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.
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
IF YOU HAVE A PRODUCTION CHALLENGE,
WE’D LOVE TO SOLVE IT.
