FOOD & DRINK PROCESSING & PACKAGING
Impact Handling Fruits of success in food and drink sector
Issue 19 2018
Tomatin distillery toast double-digit growth PLUS... Ishida X-ray ensures high quality for sausage exports
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Fruits of success for Impact Handling in food and drink sector
J.O. Sims, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of fresh fruit, fruit ingredients and fruit snacks, has agreed a five-year, full supply and maintenance contract with Impact Handling. The exclusive agreement sees J.O. Sims take delivery of a new fleet of the latest generation CAT® Lift Trucks, comprising reach trucks, electric counterbalance and powered palet trucks. The new agreement is another success for Impact, one which builds on its proven food and drink industry expertise and dedicated offerings for the sector. Terry Kendrew, Managing Director at Impact handling says: “We work
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extremely closely with our customers in the food and drinks industry to fully understand their challenges. By doing so we are able to respond with uniquely flexible and pro-active solutions that support their operations where it really matters.” Mr. Kendrew continues: “It’s an approach that’s been met with a very positive response from customers and has resulted in considerable success for Impact across the sector”.
benefit from the new equipment and
J.O. Sims farm over 1,000 acres of cherry, apple, peach, nectarine and apricot orchards and are the country’s largest supplier of cranberries and wild blueberries. Their extensive packaging and warehousing facilities in the UK will
isn’t absolutely right for its role we are
support package. James Young, Warehousing Manager at J.O. Sims comments: “The Impact team really have been brilliant and exceeded all of our expectations, particularly with their flexibility in supporting changes to the requirements of the fleet early in the new agreement.” He goes on to say: “In busy periods if the equipment nowhere near as productive, which is something we no longer need to worry about thanks to Impact.” www.impact-handling.com
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Cooks Blinds and Shutters Ltd Established in 1965, Cooks Blinds & Shutters Ltd is still a family enterprise, Blinds & Doors having expanded into separate companies, all working together to offer a large range of products and services throughout East Anglia and beyond. Est. 1965
The product divisions offered by the company are: Blinds and Awnings, Industrial Doors and Shutters, Security Products and Garage Doors, Curtains and Curtain Track Systems. The company also specialises in a vast range of products, including Steel Fire Doors, Steel Door Sets, Fast Acting Doors, Loading Bay Equipment, Dock Levellers, Security Grilles, Shop front Shutters & Grilles, Acoustic Doors & Movable Walls, Canopies & Shop blinds, Plantation Shutters. Supply, installation, maintenance and 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hour door Care. More than 70 staff is employed by the company, many of whom are long serving. Cooks are also active members of associated trade organisations; (BBSA) THE BRITISH BLIND & SHUTTER ASSOCIATION and (DHF) DOOR and HARDWARE FEDERATION. Cooks Blinds & Shutters Ltd has established its name and reputation throughout East Anglia, offering free expert advice, free site surveys and quotations, manufacturing, supply, installation and maintenance, service contracts, backed up by 24hr emergency call out service. All products are guaranteed and come with manufacturer warranties; the company is committed to providing outstanding levels of service, using quality products, competitive prices, and our own installation teams. www.cooksblinds.co.uk | www.cooksdoors.co.uk | 01603 410304
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Ishida X-ray ensures high quality for sausage exports
An X-ray inspection system from Ishida
The sausages are taken to the production
contaminants are usually found again
is enabling leading German meat and
line in strings on special smoke trolleys
and again in sausage manufacture, the
sausage manufacturer Goldschmaus Natur
and manually fed onto the processing
system can be optimised to look for
to meet the highest quality standards
line. Once cut from the strings, the
these objects. This collects valuable
required for the export of its Frankfurter
individual sausages pass through the
visual and numerical information that
sausages to Japan.
X-ray system at high speed, separated by
helps to eliminate recurring sources of
only a few centimetres.
contamination. In this way, Goldschmaus Natur can demonstrate that its
The Ishida IX-GA-2475, which has been designed for inspecting small products
The patented technology behind Ishida’s
production and packaging processes are
at high speeds, has been installed at
X-ray inspection systems is based on
properly and correctly performed.
Goldschmaus Natur’s factory in Garrel,
software incorporating an intelligent
Münsterland to check for foreign bodies in
genetic algorithm. By analysing image
The Ishida IX-GA 2475 is operating at
unpacked Frankfurter sausages produced
data over a number of generations, the
a belt speed of 60 metres per minute,
according to a special recipe for the
machine achieves an extremely high
inspecting up to 200 sausages per
Japanese restaurant and catering industry.
level of inspection accuracy. Since similar
minute. While the X-ray inspection
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system could potentially deliver even better performance, this is limited by the upstream cutter. Despite its high speed, the system reliably detects foreign bodies such as pieces of metal, glass and plastic as well as gristle and bone. The requirement to reliably detect pieces of metal with a diameter of 0.6 mm, glass with a diameter of 2 mm and plastic with a diameter of 5 mm has been fulfilled, as regular functional checks with specially prepared products demonstrate. In addition, the system is also able to reject sausages that exhibit other flaws such as clumps of herbs or damaged items. A special high-speed reject arm directs rejected sausages into a reject bin. The data log collects all information and helps to eliminate recurring sources of contamination, while also providing confirmation that the production processes are properly and correctly set up. The new X-ray inspection system is used by Goldschmaus Natur mainly in a twoshift operation and, thanks to its IP 65 protection rating, can easily withstand the humid production environment. It did not take long for the operators to familiarise themselves with this largely maintenance-free machine. The easy-touse X-ray system features an automatic set-up function and is ready within 90 seconds. Fine adjustments can be made during operation without interrupting the production. Up to 100 programmable presets allow rapid product changeovers. For operations manager Michael Schmolke, the benefits of this X-ray inspection system are clear: “It can find all sorts of foreign bodies – and not just metal. Also, no other system on the market can check for foreign bodies at such high speeds.” Goldschmaus’ customers, too, have been informed about the new X-ray inspection system, which sends out a clear message that Goldschmaus Natur is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality control. www.goldschmaus.de
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Feeders can be quickly configured to meet
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Whilst modular in design, they are based on Trantec’s core powder metering technology without compromise to quality or build.
• An option of motors including servo drives for optimum control • Specially designed Dry Running food grade Shaft Seals • Quick-release / Easy-clean Features • Ranging Storage Capacities • Integrated Weighing Base • Gravimetric, Loss-in-weight and Gainin-weight controls. • Independently Driven Product Agitator • A selection of stainless Polishes and Finishes including mirror finish Selection of the correct Metering Screw Feeder configuration is essential for achieving optimum performance
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Application Report Quality check at high speed thanks to highperformance camera technology Whether sauces, snacks or ready meals have to be filled and packaged, high throughput and quick format changes matter in the packaging systems and food industry – And to the highest standards of quality and hygiene, too. For this purpose, the sensors used have to be able to do one thing above all: meet high demands for power, flexibility and hygiene all at the same time. To do this, the packaging machine experts from SN Maschinenbau have rethought the entire concept of a bag-filling system used at notable companies in the food industry, tackled this subject innovatively and have opted for the smart camera technology from Leuze electronic for verifying codes and expiration dates. THREE TASKS, ONE VISUALIZATION When developing the new FMH 80 forming, filling and sealing machine, the designers from SN Maschinenbau came up with a complete solution for various
Reference code check LSIS 462i in the IP67 housing
tasks using one single camera system. They scrutinized existing processes and
generation of bag packaging machines,”
a sales specialist at Leuze electronic for
principles and sought new, creative and
states Thomas Berger, Head of Electric
many years. The products and recipes
flexible solutions. The objective was to
Development SN Maschinenbau, with
programmed in to the machine are
make the monitoring of the expiration
satisfaction. With the new machine
changed directly via the control, without
date economical on the one hand, and
concept, an open, hygienic machine
any manual intervention from staff. “In
to identify reference codes on the other.
design with reduced component sizes was
addition, quality
With the latter function even being able to
realized, which excludes hidden points and
control to check the right contents are
changeover automatically when products
edges, thus enabling very simple cleaning.
actually being filled in the right packaging
are changed. A third application using
At the same time, increased customer
intended for it must be provided every
the same camera measures the position
requirements in terms of hygiene and
time,” adds Fahr. To this end, visualization
of the print mark on the packaging with
allergy containment were able to be
optics are required which will read the
the output of an actuation variable [mm]
addressed. Every single element – from
reference codes and match them at the
to a servo drive and adjusts the sealing
the safety concept to the visualization –
same time. Otherwise, customers could
stations of the vertical sealing seams
was placed on the test bench and
end up getting a carbonara sauce in the
in the process. As a result, the pressure
re-conceived.
package displaying a picture of their
fluctuations on the packaging are
favorite Bolognese! This is no longer
automatically corrected.
