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The development of a packaging line for fast moving consumer
products,technologies for handling containers, packs and pallets,
as well asintegrated traceability and storage systems
Text by Manuel Bolzoni, Gabriele Folli, Glauco Cima, Giuseppe
Buttazzi. Paolo Ferri
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Complete lines and handling systems
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Machine series
OCME designs, manufactures and installs filling,packaging,
palletising and handling machines forall the major mass consumer
product manufacturing sectors. OCME machines are the result of
decades ofexperience and are designed to become the backbone ofour
Customers production division.
High and low leveldepalletisers
DORADO
ANTARES
Roll-fed labeller SAGITTA
Level filler for beverages HYDRA
In-line and rotary volumetric fillers LYNX
In-line and rotary weightfillers LIBRA
Shrink-wrap and tray-packers VEGA
Wraparound packers ALTAIR
Combined wraparound andshrink-wrap packers GEMINI
High and low levelpalletisers with 90 infeed PERSEUS
In-line high and low level palletisers ORION
Robot palletisers PEGASUS
Automated guided vehicles AURIGA
Computerised control system ALBATROS
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ContentsIntroduction
Packaging lines for the fast moving consumer industry
Development of lines
The ideal factory
Control, interface and alarm systems
PLANT supervisor (optional)
Handling systems inside the line
Conveyors for empty and full loose containers
Conveyors for empty containers in bulk
Conveyors for full containers in bulk
Conveyors for secondary containers (bundles, cases, multipacks
etc.)
Conveyor logistic components
Roller conveyors
Pallet conveyors
Auriga automated guided vehicle and rail trolleys
Materials and forms of transport
Research and Development
Advantages for the marketing division - Advantages for the
administration division
Environmental respect: an opportunity to distinguish yourself at
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Complete lines and handling systemsThe development of a
packaging line for fast moving consumer products, technologies for
handling containers, packs and pallets, as well as integrated
traceability and storage systems
OCME Competence Library
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5esigning and building effi ciency is a great challenge. In a
packaging line, this means making use of a great number of
heterogeneous resources, each of which contributes to the fi nal
result in its own way. First of all, a lot of experience is needed.
Managing fl ows coming in and
going out from best performing and highly effi cient machines,
which sometimes interface with pre-existing devices or third
parties, requires that designers and analysts can draw on a broad
experience of installations to be able to anticipate and avert
critical situations in the fl ow of products, as well as support
maximum productive fl exibility.The ability to innovate is also of
the essence. Studying new solutions, testing and adapting
innovative materials and cutting edge technologies are up to those
entrusted with the task of developing a packaging line upon which
the competitive advantage of a company is based.A modern fast
moving consumer industry can actually be compared with a living
organism given the complexity of the production and packaging
systems it uses and its own competitive role on the market. Its
success will fi rst of all depend on the effi ciency of its
internal structure. Process machines, fi llers, packaging machines
and palletizers are organs of the corporate organism; however,
without optimal coordination and plan-ning of product and data fl
ow they would be useless devices.Therefore, the infrastructure of
conveyors, handling and data exchan-ge can, fi guratively speaking,
be assimilated in the circulatory apparatus and the nervous system
based on the effi ciency of which the level of performance and the
overall level of the company can be determined.Thus, will this
organism be a pray or a predator? Will it be an athlete or a heart
patient? Will it know how to adapt, develop and rise to future
challenges or will it be affected by short-sighted choices,
unexpected events and obstacles?
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Introduction
Its not because things are dif cult that we dare not venture.
Its because we dare not venture that they are dif cult.
Seneca (from Letters to Lucilius)
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Packaging lines for the fast moving consumer industry
Figure 1OCME provides plants and solutions for a wide range of
products and containers.
The implementation of a complete packaging line for fast moving
consumer industries involves a great number of different jobs and
requires preparation, high level services and considerable
specialization.
CME has established itself as a leader on the world market by
developing some of the milestones in the history of
packaging, logistics and palletizing. Speaking of OCME machinery
and lines means speaking of elite systems, high-efficiency and top
productivity systems studied to make up the backbone of the
productive sector of our customers. OCME ope-rates in numerous fast
moving consumer product sectors; let us highlight the
following.
