The existing filling equipment dispenses product onto mat-top belt conveyers, while empty cases transfer toward their respective case packing cells (below and parallel to incoming bag product, and directly parallel to incoming jug product). The cases then enter the loading stations for packing.
On the bag lines, product is transported horizontally—facedown and bottom leading— to the case packing cell via a metering conveyor. A rotary device then descends and reorients bags 90° in preparation for picking. A product stopper collates smaller bags in pairs. Through line tracking the bag’s position is being confirmed before an LR Mate 200iD/7H on line one or an LR Mate M20iB/35S on line two loads it horizontally into a cassette. Once the cassette is full, clamps compact the product for stability, and the cassette rotates down into a vertical position to dispense bags in an upright position into the case below.
On the jug line, products are moving to the case packing cell with their handle trailing. A slip belt conveyor then collates jugs into pairs. A FANUC M10iA/12 uses line tracking to confirm the incoming jugs’ positions before the EOAT equipped with two rigid vacuum cups picks two jugs simultaneously gripping the entire surface area of the lids to prevent the cap from opening. The jugs are stabilized against brackets to prevent swinging and dislodging during packing.
Once full, cases transport to the downstream case sealer and the cycle repeats.