VISUALIZATION AND CHECKING OF
merely something that could cause
The result is quite impressive: “An
REFERENCE CODES
anger. Nowadays, with increasing levels
innovative design concept came out of
“The first task was the verification of
of serious allergic reactions, it could
this which provides the basis for a new
reference codes,” explains Michael Fahr,
potentially be fatal. The newly introduced
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Happy with the result: Michael Fahr (Leuze electronic), Jan Kronenberg and Thomas Berger (SN Maschinenbau) (from left)
visualization system now with the LSIS
the LSIS 462i has been integrated into
also down to the homogeneous lighting
462i is a camera-based technology. This
the new bag packaging machine also in a
integrated into the LSIS 462i,” adds
becomes an absolute high-end solution in
stainless steel protective housing with a
Michael Fahr. Due to its integrated,
combination with the employed KRTM20
high IP degree of protection, which does
strong RGB LEDs, the new camera-based
contrast sensor, which can save different
not compromise its detection capability in
visualization optics are highly independent
contrast values of print marks on the
any way.
of ambient light and can be specifically
packaging, which can be accessed directly
adapted to every conceivable packaging
from the control. “Such a convenient, and
CHECKING EXPIRATION DATES
design. Its focus can also be changed
at the same time, economical solution
Another challenge in this application is
automatically in motor-driven fashion.
had been in my mind for a long time. But
posed by checking the legibility of the
It requires no mechanical intervention
up until now, I had not yet found a way to
expiration date labels. If expiration date
or even the opening of the camera by a
make this a reality,” says Thomas Berger.
codes were printed in poor quality in
member of staff. Changes to packaging
He is clearly delighted with this high-end
the past, the data was illegible due to
characteristics can be conveniently stored
model. In the past, either reference codes
misprints in the packaging system or
in recipes and accessed with the machine
could be detected, which were depicted
the print was missing completely, such
recipe by the user.
in the form of a bar code, or 2D-codes.
bags would only be able to be detected
“In order to be prepared for the future
in this high-speed application with very
IMPRESSIVE ALL ROUND – A COMPLETE
tasks of our customers, it is important to
expensive systems. By contrast, the
SOLUTION
have a solution for bar codes, data matrix
new smart camera technology evaluates
Jan Kronenberg and Thomas Berger agree
codes and QR codes simultaneously,”
the expiration date labels on every
that the complete solution impresses
points out Berger. For this problem, too,
single bag by means of several quality
on every level: The stationary LSIS 462i
Michael Fahr had the fitting solution for
features – both at a standstill and when
from Leuze electronic employed in this
him with the smart camera, because the
moving at up to 4 m/s. A second LSIS
application combines expertise garnered
LSIS 462i is a multi-code-capable high-
462i detects the quality of each and
over several decades from the field of
speed reader which can detect different
every code in the same way and also
1D-code reading with innovative smart
types of reference codes. The check takes
performs a reference code comparison,
camera technology. It reads bar codes,
place while the packaging is moving at
so that the packaging actually contains
1D-codes and 2D-codes reliably, both
a speed of up to 4 m/s. Due to the strict
what it proclaims. “Last but not least,
printed and directly marked. At the same
hygiene conditions in the food industry,
clear legibility of the expiration dates is
time, it detects expiration dates.
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The measurement technology at the core
Print mark measurement in the new FMH 80 – with additional
of the smart camera can have the results
stainless steel housing and visualization on an industrial tablet
of measurements incorporated into the process, or provide adjustment assistance for format changeovers by quickly finding the position of the print mark. The user is shown the directions of the necessary adjustments. Three tasks are thus fulfilled with just one camera model. Compared to OCR reading, this represents an efficient and cost-effective solution for highspeed applications. Due to its memory function, the KRTM20 contrast sensor can also save up to 128 contrast values at the same time. This means quick product changeovers, thus higher throughput is also possible in terms of print mark control. Owing to its integrated, homogeneous and highly ambient-light-
commissioning enormously and saves
for industrial automation. Its main focus
on costs. Simple quality assurance and
is on the areas of intralogistics, packaging
identification are therefore ensured by
industry, machine tools and automotive
high-performance camera technology.
industry as well as laboratory automation. The product range includes switching
independent LEDs, the LSIS 462i can
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
be flexibly adjusted to the most diverse
SN MASCHINENBAU GMBH,
packaging designs. The smart camera
WIPPERFÜRTH
can easily be integrated by means of
SN Maschinenbau GmbH, manufacturer
a reproducible mechanical mounting
of forming, filling and sealing machines,
bracket – designed by SN Maschinenbau.
as well as FS rotary machines, has a
Reference code specification and
wealth of tradition. Over five decades
program changes are provided directly
of experience, entrepreneurship and
from the control, without any manual
innovative strength have made SN
intervention necessary. Mechanical
Maschinenbau a global market leader
intervention, or even opening the
for the manufacture and processing of
camera, is also not required when the
sealed-rim and contour bags. The widest
focus has to be adjusted. Even this
variety and consistency of products
electronic serves customers worldwide.
takes place fully automatically. An
are packaged from the pharmaceutical,
More than 1200 sensor people at 22
integrated display makes possible the
cosmetic, food and animal feed
locations are involved in development,
diagnostics for the commissioning and
industries. Their customers include
production, sales and service – supported
alignment during operation directly on
numerous market leaders of the industry,
by more than 40 sales partners around
the device. The software, too, is directly
such as Unilever, Dr. Oetker, Kraft, Erasco,
the world. Every single day, each one of
contained within the smart camera.
Nestlé and Dehner.
them delivers the Smart Sensor Business
Configuration is performed directly
and measuring sensors, identification systems, solutions for image processing and data transmission and also occupational safety components and systems. Leuze electronic was founded in 1963 at the current headquarters of the sensor system manufacturer in Owen/Teck, southern Germany. With its extensive international sales and service network, competent consulting and reliable customer service, Leuze
promise to their customers: to think easy,
via webConfig, meaning no separate
LEUZE ELECTRONIC GMBH + CO. KG, OWEN
share experience, offer proximity and
configuration software is necessary. This
More than 50 years experience have
Web-based software tool independent
made Leuze electronic real experts in
create the future.
of the operating system simplifies
innovative and efficient sensor solutions
New forming, filling and sealing machine FMH 80 from SN Maschinenbau
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www.leuze.com
With over 85 years of experience in climate control, Colt are experts in natural ventilation, hybrid ventilation, evaporative cooling and mechanical ventilation (HVAC). Colt are able to offer a truly turnkey, nation-wide service, offering help and advice at each stage of the process, from consultation and design, right through to installation, commissioning and ongoing Service and Maintenance. Vacuum and Closure Detection - Food & Beverage Products
Research suggests that getting the right indoor climate improves productivity, reduces accidents and absenteeism, so improving the output of your plant and therefore the profits of your business. Colt’s climate control experts focus on improving the indoor climate to make your staff more efficient and your process run smoother. Installing an efficient ventilation will improve indoor air the Precise cost-effective quality assurance andsystem control of container closure-integrity to ensure shelf life and consistency of quality in conserved or packaged food products is provided by the quality and comfort without excessive energy use. ADR-50 Inspection Systems to ensure consumer satisfaction and maintain product loyalty. Monitoring of 100% of containers for closure integrity by ADR Inspection Systems detects the following conditions in metal, glass and plastic containers with defective containers being
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Hygienic pressure sensor PP20H with condensate-resistant measuring cell for increased operating safety
With a condensate-proof measuring cell, excellent temperature and long-term stability, the hygienic pressure sensor PP20H contributes towards process safety even in demanding environments
With a new generation of hygienic pressure sensors in the PP20H family,
guarantees demanding hygienic processes are monitored, controlled and
Baumer closes a gap in its portfolio and also offers an attractively-priced
regulated safely.
solution for demanding hygienic applications. The sensor has a robust, IP69K-rated stainless steel housing which is designed to handle a
This compact pressure sensor covers the wide media temperature range
variety of applications, and is equipped with a condensate-proof silicon
from -20°C to 125°C without requiring a cooling line, providing space-
measuring cell. Its scaled pressure range from -1 to 40 bar and wide
savings in installation. Additionally, a variety of applications can be covered
range of process connections make it extremely versatile. It is available
by just one sensor model. This saves on storage and reduces costs.
with 4 ... 20 mA signal and IO-Link. It complies with the strict hygiene requirements in the food and pharmaceutical industries and is CIP and
Several sensors can be simultaneously configured via IO-Link. This
SIP-capable.
simplifies switching point adjustment for different process stages at start-up or batch changes and saves time. Diagnostic data can be
Thanks to the hermetically-sealed measuring element, the measuring cell
instantly called up and evaluated, which increases system availability.
is completely insensitive to condensate, even with extreme temperature fluctuations in damp environments. Together with its excellent
The modular sensor structure enables shipment within 48 hours after
temperature and long-term stability and high accuracy, the sensor
receipt of order (ARO). More information at: www.baumer.com/PP20H
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Barton’s hygienic seal benefits bakery installation Barton Fabrications
Aptech (Powder Systems) Ltd, innovators in and integrators of bulk material
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handling processes, has just installed a 40 tonne Barton Fabrications silo for flour
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storage at a UK bakery. The silo features
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Barton’s unique hygienic sealed skirt design, which allows the use of load cells for accurate content management while keeping the area below the silo clean, dry and free from vermin. Commenting on the silo design and process equipment installation, Richard Cleaver, Project Engineer at Aptech said: “The client wanted a large capacity silo, but local planning restrictions constrained
Barton’s double door design silo for easy maintenance
Silo interior with hygienic sealed skirt
Barton was able to meet the challenges of
humidified environment which ensures
A double door design incorporated into
the brief with an 8 metre high, 4.2metre
clump free movement and eliminates
Barton’s silo supplied to Aptech allows easy
diameter silo.
the possibility of mould growth. The new
access to the ‘below silo’ area for ease of
installation provides automatic dispensing
maintenance of the bulk material handling
“The silo and powder handling equipment
of flour to the customer’s production line,
equipment.
ensures flour is stored in a clean, de-
which saves both time and labour.”
the design height of the storage vessel.
