Maclab had identified improvements required to processes on their Slurry Freezing Line. Their main challenge was they had engaged companies in the past that hadn’t quite hit the mark when it came to execution.
Maclab required an automated machine to apply parchment sheets to their existing trays. The sheet needed to be drawn out, cut to length and laid accurately in the tray to ensure their valuable product was retained within the one-piece sheet.
Adding to the scope was delivering controllable spacing of filled trays through their blast freezer. This was to maximise the freezer’s efficiency and eliminate the mussel slurry from spilling out of the tray.
We developed a T117 Sheet Dispenser for Maclab. The T117 was designed to use existing rolls of film (which had proved challenging to dispense in the past). An operator loads the rolls into the machine. The machine has a servo-controlled draw system that accurately measures the length of the film; a flying knife cuts the film; grippers help to lay the cut film accurately into a waiting tray. The tray is conveyed out of the machine, and a new empty tray is conveyed in and placed into the sheeting position.
The sheeted tray is conveyed through a filling machine, where the mussel slurry is added to the tray. The tray is conveyed to the infeed of the freezer, where our T113 Indexer feeds the trays into the freezer. Maclab wanted the ability to control the speed of the trays through the freezer as well as the gap between the trays. We engineered a servo-controlled pusher that worked with an encoder that we retrofitted to the existing freezer conveyor. Linking the servo pusher and encoder through the new HMI that we installed gave the Maclab team all the control they needed to achieve the project deliverables.
The project was a success for Maclab and us. For us, designing two bespoke items for our customer, and for Maclab, they now have a system that allows them to obtain the output and product quality they require.
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
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