Soft drinksFor the soft drinks sector OCME is able to provide
the complete bottling, packaging and palletizing line by
integrating machinery of its
own production with equipment of third providers.In this
framework OCME has worked with producers of very different products
such as: mineral water, carbo-nated drinks, spirits, wine and
beer.
Food sectorFor the food sector OCME proposes fillers for creams
or thick liquids, secondary packaging machines and end-of-line
plants. OCME has
manufactured complete plants for producer companies both of food
products and animal feed and has dealt with numerous specific
cases.
Home and personal care productsFor the sector of home and
personal care products OCME is able to provide the complete
filling, packaging and palletizing line by integrating
machinery of its own production with equipment of third
providers.
PetrochemicalFor the petrochemical sector (lubricant oils,
chemical products etc.) OCME can provide the complete filling,
packaging and palletizing line
by integrating machinery of its own production with equipment of
third providers. OCME has been working in the petrochemical sector
since the beginning of the seven-ties and has offered a great
number of installations for all the leading companies
worldwide.
TissueFor the tissue sector OCME proposes integrated end-of-line
automation systems, which take over products at the outfeed of
packaging machines for
palletizing and managing pallets from the end-of-line to the
warehouse of finished products.
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Development of linesOrderingCustomer-oriented skills and ability
to interpret the customers strategic and commercial demands are
among the main characteristics of the OCME pre-sales personnel.
They are specialized advisors in different sectors that can draw
upon the rich technical heritage of the company using advanced
systems for the analysis of product fl ows and simulation of real
production conditions in plants.
DesignThe design of the line being performed with the most
advanced design and planning instruments is a phase requiring
excellent skill and outstanding ability to interpret the technical
and commercial evolution of companies. The Research and Development
department (which fi nds its ultimate expression in the Integrapack
experimental laboratory, see below) supporting designers and having
an entirely innovative approach, continually experiments with
advanced solutions to transform them into powerful industrial
tools.
Implementation and trainingThe delivery and start-up of a line
is coor-dinated by means of advanced informa-tion systems, which
allow for maximum effi ciency of the personnel and guarantee the
fulfi lment of contractual commitments, both in terms of quality
and as regards the project implementation timing. Further-more,
OCME can offer a whole series of training courses that enable the
personnel of our customers to perform outstandingly even in terms
of safety. OCME training courses range from courses for machine
operators to those intended for mainte-nance staff. During these
sessions your employees will learn all the necessary notions on how
to use our machines in safety. Irrespective of the kind of training
you choose, OCME will always provide you with a balanced mixture of
theory and practice.
Support and serviceFor all after-sales services OCME provides
each customer with a separate key ac-count, which assists customers
in making the right technical or fi nancial choice eve-ry time.
This is to underline that our main concern is to try to offer our
customers the best possible service every day.
Maintenance and spare partsOCME spare parts are the best in
terms of price, availability and quality. All spare parts exiting
OCME warehouses have actually passed the most rigorous quality
checks; thanks to our logistics network spare parts reach their
destination within the shortest time possible.
Project ManagementThe OCME Project Management servi-ce develops
the assignment over the 5 phases of the project life cycle
(start-up, planning, monitoring and control, imple-mentation and
completion, carrying out its mission both externally and internally
within the Company. Its role is to manage and improve communication
among all parties, both customer and sub-supplier, whilst reducing
the risks which may arise due to complications during project
development and also improving the quality of all processes.
Equally important is the Project Managers work within the Company,
where he aims to communicate all relevant information to the
Project team clearly and promptly, reduce errors by cle-ar,
improved process design and ensure attention to detail regarding
the allotted timing programme and budget.
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The ideal factory: infrastructure
he sensors network, the control surfaces and related
interconnections of a packa-ging line are the nervous
system of the human body. They let you know what is happening
and, consequently, how to intervene.The quality of network
infrastructure is measured against the ability of the company to
control all parameters, promptly manage either changes in
production and alarms and management of machine stops by enabling
tele-assistance services. OCME has been one of the fi rst companies
to develop an extended lines control system; today it actually has
an over twenty-year old experience in the management of problems
related to the dissemination of ingoing and outgoing production
data from corporate information systems.
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Figure 2Example of a complete line with conveyors with full and
empty containers in bulk and conveyors for packs and pallets.
