Format Changeover In Packaging Machines

Fast, fully automated adjustment to different packaging formats with smart positioning systems

Automated positioning replaces manual adjustment. Fast and flexible format changeovers are vital for maximising the efficiency of automated packaging lines. Gerhard Schubert GmbH is a market leader in top-loading packaging machines (TLM) and therefore decided to invest in positioning systems (PSE) from halstrup-walcher GmbH to switch between package formats. Positioning systems use intelligent control system technologies to adjust the various axles of a machine to the packaging format specified for the product. This saves time, reduces the number of rejects, prevents machinery standstills caused by incorrect settings and thus ensures high quality standards.

"Standardisation makes an important contribution to a company's efficiency and performance. And this is exactly what our customers are looking for in product packaging solutions," explains Rolf Bögelein, control technician at Gerhard Schubert GmbH. The company manufactures packaging machines and other technology products for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food processing sectors. Well-known customers include Nestlé, Danone and Unilever.

Positioning systems can perform format changeovers at the touch of a button — quickly and precisely for a number of axles at the same time. halstrup-walcher's intelligent positioning systems move to their specified target positions, monitor their own position and report this information back to the control unit. The absolute distance measuring system helps to maintain the specified position with outstanding accuracy. It does not require a power supply or battery and thus operates reliably without the need for maintenance.