CONVEYORS & END OF LINE PACKAGING
its local business, through the introduction of new tablets and bars, all of which would need to be packaged by the same machine. Cama’s solution comprised
a tailored version of its IF296 Monobloc
top-loading case
packer. Capable of receiving products from the preceding flow wrapper at a rate of 950 ppm, the machine takes flat case blanks from a magazine and erects them before transferring them to the loading station. Here, multiple two-axis robots – designed in-house by Cama – pick the confectionery products from a grouping device and load them into cartons. Once the cartons are filled, they are closed and sealed using another robot. Part of Cama’s Breakthrough Generation (BTG), the IF series
“The Nestlé application was challenging because it had to be able to cater for 35 different product sizes and formats – flexibility and agility were right at the top of its wish list”
Cama also had to be able to offer a solution that could balance throughput with agility. In addition to supplying the
secondary packaging technology, Cama’s packaging design team was also able to improve the existing carton design. “The original carton was of a two- piece design with an inner tray,” explains Alessio Borgo, Key Account Manager at Cama Group. “We were able to redesign this, replacing it with a single
flat-blank based carton, which saves 15-20% in packaging materials. With sustainability being a crucial metric – especially for a customer with such a large global footprint – this saving equates to a huge reduction in material use.” Further savings were achieved in the changeover routines.
of secondary packaging solutions feature modular, scalable and hygienically designed frameworks that house automation solutions – including advanced rotary and linear servo technologies which can be coupled to robotics to deliver the flexibility and adaptability demanded in so many packaging operations today. The machine range is also based on a digital platform that supports full Industry 4.0 capabilities – including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and virtual testing, training and operation. The Nestlé application was challenging because it had to
be able to cater for 35 different product sizes and formats – flexibility and agility were right at the top of its wish list.
“Downtime is unprofitable, and with so many variants changeover-related downtime could potentially become even more so. Using guided systems and RFID identification we were able to optimise changeover times,” concludes Alessio. Commenting on the solution, Daniel Mendoza, Nestlé
Global Procurement Manager for Secondary and Tertiary Packaging Equipment, says: “There was a significant amount of evaluation undertaken for this project as there were some unique aspects. Not only was the layout particularly sensitive, but we also appraised it based on total delivery cost, which is linked to performance. For these reasons, we need reliable systems that run efficiently for the life of the
There is a need to reduce the quantity of packaging used.
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