaging MachineryAdvertise: Christine Valdes 020 8773 8111 [email protected] E



CARTONING SYSTEMS


Brunel Engineering Services LtdThe Street, Broughton Gifford, Melksham,Wiltshire SN12 8PHT: 01225 784019 F: 01225 783400E: general@brunelengineeringservices.co.ukwww.brunelengineeringservices.co.uk

CAMA 3 LtdSuite 44, Berkeley House,Hunts Rise, South Marston Park, Swindon, Wilts, SN3 4TG T: 01793 831111 F: 01793 831481 E: [email protected] www.camagroup.com

Dividella AGKörber Medipak Systems UKFairacres, Windsor SL4 4LET: 01753 754865www.dividella.com

Jacob White Packaging LtdRiverside Way, Dartford, Kent DA1 5BYT: 01322 272531F: 01322 270692E: [email protected] www.jacobwhite.com

Kliklok International LtdWestern Drive, Hengrove Park Estate, Bristol BS14 0AYT: 01275 836131 F: 01275 891754E: [email protected] www.kliklok-int.com



Norden (UK) Ltd2 Tanners Drive, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BNT: 01462 895245 F: 01462 895683E: [email protected]



105 Newdigate Road, Nottingham, NG16 1HNT: 0115 875 9846 E: [email protected] www.raupack.co.uk




T: 01283 543756 E: [email protected]



CASE ERECTING/FILLING SEALING

BluePrint Automation B.V.T: +31 (0)348 410 999E: [email protected] www.bpa-flexolutions.com



Endoline Machinery LtdStratton Business Park, Biggleswade, SG18 8QB T: 01767 316422E: [email protected]

Gebo Cermex UK LtdPO Box 12, HuntingdonCambs, PE29 6EFT: 01480 455919 F: 01480 451520E: [email protected] www.gebocermex.com

Jacob White Packaging LtdRiverside Way, Dartford, Kent DA1 5BYT: 01322 272531F: 01322 270692E: [email protected] www.jacobwhite.com



SCM Handling LtdBroadgauge Business Park, Taunton,Somerset, TA4 3RUT: 01823 431838 F: 01823 430806E: [email protected] www.scmhandling.com


Woodward Avenue, Yate, Bristol BS37 5APT: 01454 328660 F: 01454 326871E: [email protected]

CASE LINING/FILLING/CLOSING


CASE PACKERS AUTOMATIC














Tekpak Automation Ltd (UK)T: 0800 633 5553E: [email protected] www.tekpak.co.uk


CASE TAPING/STRAPPING/GLUING





CENTRIFUGAL BOWL FEEDERS



CHECKWEIGHER METALDETECTOR COMBI UNITS


The Food Machinery Company LtdRochester, Kent ME3 8RFT: 01634 272345E: [email protected]

CHECKWEIGHERS

Anritsu Industrial Solutions Europe LtdSaxon Business Park, Bromsgrove B60 4ADT: 0845 539 9729E: [email protected]



Ishida Europe LtdKettles Wood Drive,Woodgate Business Park, Birmingham B32 3DBT: 0121 607 7700 F: 0121 607 7666E: [email protected] www.ishidaeurope.com


ETPACK SPRINTER UK LTDNEWBURY, BERKS, RG14 5SJT: 01635 905090E: [email protected]




Packaging MachineryAdvertise: Christine Valdes 020 8773 8111 [email protected] E


ATD Marking SystemsMarley House, The Mill, Great Bowden Road,Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DET: 01858 461014 F: 01858 436900E: [email protected] www.atduk.com



Cap Coder LtdCoding Division,Monument Business Park,Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RWT: 01865 891466 F: 01865 891292E: [email protected] www.capcoder.com

Domino UK LtdBar Hill, Cambridge CB23 8TUT: 01954 782551 E: [email protected] www.domino-uk.com



Linx PrintingTechnologies Ltd8 Stocks Bridge Way, St. Ives, PE27 5JLT: 01480 302100 F: 01480 302116 E: [email protected] www.linx.co.uk


Open Date Equipment LtdUnits 8 & 9, Puma Trade Park,Morden Rd, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4DGT: 020 8655 4999 F: 020 8655 4990E: [email protected] www.opendate.co.uk





COLLATING EQUIPMENT



CONFECTIONERY WRAPPINGMACHINES


CONTRACT LABELLING


CONVERGERS



Kensal Handling SystemsKensal House, President Way,Luton, LU2 9NRT: +44 (0) 1 582 425 777 F: +44 (0) 1 582 425 776E: [email protected] www.kensal.com




