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FEATURE MACHINE BUILDING, FRAMEWORKS & SAFETY
STAY IN CONTROL OF FOOD PROCESSING WITH THE RIGHT HMI
be reliable, efficient, compliant with strict certification, and feature a control panel that can be integrated seamlessly to ensure dirt and bacteria are unable to accumulate. Developing and integrating control panels or HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) in machines for the food processing industry therefore requires specialist knowledge, and innovative design and production methods. To help, SCHURTER develops customised
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control panels that are designed to meet the highest requirements of the food industry.
MEETING REQUIREMENTS When hygiene is paramount, the control panels can be equipped with an antimicrobial surface. This applies to PCAP and resistive touchscreens, as well as to membrane switches. For PCAP touchscreens, for example, antimicrobial and antiviral action based on
ithin the food processing industry, machinery not only needs to meet demanding conditions, but it must
silver ions can be obtained by applying a special coating to the glass surface. This coating maintains its action throughout the lifetime of the application. Where necessary, the surface can also be made resistant to oil, solvents and aggressive chemicals. Another requirement can be for a completely
sealed front, with no edges where dirt can remain. The control panel housing is then made completely seamless, which means bacteria have no chance of adhering to edges and recesses. This also ensures that the appliance can be easily disinfected. The glass front panel is seamlessly sealed all around with a chemical-resistant slit sealant. Machines and appliances used in the food
processing industry are often exposed to dirt and moisture, so the control panel must be designed to withstand thorough and frequent cleaning, usually under high pressure. Extra- reinforced front panels and a liquid-tight mounting ensure that the functionality, as well as the appearance of the HMI, is maintained.
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processing industry requirements, HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) must meet demanding conditions while being hygienic,
reliable and efficient. SCHURTER looks into the demands
To eliminate the risk of glass splinters, input systems are provided with an additional shatter protection film over the glass surface or, if glass is not suitable, they can be made of shatterproof polycarbonate. Front panels can therefore be developed that can withstand an impact up to the IK 10 standard. When it comes to processing fresh food, the
temperature is often cold so the devices must be capable of being used even by someone wearing thick gloves. For these conditions, robust membrane switches are a safe choice, but modern touchscreen solutions are also suitable.
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS For several decades, SCHURTER has been helping manufacturers of machines and devices for the food processing industry with custom-developed control panels that not only perform under demanding conditions but comply with the highest standards.
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schurter.com A FRESH IDEA FOR AUTOMATED END-OF-LINE EGG PACKING
Looking to improve the efficiency and productivity of its end-of-line packing operation, Chew’s Agriculture – an environmentally friendly farm in Singapore which produces around one million eggs per day – wanted to automate the manual case erecting process. “We were looking for an automatic
case erector to improve the productivity at the end of our line. Previously, we used operators to erect and manually tape boxes, but it was a poor use of operator time and boxes were not always erected and taped consistently,” explained Chew Zi Xuan, general manager at Chew’s Agriculture. To meet requirements, Endoline
Automation proposed the installation of its 2218 Fully Automatic Case Erector. Engineered to handle the forming of large egg cases in a variety of styles and sizes, the 2218, which has a typical longevity of 25 years, features
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Endoline’s unique dual opposing technology which ensures the positive formation of every case, eliminating the risk of tearing. With the ability to run continuously, the 2218’s
loading Hoppa can be safely replenished with flat case blanks while the system is in full operation; and its ergonomically friendly design also allows for ease of manual loading. This has enabled Chew’s to have a constant run of cases erected to the highest quality – all of which are packed and fed into a case packing system. “The Endoline case erector has helped
us tremendously in saving man hours and improving the productivity of our workers. The machine is reliable and can be comfortably operated by any of our staff with only a short training session,” commented Zi Xuan.
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