place to look for improvements and savings. According to TNA Solutions the greatest potential for improvement in the packing hall can be found in the following areas: Reducing energy consumption is key to reducing production costs and for this reason TNA’s conveying and case-packing machinery is designed to keep energy costs low. For example, it has minimised the use of air-powered devices, as air generation is highly energy-intensive. “By limiting these components, we maintain efficiency without unnecessary energy use,” says Ian Richards, Group Solution Specialist Manager – Packaging, at TNA Solutions. “It is also important to monitor energy usage across packaging and distribution equipment, utilising the latest generation drive technology to optimise performance.”
To meet manual handling regulations (i.e. guidelines designed to prevent injuries caused by manual handling tasks in the workplace) and improve safety, TNA
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designs its machines with fully accessible operator areas, including swing-out parts for easy maintenance and fast changeovers. “This ensures compliance with safety guidelines and also reduces labour time and costs,” continues Ian. “TNA also helps customers stay compliant with regulatory challenges
such as the ban on single-use plastics and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) initiatives. Our focus is on reducing plastic usage. Mono-material packaging can simplify recycling, though this shift comes with challenges in heat sealing because mono-material films are more difficult to heat seal due to surface coatings that act as heat barriers and affect their coefficient of friction. TNA has adapted its heat transfer methods to accommodate these new materials by maximising sealing time and modifying belt surfaces and angles.”
Innovations like single-serration jaws used on vertical form material consumption by up to 5mm per month in a factory with 10 packaging lines operating at least 12 hours a day. Labour: The need for frequent packaging in high-output applications such as confectionery, where speeds are critical. TNA offers a solution which eliminates the
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