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The OCME solution for the production line automation and is made
up of a well-tested and highly reliable system for information
sharing in real time between all entities present in the
factory.Ethernet OCME network is made by highly qua-lifi ed
specialized technicians able to guarantee optimal operation and
maximum availability of infrastructure. The network, which is
partly wired and partly wireless, enables the different components
of the plant to communicate.
Network infrastructure(Ethernet OCME)
Figure 3Management of all components of the line.
Figure 4Centralized adjustment of the palletizer infeed
guides.
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ommunication of warnings, alarms, operative status and the
entire flow of incoming and outgoing information from the
production line must always be accessible to the company.To this
end there are a lot of interfaces between systems (e.g. between
operative systems of lines and corporate information systems) and
between systems and operators.
Said interfaces and points of contact are crucial to achieve
maximum efficiency and correctly manage any event, including
occurrences linked to the health and safety of people at work.Let
us list some of the devices used in the OCME lines, which allow for
informing operators in real time and setting the operative
parameters of the active components of the line.
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The ideal factory: control, interface and alarm systems
Optimal interaction and integration between production line,
corporate information system, logistics system and, finally,
operators is a necessary prerequisite for aiming at maximum
efficiency.
Calculation of accumulations of the lineIndicative values for
the sizing
of the filling line
Filler 100(Master machine)
Labeller +10%
Bottle inspector +30%
Depalletizer +20%
Packaging machine +20%
Palletizer +30%
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Figure 5Simulation software for the robot palletizing plant with
manipulators.
Figure 6Simulation software of a plant with automated guided
vehicles.
Control panelFor all conveyors (cartons/bulk/pallets etc.) the
concept of modularity and mechatronic integration has been adopted.
All conveyors are actually managed by inverters integrated in the
motor by means of which speed and start/stop ramps can be set
according to the material transported. For each conveyor an
interface is also foreseen for inverter control and the connection
of field sensors. Cabling occurs by means of a power bus for motors
and a field bus for signals. All conveyors are controlled by an
electrical panel able to manage from 25 (basic version) to 50
motors.
Pushbutton panelsThey allow for communication of simple
information, such as the running and reset of an area and enabling
manual mode.The pushbutton panel can be equipped with a 10 touch
screen operator panel upon request.
Operator panelsEach control panel is equipped with a 12 colour
touch screen operator panel by means of which the operative status
of conveyors can be analyzed easily and intuitively.The standard
operator panel is made up of a main page displaying the table of
contents with the operative statuses highlighted and giving access
to the other menus.
From the operator panel it is possible to:
Enable manual mode
Set the main operating data
Set the operating data of the single motor
Display the state of interfacing signals with machines
Display/modify data tracking
Display alarms
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Display (optional) Displays of different sizes and types can be
arranged in different points of the plant to allow for easy reading
of the main alarms/signals of conveyors.
Tele-assistance (optional) All machines connected with the OCME
ethernet network installed at the customers facilities can be
monitored from our offices via internet (or even suitable telephone
lines).
Albatros (optional) It is software completely developed by OCME
with WINDOWS XP Embedded as operative system.A 15 touch screen PC
is used without any devices with moving mechanical parts and is
thus highly reliable.There are no fans and it uses a compact flash
memory as mass memory. It is connected to the PLC of conveyors via
ethernet network.Compared to the Operator Panel it offers
additional functions concerning self-diagnosis, production data,
planned maintenance, tele-assistance and communication
management.
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PLANT supervisor (optional)
An updated version of ALBATROS thatconsents better control of
the line and improved integration of the transport system with the
machines making up the line. All ALBATROSfeatures are maintained
and are extended to all the components of the line. It is an
intelligent self-diagnosis and monitoring system for machine and
system functions and consents filing and processing large amounts
of data, through the use of databases. Plant supervision is
realized through the use of SCADA packages, so the software licence
fee must be paid. The standard development software used is INTOUCH
produced by the Wonderware corporation with WINDOWS XP / WINDOWS 7
operating system. A DESKTOP PC is used, housed inside a special
cabinet or in a special Control Room.
In its maximum extension, the system is composed of an OCME
interface server with the customers management system and an
operator workstation that will serve as both MES and SCADA.
The software has been developed to adapt to plant
requirements:
Possibility of connecting to the machi-nes of the entire plant
and therefore remote start-up /alarm display /production data for
each machine.