CONVEYORS

Advance Automated Systems LtdT: 01325 328930E: [email protected]

Astec ConveyorsRobian Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DHT: 01283 210333 F: 01283 210444E: [email protected]


Cap Coder LtdCoding Division,Monument Business Park,Chalgrove, Oxford, OX44 7RWT: 01865 891466 F: 01865 891292E: [email protected] www.capcoder.com

Colwall Conveyor SystemsUnit 8A, Spring Lane Industrial Estate,Malvern Link, Worcs. WR14 1BYT: 01684 562625 F: 01684 573700E: [email protected]





FlexLink Systems Limited2 Tanners Drive, Blakelands,Milton Keynes, MK14 5BNT: 01908 327200 F: 01908 327201E: [email protected]









TransnormUnit 300B, Ashchurch Business Centre,Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8TDT: +44 (0)1684 291100 F: +44 (0)1684 291550E: [email protected] www.transnorm.co.uk


CONVEYORS (AIR)



CONVEYORS –BELT BANDS



CONVEYORS –PALLET







CONVEYORS –POWERED ROLLER




Allen CodingUnit 9 Gateway 1000, Whittle Way,Arlington Business Park, Stevenage,Herts, SG1 2FPT: 01438 347770 F: 01438 347771E: [email protected] www.allencoding.com


CODING & MARKING



Packaging Machinery Advertise: Christine Valdes 020 8773 8111 [email protected] E





CRIMPING EQUIPMENT


DEBLISTERING MACHINES


DEPALLETISERS







ELEVATORS









FFS HORIZONTAL(FLOWWRAPPERS)


Audion Swissvac UKMarish Wharf, St. Mary’s Rd, Langley, Berks SL3 6DAT: 01753 546777 F: 01753 585564E: [email protected]







FFS THERMO



FFS VERTICAL





Gainsborough Industrial Controls LtdAlpha Works, Sandars Road, Heapham RoadIndustrial Estate, Gainsborough DN21 1RZT: 01427 611885 F: 01427 611883E: [email protected] www.gic.uk.net




FILLING: ASEPTIC



FILLING: BAG/SACK


A.T. Sack Fillers12 Biggin Lane, Ramsey, Cambs PE26 1NBT: 01487 711114 E: [email protected]



FILLING: CAPSULE


Evolution BPST: 01721 724296E: [email protected]

FILLING: COSMETIC EQUIPMENT









FILLING: DRUM & IBC





FILLING: GRANULES



COUNTING/PACKAGINGHARDWARE COMPONENTS


Cremer Speciaalmachines BVHeereweg 5, 2161 AB Lisse, The NetherlandsT: +31 252 419038 F: +31 252 418718E: [email protected]

COUNTING MACHINERY











Serac UKT: 01235 537 222E: [email protected] www.oil-filling-machines.com www.lubricants-filling-machines.com www.dairy-bottle-filling-machines.com





FILLING: MOLTEN


FILLING: PASTE






FILLING: PHARMACEUTICAL









FILLING: POWDER





FILLING: SOLIDS




MULTI-FILL Inc. T: +1 801 280 1570E: [email protected]


FILLING: WEIGH







FOIL CAPPING MACHINES

Fords PackagingSystems LtdRonald CloseWoburn Road Ind. Estate, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7SHT: 01234 846600 F: 01234 853040E: [email protected] www.fords-packsys.co.uk

HEAT SEALERS






RM Sealers LimitedValley Farm, Dagnall, Herts HP4 1QRT: 01442 843387E: [email protected]

Sealpac UK LtdUnits 1-3, The Concept Centre, Innovation Close,Poole, Dorset BH12 4QD, UKT: 0845 302 3056 F: 0845 302 3057E: [email protected] www.sealpac-uk.com


HOT FOIL PRINTERS




HOT MELT APPLICATIONEQUIPMENT

W H Leary, RobatechBasildon, Essex, SS15 6SWT: 01268 490035 E: [email protected]


INDUCTION CAP SEALING




FILLING: LIQUID













INK JET PRINTERS






INSPECTION SYSTEMS






Fortress Technology (Europe) LtdPhantom House, Beaumont Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 1RHT: 01295 256266 F: 01295 255987E: [email protected]


M.D.S. Ltd Metal Detection ServicesSt. Martins Studios, Greenbank Road,Sale, Cheshire M33 5PN T: Sales 0161 286 8755 T: 0161 286 8750 E: [email protected] www.mds.org.uk


scanware electronic GmbHDarmstädter Straße 9-11D-64404 BickenbachT: +49 6257 9352-0E: [email protected] www.scanware.de



