THE PERFECT SET-UP FOR CHANGE
MANUFACTURING RÖFIX AG ’ S PORTFOLIO
BEUMER GROUP
THE PERFECT SET-UP FOR CHANGE
Röfix AG ’ s portfolio comprises around 200 different building materials , e . g . masonry mortar , renderings , paints , coatings and unbonded screeds . To make sure that the correct quantity of these materials gets to the customer safely and on time , the manufacturer places a special emphasis on filling , palletising and packaging technology . BEUMER Group provided an entire system to the site in Sennwald , Switzerland and integrated it into an existing building . The system can be flexibly adapted to the different materials , no retrofitting required . The individual system components are easy to maintain and operate reliably . This ensures high levels of availability and prevents downtimes .
A mountain range , characterised by the summits of the Chrüzberg , Stauberen and Hoher Kasten , dominates the panorama of the extensive Rhine plains . Here in Sennwald in the canton of St . Gallen , nature enthusiasts , hikers and bikers enjoy the forests , meadows and winding paths . The Austrian building materials manufacturer Röfix , member of the Fixit Gruppe , has one of its five Swiss locations in this picturesque town with its approximately 5,000 inhabitants . “ We are manufacturing our entire product range here ,” describes Josef Sennhauser , CEO of Röfix , Switzerland . “ Among the some 200 different building materials are fine plaster , different types of concrete , masonry mortar , screed and adhesives ,” adds plant manager Gerhardt Welte . “ Each of these products has very different flow properties .”
This can be a challenge . In order to remain competitive , not only the quality of the building materials is important , but “ Manufacturers must also be reliable in getting their products to the customer on time ,” Sennhauser emphasises . “ One of the most decisive factors for customer satisfaction is staying on schedule .” To achieve this , the Suisse subsidiary needed an adaptable packaging line that could quickly bag , palletise and then package the finished stack with a stretch hood . In the past it had repeatedly incurred downtime on individual machines and workers had to do extensive retrofitting on the line when products changed , which caused delays .
Decision for the right partner
Röfix ’ experience has already been positive with solutions of BEUMER Group at some
168 PECM Issue 34 of their other plants . This is why those responsible turned towards BEUMER Group as a one-stop shop for filling , palletising and packaging technologies . “ Not only do our customers look for reliability , we expect the same from our suppliers ,” says Welte . The key requirements for the packaging line , besides adaptability , were mainly economical operation , easy maintenance and extensive customer support . Both companies quickly agreed on the scope and schedule and the project was ready to begin .
Filling process : not too much , not too little
Due to the wide range of manufactured building materials , BEUMER Group installed a BEUMER fillpac R filling machine that operates according to the air filling principle . The bags are weighed during the filling process . The BEUMER fillpac is equipped with an electronic calibration-capable weighing unit . It ensures that the bags are always filled with the same amount of material . A special software enables filling spouts and scale to constantly compare weights . By using ultrasound to seal the bags , a very clean and efficient technology , the system can ensure optimal results . It also avoids the accumulation of material around the valve .
Due to its modular design , the system can be easily integrated into existing lines . The added BEUMER bag placer and ream magazine make the filling system even more efficient . Servomotors automatically , precisely and energy-efficiently drive the application unit and the suction gripper . The gripping and placing system takes the bags from the stack and applies them safely on the filling spout . 1,200 bags per hour can be applied like this with high precision . 1,800 bags are possible by adding an extension . “ The BEUMER bag placer can be easily adjusted to other bag formats by the user . This increases the system ’ s flexibility ,” explains Denis Sielemann , Senior Sales Manager , Building Materials , at BEUMER Group .
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