Possibility of connecting to all plant devices (labelers/code
readers, etc.).
Possibility of connecting to customer information technology
systems to receive and manage production orders and product master
data records and provide for production data and traceability.
Whole system diagnostics
Production statistics / Alarms for the entire plant
OEE calculation for individual machi-nes and for the entire
line
Sole master data record for the entire plant
Production batch management
Product traceability management
Driver for all the PLCs
Computerisation of all forms currently fi lled out by the
various operators in paper format, and generation of documents for
fi ling purposes.
OCME
Server OCME
SAP
Depalletiser
OCME Ethernet Line - OP / line machine data collection start
OP / plant data collection section
Filling machine Labeller Wrap-around packer Palletiser Labeller
Taping machine LGV
Automatedwarehouse
Customer Ethernet line
Pc LGV Warehouse PCLinea Pc
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The ideal plant: handling systems within the line Conveyors for
empty and full loose containers
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ence, guaranteeing excellent perfor-mance is only one of the
characteri-stics of a good, integrated handling system; other
requirements include
high manufacturing quality and excellent materials, which allow
for a long service life, in addition to spe-cific measures against
frequent maintenance require-ments, the accumulation of dirt and
various pollutants. Furthermore, in the final analysis, a conveyor
system for primary containers must meet specific product
re-quirements and must be upgradable over time, based on the
companys strategic long-term choices.
In terms of primary container handling, the need to transport
empty or full containers must be distingui-shed the one from the
other, a need that is particulary felt in the beverages sector
where, in specific cases, very high-speed air converyors are used
to transfer PET bottles. Whether the containers are empty or full,
the handling devices must be designed based on a close analysis of
the lines production flows, with an accurate and reliable
simulation of all situations, including critical ones, that may
occur. For this reason, OCME uses special software for the correct
sizing and configuration of the entire handling line.
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Each sector, indeed each producer or company, has specific needs
in terms of handling primary containers such as bottles, packages,
boxes, shaped bottles or any other type of object, but all sectors
have shared needs in terms of efficiency and maintaining the value
of the investment over time.
Type of conveyor Suitable for
Air conveyors
Separator from 1 to multiple rows
Slat conveyor
Pressureless combiner
Slat conveyor
Pressureless combiner
Pressureless accumulator
Track separator
Rubber slat elevator/lowerator
Cable conveyors
Cases
Table key
Tins
JerrycanGlass
Empty glass
PET bottomFlat
PET empty
Empty tins Shaped bottles
PET bottomPetaloid
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Conveyors for empty loose containers
Air conveyors Typically used for PET bottles, air conveyors are
used to transfer containers exiting the blower up to the fi ller.
The purpose of the conveyor in this stage is to bring the
containers to destination with minimum energy consumption. This is
done by taking advan-tage of the extremely light weight of the
containers, using a con-trolled ventilation and suction system
which, thanks to the fl ow of air that it generates, moves the
bottles forwards at an extremely high speed. Air conveyors are
designed in a modular way, for easy positioning and and
re-positioning in case of changes in the plant layout. The hulls
may be inspected for cleanliness and sanifi ca-tion and are made of
AISI 304 stainless steel, to guarantee both maximum hygiene and
maximum durability.The motors used for the system fans are equipped
with safety knife switches that may be managed by means of both the
inver-ter or by direct operation.
Based on line requirements, there are various types of air fi
ltering systems, steel or varnished. To ensure maximum effi ciency
and minimum energy waste, the pack guides are made of work
harde-ned stainless steel or plastic with a low friction coeffi
cient.
A series of specifi c technical measures guarantee the elevated
effi cacy and effi ciency of the air handling system, among
which:
Manual body guide adjustment system for mono-format lines, rapid
manual system by means of speed set, automated format changeover
using pneumatic pistons
Use of ow control valves to control bottle speed
Electronic recipe management systems to parameterise the
plants
Limited maintenance thanks to the use of top-quality
components.
Conveyors for glass and tinsWhile air conveyors represent the
optimum solution for PET bot-tles, for loose glass and tin
containers we also adopt other types of conveyors, based on layout
and plant environment require-ments. Cable conveyors, slat
conveyors, modular mats, magnetic or rubber slat elevators are but
some of the solutions offered.
