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Checkweigher CHW-S60
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All the bags with the right weight
Giró introduces the new checkweigher CHW-S60. A verifier scale that is intended to be installed at the bag exit of any fruit and vegetable packaging line. It can process up to 60 bags per minute allowing, in many cases, using a single unit to verify the weight of any line (weighing and packaging ).
The CHW-S60 can work in two mo- curacy of +/- 5g. In the higher speed des. The most accurate way, that it mode reaches the 60 bags / min while can process 50 bags / min has an ac- weight accuracy decreases slightly to +/- 10gr.
The CHW-S60 is bascially a 2,1 meters length conveyor composed of three independent motorized sections. The first section takes care of individualizing bags to arrive conveniently separated to the weighing area. The second section is the one which weights through a high precission load cells. Finally the third one drives the bags to the output conveyor or reject them if they are not within the allowed weight range. CHW-S60 weight ranges covers from 500g to 5.5kg, suitable for all common needs of the horticultural packaging.
This checkweigher has a touch screen that offers a complete and detailed information. It can display a graph (histogram) with the distribution of the weights obtained during the production batch, displays the information of all processed bags, which have been accepted and which have been rejected and the average weight of the batch. Another of the outstanding features of CHW-S60 is its connectivity to GirControl Plus. As a result, all the information processed by the CHW-S60 is sent to and stored in the GirControl Plus so it can be viewed
and analyzed on demand. For example, all weights obtained by CHW-S60 are saved into the GirControl Plus, so the information of all individual bag weight can be checked. Of course you can also access the data average, maximum and minimum weight and the number of bags produced, accepted and rejected. • Up to 60 bags / min • Accuracy: +/- 5 gr (50 bpm) and +/- 10 gr (60 bpm) • Admitted weight range: from 500 gr to 5,5 Kg • Fully integrated to GirControl Plus • Touch screen • Available information: nr. total bags, accepted and rejected; maximum, minimum and averaged weight: weight distribution histogram
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Fruitlogistica 2015: Giró new products Giró will be participating as an exhibitorat another edition of Fruitlogistica, the world’s leading trade fair for fresh produce. As usual and as one of the leading Spanish firms at Fruitlogistica, Giró
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These are some of the main innovations presented in this edition: • GirControl Plus adapted to mobile devices.
in the world, from raw material to • Clip2Clip packaging with its two the pack. variations Line-Pack and Twin• SCS: the Giró Smart ConsumaPack. bles System also for clipping ba• GirBagger, the world’s most verggers, like the CA-10. satile packaging system with 8 • Checkweigher CHW-S60 allows possible pack styles. up to 60 bpm. • Giró traceability, a unique system
GirControl Plus for mobile devices The prestigious plant control system GirControl Plus goes one step further in adapting to a new era.
ne or tablet connected to the Internet either via WiFi or 3G or 4G mobile data.
Giró has developed the system that allows the management of GirControl Plus by using mobile devices for both iOS and Android operating systems.
To remotelly access the GirControl Plus installed on a packaging plant, it is necessary that the user is authorized and has downloaded a free app on his smartphone allowing him to be securely identified using his email
The new functionality allows a secure, GirControl Plus access from anywhere in the world through a smartpho-
Checkweigher CHW-S60 image where can be identified the different parts: control and display panel, spacing, weight and rejection conveyors as well as the driving element of the rejected bags.
offers a spacious 120 m2 stand to show the different packaging solutions.
account associated with a phone number and a password . Every time GirControl Plus access is requested by a tablet or any mobile device, registered user will receive a message on his smartphone to authorize access by a PIN code. Thanks to this new re-
mote and portable way to access the GirControl Plus, production plant manager can view the status of the plant, its efficiency, production ratios or breakdown list. All the GirControl Plus benefits in the palm of your hand, anywhere in the world. Never before has it been so convenient and practical to monitor and control a packaging plant.