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Manufacturing environments are highly dynamic and are subject to different disruptions such as breakdowns, cancelled and rushed orders that affect overall performance of industrial equipment. There is little spare capacity, so unscheduled maintenance and failures must be avoided as they can create a logistical and financial nightmare. In our latest case study we show how our client Stork Diary Systems overcomes these challenges with the help of the custom designed transducer, providing huge savings to their customers.
Over the course of the KTP and the Collaborative R&D, a 36-month period, the developed CBPM strategy has successfully predicted and prevented 24 significant breakdowns. This number may not seem like a lot, but taking into account that breakdowns of filling drivelines typically takes 3-5 days to repair, causing a loss of production cost of £350K a day, the system provided savings in excess of £33 million. If you have custom specifications, give our team a call on 01983 28 28 34 or drop us an email to: web@datum-electronics.co.uk www.datum-electronics.co.uk
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Tomatin distillery toast double-digit growth Highland Scotch whisky distillery, Tomatin,
In the financial results released today, which
Additionally, the company releveled that
located in the village of Tomatin near
covers the period from December 31 2016
the turnover for the distillery’s visitor
Inverness, has today (Monday 18th June)
to December 31 2017, turnover grew by
centre has surpassed the £1 million mark
announced that turnover increased by
24.6 per cent year-on-year to £18 million
for the very first time since opening.
almost 25% during the company’s most
– compared to £14.5 million recorded the
Having grown in line with the brand, the
recent financial year.
previous year (2016). The results also show
visitor centre has become an important
that Profit before Tax grew by 14% from
revenue stream for the business.
£3,534,870 to £4,030,422.
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Stephen Bremner, who recently took up the position of Managing Director following more than a decade as the Sales Director, commented, “This is a very exciting time for Tomatin. In the past few years, we have gained a solid foothold in the international whisky market, particularly with our branded products.” Particularly buoyant markets for Tomatin include, the UK, USA and Germany, where the company reported its strongest sales. Stephen added, “Following a couple years of decline, the whisky market is back on its feet and Tomatin is steadily seducing the new wave of whisky drinkers – not just on Scottish soil, but globally.” Sat on the Speyside border, Tomatin is one of the largest distillers in the Highlands. In addition to its portfolio of core Tomatin products – spanning four decades, the distillery also producers Cù Bòcan, a lightly peated whisky, and range a range of blended whiskies. For more information, sample or image requests please contact: E: tomatin@ welcometofrank.com / T: 0141 465 1000 www.tomatin.com
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BOOT COVER STATIONS from The Colour Red Limited The Colour Red Limited (TCRL) have extended the launch of their BOOT COVER STATION brand that provides a complete overshoe solution, now available to the U.K. Food & Drink Packaging & Processing Industry. Having successfully supplied to the construction and associated industries market for the last four years, TCRL recognise the need of reducing and managing the risk of contamination within the FDPP industry alongside increasing safety and transition efficiency. As of 1st July 2018, the TCRL full BOOT COVER STATION services are available to all FDPP facilities, nationwide. As the leading supplier of boot/shoe cover systems within the United Kingdom, TCRL offer the complete solution from evaluation, supply, dispensing, removal through to disposal accessories, available on their next day delivery service to mainland United Kingdom on all products. With an initial choice of three high capacity kinetic dispensers that require no electricity that means that they can be positioned virtually anywhere safely and with no trailing cables. Ranging from a capacity of 110 to 220 covers, the dispensers are robust and due to minimal moving parts within the machine they are reliable and consistent in their delivery of the boot covers to the point of dispensing. An extensive range of covers are available to cater for every environment and situation with the most popular being the waterproof and anti-static PE (standard and premium versions). For a more robust and larger cover, the CPE (Non-skid, waterproof) and the top-of-the-range high performing SB covers offer durability for longer wear periods. Many of the large U.K. construction sites and industrial facilities have identified the benefits of introducing the boot/shoe cover stations, primarily at access and egress points in welfare and office facilities. One
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there is no longer a need for ad-hoc chairs or benches for personnel to sit to apply or remove the covers. The simple yet effective â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;easy-grabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gripper allows the covers to be removed quickly and safely without handling, reducing the risk of injury and cross contamination, maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness at all times.
particular large London project reported back that they had witnessed a marked reduction in minor injuries previously caused by personnel incurring strained muscles, twisted/sprained ankles and cramp when bending down or balancing in their multi layers of work wear (PPE) to pull on the covers. The stations also tidy up the access and egress points where
The Boot Cover Station brand operates alongside the critically acclaimed Safety Station and Observation Reporting Station brands of The Colour Red Limited, offering a wide range of industries bespoke solutions in improving safety communications between the workface, welfare and office facilities. The full range of The Colour Red Limited services and products can be found at www.thecolourred.co.uk or by calling 01686 668438.
Four Lindor mixers for Balaji Wafers Balaji is the second largest producer of potato crisps in India. The Balaji Group uses Lindor gentle touch mixers for savoury snacks. “We are always looking for new technologies to improve our production”, says Balaji Group director, Keyur Virani. “Lindor has managed to transform our mixing into a more hygienic and efficient process."
Balaji Lindor mixer Due to increasing market demand, the Balaji plant in Rajkot (Gujarat) required modernisation and expansion of its production capacity. Lindor’s Indian partner Food Processing Technologies (FPT) has maintained close ties with the Balaji Group for many years, and together they explored how best to improve the factory’s production process. Director Virani soon became convinced that Lindor’s Gentle Touch Mixer was the best solution, giving the greatest reliability for taste consistency and quality. The importance of mixing for extrusion It is essential for extrusion that water is added uniformly to a homogeneous mixture of raw materials. Lindor mixers are ideal, because in addition to mixing the dry raw materials, they also allow for optimal water distribution over the moving product bed without causing any dust. Dust, which causes loss of quality for several reasons in extrusion, must be prevented at all costs.
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The mixer is fitted with injection lances that have process-specific nozzles, to distribute the water very delicately over a moving product bed, resulting in a homogeneous mixture
Hygiene and low costs The machine surfaces are hygienically treated both internally and externally using the Viwateq® water jet finish.
of a high and consistent quality.
Because of this, the surface is
The return on investment of a Lindor
This minimizes the risk of microbial
mixer is very quick, because of its
retention. This is important because
quality advantages and significantly
the mixture of flour and water is
higher productivity.
an excellent breeding ground for
At least six batches per hour, with a batch weight of 400 to 500 kilos.
beautifully smooth and easy to clean.
microbes. The mixer has a retractable inlet and outlet. This makes the mixer, and in particular its seals, even easier to clean.
“The mixer is very easy to clean, and we now meet the most stringent hygiene requirements. In addition, the mixer consumes very little energy, has proved to be easy to integrate into our process, and the maintenance costs are low,” says Virani. ‘Gentle’ processing
Successful follow-up After a year during which the process
The Balaji Group has a history that
operating and energy costs, the Balaji
reads like a novel. Because of a
Group decided to equip the process
poor harvest on their father's farm
line in the Valsad and Indore factories
and the subsequent lack of income,
with the same Lindor mixers.
founder Chandubhai Virani and his
In total, Lindor has supplied three L1000 mixers with liquid injection,
of the engineering and installation
retractable inlets and outlets and a
of the short process line, of which
water jet finish.
discharges very quickly.
In addition, Lindor also supplied a
The 400 – 500 kg batch is conveyed
volume of 500 litres.
rapidly, in a few minutes, by a F3
business as a result of a poor harvest
line had proved its reliability, with low
Lindor’s Indian partner FPT took care
the mixer is a part. The Lindor mixer
The Balaji history: A million-dollar
fourth mixer, an L500 with a batch
two brothers left the parental home in the '70s. They moved to the city of Rajkot. At the time, Chandubhai was 15 years old and found a job in the cafeteria of a cinema. Because the supplies to the canteen arrived on a very irregular basis, Chandubhai decided to teach himself
Floveyor.
Lindor’s Engineering & Service
how to make crisps. Today, the
Manager, Akko van der Lee looks,
family business that evolved from
This is a unique aero-mechanical
looks back on this with great
his enterprise, owns several factories
conveyor system that, just like the
satisfaction “The Balaji company is a
with over 1800 employees in total.
mixer, is particularly gentle with the
frontrunner in quality and efficiency
The factories produce 100 thousand
product.
in India. In India, they are considered
kilos of potato crisps, and half a
pioneers by their willingness to invest
million kilos of other savoury snacks
in expensive, Western equipment. We
every day. Balaji is the second largest
find it a pleasure to work with this
producer of potato crisps in India. The
company.”
current managing director, Keyur, is a nephew of founder Chandubhai. www.lindor.nl FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk 21
Yellow metal detectable cable ties give early warning to food manufacturers A new metal detectable cable tie has been developed by HellermannTyton in an easily identifiable yellow colour. The tie gives food manufacturers improved visibility and traceability of potential contamination issues on a department by department basis. Contamination of food or beverages with foreign objects is a concern on all food processing lines. If undetected, contaminants can threaten the lives of customers, damage brand reputation, or have cost implications in terms of legislative fines or product recalls. Plastic is a significant cause
back to a particular process,” explains Richard Rands, Product
of contamination; indeed, the Food Standards Agency has issued
Manager at HellermannTyton.