Sesotec Ltd24 Park Gate Business Centre, Chandlers Way, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 1FQT: 01489 553740 F: 01489 575471E: [email protected] www.sesotec.co.uk



L-BAR SEALERS MANUAL/AUTO


LABEL PRINTERS





QuickLabel Systems11 Whittle Parkway, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6DQT: 01628 668836 F: 01628 664994E: [email protected]


LABELLERS




ALTech UK Labelling Technologies LtdCentral Park, Bridgend, South Wales CF31 3RTT: 0800 612 6205E: [email protected]




HERMA UK LimitedThe Hollands Centre,Hollands Road, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8PRT: 01440 763366 F: 01440 706834E: [email protected] www.herma.co.uk





Unit 2, Bathside Bay, Harwich, Essex CO12 3HFT: 01255 553822 F: 01255 241638E: [email protected] www.premierlabellers.co.uk



Sessions UK1 Redeness Street, York, YO31 7UUT: 01904 610613E: [email protected]




LABELLING SOFTWARE




LANE DIVIDER/COMBINER









INK JET CODERS

Enercon Industries Ltd62-64 Edison Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8UXT: +44(0)1296 330542 F: +44(0)1296 432098E: [email protected] www.enerconind.co.uk


INDUCTION FOIL SEALING





LINEAR VIBRATORS



LINERLESS LABELLERS



METAL DETECTION




Fortress Technology (Europe) LtdPhantom House, Beaumont Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 1RHT: 01295 256266 F: 01295 255987E: [email protected]

M.D.S. Ltd Metal Detection ServicesSt. Martins Studios, Greenbank Road,Sale, Cheshire M33 5PN T: Sales 0161 286 8755 T: 0161 286 8750 E: [email protected] www.mds.org.uk

Mettler-Toledo SafelineMontford Street, Salford, M50 2XD, UKT: 0161 848 8636E: [email protected]/metaldetection


MODIFIED ATMOSPHEREPACKAGING

Air Products PLC2 Millennium Gate, Westmere Drive,Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6APT: 0800 389 0202E: [email protected]





ILPRA UKSwindon, Wilts. SN3 4AGT: 01793 832020E: [email protected]






MULTIHEAD WEIGHERS








MULTIPLE PACKAGING EQUIPMENT



PALLET SHRINK WRAPPINGMACHINERY




PALLET STRAPPING MACHINERY



PALLET STRETCH HOODINGMACHINERY


PALLET STRETCH WRAPPING MACHINERY

Aetna UK LimitedPackaging Heights, Highfield Parc,Highfield Road, Oakley,Bedford MK43 7TAT: 01234 825050 F: 01234 827070E: [email protected] www.aetna.co.uk




PALLETISING









Novopac (UK) Ltd5 Sandwich Road, Worthing,West Sussex BN11 5NTT: 01903 249113 F: 01903 245616E: [email protected] www.novopacuk.ltd.uk







LEAK TESTING




LASER CODERS

















Tekpak Automation Ltd (UK)T: 0800 633 5553E: [email protected] www.tekpak.co.uk

POUCH FILL & SEAL MACHINES










PRINT & APPLY LABELLING




Cobalt Systems LtdCobalt House, Arden Square, Electra Way, Crewe, CW1 6HAT: 01270 539800E: [email protected] www.cobalt-hsg.com

HERMA UK LimitedThe Hollands Centre,Hollands Road, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8PRT: 01440 763366 F: 01440 706834E: [email protected] www.herma.co.uk





Sessions UK1 Redeness Street, York, YO31 7UUT: 01904 610613E: [email protected]


READY MEALS PACKING LINES





MULTI-FILL Inc. T: +1 801 280 1570E: [email protected]






READY MEALS SLEEVING


RESEALABLE PACKAGING


RFID TRACK AND TRACE SOFTWARE


RINSERS AIR/& OR PRODUCT


ROBOTIC HANDLING SYSTEMS

ABB LtdAuriga House, Precedent Drive,Rooksley, Milton Keynes, MK13 8PQT: 01908 350300 F: 01908 350301E: [email protected]/robotics






FlexLink Systems Limited2 Tanners Drive, Blakelands,Milton Keynes, MK14 5BNT: 01908 327200 F: 01908 327201E: [email protected]


Kawasaki RoboticsWarrington, WA5 7ZBT: 01925 713000E: [email protected] www.kawasakirobot.co.uk




PICK & PLACE MACHINES









KUKA Robotics UK LtdWednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7LLT: 0121 505 9970E: [email protected]


