The line includes a Pearson Case Erector, Robotic Top Load Case Packer and Case Sealer.

Key system highlights include:

• Fanuc R1000 Robot and R-30i controller with enhanced iPendant programming pendant
• Digital Twin validation to ensure rates and reduce startup risk
• Icon based HMI navigation, graphical fault recovery and guided change over instructions
• Allen-Bradley CompactLogix Programmable Logic Controller

The CE25-T Case Erector automatically forms the cases. To fit into the available space, the case erector and conveying to the loading cell is positioning across from the case packer and sealer in a parallel layout.

For automated robotic case loading, product will be received from the customer conveyor in a single lane. Product should be received short-side leading. Cases are conveyed into the cell short-side leading and contact accumulated in the buffer position. A case escapement will release cases one at a time to a single pack station. A product escapement will release product one at a time to a single pick station. The robot will pick one shrink bundle at a time from the infeed conveyor and place the product into a single case in a smooth motion. Each case receives two robot cycles as each pack configuration is stacked 2-high. Once full, the case is released to the takeaway conveyor and the process is repeated. Placement into the case is fully programmable by independent control of the axes

Pearson’s CS25-42T Case Sealer top seals a wide-range of case sizes with pressure sensitive tape at speeds of 25 to 42 cases per minute depending on case length. A convenient bypass option eliminates the need for additional conveying when pre-sealed boxes or HSCs are introduced into the line.