10 alerts around plastic contamination since the beginning of 2017.
“It makes sense for cable ties to be colour-coded in the same
Standard plastic cable ties are an oft-neglected issue in this
stirrers – are already widely used in the food industry. By
regard. Hundreds or even thousands of ties will be used
extending the colour options in our MCT-Series detectable cable
throughout food manufacturing facilities to keep cables secure,
tie range, we’re helping food manufacturers to integrate cable
especially where machinery is installed above production lines.
management into their existing colour-coded safety procedures.
In environments where such machinery is regularly cleaned, there is the risk of ties breaking or becoming dislodged due to the effect of the chemicals and cleaning agents, where they might contaminate food on the line. To combat this, all HellermannTyton Metal Content Tie (MCT)Series products contain a fine metal pigment, allowing them to be detected and rejected by food grade detection systems. The cable ties are manufactured in a food safe raw material, providing compliance to European food contact standards and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requirements. Previously, HellermannTyton only offered a range of blue pigmented MCT-Series cable ties, chosen because of their ease of visual detection given the rarity of blue food products. The first new detectable coloured cable tie is the MCT50L Yellow, available from HellermannTyton or through any UK electrical wholesaler or distributor. It is supplied in 380mm x 4.7mm, a length that makes it ideal for most food environment applications. The decision to add further colours is based on HellermannTyton’s experience in dealing with food manufacturing customers. “It’s common for food manufacturing facilities to colour code different parts of their process. In the event of contamination, the source can be identified and traced
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way. Detectable coloured objects – such as pens, scoops and
“This means that, when a contaminant is detected, the source can be traced back quicker, helping manufacturers to isolate affected batches and minimise downtime or wastage.” HellermannTyton is working on further colours to be launched later in 2017. This will give food manufacturers a suite of colours to use across different processes, such as ingredients, blending, processing and packaging. The company also offers a range of RFID-tagged and X-ray detectable cable ties, cable tie mounts, ID markers and a range of detectable cable protection solutions – all to support food manufacturers with identification and traceability. The launch reinforces HellermannTyton’s commitment to supporting end users in the food manufacturing industry with their specialist cable management needs. “As well as our suite of products for food and beverage processing, we provide consultancy to some of the sector’s biggest names to identify and resolve their challenges, in a safe, compliant and effective way,” Richard confirms. For more information about cable management solutions from HelllermannTyton, please visit www.hellermanntyton.co.uk
Detectable Cable Management Solutions for Food & Beverage Processing www.HellermannTyton.co.uk
Features & Benefits • Proven detectable solutions (metal, x-ray & visual detection) • Food Contact & FDA compliant materials • Conforms with HACCP processes • Reduce the risk of contamination
To find out more contact us on our FREEPHONE number:
0 8 0 8 1642204 distribution@hellermanntyton.co.uk
AKMH stainless steel servo motor for food safety and hygiene requirements The Kollmorgen AKMH stainless steel servo motor and ERD
• Single hybrid cable technology with lengths up to 15m designed
stainless steel actuator, available from Heason Technology,
to meet HFPA 79
are the perfect solutions for your food processing applications
• Holding brake option
requiring food safety and hygiene.
• Face and flange mounts available in IEC and NEMA standards
The AKMH servo motor and ERD actuator have been designed to
The ERD stainless steel hygienic actuator combines an AKMH
meet the standards for IP69K, EHEDG, USDA and 3A, and built
motor with a high quality fully washdown, ballscrew driven linear
with FDA approved, food grade materials. The careful elimination
actuator. Key features include:
of flat surfaces, gap-lines and crevices prevents the build-up of foreign materials, bacteria and other pathogens.
• IP69K protection class / designed to meet USDA, 3A, NSF
The motor and actuator can endure multiple daily washdowns
• Feed force to 20,000N
with high pressure, high temperature and caustic chemicals.
• Stroke lengths to 600mm
Most importantly, the robust design eliminates the need to
• Feed speeds to 1.4m/s
additionally protect the motor from harsh cleaning regimes,
• In-line or parallel motor configurations
which reduces cleaning times without compromising on
• Multiple mounting options
hygiene standards
performance and installation space. The AKMH motor comes in 19 standard sizes, with multiple standard winding and feedback options. Features include: • IP69K protection class / designed to meet USDA, 3A, NSF hygiene standards •19 standard motor frame/ stack length combinations • Multiple standard windings designed to optimize the performance of your machine • Continuous torques to 21Nm, peak torques to 66Nm • Rated speeds to 8000rpm
For more information please visit Heason Technology’s website
• Multiple feedback options from incremental to multi-turn
www.heason.com, or alternatively call +44 (0) 1403 792 300 to
absolute
discuss your requirements.
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Expertise in Precision Motion Control Solutions Heason Technology is a leading, world-class distributor, systems integrator and manufacturer of precision servo-electronic actuators, positioning systems and motion control solutions.
Get in touch and challenge us with your application
+44 (0) 1403 792 300
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CSB Solution keeps cheesemaker lean Züger, Switzerland’s number one
processes in administration and resource
goods can be delivered as fresh as
supplier of mozzarella and other cream
management. All data from milk
possible. The system links every pallet
cheese specialities, is using an end-to-
acceptance, production and inventory
with the sell-by date and lot number,
end software solution from industry IT
management to picking and shipping is
and also controls the automatic stock
expert CSB-System to keep processes at
entered directly in the ERP system for
removal of pallets as replenishment for
the factory as lean as possible. This has
further processing.
picking.
and optimise workflows and information
“Today, we have CSB as a turnkey
Customer orders are transmitted directly
throughout all operations and has led
solution,” explains Züger CEO Christof
to the touch panels of the electric
to a fifty percent time saving in order
Züger. “This means we have only one
forklifts via a wireless connection. The
picking.
system for financial accounting, human
screen shows in which area of the
resources, procurement, inventory, sales
picking zone the pallet with the ordered
and quality management.”
product is located. The picker scans
enabled the company to efficiently plan
Züger processes milk from 400 vendors for about 700 different products. There
the pallet label, removes the item and
are 2,500 packaging components,
For its internal logistics, Züger uses a
confirms the picked quantity at the
seven production departments and
combination of high-bay storage and
scanner. When a pallet is empty, the
three high-bay storages. CSB’s EPR
mobile picking. Items are stored in a
system automatically requisitions a new
software is able to optimally control all
first-in first out sequence to ensure
pallet from the high-bay storage.
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“This ensures permanent replenishment
cost. Important data from procurement,
in Oberbüren and with the upgrading of its
of the picking zone so that customer
production, inventory and sales is
German operations to CSB. Further CSB
orders can be processed in a quick
available in real time, and the availability
solutions to be introduced at Oberbüren
and efficient manner,” says Christof
of materials and capacity is monitored
include a maintenance module that
Züger. “Compared to the past, we have
permanently, meaning inventory capital
facilitates early maintenance and repair
been able to save around 50 percent
commitment is also reduced.
of machinery, and hands-free terminals in
of the time here. At the same time,
goods receiving so that data is transferred
our paperless packing methods have
Equally important, in the event of
minimised error rates.”
any returns, CSB-Document Steering
to the EPR system even faster.
provides a standardised procedure that
“We believe we have already installed a
In terms of planning, the introduction of
enables the company to quickly identify
lot here in Oberbüren so we can efficiently
CSB Coverage Planning is able to provide
the reason for the return and respond
live a kind of Industry 4.0,” concludes
availability of materials and capacities,
accordingly.
