Spotlight on … MATERIALS HANDLING


CONCETTI The secret of quality is in the sealing Concetti, Italy’s leading suppl ier of bag f i l l ing systems, has enhanced its reputation for cutting edge equipment by supplying an innovative version of their twin spout IPF 40 to GA Pet Food Partners, a British manufacturer of premium quality pet food. Flexibility, seal appearance and integrity were crucial factors for this customer.


or specialized stores, in a highly competitive field. To ensure 100% seal integrity, preserving quality and shelf life,


a thermal high-definition camera is incorporated. Proprietary software and infrared technology detect poor or potentially faulty packs by comparing each seal against the known standard for each bag type. Imperfect seals are rejected automatically. Two steered beam laser marking systems immediately after the


empty bag magazines apply batch codes or other markings with virtually no font, code or graphic restrictions, to the empty rather than the filled bags, ensuring the highest quality printing. Cameras verify the bags in the magazine match the selected programme, if not the bag is rejected. The IPF 40 comes with servomotor control of most parameters for rapid changeover, usually under 90 seconds. www.concetti.com


CROSTON ENGINEERING From the time that the Company was formed in 1976 Croston Engineering has been closely involved in the design and building of process plants for the animal feed, human food and associated industries, that also include grain brewery, distillers, pet food, fertilisers etc. for clients throughout the U.K. A major part of this work relates to providing mechanical handling


equipment that is in accordance with the throughput requirement of production equipment such as mixers, grinders, pelleters etc. The Company’s involvement begins at the mechanical intake


of raw materials via elevators, conveyors, rubble separators and magnets into storage bins, plus the pneumatic conveying of powdered ingredients into their designated additive storage bins, which are fitted with correctly sized dust filter units. Bin hoppers and dischargers are designed to suit the materials


The IPF handles a wide range of sizes from 500g to 5kg using


pre-made gusseted paper and PE/Aluminium foil bags, with or without handles and resealable zips, and pouches at speeds up to 1800 bags/ hr. Packs vary in width from 140-300mm and in length 270-600mm. The high precision mechanical movement of the IPF handles the package gently and provides for better sealing, essential for the durability of the product on the shelves of large-scale distribution, supermarkets


being handled and their associated weighers sized to maximise weighing accuracy before being transferred to blending. Then on via transit bins and associated conveyors through the production cycle to finished products storage prior to packing and bulk out loading. Many projects involve upgrading and extensions to existing


plants which may, as a consequence, require reassessment to ensure continued compliance with DSEAR/ATEX Explosion Regulations as


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