palletiser

Meypack New multi-line palletising system

Posted by Miles Goodwin    Posted in Meypack    Posted on January 9, 2012        

Palletising units in particular require not only a significant amount of floor area but also typically need a high ceiling to accommodate the equipment. These two aspects, both keeping costs down as well as saving space, were decisive factors behind the development of Meypack’s new multi-palletising system.

Telescopic lifting table

In order to be able to simultaneously palletise end packaged products from two packaging lines per multipalletiser,the system has been equipped with a double-lane infeed. Various products can be fed into the system in each lane. During the palletising process, either line 1 or line 2 is triggered and the products of the chosen line are palletised on one of the two pallets. During this time, the products on the other line start accumulating to be palletised ontothe second pallet once a complete layer on the first pallet has been formed.

The capacity of this multi-palletiser is highly competitive. In the application described above, one multi palletiser system processes 5 layers per minute or approximately 35 pallets an hour. Once the entire system has been expanded to include two multi-palletising systems running side-by-side, the output can be increased to 10 layers per minute or respectively 70 pallets per hour.

The entire palletising system, referring to both multi palletisers,is outfitted with an empty pallet magazine and transport system, which transports the empty palletsfrom the pallet magazine to the respective palletisers. The empty pallet magazine can hold up to 15 empty pallets. A joint full pallet transport system ensures the transport ofthe pallets to the common pallet wrapper, which wraps the pallets in stretch film to protect the products. The system can handle all common pallet formats.

Meypack multi-line palletiser

The system is equipped with two switch cabinets, one for each palletiser, plus one common operator panel, significantly simplifying customer handling. In addition, the machine is equipped with servo-drives that execute the palletising procedure in a more gentle and defined manner. Toothed belts ensure smooth and quiet operation of the lifting table and table tops and need not be oiled or greased –of great benefit particularly in the food industry.

Features:

  • palletises up to four end-packaging lines simultaneously
  • palletises wrap-around cases, trays, trays with lids,multipacks and crates
  • huge cost and space savings
  • particularly user-friendly thanks to common transport technologyand operator elements
  • continuous flow due to meypack’s telescopic lifting table
  • output of up to 70 pallets per hour
  • constructed in Meypack’s cleandesign execution

 

Meypack packaging innovation – the new PackPal

Posted by Miles Goodwin    Posted in Announcements, Meypack    Posted on February 5, 2010        

Meypack has recently expanded its machine program with a completely new highly efficient and flexible solution for palletising.  The new PackPal machine reaches a speed of 30 bundles per minute, and in a space of only 10m2.

The idea to develop a new palletiser grew out of the desire to save space by shortening the distance between the packaging machine and the palletiser and to simplify the handling for the customer by directly connecting the packaging machine to the palletiser and controlling both machines with one control system. Save space, simplify the control system and in doing so, reduce costs – that is precisely the concept behind the new PackPal.

Meypack PackPal palletiser

Meypack PackPal system

Originally designed to be combined with the VP Series case packers of every capacity for the transport of trays, trays with lids and wrap-around cases, in the meantime it is now possible to combine the PackPal with machines from the SW and FW Series. To carry this out, a small modification of the product transport is necessary between the two machines. However, the PackPal can also be used as a palletiser on its own.

High-tech solution in CleanDesign
As with all machines from Meypack, the new PackPal is built according to the CleanDesign Construction Principle. The machine is designed in an open manner, providing good accessibility to the products, the pre-grouped layer and all modules and areas of the PackPal, which in turn facilitates cleaning and maintenance. Especially in palletising technology, the open design is a real novelty and aids in shortening periods of standstill, significantly reducing the maintenance and cleaning costs and simplifying operation for both the operators and the service personnel. The machine is available in steel or in stainless steel versions.
The assembly of the PackPal on site at the customer is easier and faster to complete, which not only prevents machine downtime but also drastically reduces commissioning costs. The entire machine can be installed and commissioned within 1 or 2 days thanks to the extremely compact design of the PackPal. All components can already be mounted at the time of delivery.

However, it is not only the low commissioning costs and the ease of use that make the PackPal an economically attractive overall solution but also the minimal space requirements enable an optimal utilisation of space. For example, the PackPal version with just one gripping arm (PP 100) for low speeds requires just around 10?m2 while the version with two gripping arms (PP 200) for high speeds requires no more than 20?m2. The PackPal is no slouch when it comes to speed either: it can process 30 (PP 100) respectively 60 (PP 200) packs per minute. Both the PP 100 and the PP 200 can process all current pallet formats. Furthermore, the integration of intermediate layers or cover sheets is easily possible.

Case transfer to palletiser

The new Meypack telescopic lifting table enables the continuous flow of products through the packaging machine during an automatic pallet change
In the scope of the development of the PP, Meypack completely reconceptualised the lifting table. The result is a lifting table equipped with a telescopic device that is capable of not only moving up and down, forward and back, but that is also able to contract to half its original length. The new telescopic lifting table extends outwards above the pallet and lowers itself onto the layer. With the help of layer holders located in front of and behind the layer as well as the proven side centring device, the layer cannot slip. Through this technique, a creation of gaps between the products is easily possible in all imaginable variations. The underside of the lifting table frame is additionally equipped with scanners. These monitor the pack surfaces and search for “unevenness” while the lifting table extends above the pallets – an additional safety precaution for a smooth run.

The telescopic device on the lifting table also ensures continuous flow of products through the packaging machine during an automatic pallet change. While the full pallet is being automatically transported to the pallet wrapper and an empty pallet is being moved up from the empty pallet magazine, the lifting table simultaneously moves backward to pick up the next layer which it then sets down upon the new empty pallet during the next cycle.

For more information on the PackPal palletising principle contact us on 01473 893990 or by email.