Christof Züger. “This has many benefits for us, but also for our customers.”
and efficiently drive internal processes so that all orders can be delivered on
Züger is continuing to drive its
the requested date and at minimal
digitalization even further both at its plant
www.csb.com
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Paypod™ Pay Stations
Automated payments at the point of sale. Secure your futureand focus on customers and not payment. For retailers and their customers, the future of payment automation is now. Paypod™ pay stations, our newest point-of-sale innovation for the retail market. The result is a simple payment solution, containing everything you need for same-day installation and backed by the security and support of Electromech. Change the way you manage change with Paypod™. • Minimise hygiene concerns through automation • Reduce time spent handling cash. • Decrease shrink by securing cash safely. • Deploy with easy interface to any windows POS. • Position your business for the future with Technology. Ideal for convenience stores, newsagents, bakeries, butchers, cafes, restaurants, independent retailers, pharmacies. THE ENTIRE CASH TRANSACTION IS HANDLED BY THE CONSUMER. THE TILL OPERATOR NEVER TOUCHES THE CASH. SAFE AND SECURE.
www.electromech.co.uk | Office: 0044 (0) 1276 38569 | Mobile: 0044 (0) 7725 737325
Money is the root of all bacteria, not evil! Let the Paypod station remove this concern www.electromech.co.uk Did you know that money carries more bacteria than a toilet seat? In fact over 226,000 different bacteria fester on cash! Not a great combination when you think about it for a food and drinks retailer. The Paypod Pay station helps you eliminate these concerns for any retailer in this market and keep on top of the stringent controls of the food standards agency. One of the main benefits of the Paypod is that there will never be any cross contamination between the till operator and customer as money will never change hands. Ideal for convenience stores, bakers, butchers, grocers, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops and pharmacies to name a few. The Paypod allows the retailer to focus on the customer and not the payment. Queues will move more efficiently and cash locked down securely resulting in a better experience for the consumer and retailer. The Paypod comes in two distinct models with an embedded solution to secure inside an existing counter or a hybrid solution to attach to an existing counter. Whichever design the Paypod includes the poslinq interface software allowing instant connection to any existing windows point of sale. The Paypod can be customised to include the coin and note recyclers of the retailerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. Whichever model you choose, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in good hands with the most robust and reliable recycling
Contact Nick Hutchings
solutions in the industry.
nickh@electromech.co.uk or call 07725 737325
Electromech also offer a full service guarantee for peace of mind.
robertc@electromech.co.uk or call 07788 672905
Contact Rob Cottingham
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The ASCO Numatics™ 653 Series air preparation products suitable for applications where high-flow-rate is requiredEmerson announces the introduction of the ASCO Numatics 653 Series of air preparation products.
Emerson: Save on energy consumption and cost with the new range of air preparation products from Emerson Available in 3/4” and 1” port sizes, the
technology air preparation products in
of the manifold assembly without
653 Series has a high flow rate for its
sizes ranging from 1/8 to 1”, all from
disconnecting the piping.
size. This enables customers to power
one supplier. This makes selection and
more products from the same Filter-
purchasing simpler.”
The 651, 652 and 653 Series incorporate front-facing easy-to-read, low-profile
Regulator or Lubricator (FRL), or reduce pressure drop across the system, both of
With the industry´s highest flow
gauges. Optional integral red/green
which enable potential energy and cost
characteristics, related to size, the ASCO
pressure range indicators make it easy to
savings. The range of the 651, 652 and
Numatics 651, 652, and 653 Series
monitor the desired pressure. The small
653 Series consists of filters, regulators,
are ideal for use in any application that
footprint and clean lines help achieve
filter regulators, lubricators, soft starts,
requires high volumes of air or where
robust, modern-looking equipment.
quick exhausts, diverter blocks and shut
space is limited. Original equipment
Long-lasting laser-etched tags and
off valves.
manufacturers will benefit from the
covers ensure product information will
wide temperature range (-40°C to
remain visible even in challenging -
“The introduction of our 653 Series
80°C), and ATEX and CUTR certification,
environments. In addition, an optional
greatly expands our global offering of
which enables this product to be used
3-micron pleated pre-filter has been
high-flow air preparation products.”
in challenging and harsh environments,
added to the line´s coalescing filters and
said Scott Weickel, Vice President of
and applications such as valve piloting
coalescing filter/regulator combination
Engineering for Machine Automation
in the process industry. The modular
units. This eliminates the need for a
applications at Emerson. “The
air preparation products have a
separate particulate filter unit and
addition of the new port sizes enables
robust construction and are easy to
reduces cost, size, and weight.
international manufacturers to select
assemble, mount, and position. New
a comprehensive range of advanced
endplate flanges allow the removal
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For more information visit Emerson.com.
UNITECH ENGINEERING LTD Unitech Engineering Ltd. specialise in the design and manufacture of an extensive range of conveyor and materials handling systems to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and other hygiene conscious industries. Our extensive customer base includes many ‘blue chip’ companies. We supply full turnkey systems alongside individual conveyor units for our customers’ specific applications. We offer a common aesthetic design across the conveyor range. Supply can also include full mechanical and electrical control installations supported by the provision of Project Management activities tailored to customers’ requirements. We also manufacture a wide range of stainless steel hygiene equipment including boot and shoe washers, industrial crate, pallet and rack washers, locker room equipment, and hygiene sinks. Our range also includes bakery equipment such as trolleys and trays, tote bins, lifting and tipping equipment, drainage and kerbing and stainless steel furniture. Whatever your needs, contact us today and we are sure to have an answer to your requirements.
Unitech Engineering Ltd. Prospect Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 0AL
Tel. 01543 675800 Email. info@unitech.uk.com www.unitech.uk.com
Why robots are part of the recipe for success for food producers The ability to respond quickly to changes in customer tastes and keep up with competitors is putting food companies under growing pressure to find new ways to stay one step ahead. Fast, flexible and increasingly simple and cost effective to implement, robots offer an attractive solution for producers to expand the variety of goods they can offer.
WRITTEN BY MIKE WILSON, BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR THE UK AND IRELAND, ABB ROBOTICS
Ongoing developments in technology, coupled with an expanding variety of robots in different sizes and mounting arrangements, are seeing robots increasingly making their way into food production applications. One example is picking and packing. Using integrated vision technology, the latest high-speed picking robots can recognise a variety of shapes, sizes and colours, adjusting their performance to achieve the fastest and most precise process. They can also be quickly switched over to handle different products, with the added option of equipping them with either finger-like grippers or suction pads, depending on the product being handled. Another application where robots are transforming performance is slicing. With many types of food products, it has traditionally been difficult to find a solution that can achieve a clean cut. With advances in technology, this challenge has been overcome. Compact robots tooled with ultrasonic blades, can slice through a variety of substances quickly and to a consistently high standard. Compared to a mechanical cutter, a robot tooled with an ultrasonic blade can achieve a greater variety of cut profiles with no risk of production errors. Developments in robotic vision and software have also opened new possibilities to produce bespoke products. Dutch baking company, De Bakker, for example, uses CAD software to create and upload individual designs to an ABB robot
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for icing onto cakes. Since installation, the robot system has increased the company’s productivity by over 1,000 percent. With food producers facing changeable times, companies searching for an
efficient, reliable and productive solution would do well to consider robotic automation. For more information, email robotics@ gb.abb.com or call 01908 350300 ref. ‘Robots for food’.
Can you create tomorrow’s new flavor?
When you trust your existing process, you can.
— Solutions to optimise productivity let you think ahead. Ensuring your food processing plant runs efficiently can be a time-consuming, complex task. But with the right systems and equipment in place, you’re free to focus on what really matters: your product offering. We’re here to help you grow with solutions that cover the full spectrum of your food production needs, from washdown-ready motors and tracking and tracing systems to metal detectable cable ties, robots and more. Discover more at the PPMA show, Stand F80 on 25 – 27 September Register here bit.ly/PPMA2018
Österreichische Post AG relies on new BEUMER Group high-capacity sorter Österreichische Post AG built its new
Customers want their orders to arrive
and the hall was too small to install a new
distribution centre in Wernberg, in the
ideally on the same day, delivered right
system.” While the St. Magdalen site will
southernmost Austrian state of Carinthia.
to their doorstep. Logistics and parcel
remain operational for the distribution of
Up to 30,000 packages are handled on a
services must be able to react accordingly
letters, the most modern sortation and
daily basis. The sortation system is at the
to those demands, because the
distribution system for packages, with a
heart of the logistics centre: it handles the
competition is fierce. The Austrian postal
footprint of 5,000 square metres, is now
sortation demands reliably and responds
service has responded to this tough task
operating for the Austrian postal service
quickly during peak times. The BG
and opened a new distribution centre
in a facility with 12,000 square metres of
Sorter is BEUMER Group’s latest system
in Wernberg, in the state of Carinthia.
total space.
development. It is powerful and energy-
Put into operation in the summer
efficient yet runs so quietly that the
of 2017, it distributes and delivers
HIGH TECHNOLOGY, SMALL FOOTPRINT
working environment remains pleasant.
packages in Austria’s southernmost
The site is conveniently located between
The managers were also impressed by
state and East Tyrol. “The move to
two big cities, Villach and Klagenfurt,
the trouble-free handling of the project.
Wernberg was necessary, because the
easily accessible from the autobahn. On
site in St. Magdalen no longer met our
average, approximately 30,000 packages
Parcel shipping is growing worldwide,
requirements,” explains the new branch
are handled per day, increasing to up
and Austria is no exception of course.
manager Kathrin Fischer. “The old
to 50,000 during peak times such as
One of the reasons for this growth is
distribution technology was no longer
leading up to Christmas. That means up
the enormous increase in online orders.
capable of handling the increasing volume
to 6,000 packages per hour. “The various
The system transports different items reliably and with high throughputs.
