Nutricia required a re-closure system to singulate and then place lids onto cans up to a rate of 160 per minute.
Challenges lay around splitting up the magazine & plucker from the applicator. We needed to devise a conveyor to bring the singlulated lids from the magazine to the applicator.
This style of plastic lidder is a common solution from RML and have supplied almost identical kit to Synlait.
Core challenges with infant formula are to eradicate any potential for foreign matter from the lidding process to enter the cans or to sit around the lid.
The magazine we built was made up of two cord belt conveyors 5m in length, the magazines hold around 1250 lids which equates to 25 minutes run time at 160 lids per minute. Large capacity lid magazines allow Danone to operate for long periods of time without an operator being present.
Lids are plucked off the magazines six at a time and placed onto the feed conveyor. The applicator receives the cans in single file then singulates them to ensure there is a constant gap.
Lids are conveyed down to stop at the point where it is clipped onto the front of the can and is taken into the sprung loaded section of rollers, at this point the lid is pressed into place.
This machine applies Snap Cap Lids to 99mm & 127mm diameter cans from 140mm to 190mm in height.
RML have an amazing team of people. They were easy to work with and were happy to assist with any problems we encountered during the design and commissioning process.
We’ve been so impressed by the level of service and quality of machinery that RML have built for us. With such an efficient machine, we’ve had no problem keeping up with production times and demands.
Working with RML on an innovative solution was straightforward. Their in-house expertise in all aspects of the design and build added value to the project delivery process and made some tough challenges easier to overcome.
Our experience working with RML has been positive. We feel we received value for our investment.
The machine provided by RML has to date, resulted in consistent high-quality product for SNPshot Technologies and guaranteed production costs.
We saw a 30% increase in line speed and output as a result of the RML equipment
The trust and reliance that has grown from this project has us achieving numnbers we previously did not think would be possible. We will be searching for opportunities to collaborate with RML in future.
Our integrated, advanced operation ensures the best quality cream cheese is produced consistently.
It was an opportunity to increase the packing line automation, with labour savings offsetting the capital costs.
RML worked with us to understand our requirements and designed a solution to suit our needs. RML delivered an automated system to service two moulding machines producing the Gallagher Ring Top Posts.
We set RML a challenge, design and build a new butter packing machine for a challenging application. RML produced a smart and effective solution that exceeded our expectations.
Ongoing service and support is important to us. RML knew this and I am pleased to say we are not disappointed. I have and will continue to recommend RML to others in our industry based on our experience
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