April 2019 brought Leader, the creators of frozen Jalapeno Cheese, Crumbed Camembert and Southern Style Chicken Bites to RML HQ. They sought to reduce ongoing labour costs, improve line safety with less repetitive strain injuries and to provide better product presentation to the supermarkets.
They were using a semi-automated skillet style 2 flap sealer and wanted to speed up the line by adding the carton erector and closer with manual loading in-between.
Although a simple design/build, and similar to ones we had done for Vitaco and Tasman Bay Food Co, we ensured that the customer got the exact specification for their unique factory footprint and line management.
The erector and closer were both designed as standalone machines, both fitted with infeed and outfeed accumulation eyes to control the flow of cartons. Both were designed to work independently of the product supply conveyors which were supplied by the customer. Another nice example of the flexibility of our design approach.
The erector had two magazines, pluck arms, glue sections, punch heads and forming mandrels and could form 2 cartons at a time. These were then conveyed for manual filling before the closer folded a top flap and glue sealed 3 outer flaps before ejecting.
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
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.
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.
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.
IF YOU HAVE A PRODUCTION CHALLENGE,
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Burbush, Hamilton 3200
13-17 Hillwin St,
Reservoir VIC 3073