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The BG Sorter assigns the right parcels to the right destination. parcels must be handled with care and
packages on a horizontally and vertically
tested technologies,” explains Frank
distributed quickly and accurately,” said
adjustable telescopic belt conveyor. It
Niemietz. “This includes the sorter frame
Fischer. The sortation system must meet
transports the packages, which vary
made out of steel and the contactless
these high demands. BEUMER Group
in shape and weight onto a BEUMER
energy supply instead of the typical
provided the necessary technology, with
Parcel Belt Conveyor. The weight of
contact lines, which are commonly used
its new high-capacity BG Sorter at its
each package is precisely calculated. The
by the competition.” The tilt tray sorter
core, designed as a tilt tray sorter. “Our
shipments are then dispatched onto the
design is capable of conveying items of up
components have been installed, from
BG Sorter. The system can assign the
to 60 kilograms. Wireless communication
goods receipt to goods issue,” reports
parcels to the right destination because
enables real-time data transmission,
Frank Niemietz, Sales Manager Logistic
it is equipped with barcode recognition
unlike infrared communication where
Systems at BEUMER Group. Wernberg is
and with a laser system that continuously
data are transmitted only when an
a comparatively small site of the Austrian
detects the parcel’s volume and reports
infrared sensor is passed. This reduces
postal service. BEUMER Group had to
the result to the superordinate data
the communication time to milliseconds.
install the entire system in the already
processing system. If the packages
“Different operating modes are also easily
existing hall with very little space.
cannot be read then they are sent to a
implemented. This allows us to respond
special destination. An employee inspects
better to sensitive products,” explains
BG SORTER: ADJUSTABLE, QUIET,
and processes the parcels, then returns
Niemietz. “The items are discharged at
RELIABLE
them to the BG Sorter.
different speeds and with high precision.”
When a truck docks at the hall for unloading, an employee places the
Users can handle items of different sizes “Our BG Sorter is based on tried-and-
with more flexibility.
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The new BG Sorter is at the heart of the new distribution centre: the parcels are fed dynamically. “This machine allows us to handle a
our 40 employees,” says Fischer. “It stays
connection, examine the situation and
large mix of product with precision while
very quiet in this hall, you can easily talk to
solve the problem directly or come up with
being cost effective; and distribute to
each other, the operating volume remains
a solution together with the customer.
other logistics centres in Austria and our
very pleasant, which means it causes no
distribution units in Carinthia and East
additional stress for the employees.”
Tyrol,” says Fischer.
“This project was carried out extremely professionally and our communication
The packages are transferred via chutes
with BEUMER was honest and direct the
ENERGY-EFFICIENT DRIVE
onto telescoping belt conveyors. The
entire time,” says Gert Haas, Technical
The new BEUMER system is equipped
items are taken off the conveyors and
Director at Österreichische Post AG,
with energy-efficient drives. The servo
transferred into swap bodies. They are
Region West. “We were able to stay
drive-based OptiDrive reduces power
then transferred onto trucks that carry
on schedule and the entire system
consumption and CO2 emissions. The
them to one of the other six distribution
was commissioned on time. Quite
contact pressure of the drive wheel
centres in Austria.
extraordinary for a project of that size.”
is automatically set depending on the
Branch manager Kathrin Fischer is very SMOOTH PROJECT HANDLING AND
satisfied. “The BG sorter operates very
which makes this solution highly efficient
RELIABLE SERVICE
quietly, is highly reliable, and extremely
and force-fitting. This boosts efficiency
After the successful completion of
precise and fast when it comes to sorting
to up to 90 percent and enhances the
the project, BEUMER Group continues
the products.” And speed is a valuable
service life of the drive wheels. The
servicing the customer. Österreichische
asset in this industry, on top of the list for
BG Sorter is equipped with carrying
Post has signed a hotline contract with
the customers. “We are the only parcel
wheels that are larger than those used
BEUMER customer support. This allows
service in Austria that delivers six days
in comparable systems. They reduce the
the customer to contact a service engineer
a week, from Monday to Saturday,” says
rotation frequency by 25 percent. This has
whenever necessary. If the machines
Fischer.
a positive effect on the wear and tear and
come to a standstill, BEUMER Group can
the noise. “One very important aspect for
dial in directly to the machine via a VPN
required driving power – even for braking,
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www.beumergroup.com.
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New Style Uniball Tumbler Mixer From Machines 4 Food
Dicom Limited
The machines have been sold to client using a range of different products as coating vegetables in oil, mixing medical powders, Bakery recipes, flapjack mix, mixing different nut types, marinating meat with sauces, mixing coffee beans, food ingredients, coating olives in flavours, flavours on nuts. Machine details New Machines 4 Food Tumbler Mixer Model Uniball 225 Mixer Tumbler All stainless steel construction Capacity 225 litres, load capacity 60 kg to 100 Kg, Drum made in 316 stainless steel 760 mm inside diameter x 700 mm deep With inner blades to assist product roll Variable speed from 12 rpm to 24 rpm Motor gearbox drive 1.1 Kw Electric tipping discharge by motor gearbox Motor gearbox drive 0.12 kw Electric options 230/380/415 volts 50 Hz Electrical controls mounted in IP 65 stainless steel control box Mounted on stainless steel wheels, includes lid Discharge height to suit a standard 200 litre tote bin Overall length 1.6 metres x width 1.25 metres x height 1.8 metres 12 months warranty www.machines4food.co.uk sales@machines4food.co.uk | +44 1761 410345
Dicom Limited are a UK based manufacturer of waste compaction equipment based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The popular CE3230LR RORO portable waste compactor, fitted with a liquid retentive seal as standard to prevent leakage, uses the latest twin ram technology to produce a massive 30t of force making it the machine to go to when compacting food/packaging waste. It is ideal for addressing hygiene issues usually associated with skips and due to its small footprint, for where space is also a premium on site. The CE3230LR is very versatile and can be fitted with a bin lifting system or it can be hand fed. Like all the equipment made at Dicom, the CE3230LR model is robust by design, very reliable and easy to operate. For further information about this and other products. www.dicom.ltd.uk
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Is Your Company ‘Pigging’? You’ve probably heard of ‘Pigging’. It’s in wide use in the food and beverage industry. Everything from ready meals, sauces, dips, meat emulsions, chocolates, wines, sodas, syrups, fruit juices, soft drinks and many other liquid or wet products, get ‘pigged’ during their production. High ROI
for food and beverage companies, provide
More correctly known as liquid product
solutions which recover up to 99.5% of
recovery, pigging is one of the most
residual product which you would otherwise
And because pigging saves so much waste,
effective ways to increase yields, reduce
send to waste.
it lowers disposal cost while being great for the environment and your company’s
waste and speed up changeovers. Pigging also saves water and cleaning agents and
The unique and flexible design of the HPS
lowers contamination risks.
pig enables the extremely high recovery
That’s why pigging systems deliver rapid
system is the answer.
sustainability credentials.
rate, which it maintains even when travelling
So if you pump liquids and are not pigging,
around 1.5 D bends.
you really should be!
payback and high return on investment (ROI). Increase Capacity and Help the Environment
Contact HPS Product Recovery Solutions for
How Pigging Works
If you’re at capacity and need extra output,
more information:
Pigging works by sending a special
if you need to lower your flush waste,
W: www.HPS-Pigging.com
projectile (the ‘pig’) through your pipeline.
save water and chemicals, or reduce your
E: info@hps-pigging.com
HPS, specialists in hygienic pigging systems
downtime between batches, a pigging
T: 0115 925 4700
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Star Instruments Star Instruments is a family run business with over 50 years of experience in precision pressure temperature and flow engineering and has developed an established reputation for manufacturing first class, quality instrumentation at their UK factory. Their fundamental objective is to produce and maintain the element of high quality to ensure the total satisfaction of all customers. The UK based instrumentation company supplies a range of instrumentation from pressure and temperature gauges, flow/ level instrumentation to calibrators and associated accessories. The specialist team work with original equipment manufacturers (OEMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) at the early stages of development, designing instrumentation best suited to the customers unique requirements, the products are then handcrafted by a highly skilled production team. The company has now complied an extensive catalogue of
over 3000 products designed to European Standard, all with one year warranty at no extra cost. In addition, the technical sales team covers all of the UK & Ireland, offering site visits and technical support. Star Instruments also supply worldwide to over 4000 customers and have gained certification to the internationally recognised standard for environmental management.
Star Instruments Ltd www.star-instruments.co.uk Phone: +44 1480 211928 sales@star-instruments.co.uk
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Full marks for 10 litre container choice RPC Promens Industrial is meeting
Dynostack offers an ideal entry-level
defined corner ribs for extra strength
growing demand for 10 litre industrial
solution for many products, while the
and stability during stacking; and
containers in a variety of markets with a
Continental is certified to the highest
improved hand clearance around the
choice of three designs that satisfy the
standard of UN testing, making it an
handle and an indented grip on the base,
needs of a many different applications.
