Compact Footprint and Maximum Flexibility on the new Cermex SD59 Multi-Function Top Loading Case Packer
At Pack Expo in Chicago from November 9-13, Cermex will be presenting its latest SD59 top loading case packer sold to a major global pharmaceutical customer for one of its North American sites. This application, designed to meet reduced layout requirements, was part of a global project for 7 complete ends of line integrating case packing and palletization.
- meet increasing customer demand for compact solutions, by signigficanty reducing the machine footprint (-54%)
- while remaining flexible (a key factor in the sucess of the SD69 nodel with more than 130 mcahines sold)
To achieve this, Cermex proceeded by breaking down the machine in order to develop each function to be integrated module by module into the least space possible.
The SD5 version was designed…
This was how the R&D and engineering departments developed an ultra-compact, 2 station (instead of 3 previously) top loading case packer which can reach a speed of 15 cases/min.
The case extraction and forming module was consequently completely re-designed into a back and forth system driving the grippers holding the cases.
The machine frame can support various types of loading system according to the characteristics of the products to be loaded, i.e.:
- Nature of the product (rigid, flexible...)
- Infeed speed and mass
- Loading trajectory envelope depending on how the products are to be presented in the case
A complete range of loading arms to suit the requirement
Subsequently, the SD5 can be equipped with a new 3-axis loading arm (movement on x and y axes + head rotation) developed by Cermex (SD59 model). Then again, Cermex can integrate other manufacturers’ multi-axis robotic loading arms for the product gripping/loading operation (SD58 model), offering additional functionalities as required.
For instance, the version equipped with a Staübli 6-axis robot which was presented at Interpack 2008 highlighted the robot’s ability to change its own gripping tooling as well as carry out certain adjustments for size changeovers.
Furthermore, and whatever the version of gripping arm, size changeovers on the rest of the machine can be completely automated by motorising the adjustments points for maximum productivity!
The SD59 model on show in Chicago
The SD59 model on show at Pack Expo 2008 is designed to load cardboard cartons into RSC.
The products are fed in on one lane and are turned lengthways by a guide. They are then collated into batches of 9 by a lateral pushing system. The product batch is gripped by the loading arm fitted with suction cups and the batch is then introduced into the pre-opened case. The cases are sealed with adhesive tape. The system on show integrates the application of labels on the case. The unit is controlled by Rockwell automation.
MAIN FEATURES:
Type of Sectors
- Cosmetics, pharmaceutical and para-pharmaeuticals
- Food Industry applications at low and medium speeds
Type of primary packaging handled
- Bottles, pots, tubes, doypacks, bags
Type of secondary packagin handled
- RSC with flaps
- 1/2 RSC (without upper flaps)
Type of sealing
- Hot-melt, glue melt or
- Adhesive tape