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Pacepacker launches TWO robot solutions that flex to agricultural packers needs
With agricultural food packers facing higher demand from retailers to pack produce in numerous sizes and formats, Pacepacker Services is unveiling TWO versatile, future-proofed systems at LAMMA 2017 in January.( Stand 3A118)
F or highly efficient palletising, the FANUC M410iC robot has the payload and multitasking ability to stack anything, ranging from 25kg potato sacks, to tubs of animal feed and bales of pet bedding. For increased flexibility, this high-speed robot can be fitted with different end effectors to suit any task. What’ s more, the robot can be easily moved to other production areas to suit business demands, boosting an agricultural packer’ s investment even further.
“ Eliminating tedious and labour intensive tasks, these two robots can handle multiple products simultaneously”
Also on show at LAMMA 2017 for the first time is the FANUC M10 pick and place robotic arm. With a payload of 12kg and capable of picking and packing up to 80 items per minute, the arm can be fitted with any end effector to suit the application. There are more than 80 to choose from, including mechanical grippers for gently cradling fresh poly bags of produce, or delicately transferring potatoes and freshly harvested root vegetables into bulk display units, to suction cups for loading tubs and pots into retail ready trays.
Catering to the seasonal demands of the agricultural industry, both systems are designed to offer complete flexibility, durability and reliability. Pacepacker’ s Commercial & Information Systems Manager, Paul Wilkinson, explains:“ For contract agricultural packers that serve a wide customer base and have to accommodate peak demands, case loading and palletising robots need to be able to react swiftly to varied products and packaging sizes.
“ Eliminating tedious and labour intensive tasks, these two robots can handle multiple products simultaneously, pick up different types of packaging, and can even place down the pallets and add layer or slip sheets, without requiring additional peripheral equipment,” adds Paul.
Pacepacker will also be showcasing its upgraded FastPac Sack Placer and Total Bag Control system at Lamma 2017. Visit Stand
3A118 to discover how today’ s robots can cater to tomorrow’ s packing contracts, with a surprisingly quick return on investment.
The Tyre Equipment Company returns to LAMMA
This January, The Tyre Equipment Company is returning to the LAMMA farm machinery and equipment show in Peterborough to showcase its range of workshop tools and equipment.
A s a longestablished online supplier of workshop tools to a cross section of transport sectors, the company offers a‘ no minimum order’, free packaging and delivery service throughout the UK for all of its products.
The Tyre Equipment Company works with leading equipment manufacturers, such as Gaither Tools and PCL, to stock an extensive range, including Jacks and Lifting Equipment, Tyre Puncture Repair Materials, Tyre Safety Cages and Tyre Bead Breakers.
Speaking of the return to LAMMA this year, Phillip May, General Manager, comments:
“ Last year’ s LAMMA show was
the first time we had exhibited at the show and we had a fantastic time showcasing our agricultural range of products, designed to provide a more economical and practical solution to tyre equipment related issues.”
“ Last year’ s LAMMA show was the first time we had exhibited at the show
Visitors to the stand – number 498a – can look forward to a healthy discount on all items displayed and also can take part in a daily competition to win one of three off-road tyre repair kits.
The show takes place at the East of England Showground on the 18th and 19th of January.
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