X Pass container. This underlines the
for safer handling and improved pouring.
robustness of the design and means
SmartCan is also available in 20 and
The three ranges â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dynostack,
it is the most suitable container for
25 litre sizes, enabling the creation of
Continental and SmartCan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; offer
hazardous products and extreme
family ranges.
a durable construction for a reliable
environments. RPC Promens can provide full technical
performance, including UN certification for the carriage of hazardous goods. The
The latest introduction, SmartCan,
support, including assistance with filling
use of food grade material and a range of
combines an aesthetic design for
trials.
neck options give them the flexibility to
maximum on-shelf appeal with a variety
handle all types of products, and a choice
of user-friendly features. These include
of colours and decoration options allows
a conical neck finish that protects the
customers to promote their individual
cap from contact with other containers
brand image.
and enables optimised emptying;
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www.rpc-promens.com
Interview with Chris Mears 1. How long has the company been running? Established in 1998, building on 20 years’ experience with previous company, Eirelec Ltd. 2. What does Eurolec specialise in? Eurolec design and manufacture a range of portable temperature and pressure monitoring instrumentation and a range of dry well temperature calibration units. We are also the UK & Ireland distributor for Ono Sokki, renowned Japanese manufacturer of high spec engine tachometers, rotary encoders, linear gauges, FFT analysers and vibrometers. 3. How has Eurolec differentiated themselves in the industry? Eurolec has a number of unique selling points – our competitively priced PC Temp PT2 thermometer for example features best in class accuracy providing better than ± O.2°C for those sensitive food, lab and pharmachem applications. Our portable instrument TH, PR & IR ranges feature very robust metal cased options for manometers, infrared and probe thermometers. The Eurolec CS and CSEC series temperature calibrators provide significantly better accura-
Chris Mears - MD Eurolec Instrumentation Ltd, with Scientific Measurements MD Daren Wallis
truments are still in daily use 15 – 20
easily check the accuracy of ther-
years on and it is genuinely rare that
mometers (both probe and infrared
we lose a customer.
types) through a freely adjustable range (approximately -20 °C to +
5. Which industries do they target?
85°C). This model (together with
Although we supply to multiple
other units in the CS series, offering
customers (including those within the HACCP, industrial, laboratory and environmental sectors) our main focus is within all aspects of the food industry. This includes everything from manufacturing/processing, chilled/ frozen storage, transport, quality and lab research etc. right through to the catering sector.
cy and stability performance compared
6. What are some of the best-selling
to other similarly priced options on
products at Eurolec?
the market and a very competitively
The CS174 temperature calibration
priced alternative to some of the much
source together with the RT162 refe-
costlier solutions.
rence thermometer provides a swift
different temperature ranges) has proven to be a popular and effective alternative to both the more basic and less accurate dry blocks and the significantly more expensive laboratory spec options currently on the market. The PC Temp PT2 portable thermometer is also a very popular hand held instrument offering very good accuracy at a very competitive price range.
return on investment whilst ensu4. What are the key benefits to using
ring the expense, inconvenience and
Eurolec?
downtime associated with offsite or
Reliability and value of our products
external calibration is removed. This
and quality of service. Many of our ins-
system allows the user to quickly and
www.eurolec-instruments.com FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk 41
Easily print durable signs to increase safety & efficiency Brady Corporation’s new S3100
& facility identification in large
is easy and extremely fast thanks
Sign & Label Printer enables users
plants, in and around production
to the printer’s ‘drop-in’ label
to easily print a wide range of
halls, warehouses and logistics &
materials and matching ink ribbons
reliable safety signs and facility
distribution centres. Brady’s sign
that can be switched out in less
labels, even in standalone mode,
& label materials are designed to
than 20 seconds. An intuitive user
to increase workplace safety and
last in industrial environments
interface with touch screen offers a
efficiency on demand.
and have been tested in line with
wide variety of sign & label design
international ASTM test methods.
options, even when the printer is
A wide range of labels & signs
Technical data sheets are available
used in standalone mode. When
The new S3100 Sign & Label
for every sign & label material.
connected to a computer, sign &
Printer enables users to print a
label design options can be further
wide range of signs and labels to
Extremely easy to use
expanded using Brady Workstation
increase safety and efficiency in
The new S3100 Sign & Label
label design apps, available
any workplace. Safety signs, floor
Printer is extremely easy to use
for download from the Brady
marking, 5S labels, lean labels,
and features auto-calibration and
websites.
labels to identify racks, doors,
automatic label material setup.
stairs, bins, desks and chairs and
This enables users to just walk up
Printer specifications are available
CLP-labels to identify chemicals
to the printer and start printing
on the Brady website.
can all be printed with the S3100 at
the signs and labels they need.
location whenever they are needed.
Switching to another label material
Designed to last The S3100 prints on Brady’s industrial grade vinyls that offer 8-10 year outdoor durability, and on durable polyesters including ToughStripe floormarking. Signs & labels printed with the S3100 can be used both in- and outdoor, which is extremely useful for safety
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www.brady.eu
Partwell Group, Bridge Works, Stanley Street, Blackburn, Lancashire BB1 3BW Telephone: +44 (0)1254 671875 Fax: +44 (0)1254 674823 Email: sales@partwell.com
www.partwell.com
HYGIENIC FOOD CUTTING SURFACES, MADE TO MEASURE FOR MEAT PROCESSING
Block brushes Knife holders
Polyethylene blocks & boards Wear pads
Wear plate
Mincemeat rammers & fat beaters
Maple Blocks
Plastic specialists, producing UK manufactured solutions for the food industry. As specialists in plastic, our CNC department have a wealth of experience of working with the food industry to create engineered bespoke Conveyor Parts.
Side rails for Conveyor
Telephone 01254 671875 quoting FDPP or email cnc@partwell.com for more information
Proseal awarded following apprenticeship expansion Tray sealing specialist Proseal uk
the course and opened our training
mechanics, assembly, electrical, systems
has been named ‘Large Business
centre, so it’s a real vindication of both
and tool design.
Apprenticeship Employer of the Year’
decisions.”
by Macclesfield College, underlining the
“Apprentices have been a vital part of
company’s commitment to developing
The new Proseal Apprentice Training
Proseal from the very beginning, so it was
the next generation of engineers.
System (PATS) enables aspiring
a natural progression to set up a more
engineers to gain experience in every
structured and widely available programme,”
The honour comes after Proseal opened
area of Proseal’s business, with a view
says Andy Gray. “We have seen the benefits
a new dedicated training centre at its
to finding their path in the company and
that training our employees has on our
global headquarters in Adlington and
maximising their career potential.
success as a business.”
scheme, increasing its capacity to
Over a four-year schedule, apprentices
This success recently saw Proseal receive
provide training.
are supported through a combination of
a Queen’s Award for International Trade –
practical training, mentoring by qualified
recognition of the company’s outstanding
The awards ceremony at Mottram Hall,
and experienced staff, tuition at the
continuous growth in export sales.
Macclesfield, also saw Proseal second-
Proseal training centre, and off-site
year apprentice Louis Wright receive
work experience at customer sites and
“We want to continue to grow the
an individual award for ‘Engineering
various businesses around the UK.
business, and this can only be done by
significantly expanded its apprenticeship
Apprentice of the Year’.
training our future staff to the highest The establishment of the on-site
levels of expertise to maintain our world-
“It’s fantastic to be recognised like this
training centre means classroom and
class standards,” concludes Andy. “After
for our apprenticeship scheme, and I’d
shop floor learning are much more
the Queen’s Award, these latest honours
like to congratulate Louis on his well-
closely linked than before. In addition,
from Macclesfield College show how our
deserved individual award,” says Andy
whereas the company previously took
training programme will be instrumental
Gray, Training Manager at Proseal. “We
on three or four apprentices per year,
in achieving this.”
began working with Macclesfield College
there are now 28 apprentices in the
at the same time as we expanded
scheme, with specialisations including
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www.proseal.com
Hart Door Systems – Door systems for all applications A Speedor Cleanroom installation
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Delivering door systems to international standards
London Electronics Ltd Leading Producer Ferrero chose London Electronics Ltd to monitor production output on their FMCG lines. Sealed to IP65 for washdown environments and arriving preconfigured to match sensors on the line, the displays are durable, legible to 55+m and provide live performance information to show the workforce current throughput levels of production. This when linked with their web based performance monitoring and control systems proves to be an invaluable tool in understanding the performance of production on lines ‘right now’, enabling key business decisions to be made and ensuring 100% uptime and maximum throughput. See here for more details: https://www.london-electronics. com/factory-performance-analysis.php ARLA FOODS London Electronics Ltd worked with the Arla Foods Lean Production Team to design, manufacture and install the largest Andon / Jidoka system in Europe. Consisting of over 35 large displays with Digit heights from 2” (57mm) up to 8” (200mm) allowing important information to be seen up to 100m away. Supplied fully sealed for reliable operation in this harsh and refrigerated washdown environment. The system is used to warn of line stoppages to permit immediate response
46 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk
from the Engineering team to ensuring capacity and output levels are optimum at all times. The system is linked to remote PC software to allow anyone in the factory to view the live status of each line, and also triggers audio alerts with zonal control to enable messages to be broadcast to ensure an immediate response to critical
London Electronics Ltd will be at
demonstrating their expertise in production line monitoring systems and solutions, to include live web based performance systems, KPI displays, Production Rate and Downtime Monitoring systems and solutions. Come along and see them to discuss your requirements or contact the sales Director – James Lees on 01767 626444 Ext 100
the PPMA show this September
Email: james@london-electronics.com
situations and minimise downtime. The case study in the brochure is here: https://www.london-electronics. com/LEL_8_page_production_line_ monitoring.pdf
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Streamline your production with Unitech De-Palletiser Tables
PROJECT To design, supply and install a leading aerosol manufacturer with two de-
• • • • • • •
palletiser tables to receive depalletized layers of empty deodorant cans and streamline them, positively and gently into a single file for discharge to a downstream process via a series of single file conveyors. MATERIALS • Predominantly 304 grade stainless steel • Movex Series 150 modular belt with 8mm pitch
• Nylon guide rails - antistatic • Klockner Moeller isolators • Siemens 57 - 1500 PLC • Simatic HMI and inverters
• Pilz PNOZ safety circuitry Unitech Engineering worked closely with
their client to design and manufacture two bespoke de-palletiser tables. Our client requested from the start of the project that we adhere to their mechanical and electrical standards and specifications. This included us using their preferred suppliers for some of the components. Each unit has a throughput of 350 cans per minute and was designed to handle
35-53mm cans of differing designs. Each table receives layers of cans 1200mm wide leading x 1000mm and is 5550mm in length and 1485mm wide.
