Equipment Showcase
Dairy Foods features the latest in automation and robotics
Baumer
FlexLink
JLS
Loos Machine and Automation
TexWrap
SENSORS
Sensors should never fail, not even in rough conditions. Baumer guarantees its robust sensor designs, whose seal integrity is tested according to IP standards, the company says. Where particularly high long-term seal integrity is required, the company offers even more robust sensors, which are tested by Baumer in accordance with the more stringent proTect+ test procedure. The line of proTect+ sensors is made of robust materials and features an intelligent sealing concept, according to company claims. They undergo an accelerated aging process before the additional testing begins.
800-937-9336; www.baumer.com
PALLETIZING CELL FOR PALLETIZING CLOSED BOXES
FlexLink’s RI20 palletizing cell is compact, mobile and adapts easily to production changes in the dairy industry, whether for a new recipe or a different line location. Suitable for palletizing closed boxes, the easy-to-use unit offers unique hardware and a software interface for trouble-free operations. The semi-open palletizer integrates an advanced safety system for safe co-existence between the robot and operators. It will automatically slow down if an operator enters the safety zone and only stop if needed, reducing unnecessary downtime. The two pallet positions create a seamless pallet exchange, increasing production capacity, according to the company.
610-973-8200; www.flexlink.com
CHEESE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
JLS’ robotic, USDA dairy-compliant cheese packaging solutions are designed with strict sanitary standards in mind. The Osprey robotic case packing system hygienically and efficiently loads stand-up pouches (SUPs) and other package styles of cheese into cases. According to the company, this versatile system easily integrates into existing lines and automates manual processes. With high-payload delta robots, sloped surfaces and an open design, the Osprey never gets tired and excels at working in sanitary environments, the company states.
717-505-3800; www.jlsautomation.com/
ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY FOR BULK CHEESE EXPORT
Loos Machine and Automation’s robotic technology offers comprehensive solutions for both packaged and raw material handling, facilitating export opportunities for cheese and dairy producers. Whether maneuvering a conventional 640-pound crate or managing raw and/or packaged 40-pound blocks, robotic automation significantly enhances efficiency, safety and product quality, the company claims. Incorporating collaborative robots enhances workplace flexibility and productivity. With precise and secure handling, Loos robotics seamlessly transfer cheese into the Loos Pack DCXL Shipper, expanding the cheese industry’s bulk export capabilities while fostering collaborative work environments, the company states.
715-223-2844; www.loosmachine.org
INTERMITTENT MOTION SHRINKWRAPPER
Texwrap’s intermittent motion 200 Series shrink wrapper comes standard with a NEMA 4x electrical package and stainless-steel mesh metal-framed guard doors, making it an ideal bundling option for the dairy industry and ice cream applications, according to the company. Cartons, tubs, pails, bottles and other dairy items are multi-packed or bundled with one of Tekkra’s many collation systems, including the Tekkra Inverter, a servo-driven rotary turret for tapered tub products. Features on the dairy industry Tekkra 200 Series include Allen Bradley PLC (programmable logic controllers)/HMI (human machine interface), which assures user-friendly, reliable operation and a servo-driven main ram for product control and simplified changeovers, the company says.
636-239-7424; www.Texwrap.com
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