CHW-S60 screen showing a lot of relevant information and intuitive graphics with the allowed weight range and the histogram with the weight distribution of the batch in real time.
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Giró launches a new concept that improves the appearance of the current clipped net packaging: the “Clip2Clip” (read it Clip to Clip). This variation of the clipped net bag is the incorporation of a label attached to both edges of the package, that’s why it is called clip to clip.
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Smart consumables for a clipper Stop costly mistakes in your plant
Some years ago Giró revolutionized the world of packaging with the introduction of Smart Consumables System (SCS) associated with GirBagger packaging system.
It is possible to make the Clip2Clip label with multiple shapes to customize the package design. The resulting effect using different sizes and shapes is surprising and a remarkable differentiation pack appearance can be obtained.
The exclusive SCS system by Giró, allows communication between consumables and packaging machine so that it automatically reads the most relevant consumable information. This information, recorded on an RFID tag is basically consumable code, material type and the traceability data.
Besides the amazing visual impact, one of the main attractions of Clip2Clip bag, is that the label is made of 100% Polyethylene and, with the exception of the clip, all the bag is made with the same raw material (HDPE), for better recyclability.
The Clip2Clip label can be printed with thermal-transfer technology, allowing the packer to incorporate variable information, such as barcodes, variety and origin of the fruit, traceability data, price, weight, etc.
Two options to manufacture Clip2Clip Giró offers two alternatives to make the Clip2Clip package. Both the CA10 and CA-9 clipping machines can be equipped with Clip2Clip labeling device.
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The SCS system was only compatible with GirBagger machines and now also supports the CA-10 clipping bagger. Thanks to SCS both the net and the Wineglass labels to feed a CA-10 are read automatically by the machine without requiring any additional task for the operator. At the time of loading of the consumables, the CA-10 detects the RFID tags attached to the net and wineglass reels and loads the information contained therein. With this information, the machine can recognize whether the loaded supplies are adequate to perform the required package and, if not, warn the operator that there is an error in the fed consumable. The SCS system is perfectly integrated with GirControl Plus, so that the information read by the machine is transferred to GirControl Plus being stored in its database. This allows to save all data traceability of consumables used in each production batch and that have been stored in the database GirControl Plus.
(Polypropylene + thermal paper) or polyethylene labels.
The versatility of the packaging is assured thanks to the multitude of label variants (size and The CA-10 is the only net clipping ba- shape) that Clip2Clip labeller gger in the world that feeds net reels, can handle. Labels from 40 to offering high productive efficiency, 100 mm wide and 160-380 mm fewer stops due to change of consu- length can be used. mable and significant savings in operating costs. Giró, always concerned The CA-9 is the standard clipping ma- about protect our custochine with automatic tube change. mers investments in packaging machinery, has Clip2Clip Clip2Clip labeler provides a multi- labelers that can be installed on plicity of variants to the CA-10 and the existing CA-9 and CA-10 CA-9 machines as it allows making clipping machines, so that any Clip2Clip packaging but also the of these models may be updated known and traditional clipped net bag without requiring new investments in with wineglass label. In both cases packaging machinery. it is possible to use composite labels
Without any manual operation -which saves time and prevents human mis-
Both CA-10 (the only net clipping bagger in the world that feeds net reels) and CA-9 can be equipped with the new Clip2Clip labeler
takes- all the Giró consumables traceability data are stored in GirControl Plus. In case of any incidence of consumable quality it is very easy to recover the traceability information because a unique code per each consumable reel was recorded in GirControl Plus. This information can be sorted by production batch, With unique traceability code, Giró knows all the details about the production process of the reel (machines and operators involved) and lots of raw materials and other components used in the manufacture of consumable. Never before has been possible as efficient and reliable automated system that allows a perfect harmony between a packaging machine and materials used. Simply loading reels of Giró consumables (net and labels) in the CA-10 makes it recognizes them, check if they are suitable to perform the required pack and at the same time, stores data traceability of each consumable in GirControl Plus so they can be consulted whenever necessary.
