RoboPacker

Automating catch-weight tray packing in meat processing

  • Automated catch-weight tray packing
  • Superior gripper technology for excellent styling results
  • Increased throughput with less labor
  • Small footprint for easy installation
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Information

RoboPacker automates the packing and styling of catch-weight products into trays. It reduces dependency on manual labor, increases throughput through consistent performance 24/7 and improves food safety. The RoboPacker conveyor system transports trays and protein portions side by side, it can pick and place up to 90 pieces of protein per minute with a single robot and carry up to 80 trays per minute.

More control over the packing process

A 3D vision unit scans each product as it enters. The robot utilizes the data collected on dimensions and position to pick and place each product in the corresponding tray to a predefined styling recipe. Through volumetric calculation the vision unit estimates the weight of each product, enabling ‘minimum weight target’ packing, providing even greater flexibility to your line. The easy-to-use HMI screen sets a new standard in control. Operators can choose from a range of styling patterns, or define, adjust and adapt the RoboPacker to meet their presentation needs.

Perfect companion

The RoboPacker’s custom tray handling interface ensures it can seamlessly integrate with tray dispensers and operates with a wide variety of tray formats including PE, polystyrene, flat-boards and more. Available in single or dual cell configurations to suit any production size, the small footprint of this compact machine allows it to fit into most production lines with ease. The single cell configuration of the RoboPacker is specifically designed for meat processors to pick and place single steaks in the perfect position every time.

Gripper technology

A variety of grippers are available to meet the needs of different proteins. The gripper designed for single-portion proteins such as steaks, provides efficient and secure product handling. Even during fast movements, the product remains centered and stable. The design minimizes parts to facilitate cleaning and increase hygiene.

Versions

Maximum capacities of each version as follows:

Machine Max. Pick capacity (pick/min) Infeed lanes Portions per tray Tray capacity (trays/min)
Single cell - GR7551 90 1 1 80.0
Single cell - GR7551 90 1 4 22.5
Single cell - GR7551 90 1 6 15.0
Dual cell - GR7552 140 2 2 70.0*
Dual cell - GR7552 180 2 4 45.0
GR7552 180 2 6 30.0

* For 2 pcs tray jobs the throughput is limited due to available trays inside the working radius of the RoboPacker and the tray pattern

Software

Core software (included)

Advanced HMI optimizes user control over packing and styling

Essential overview:

  • Vision system enables singulated flow
  • Increased control and ability to adjust packing programs to meet customer needs
  • Easily define and adjust packing and styling programs
  • Fast product changes on production floor with local program

Optional software add-ons

AXIN process solution software

AXIN RoboPacker

Monitor, control, and optimize batching and packing of catch weight products into trays.

Essential overview:

  • Centralized control of batching programming and settings ensures governance over batching versions and approvals
  • Real-time monitoring of key performance indicators including rejects, throughput, item counts, batch counts, and pieces per tray
  • Real-time oversight of batch and tray performance for process optimization
  • Historical analysis reveals trends and provides data-driven insights for informed decision making
  • Detailed production reports and live dashboards provide evidence for end customer verification
  • Enables tracking of operational performance to optimize overall efficiency

Who benefits?

General Manager
  • Increase yield through consistent 24/7 throughput speeds
  • Address skilled labor shortages by increasing automation and optimizing packing
  • Protects and boosts brand identity with precise styling
Production Manager
  • Production oversight at every step allows plan and control production effectively
  • Compact footprint saves space and makes it easy to install in existing production areas
  • Simplifies meeting changing consumer demands through adjustable styling and packaging programs minimizing waste and rework
  • Centralized management minimizes labor dependency on the plant floor
  • Proprietorial gripper technology gently handles raw material, reducing damage
  • Boost yield with consistent throughput and capacity 24/7
Quality Control Manager
  • Boosts brand recognition with consistent high-quality styled and presented products
  • Assist training of operators by providing performance data
  • Improve customers relationships with reliable, accurate orders
  • Increases automation, reducing human contact for enhanced food safety
Operators
  • Access doors on both sides and under conveyors makes cleaning efficient and thorough 
  • Easy to use HMI interface makes changing styles and presentations easy and flexible 
  • Minimize rework and physical contact with raw material using infeed monitor that shows optimal portion position

Service

Your trusted service partner throughout the equipment lifecycle - maximizing uptime, optimizing performance, controlling costs and delivering lasting peace of mind. The benefit of well-maintained equipment directly impacts your bottom-line. It prevents unexpected breakdowns, enables peak performance and quality output. It also extends the life of your equipment, protecting both your investment and your team with a more reliable and safe working environment.

Whatever your processing needs - from the products you run to the scale you operate in - our broad service capabilities, proactive service agreements, expert know-how and extensive coverage mean you’ve got the support you need – where and when you need it.

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