industry NEWS tna enables effi ciency


gains with new launch Global


food processing and packaging solutions


specialist, tna, has added the brand new tna auto-splice 3 to its packaging portfolio – making the ‘Perfect Pair’ alongside the tna robag® 3e, which was launched in 2021. The innovation helps food producers address the growing concerns over labour shortages and rising resource costs by enhancing production effi ciencies. The two advanced systems together deliver a new CXE integrated display controller and automatic fi lm splicing, which combined can deliver up to a 5% increase in production uptime. Alf Taylor, Managing Director & CEO at tna,


commented: “The ‘Perfect Pair’ speaks to the challenges our customers face, and represents an evolution of our portfolio that will deliver real-time benefi ts. Leveraging both our expertise and technological advances, this combined solution has been designed for this age of digital transformation and remote services. Connectivity is


king, and intelligent communication between


packaging systems and their auxiliary equipment will allow operators to make their lines work even more effi ciently, improving their ROI.” The simplicity of the tna robag® 3e vertical form fi ll and


seal (VFFS) packaging system makes it easy to operate, service and maintain. Featuring EtherCAT® real-time protocol and an integrated display controller system, this latest tna robag® reduces cabling infrastructure by 20%, enabling easier servicing and lower total installed costs. The tna robag® 3e also shares common core components with tna rofl o® distribution conveyors and the tna intelli-fl av® seasoning system,


reducing the


need for additional spare parts stocking, while its smart diagnostics and remote connectivity allow real-time communication for faster global servicing support. Fast, simple and fl exible, the tna robag® 3e features


integrated control and a refi ned design for easy control and maintenance on-the-go. It incorporates unparalleled diagnostics for electrical components, streamlines the cable architecture and is assembled with fewer parts than its predecessors – all while maintaining the small footprint, speed and effi ciency that cemented the tna robag® as an industry leading solution. The tna robag® 3e sets high performance and quality


standards, capable of producing a wide variety of products at speeds of up to 250 bags per minute. As well as providing the opportunity to switch quickly and easily between pack sizes, it delivers maximum production and energy savings for the same power and resources. The system’s superior design results in product waste levels as low as 0.1%, off ering a more effi cient, sustainable packaging operation. Designed for seamless cohesion with the tna robag®


3e, the tna auto-splice 3 is a unique, compact solution that splices packaging fi lm automatically, with no downtime or interruption to the packaging process. The


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new and unique rotary reel swapping feature makes it easier to access and replace the fi lm roll without having to stop the packaging system, helping manufacturers maximise throughput and achieve faster, smoother fi lm changeovers.


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