Operation of Machine
1. Introduction
The 16913 Case Packer with Palletizer was designed and manufactured by Bector Automation RML Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. for Strides Pharma Science Limited.
The system consists of a rotary table to receive cartons from the upstream machine. The rotary table orients the cartons and transfers them onto the infeed conveyor. The infeed conveyor is equipped with photoelectric sensors to detect carton presence and ensure smooth transfer to the collation unit.
At the infeed conveyor, cartons are pre-arranged into SKU-specific rows. These rows are then transferred to the collation unit, where a box puller mechanism is mounted. The mechanism, operated using pneumatics, pulls each row sequentially and positions it accurately to form the required matrix. This process continues until the complete SKU matrix is formed.
Parallel to the collation unit, the case erector assembly is used to form the shipper. The magazine and picture frame assembly hold the flat shippers, which are loaded manually. The shipper is picked from the magazine using a plucker mechanism and transferred to the erection station. The shipper is then opened and formed, and flap folding is carried out using pneumatic cylinders.
Once the matrix is ready and the shipper is in position, the pick-and-place operation is carried out using an ABB IRB 4600 robot. The robot picks the carton matrix from the collation unit and places it into the erected shipper.
After loading, the shipper is pushed forward using a linear pusher mechanism to the taping machine. The taping machine performs top and bottom sealing of the shipper.
After taping, the shipper is conveyed to the labelling conveyor. Photoelectric sensors are used to detect the presence of the shipper. A label is applied using a pre-print label applicator system, and the shipper is verified as required.
The sealed and labelled shipper is then conveyed to the palletizing section. The same ABB IRB 4600 robot picks the shipper and places it onto the pallet using a predefined pallet pattern. A pallet locator is used to ensure accurate positioning during palletizing.
Filled pallets are removed manually, and empty pallets are placed manually. Photoelectric sensors are used to detect pallet presence and ensure proper operation.
1.1. Major Sub-Assemblies
ListNote: Click on the assemblies for more details about the sub-assemblies.
2. Warranty
2.1 Machine Guarantee
Bector Automation RML India Pvt Ltd guarantees this machine to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal operation, as defined in the contract, for a period of 12 months following takeover.
Bector Automation RML India Pvt Ltd agrees under this warranty to repair or replace at our discretion any original part that fails. This includes all costs of labor on-site provided by Bector Automation RML India Pvt Ltd or our authorized agent for 6 months following the takeover.
This warranty will not cover any section of the machine that has been modified by any party other than Bector Automation RML India Pvt Ltd. Issues caused by improper operation or maintenance will not be covered.
2.2 Software Guarantee
All software and software engineering are guaranteed for a period of 90 days following the takeover. Request for Warranty Assistance In the event of a warranty fault, it is imperative that the customer gathers as much information as possible about the fault including a part number identification from section 7 of this manual and contact rml without delay.
2.3 Exclusions
The warranty excludes normal consumable items such as vacuum cups and glue nozzles. Also excluded is normal wear and tear to items such as bearings and conveyor belting.
Our contact details:
Bector Automation RML India Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. G/9/2/3. Phase No.-3, Nighoje,
Tal. - Khed, Dist. - Pune 410 501,
Maharashtra, India
P +91 7506506099