Figure 7Detail of the air conveyors with automatic adjustment
guides.
Figure 8Air conveyors for PET bottles.
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9Slat conveyors and modular mats Slat and mat conveyors are
traditional conveyors for loose contai-ners incoming to packaging
machines. The purpose of this part of the handling system is to
ensure that the containers or products reach their destination,
which is cartoning machine, shrink-wrap packer infeed etc., with
the least damage possible, with limited energy waste, and as
quickly as possible. The growing trend of using primary container
designs that are increasingly diffi cult to handle and increasingly
instable further complicates the task of these conveyors.The large
number of products, packaging shapes and materials calls for the
use of specifi c technologies for each application. OCME conveyors
are designed based on a modular logic that allows for units that
may be easily positioned in any layout, simultaneously optimising
the need for materials and spare parts and providing signifi cant
savings that derive from standardisation.
Simplified cleaningA common feature shared by many different
sectors is the need for a simplifi ed process to manage
maintenance, cleaning and, generally, any other routine operation
normally performed on the equipment. This is why the conveyors
carrying the products to the wrappers are made in an
easy-to-sanitize AISI 304 stainless steel. OCME conveyors are
equipped with interesting features that help prevent dirt from
accumulating and which are specifi cally desi-gned to limit the
extent of fl at surfaces, where dust and water can collect. In
order to do so, the sides feature round spacers, profi led plates,
rounded corners and sloping bearing supports. Drip collectors are
positioned under the conveyors with a special V-shaped section that
prevents dirt from collecting and conse-quently damaging the
machine. The electrical cable tray onboard the chain is of the
Cablofi ll type, and is positioned in an upright position to
minimize accumulating dirt.
Conveyors for full, loose containers
Figure 9Example of line with conveyors for full containers.
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Mechanical simplificationEvery additional mechanical component
implies potentially higher maintenance costs and risks of failure.
OCME has carefully planned the mechanics of its conveyors by
ap-plying a direct motor drive on the shaft to prevent the use of
transmission chains, reducing the dispersion of energy.
Configurations Conveyor configurations vary significantly
depending on the needs of a given production line and of the
products to be processed:
Traditional conveyors with side transfers typically used in the
bottling industry.
With head passages to avoid lateral shifts. Modular belts are
used with a pitch of inch and a dead plates between two conveyors.
This solution is used to solve
the problems related to the sizes of the typical pallets or when
the product is arranged into several rows.
With sloping side transfers to create continuity with the work
plane. In this case, the system does not in-clude dead plates and
lateral deviations of the product and guides. This solution is used
when the product is arranged into several rows and/or when handling
smaller articles especially if they have a particular shape and
therefore more unstable.
Quality of componentsOCME uses exclusively high quality
components in order to guarantee the overall performance of the
lines over time. This solution also has the objective to allow
customers to have easy access to general spare parts, which can be
easily found and match industrial standards.
Figure 10 Slat conveyors for mineral water bottles.
Figure 11Slat conveyors for PET bottles for cooking oil.
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Lateral guidesThe lateral guides are designed to provide a side
barrier for the products as they advance along the line, preventing
them from falling off the conveyor. When the products contact the
guides they may be exposed to friction damage or even tilt.
Therefore the choice of the best shapes and materials to be used
for the guides is fundamental to handle different products
properly.An important feature is the ability to rapidly adjust the
guides during the format changing operation. OCME has de-veloped a
series of solutions capable of meeting the many different needs of
companies operating in different sectors.
Lateral guides can therefore be designed in different ways:
Steel rods, typically used with pet bottles
Roller guides, when the product may risk to get stuck into the
guides themselves
In commercial polystone to guarantee smooth riding
In specifically profiled polystone to protect, for exam-ple, the
containers labels
In aisi 304 stainless steel sheaths to protect bottom labels to
be used in multi-channels solutions with independent rows.
Based on specific needs, guides can be either fixed or
adju-stable. Adjustment can be made in several ways:
manually with 2 reference rings for 2 positions
manually with the aid of reference adjustment templates
with centralized handwheel for fixed axle base on conveyors for
independent rows
with centralized handwheel for variable axle base on conveyors
for independent rows
with octagon plates with reference templates on each face on
conveyors for independent rows.
adjusted automatically with gear motor.
