The machine uses a robot that not only collates the products but also preconditions the cases for repeatable carton loading and is used to tuck in the rear top flap for closing. The innovative routine for preconditioning the case allows minimal clearance between the product collation and the case, providing material costs savings and maximising pallet utilisation. It also negates the need for an additional mechanical loading mask and associated size-change parts, reducing inventory, change-over times and maintenance.
The robot and glue systems directly interface with the Rockwell Automation ControlLogix “PAC” using pre-loaded customized add-on instructions. The same “PAC” unit is used to control the multi-axis case handling system. A lean, yet powerful control architecture with no black boxes!
This is a great demonstration of one of our recent models in the end-of-line packaging solutions and can be integrated seamlessly with our Primary and Secondary systems.
About Bradman Lake
Established in 1948, the Bradman Lake Group is a leader in integrated packaging technology. From distribution and feeding systems, flow wrapping, roll wrapping, slicing, bagging, robotics, cartoning, to case packing, shrink wrapping and palletizing, Bradman Lake’s solution-based approach is gained from thousands of installations around the world.
Bradman Lake’s manufacturing plants are located in the UK and USA with regional sales offices in Russia and India. Bradman Lake is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the multi-disciplined UK engineering group, Langley Holdings plc.
For more information about the Bradman Lake’s primary, secondary and tertiary equipment, please contact us at sales@bradmanlake.com.