Dairy Goat faced the significant challenge of transitioning their sachet packing process from an external co-packer to an in-house operation. This move aimed to increase their control over production and boost output volumes. Specifically, Dairy Goat needed to pack two different-sized sachets, which varied slightly in weight, into three distinct box formats, a four-pack and six-pack configurations for each size. Consistently stacking these sachets posed a particular challenge, exacerbated by the absence of production sachets, as the sachet filler was still en route from Europe. This required an extensive engineering phase, of prototyping and trialling to establish an effective collation method before the project could advance.
RML provided a comprehensive solution, which involved integrating a standard cartoner equipped with a specialised collator. The solution worked by conveying single-file sachets to the cartoner, where they were stacked into either four-pack or six-pack formations, then pushed into cartons and glue closed for shipping. Key components of the equipment included a bag equaliser to flatten and even the powder within each sachet for optimal stacking, and a sequencer to count and stack the sachets accurately. The equipment was engineered as part of a new production line for Dairy Goat, ensuring seamless integration with upstream and downstream machinery. As a result, Dairy Goat gained full control over their production line, enabling them to manage volumes and sizes efficiently and reduce costs previously incurred by outsourcing packing to a co-packer.
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.
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