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Figures 12 - 13 Plate distribution device for cases containing
glass bottles.
Figure 14Extraction conveyor for PET bottles.
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Figure 15 The passages between conveyors sections with dead
plates for unstable containers.
Figure 16Slat conveyors for lubricant oil tanks.
Type of chainsMaterials, type and special requirements determine
the choice of the chain that best meets the needs of a given
product. OCME uses a wide range of solutions depending on the
systems needs. Chains may be:
In polyacetal with a thickness of 4 mm for standard
con-veyors
In polyacetal with a thickness of 8.7 Mm for longer lifespan and
better flatness
In delrin kevlar with a thickness of 4 mm when less friction is
required (unstable product)
In delrin kevlar with a thickness of 8.7 Mm when less fric-tion
(unstable product) and longer lifespan are required
In stainless steel when very harsh glass bottles are carried
Modular belts with a thickness of 8.7 Mm for longer life-span
and better flatness.
LubricationSlat conveyors for loose products are lubricated in
all except very rare cases. This will reduce friction between the
product and the chain in order to avoid products from falling off
the con-
veyor or getting stuck. Proper lubrication also reduces the
noise produced by the line and increases the lifespan of the
chains.
Lubrication includes:
A wet lubrication system, which consists of a pump that mixes
the amine-based lubricant with water and, via the nozzles at the
end of the conveyors, sprays it over the chains; the drip
collectors under the conveyor body will collect any excess
liquid.
A dry lubrication system, which also consists of a pump that
dispenses the silicon-based lubricant via special nozzles at
scheduled intervals.
Though dry lubrication is much more efficient, wet lubrication
will keep the conveyor constantly clean and sanitized, which
instead must be performed manually from time to time when using the
dry lubrication technique. Slat conveyors for loose products can be
equipped with a cleaning system made up of nozzles positioned
inside the conveyors body and connected by means of pipes to a pump
that will perform a cleaning cycle launched from the control
panel.
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Figure 17 Slat conveyors with bridge breaker guides for
bottles.
Figure 18Chain distribution device for shampoo bottles.
Figure 20Lubrication nozzles for slat conveyors.
Figure 19Non-stop passage with slat conveyors sided obliquely.
This is particularly indicated for unstable containers. Channels
can be automatically adjusted using a handwheel.
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Figures 21 - 22Distribution device with 2 to 4 lines for loose
containers driven by brushless motors to obtain high speeds without
compromising the containers stability.
Conveyor components for loose containers The products carried
along the line need to be properly managed in order to deal with
specific logistic issues. For example, it could be necessary to
deal with different heights, or speed decreases and increases.
Other examples are illustrated below:
Decrease in flow rate without pressure, which will distribute
the product from a fast single-line con-veyor to a multi-line
conveyor thanks to different speed variations and will accumulate
the product that will be re-used as soon as the speed
increases.
Accumulation conveyor without pressure, parti-cular useful in
case of machine downtime downstream, and that will collect the
product and re-use it when the machine resumes operation; thanks to
different speed adjustments and electrical controls, products are
not pressed against each other, and bottles and labels are not
damaged.
Extraction conveyor without pressure to move the product from
bulk conveyor to single-line conveyor; this is necessary to
introduce labellers or other equipment. Thanks to speed differences
between one chain and the next, the product is easily aligned
without pressure and will not damage or drop the bottles.
Pad elevators are special handling systems used in the filling
and packaging lines to change the height of the conveyor carrying
the products in a very restricted space and at very high speed. The
distinguishing feature of this system is that is has a continuous
mo-vement (unlike other typical elevators with an alternate
movement). Special lateral pads (grippers), moved by means of
articulated chains, will take hold of the products securing them at
both sides and laying them at a different level. This technology
guarantees great productivity together with an excellent and
easy-to-use management (possible unmanned environment).
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Figure 23 Plate distribution device for lubricant oil tanks.
Belt distribution device. This machine is used to break down the
product flow from one row into many different rows. It consists of
a moving arm, around which 2 belts rotate to separate the products.