Thanks to the SCS, errors are avoided in the use of consumables and traceability information is automatically stored
CA-10 the world’s first netbag clipping machine with a smart consumables system
* Clip2Clip (and its logotype) is a registered tradenark of Grupo Giró
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GirBagger: 8 packaging styles with one machine The world’s most versatile packaging makes up to 8 different netbag styles A machine for all needs With nearly 2.000 units sold worldwide the GirBagger machine is probably the most recognized in the horticultural packaging business. A range of machines that has evolved over the 10 years since its introduction into the market and is now an undisputed leader. GirBagger is a versatile machine in many ways: • It is versatile because thanks to different versions, allows adequate treatment for many types of products such as potatoes, onions, oranges, tangerines, kiwis, avocados, lemons, apples or peaches • another machine versatility is the ability to incorporate and interconnect many elements or devices that improve the quality of packaging plant, such as intelligent recognition system supplies (SCS), interconnection with GirControl Plus, the ability to add a checkweigher CHW-G30 or
adapt integrated Spotless film centering system without visible mark • and is especially versatile for the possibility of up to 8 different variants of bags. No other machine on the market with this versatility. Its flexibility is highly appreciated by packers and producers because it allows them to optimize their investment in machinery, due to
3 the cost of it but also for the floor area saving. The range of packages and variants makes this machine, provides a great productivity in any packaging plant.
del but any model can be complemented in the future to be modified to the requirements of packaging.
A new style that brings originality and appeal to Girsac through the use of a shaped film with the desired design to enhance the image and creativity.
And do not forget something very important: no other machine on the marBut that’s not all. One of the great fea- ket offers the quality of the package tures of the GirBagger machine is its you get with GirBagger. ability to grow according to your needs. It is not necessary to start with the most equipped and expensive mo-
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Girsac This world famous package
incorporates a printed film longitudinally not welded to the bag that allows its grip. Suitable for formats up to 4 Kg
Girplus An economic and ecological packa-
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Fashion Girsac
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A touch of uniqueness to the tradiional bag. A window to see the content can be done with the most convenient shape and size.
Fashion Ultrabag A
touch of class to a great added value package giving a 3D effect to the printed and longitudinally welded film.
Ultrabag
An elegant, ergonomic, durable and great printed surface to communicate the best properties of the product inside the package. Ideal for any fruit and format up to 5 Kg.
A package for small 7 MiniBag formats (100g to 500g) ideal to give a high
class appearance to small products (garlic, shallots, clementines) offering a wide communication area.
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make a package with a good balance between visibility and communication skills: half Girplus, half Girsac.
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Giró consumables: Integrated
traceability in all the process
Giró currently offers information and control system of consumables traceability than any other company in the industry can offer. A bidirectional integrated system, from raw material to the fruit bag and from the bag to the raw material, allows Giró to know which batch of raw material, which operators were involved and which productive resources have been used in the consumables that made a package that can be found at the point of sale or in the hands of the consumer. This is only possible thanks to strict reporting processes and internal control and also being the first company in the world offering the SCS (Smart Consumables System) intelligent packaging system that performs an automated reading of consumables involved in the packaging. One concern of all food operating companies is the quality control throughout the production flow and distribution chain. Traceability is a key component in the management of quality control and it should also include all the information of the packaging process and materials used therein. Once again Giró shows its ability to innovate and bring solutions to the market. Giró has been developing a traceability system integrated than any other company in the industry can currently offer. To achieve this goal it was necessary to carry out two major projects: the management of internal traceability during the production and logistics process that takes place in Giró and, secondly, to develop a method that allows packers manage adequately and automated traceability of consumables used for each package.
