Mechelec Automation develops ‘innovative’ dairy trolley packer

From:FoodBev Media

UK-based Mechelec Automation has developed a “revolutionary” new trolley collation and packing system for the dairy industry.

The TP1002 trolley packer is designed to provide fully automated, cost-effective trolley loading at faster operating speeds than current systems.

It is intended for use in both small and large dairy companies, offering flexible throughput for NIS, INFINI and ECO dairy bottles. It uses a robotic arm to quickly and efficiently load two static trolleys simultaneously, offering double the packing speed of conventional systems from a comparable footprint.

The solution eliminates the need to manipulate trolleys, avoiding the common compatibility issues arising from differing designs or damaged trolleys, Mechelec Automation said. The simplicity and open construction of the robotic system also allows easier access and maintenance, as well as faster switching between bottle sizes and product streams such as shrink-wrapped products, the Bedfordshire-based company added.

John Salisbury, director of Mechelec Automation, commented: “This innovative solution is a direct result of many years of industry experience across the food and beverage, and dairy industries. By identifying the major issues affecting mechanised trolley packing, we have been able to develop a novel solution which is well suited to dairies large and small, providing a robust and cost-effective alternative to conventional options.”

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