down a roller conveyor to an Endoline Robotics palletising system, incorporating Montech’ s Spider technology and a stretch wrapper. Finally, stacked and wrapped pallets are wheeled away by an operator for distribution.
With a seamless flow from start to finish the line is capable of sleeving and packing a hairbrush every 2 seconds- a significant improvement from the 20 seconds previously recorded, marking a 90 % increase in efficiency.
Packing two separate case sizes, Endoline programmed the different dimensions into the systems and educated operators on
Since automating the process we have been able to upskill workers while significantly increasing efficiency and meeting global demand for the hairbrushes quickly.
quickly reconfiguring the machines to seamlessly switch between the two sizes.
While overcoming challenges relating to sourcing manual workers, since the line was deployed, the company has upskilled workers to manage the entire operation.
“ We have been delighted with the solution Endoline has provided,” Steven concludes.“ As with all manufacturers we were facing issues sourcing manual workers to operate the line. Since automating the process we have been able to upskill workers while significantly increasing efficiency and meeting global demand for the hairbrushes quickly. We now also have the ability to increase production if required.”
The Montech Spider palletiser demonstrates the collaborative robotics capability behind Endoline’ s partnership with Montech. At Denroy, a Spider palletiser completes the automated line by stacking filled cases ready for distribution.
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