Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 37 2021 | Page 23

Smart coupling for fast packaging

Packaging specialist trusts in innovative multiple connectors
Little space , little time , and yet as much flexibility as possible : The requirements packaging machines are expected to meet are manifold . The developed NEO machine puts Meypack in a position to package malleable and flexible bags that are ready for sale . The company from Nottuln in Germany , installed Eisele ’ s MULTILINE multiple connectors in the prototype , which allowed them to perfectly satisfy the requirements they imposed on space and speed and the necessary level of flexibility .
The packaging specialist Meypack Verpackungssystemtechnik GmbH develops machines for secondary packaging and palletizing . It is imperative - especially in the food industry - to package new products at short notice and in a cost-effective manner - and without compromising on quality .
The greatest possible flexibility “ The NEO was designed for the secondary packaging of products ”, says Nowak . “ While primarily intended for packaging flexible products in trays with inserted lids , it can process small cans and aluminium bowls as well .”
Since multiple cylinders have to be supplied with compressed air , the company steered clear of simple compressed air couplings for reasons of space . Meypack decided to pair the machine with the multiple connectors with 8-fold socket body that are included in Eisele ’ s MULTILINE series . Each connector is fitted with six adaptive inserts with shut-off and double seal , an adaptive insert without shut-off and an A-coded M12-round connector , which is used for the signal transmission to the format parts . The multiple and multi-media connectors of the Eisele MULTILINE ADAPTIVE + E series offer an innovative modular kit system for combining compressed air , vacuum , gases , coolant , liquids , electronics and electrical wiring in one interface .
Reduced installation effort yields savings in time Installation expenses and set-up times can be reduced significantly with the innovative multiple connector . “ We only need 25 minutes for the complete format changeover from very small to very large ”, confirms Nowak . “ This quick change can largely be attributed to the locking lever ”. The fully customized multiple connectors make it possible to exchange all functions in one single step and without any tools . Since all connections can be integrated into one connector , the required installation space is minimal as well . Another decisive advantage is that all individual parts are compatible with each other . The base body is composed of plug and socket . The number of connections and the maximum outer diameter can be customized . Thanks to the inserts , it is now possible to combine exactly the media that are needed for each application .
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