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The robots are coming
Fixed weight tray packing has become the standard packing method all over the world. For several years Scanvaegt has – through constant development in the principle – led in know-how and the solution of fixed weight tray packing and now the latest development from the Danish food processing equipment specialist will take fixed weight packing to a new level – by way of robotics.
Scanvaegt’s latest innovation, the Scanvaegt RoboBatcher, loads pre-formed trays with individual product portions to produce fixed weight packs. If required, more than one nominal pack weight can be produced at the same time, depending on production requirements and the size of the incoming product. Continuously fed incoming product portions, such as chicken breasts are individually weighed and the information is fed to a computer which then decides which tray the portion is to be loaded into. The RoboBatcher does this with the same unprecedented accuracy that is the hallmark of Scanvaegt graders and batchers.
Unique batching capability
A patented circular disc separator system holding 12 trays gives the RoboBatcher excellent possibilities for making fixed weight batches with low giveaway. ScanVision camera technology ensures that the robot knows the exact length, width, height, position and orientation of the incoming product then, at the appropriate point, the relevant robot head transfers the portion, whilst automatically orienting it, to the final pack to give the required pack style or presentation. A good example of this is the nose to tail patterns required for chicken drumsticks. Any portions that may be ‘off spec’ or not required for retail packs can pass by and automatically be diverted to a dedicated bulk or food service pack.
In addition, the vision system enables the RoboBatcher line to separate products which needs to meet other criteria than weight alone, for instance products measuring above 110 mm in length with a maximum height of 25 mm and weighing between 110-120 grams.
With fully automated in and outfeed of trays the only operators required on the system are for the final styling and quality control of the products.
Poultry first – red meat next
The Scanvaegt RoboBatcher is the result of an intense development process from Scanvaegt. The RoboBatcher has already been introduced and sold in the poultry industry and will soon be tested in the meat industry.
“The RoboBatcher is the first robot solution on the market that is able to batch as accurate as our ScanBatcher 4700 which is way better than any other solution on the market,” says director of product development at Scanvaegt, Henrik Skyum. “With the RoboBatcher we are able to meet a number of issues processors worldwide faces. The superior batching ability of the system secures a very low giveaway. The speed and flexibility of the line maintains a high throughput with a possibility of handling different product specifications. And with automatic tray loading we have come up with a solution to the perhaps most crucial issue of all at the moment – shortage of labour,”
he concludes.
For more information visit
www.scanvaegt.com
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