Syntegon’s end-to-end system for coffee bean packaging will be exhibited at this years interpack, held in Duesseldorf from the 4th to the 10th of May.
The packaging line, consisting of a PMX, a product handling system, and an Elematic 3001 WAH, offers modern control technology and a flexible and multifunctional solution for product handling. The system packages coffee beans in block bottom bags, with the product handling system merging products from two infeed lines, monitoring their quality, and transporting them to a case packer for secondary packaging. An integrated Industry 4.0 solution monitors machine conditions, contributing to the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the line.
The PMX packaging machine, which is the first machine in the system, offers flexibility and sustainability by processing recyclable packaging materials and aroma protection valves made from mono-materials. Thanks to it’s fast format changeovers and full-corner-sealing, it covers a wide range of packaging formats. The modular design also allows manufacturers to meet their specific customer requirements while maintaining efficient output and providing options to quickly react to changing markets.
The packaging line also features Synexio Empower, a Smart Machine I4.0 solution that monitors energy and resource consumption through condition monitoring, data acquisition, and visualization in real-time, contributing to the intelligent self-optimization of the PMX machine. Thanks to detailed OEE analytics and predictive maintenance, manufacturers are also able to improve their plant efficiency and reduce costs.
Once the beans have been packaged the product handling system will then take over from two infeed lines, merge them, and transports them to the downstream Elematic 3001 WAH case packer. During the feeding process, the product handling system fulfills several functions in a compact design: it mixes, turns, weighs and places products depending on configuration and controls them in the process. “The multifunctional technology is a decisive advantage of the product handling system,” explains Bernhard Vaihinger, product manager for case packers at Syntegon. “State-of-the-art control technology allows adjustments to the handling process without time-consuming format changes; operators can configure different formats at the push of a button.” The combination of flexibility and multifunctionality not only makes the product handling system an all-round talent – it also reduces the number of machines and components needed in the packaging process.
The intersection of sustainability and Industry 4.0 is demonstrated by the Elematic 3001 WAH wraparound case packer, which will then efficiently place eight or ten coffee bags in one of two formats. With its flexibility in handling a wide range of product formats, the machine is highly adaptable. Moreover, it promotes sustainability by utilizing recycled or alternative-fiber corrugated cardboard such as grass, coconut, or cup plants (Silphium perfoliatum). The machine’s resource usage is also minimal, as explained by Bernhard Vaihinger, “The Elematic 3001 WAH applies adhesive only where it is actually needed. Compared to conventional application methods, this saves up to 40 percent of glue with the same case stability.”
To see this state of the art coffee handling line in action, head to the Syntegon stand at interpack 2023. Hall 6, stand A31 – B31 at interpack.
If you are heading to the show also reach out to Nupac for a tour of the stand and a specified time to talk to the experts about your specific needs.