Due to the bespoke nature of this project, numerous trials took place to ensure maximum efficiency with design amendments along the way and additional safety requirements
these particular cans were in production.
requested by our client. One snagging
Both units are now installed and are point encountered was that the taller and up and running. Engineering Ltd, Prospect Road, successfully Unitech slimmer of the cans occasionally fell due Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 0AL to their design. Unitech worked around
To discuss similar projects, please contact
www.unitech.uk.com
this by designing removable centre rail
your local Unitech representative or
+44 (0) 1543 675800
arrangements which could be used when
contact the office.
info@unitech.uk.com
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Unitech Engineering Ltd unitech.uk.com Phone: +44 (0) 1543 67580 k.hewines@unitech.uk.com
Minimise Product Wastage with an Accumulation System THE PROJECT To design, manufacture and install a twin spiral accumulation system comprising 2 spiral conveyors and 2 luffing conveyors to transfer products from their existing line to avoid products spoiling when line stoppages occur. Unitech Engineering were contracted by Panificio Italiano to produce a spiral accumulation system. Our system is designed with 2 luffing conveyors to enable the products to be diverted from the main production line to the spiral accumulation system. The product can then be held and re-introduced to the line when required.
The framework of the system is constructed predominantly of
304 grade stainless steel and has over 300 metres of 800mm belting. Each spiral has a central wide modular
drum and tensioner drive. In total, the system was in design
stallation took approximately 1 week. for approximately 4 weeks, in production for 8 weeks and in-
The total height of the system is 3340mm, the diameter of
the spirals is 4526mm and the total length of the system is 10176mm.
Since this installation Unitech have worked closely with our
Karl Hewines, Unitech’s Operations Director said “this was a fantastic opportunity to design a bespoke system and demonstrate Unitech’s manufacturing and installation capabilities.”
modular belt supplier and have been licensed to manufacture their direct drive system. We now have a new order for a 6.5m high Direct Drive cooling Spiral.
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AITT warns:
WRITTEN BY AITT PHOTOGRAPHY BY AITT
a fork truck operator’s certificate is no free pass
New research from one of the fork
distinct categories, with conversion
Alongside these is Conversion
lift industry’s leading accrediting
training required to extend an
Training. It’s designed to enable a
bodies, AITT, suggests significant
operator’s range of equipment.
trained and experienced operator
growth in the numbers of employers
to work on a wider range of fork
recognising the need for additional
Basic Training covers all the
lifts. This may mean learning to
training when operators are expected
knowledge and skills needed to safely
operate a truck from a different
to work on new and different types of
operate a particular fork lift (complete
category, (eg, enabling an operator
equipment.
with attachments). It takes place “off
of counterbalance trucks to operate
Announcing the figures, General
the job” over several days and is very
reach or articulated truck etc). It’s
Manager of AITT Adam Smith
comprehensive, covering 16 distinct
also needed when an operator is
explains: “We have identified a
areas.
required to operate a much larger or
27% rise in the numbers of fork lift
more powerful model of the same
truck operators taking conversion
Specific Job Training follows basic
category of equipment for which they
courses. It’s a positive sign that our
training or can be combined with
are trained… but where controls may
message is getting across. “For too
it. Also conducted away from the
be very different.
long, it was assumed that once an
everyday working environment, it
operator has gained a certificate to
is application-specific: in conditions
“Progress is being made but there
drive a forklift s/he was entitled to
similar to those that operators will
is still plenty of confusion out
operate any model with just a bit
face in the workplace.
there” adds Adam Smith. “We are happy to advise employers on their
of practice and experience. Like so much bad practice, it was a based on
The third is Familiarisation Training
responsibilities in confidence and
a heady mix of confusion, ignorance
which is carried out in the actual
without any obligation.
or sheer disregard for the legislation.”
workplace and allows the operator to
Employers need to be aware that
apply skills learnt in the previous two
Simply call AITT on 01530 810867 or
operator training falls into three
training stages under real conditions.
email helpdesk@aitt.co.uk.
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Birdstone Proves Packaging Design with Clear 3D Printed Prototypes 3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing helps packaging design firm achieve aesthetic and functional prototypes with clear SLA 3D printing Anyone who has opened a box of crackers to find the contents reduced to broken bits and pieces knows firsthand the consequences of poor packaging. Carman’s, an Australian food company passionate about only using the best ingredients, is mindful of how it delivers its products to consumers to ensure a high quality experience before the first bite is ever taken. Therefore, when Carman’s launched its new Super Seed & Grain Crackers, the food company kept presentation and preservation top of mind, and enlisted Birdstone, an Australian packaging design agency, to design an engaging tray insert. Due to the various requirements they needed to balance, multiple prototypes
previous successful collaborations.
(SLA) 3D printing on 3D Systems ProX® 800 machine, 3D Systems built
were required to demonstrate the proposed designs both aesthetically and
COLLABORATING TO DELIVER
both a one- and two-piece prototype
functionally.
FUNCTIONALITY AND BUILD BRAND
in Accura®ClearVue™, a rigid and tough
EQUITY
clear 3D plastic material offering the
BALANCING CLIENT REQUIREMENTS IN
Birdstone worked closely with Carman’s
highest clarity and transparency on the
PACKAGING DESIGN
marketing and product development
market.
The packaging considerations in play for
teams as well as its packaging supplier
Carman’s were multifaceted: it needed to
to review and narrow the packaging
be easy to open, functional as a serving
design concepts to two. From the outset,
AESTHETIC PACKAGING
vessel, and enable Carman’s customers
the top priority was to maintain supply
In just four days, the SLA prototypes were
to reclose the container for storage. For
chain efficiency throughout packaging
printed and finished to meet Birdstone’s
ease of access, it was determined that
manufacturing and product filling,
quality and realism requirements. 3D
the crackers should be stacked in three
followed closely by building brand equity
Systems’ On Demand Manufacturing
columns with room to encase the top
into the tray with an effective and hassle-
experts followed the premium finishing
crackers without crushing them, but also
free customer experience. Relaying this
protocol for Accura ClearVue to deliver
be easy to fill to not disrupt the production
information to 3D Systems On Demand
water-clear prototypes through a process
line. Lastly, the packaging needed to
Manufacturing, Birdstone and the 3D
of wet and dry sanding followed by clear
meet the retailer requirement for vertical
printing service bureau talked about the
coating. These prototypes were then
packaging to maximize differentiation on
requirements for the prototypes.
submitted for manufacturing tests and
PROTOTYPING FUNCTIONAL AND
consumer research to validate and rate
the shelves. There was also a question of on-shelf instability due to the light weight
Due to the complexity of the casing
the success of each concept, and to
of the product and the properties of the
designs and unique functional
assess the performance and limitations of
tray material.
requirements involved, 3D Systems’ On
each packaging option at all critical touch
Demand Manufacturing experts helped
points.
Birdstone knew that arriving at the correct
Birdstone select the most suitable
design would require accurate prototypes,
prototyping process, materials, and
At this stage, Birdstone ordered
and therefore reached out to 3D Systems
finishing process to meet its outlined
four copies of the leading packaging
On Demand Manufacturing due to
requirements. Using Stereolithography
design from 3D Systems On Demand
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Manufacturing, which were created using 3D Systems’ cast urethane process. The preferred SLA prototype was used to make a mold which was then used to cast additional water-clear copies using polyurethane, a material very close to what would be used for the final product. ARRIVING AT THE FINAL DESIGN Following full evaluation of the clear prototypes, the final design was officially selected: an attractive one-piece clamshell case, uniquely contoured to the shape of the stacked biscuits. According to Grant Davies, Director, Design & Strategy at Birdstone, “The final design plays to the strengths of the packaging material and provides a secure, re-useable home for the crackers throughout the supply
Carman’s exciting range of crackers has
On Demand Manufacturing was a
chain and into the customers’ hands. It
forged a new place in the market for
wonderful partner and worked with
is functional enough to be filled, stylish
the company, and the tray has earned it
us to provide the most effective and
enough to serve from, and securely
many fans through the cleverness and
appealing concept prototypes within the
re-closeable for on-the-go snacking.”
convenience of its design. Birdstone
project budget.”
Birdstone says that by adding another
says it is delighted to have contributed
level of consumer engagement through
to a successful final product for its client,
Birdstone’s packaging insert for
functional and aesthetic packaging,
and to answer the unique challenges
Carman’s Super Seed & Grain Crackers
Carman’s is able to offer a deeper brand
of the project within a tight deadline.
was a 2018 finalist in the Packaging &
experience beyond consumption.
“As usual,” says Davies, “3D Systems
Processing Innovation & Design Awards.
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