Traceability in our production product is supplied to our customers the traceability code (unique for each and it is also imperative that the in- reel) in the GirControl Plus database. process Giró makes exhaustive management of internal traceability. Any raw material received in any of Giro factories in the world is immediately labeled, revised by quality laboratory and registered in the ERP-SAP computer system. All subsequent steps that are made in the production process, both in making the nets as in the production of printed goods, are also recorded and coded in the system. In each checkpoint of the manufacturing process we use labels with barcodes and readers to record the information in the system, both in regard to semi-finished and operators involved in each task as well as industrial machinery used in every process. At the end, the finished product also conveniently identified, has been registered in the management system with all its history.
formation also travel with the product, not only including those traceability data on the label but also in the documents accompanying the shipment like delivery notes or invoices. Besides all this sophisticated system Giró incorporates the finished product with RFID tags that can be read by our packaging machines equipped with SCS (Smart Consumables System).
Traceability in the packing plant
When the Giró SCS consumable reaches the packing plant, the GirBagger machines or CA-10 can read automatically (without further operator intervention), consumables: both net as Girfilm and labels. Simply loading the reels on the machine, it takes a reading of the consumable, verifies that it is adequate to start production as it has The process does not end here. The been previously reported and records
Simultaneously, during the development of packaging batch, each bag can be labeled by incorporating a traceability code that generates the labeling machine, identifying packaging machine and the date and time of the bagging. This information is also stored in the GirControl Plus database. The package is delivered to the consumer with a tracking code that allows the packer to know what packaging machine and when it was made. With that information it can be obtained from the GirControl Plus database all the consumables traceability codes used specifically in that bag. This information allows Giró to find all the information related to production: raw materials batch used, production dates, industrial machinery and operators involved in that shift.
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Line-Pack & Twin-Pack
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When the fruit becomes an snack Another novelty Giró launches in Frutilogistica’2015 is the Line-Pack with its variant Twin-Pack. The Line-Pack is a package designed for products sold in small sizes, 2 or 3 units. It is ideal for spherical fruit like and well calibrated, such as clementines or other small citrus. Since the container is tight its attractiveness is based on a regular and aligned arrangement and it is not recommended for oblong or irregularly sized products. The Line-Pack uses the labeling Clip2Clip, being able to use the size and shape more suitable for every need and every creative idea. Allows both vertical and horizontal orientation of the package.
Line-Pack at the Point of Sales The recommended label size ranges between 160 mm (2 pieces) and 210 mm (3 pieces), with widths of 50 to 60 mm. However Giró proposes to vary the shape of the label for each use, so the exclusivity, customization and attractive package is achieved.
Line-Pack is an ideal impulse sales package. An attractive and small package for immediate consumption or to take to work or school and make
a healthy breakfast. The Giró Line-Pack offers a functional and elegant way to show it in the POS. A shipping-display box that can hold about 36 Twin-Pack units (2 pieces each) or 24 Line-Pack units with 3 pieces each. The box, customizable with the right message to the product and the brand of the producer or retailer, is easily converted into a magnificent inclined exhibitor to closely offer the product to the consumer.
Some samples of different Line-Pack labels
Easy open Line-Pack
CA-9L: the bagger
The Line-Pack offers a new way to sell the fruit. To make it practical, Giró has developed a new easy open woven mesh. An extremely light and ecological net (less than 1 gr of plastic packaging!) having a longitudinal zones identified with another color
The Line-Pack can be made with the new CA-9L bagging machinee equipped with a Clip2Clip labeling device. CA-9L is a modified version of the known CA-9 clipping machine with smaller diameter tubes that allow the alignment of the fruit. Initially the ‘C’ version, ideal for citrus or rounded fruits without peduncle, will be launched. In the future there will be an ‘F’ version for all types of products that incorporate a system for introducing the fruit that avoids snags with the mesh, highly recommended, for example, for packaging onions in Line-Pack.
where the consumer can easily open the package. With the Easy-Open net (patented Giró) it is not necessary to use any cutting element to open the package and it is very easy even for children.
With Easy Open net it is very easy to open a Line-Pack. Pull the fingers on the area of the net with different color and opens easly without effort.
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