SOLIDS PROCESSING TURNKEY SOLUTION UPSCALES PRODUCTION
RMGroup’s automated solution receives, doses and packs bark products at Scotbark
Scotbark, a Scottish bark manufacturer and landscape supplies specialist. The investment is due to an increase in demand for barks and related products and will enable the firm to upscale production and service orders more efficiently, while future-proofing their business. Serving local authorities, landscapers,
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contractors and developers across the UK, Scotbark also services its b2c customers through an online store. Along with their Inverness-based processing plant, Scotbark own
obotics and automation company RMGroup, has recently installed an automated packaging turnkey solution at
and operate a fleet of purpose built vehicles which spread bark, wood chip, compost and blended soils across large areas quickly and effectively. Following a detailed project brief, RMGroup
supplied, installed and fully commissioned an automated solution that receives product into a RM-12C compost bulk feed hopper, doses automatically to a FPK 88 vertical form fill and seal machine using reel fed film, and then conveys filled, sealed bags via a product conveyor to a high level palletiser. Full pallets thereafter enter a Lachenmeier Power Flex T1 stretch hood machine and on to an outfeeding
DUST-FREE DISCHARGING TO DOWNSTREAM PROCESSES
A new Flexicon Mobile Bulk Bag Discharger with Mobile Flexible Screw Conveyor allows dust-free discharging of bulk solid materials and conveying to downstream process equipment or storage vessels. Mounted on locking castors, the BULK-OUT BFF Series discharger has four adjustable extension posts to
accommodate bulk bags 915 to 2135 mm tall. The removable bag-lifting frame with Z-CLIP strap holders allows bulk bags to be attached at ground level, then forklifted into receiving cups on the discharger frame. A SPOUT-LOCK clamp ring atop a pneumatically-actuated TELE-TUBE telescoping tube secures the clean
side of bag spout to the clean side of the equipment, and exerts continuous downward tension on the bag as it empties and elongates, promoting flow and evacuation. A vent port with filter sock contains dust. Additional flow is afforded by FLOW-FLEXER bag activators that raise and lower opposite bottom sides of
the bag at timed intervals into a steep “V” shape, and top-mounted POP-TOP extension devices that elongate the entire bag, promoting total discharge with no manual intervention. The discharge housing of the mobile flexible screw conveyor is supported by a mast affixed to the mobile
discharger frame, allowing the transfer of free- and non-free-flowing bulk materials to multiple destinations. The flexible screw is the only moving part contacting material and is driven by an electric motor beyond the
point at which material is discharged, preventing material contact with seals. The entire unit can be rolled to a cleaning station. A lower clean-out cap on the conveyor tube can be
removed to flush the smooth interior surfaces with steam, water or cleaning solutions, or to fully remove the flexible screw for cleaning and inspection. The system is available in carbon steel with durable industrial coating and stainless steel material contact surfaces, or in all-stainless steel finished to industrial, food, dairy or pharmaceutical standards.
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pallet conveyor system. As a key part of the specification, Scotbark
also has access to RMGroup’s mechanical, electrical and control systems engineers across the UK, who provide a rapid response to any service or support requirements either via a site visit, or remotely via RMGroup’s eWON system – an internet based, remote access tool. The eWON system allows RMGroup’s engineers to diagnose, respond to and repair any breakdowns or problems that may affect the customer and minimise expensive downtime. “We had high expectations of RMGroup’s
automated packaging solutions and we weren’t disappointed,” said Scotbark’s Mick Boyle. “The installation went well and was completed slightly ahead of schedule - we are very pleased with the performance to- date. RMGroup has been highly professional and efficient throughout the process and we would definitely look to use them again in the future.” “This was our first system installed for
Scotbark. Great communication and planning between both parties resulted in an efficient installation and commissioning ahead of schedule. The new fully automated system has increased their throughput and we look forward to working with them in the future,” added Ed Pugh, RM Group’s sales director.
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