BARCODING, lABEllING & PACkAGING
CODING UP TO 172,000 BEVERAGE CANS PER HOUR
resolution and definition for high speed beverage can production lines. The company’s SPA F-100 series is capable of coding up to 172,000 cans per hour, with guaranteed legibility, traceability and security, even in hot and humid environments. Today’s fast moving beverage manufacturers
M
The splash guard protects the readers from everyday damage
for an even faster solution that was comfortable for the operators. The idea: An image processing system is mounted on the forklift truck's mast, which automatically recognises the palette's EAN code. The driver simply activates the scan at the touch of a button, and is otherwise able to fully concentrate on driving and lifting the pallets; eliminating the need to handle the scanner. This saves time and enhances safety with the high volume of forklift trucks and trucks in the goods issue area.
WanTeD: RoBuST IDenTIfICaTIon TeChnoLogy While the idea of installing fixed mount barcode readers to the forklift truck masts seems good in concept, it can only be carried out if the barcode reader is robust enough to be able to withstand the constant vibrations and impact loads that act on the mast during the journey. The tough environmental requirements disqualified some common types of devices, such as laser scanners. They contain moving parts that would not survive long under the arduous conditions of beverage logistics. Fortunately, the logistics operations team
evaluated Cognex DataMan 360 Series image- based barcode readers. They are ideally suited for robust industrial barcode reading applications — as they have no moving parts and are designed from the ground up to withstand tough environments.
IMage-BaSeD BaRCoDe ReaDeRS PRove TheMSeLveS Christian ludwig, a Business Solutions specialist at Jetschke, explains why he chose to use the DataMan 360: “Because the software is already integrated into the reader, the devices are robust, easy to install, and are easy to adapt to the individual requirements of the application. The large depth of focus of the optics and the very high read rates, even under unfavorable conditions, are also advantageous.” The labels with the codes on them are often creased or partially torn due to the harsh
typically operate at speeds of approximately 80,000 aluminium cans per hour and require several lines of text to be applied to each pack. As a result, coding equipment should be quick, reliable and deliver high quality printing. Until now, the only available option was continuous inkjet (CIJ) printing. The hot and humid beverage plant
environment often affects the readability and adhesion of information applied by CIJ printers. For this reason, manufacturers install two CIJ printers on each line so if one machine fails the other will still mark a code on the can. As well as increasing operating costs, when both CIJ printers are working the information can be unreadable because the two codes overlap.
acsa ID’s next generation fibre lasers are specially designed to offer low cost of ownership and maximum marking
Piotr Kaczmarek and Christian Ludwig, Business Solutions specialists at Jetschke
environmental conditions. Nonetheless, the barcode readers at Flensburger brewery achieve continuously high read rates thanks to Cognex’s robust decoding algorithms. Flensburger brewery uses additional numeric
coding on their pallet markings next to the barcode, so minor adjustments were required and were quickly completed. ludwig adds: “We also equipped the readers with a splash guard as they are used outdoors.” The forklift drivers no longer need to read the
codes with handheld scanners, but only need to push a button to trigger the scanning process. This new solution brought huge time and cost savings, both through the modified scanning process, as well as eliminating the additional expenses associated with fixing damaged, unread codes. The masts of six linde forklift trucks in the logistics centre have been fitted with Cognex's DataMan readers and the solution is proving a success.
Cognex Corporation
www.cognex.com
Macsa ID’s SPA F-100 fiber lasers provide a
more precise alternative to CIJ printing for the beverage industry. The laser generates a reaction in the aluminium which produces excellent visibility as well as ensuring a reliable and sustainable coding method without the use of inks. In addition, Macsa ID offers the option of
integrating its Class 4 SPA F-100 fiber lasers into a station or enclosure produced from food- grade stainless steel with water ingress protection. There is also an option to add a code verification system with complete peace of mind. This total coding and verification solution is scalable to suit individual requirements. Each of the four models in Macsa ID’s SPA F-
100 range achieve a clear and concise code, even on curved surfaces, and provide excellent permanent marking with guaranteed legibility, traceability and security. Reliable even in the harshest conditions, each
system boasts a high IP rating with an IP55 controller cabinet (optional IP65) and IP65 laser head. The units operate in ambient temperatures from 5°C up to 40°C.
Macsa ID
www.macsa.co.uk
FACTORY&HANDlINGSOlUTIONS | MAY 2021 21
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58
