The first challenge was taking the plastic vials from the injection moulding machine robot. The robot holds 6 vials at the time in the horizontal position.
The second challenge was to close both the main lid with anti-tamper seal and the top cap. The anti-temper seal required a small plastic pin to be pushed into locating tag as the lid is closed. The top cap could only be closed 80% to allow users to reopen the cap.
Challenge three was accepting round RFID tags from the sorting machine, orienting and positioning the tags before punching them into the base of the vials.
The reject system required a reliable method of reading the lid position before deciding to eject of reject.
To accept the vials from the injection moulding machine a robotic arm is used with a custom vacuumed operated pick-head.
The vials are inserted into cups on a rotary table, the table rotates the vials through four stations to complete the various tasks.
At station one the vials are loaded onto the table.
Station two closes both vial lids one at the time using pneumatically actuated rollers and plungers.
Station three accepts the RFID tags from the sorting machine and stacks them vertically using a funnel system. A slide plate takes the tags two at a time and places them under the vials for punching.
Station four uses data about the vial quality from proximity sensors and four axis pneumatic control to correctly eject or reject the product.
We have found RML to be a professional automation solutions provider dedicated to developing, building and maintaining our sophisticated equipment. Their open and honest approach has resulted in very positive outcomes for us.
From the first day we sat down with the RML team, through to today, we’ve been so impressed by the level of service and quality of machinery that they have built for us.
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.
The design process went very smoothly, start up and commissioning went better than we anticipated. We have found the RML team to be professional, proactive and very responsive to questions and quick to resolve any problems for us.
Of all of the types of packers that we have on site (past and present) the RML packers have proven to be the most reliable, and easiest to maintain.
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
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.
Our integrated, advanced operation ensures the best quality cream cheese is produced consistently.
The background of RML and their ability to automate our process ticked all the boxes
IF YOU HAVE A PRODUCTION CHALLENGE,
WE’D LOVE TO SOLVE IT.
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