Yaskawa UK Ltd2 Johnson Park, Wildmere Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 3JUT: 01295 272755 F: 01295 267127E: [email protected] www.yaskawa.eu.com

ROBOTIC PALLETISERS
















ROBOTS





Kawasaki RoboticsWarrington, WA5 7ZBT: 01925 713000E: [email protected] www.kawasakirobot.co.uk



TM Robotics (Europe) LtdWelwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1JGT: 01707 290370E: [email protected] www.tmrobotics.co.uk


ROBOTS –ARTICULATED ARM





ROBOTS –CARTESIAN


ROBOTS –DELTA STYLE






SACHET MACHINES










SAFETY GUARDING



SEAL TESTING




SERIALISATION






ROBOT INTEGRATORS












Marden Edwards Shrinkwrap2 Nimrod Way, East Dorest Trade Park,Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SHT: 01202 861200 F: 01202 861400E: [email protected]





SKIN PACKAGING





SLEEVE FEEDERS



SLEEVING MACHINES


SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINES


Molins Technologies13 Westwood Way, Coventry, CV4 8HS T: 024 7642 1100E: [email protected]


SPIRAL CONVEYORS





STACKING



STICK PACK MACHINES





STITCHERS


STRAPPING



STRETCH HOODING

BEUMER Group UK LimitedBardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1UET: 01530 441297E: [email protected]


STRETCH WRAPPERS






STRIP PACKERS


TAMPER EVIDENT SLEEVING


TEA BAGGING MACHINES



THERMAL PRINTERS









THERMOFORMING

Anchor Plastics MachineryThe Watermill, Royal Quay, Harefield, Middlesex UB9 6SAT: 01895 824301 F: 01895 825344E: [email protected] www.anchor-pm.co.uk




SHRINK WRAPPING






SHRINK TUNNELS



SHRINK SLEEVING










TRAY ERECTING/PACKING








TRAY SEALERS










TUB/CUP FILLING &CLOSING MACHINES






TUBE FILLING






UNSCRAMBLERS






VACUUM CONVEYING EQUIPMENT



VACUUM CUPS


VACUUM PACKING SYSTEMS





VACUUM PUMPS




VACUUM TRANSFER SYSTEMS



VERIFICATION




TRACK & TRACE




TRAY DENESTING SYSTEMS






VIBRATORY/BOWL FEEDERS



RNA AUTOMATION LTDHayward Ind. Park, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham B35 7BTT: 0121 749 2566 F: 0121 749 6217E: [email protected]




Alrad ImagingNewbury, Berkshire RG14 2NST: 01635 30345E: [email protected] www.alrad.co.ukAlrad Imaging is a trading division of Alrad Instruments Ltd.

MultiPix Imaging Ltd Enterprise House, 1 Ridgeway Office Park, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3QFT: 01730 233332 F: 01730 231062E: [email protected] www.multipix.com

VISION INSPECTION







Olmec-UK LtdUnit 4 Falkland Way, Barton-Upon-Humber DN18 5RLT: 01652 631960 F: 08701 236437 E: [email protected] www.olmec-uk.com




E: [email protected]

T: 01252 780000F: 01252 780001


3D VISION SYSTEMS

IDS PO Box 6917, Basingstoke,RG24 4TU, UKT: 0118 970 1704 M: 07979 193707E: [email protected] www.ids-imaging.com





T: 01252 780000F: 01252 780001

VISION SYSTEMS



IMPERX, Inc.Florida, 33487, USAT: (+1)-561-989-0006E: [email protected]




T: 01252 780000F: 01252 780001


VISION SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR

Bytronic



Olmec-UK LtdUnit 4 Falkland Way, Barton-Upon-Humber DN18 5RLT: 01652 631960 F: 08701 236437 E: [email protected] www.olmec-uk.com




T: 01252 780000F: 01252 780001


VOID FILL – AIR CUSHIONS




WEIGHING MACHINES






WRAP AROUND PACKERS








WRAPPING/OVERWRAPPING



Marden Edwards Limited2 Nimrod Way, East Dorset Trade Park,Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SHT: 01202 861200 F: 01202 861400E: [email protected]



X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEMS



VISION COMPONENTS


IDS PO Box 6917, Basingstoke,RG24 4TU, UKT: 0118 970 1704 M: 07979 193707E: [email protected] www.ids-imaging.com




T: 01252 780000F: 01252 780001

VISION –HIGH SPEED IMAGING




VIBRATORY WEIGHERS



Granta Automation Ltd, Mill Lane, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4XLTel 01223 499488 Fax 01223 499489 Web www.granta-automation.co.uk Email [email protected]

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