The belt can be moved by brushless motors for a more accurate
precision, and are used for small-scale produc-tions, in case of
large-scale productions the following are used:
Multi-line distributer. These are special machines designed to
distribute individual, unstable products or packages to several
rows at an elevated intervals. The main fields of ap-plication
include the food & beverage industry, pharmaceuticals and
chemicals (especially the sector of detergents, personal care and
petro-chemicals). The main applications include:
1. Arrangement of the individual product onto the number of
lines necessary to create the secondary package (heat shrink or
wraparound carton)
2. Preparation of the pattern for top loader wrappers
3. Preparation of the palletising pattern for loose products
4. Selection and balancing of outfeed ways based on many
different criteria (colour, label, etc) in order to prepare
secondary packages containing different products with pre-set
quantities.
The control of the main movements occurs through servomotors at
a consequently high format change rate, making this type of machine
particularly suited for multi-product lines.
Figure 25 Belt distribution device for case with 1 to 4
lines.
Figure 24 Infeed conveyor for glass bottles.
Figure 26 Belt distribution device for shampoo bottles with 1 to
4 lines.
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Cases
Multipack
Cartons
Trays
Plastic crates
PET bundles
Tissue bundles
Pails
Drums
Table key
The ideal plant: handling systems within the line Conveyors for
secondary containers (bundles, cases, multipack, etc.)
nce products have been placed in their secondary packages,
namely cartons, multipacks, bundles, cases or other packages, they
must
travel along the route that separates them from the end-of-line
division where they will be entered into appropriate palletizers.
The needs of this section of the packaging line are similar to the
ones concerning the carrying of loose un-packaged products, except
for the differences in volume and weight of the products
to handle. Therefore the need to clean and sanitize effi ciently
the conveyors remains and prevents the formation of dirt that will
keep them safe at the hygienic level and also prevent potential
long-term damages that could affect mechanical and electronic
components. Adequately designed and manufactured conveyors carrying
products to the palletizers must also take into account daily
operation, and maintenan-ce should be carefully handled throughout
the entire life cycle of the equipment.
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In order meet both distribution and marketing needs, every
component of the line must be ready to process ever more advanced
products and increasingly complicated handling issues
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Type of conveyor Suited for
Chain-driven roller conveyor
Roller modular belt accumulation conveyor
Twin chain with padded modular belt
Rotation with two modular belts with differential speed
rates
Transfer conveyor with modular belt
Slat conveyor for multipack
Plate distribution device
Bypass chain-driven roller conveyor
Flat chain-driven roller conveyor
API chain-driven roller conveyor
Twin side belt
Twin side belt with pen
Motorized roller conveyor bend in plastic
Motorized roller conveyor bend in steel with close pitch
Idle roller curve
90 diverter with idle rollers
90 diverter with motorized chains
Plate distribution diverter
Pads elevator/ lowerator
Alternate cycle elevator/lowerator
Step-by-step elevator/lowerator
Continuous level elevator/lowerator
Chain elevator conveyor
In-line 90 tilter
Lateral 90 tilter
90 rotation device
Motor roller conveyor for drums
Selection device for balance drums
90 diverter with motor chains for drums
Cartesian axis manipulator
Manipulators with anthropomorphic robots
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Figure 27 Motorized automatic guides for passages from 1 to 2
rows on a conveyor for bundles/cartons
Figure 28Conveyors for bundles and cartons from wrappers to
palletizers.
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Slat conveyors and modular beltsThe different types of conveyors
designed for secondary packages must be selected according to the
nature of the product to be processed, including its fragility,
abrasion risk and lastly, the stability of the package itself.The
structures of the conveyors are made in AISI304 steel, ensuring a
longer lifespan and making the conveyor easy to clean, which is
fundamental not only for food & drink applications, but also
for many other sectors.OCME conveyors for secondary containers are
the result of many years of research and tests, and are designed
and manufactured to minimise the extent of fl at surfaces where
dust and water may collect. This feature is also ensured by other
elements such as the use of round spacers on both sides, shaped
plates, rounded corners and many other elements. The electrical
cable tray is onboard the conveyors and is of the Cablofi ll type,
and it is installed vertically with comb-collected cables to
prevent the accumulation of dirt
Top quality motors and componentsOne of the primary goals of any
modern wrapping system is the careful planning and optimisation of
the driving forces. Conveyors play an important role since they are
equipped with motors and transmis-sion components. In order to
limit the use of the mechanical parts, OCME uses direct
motorizations on the shafts. This eliminates the need for
transmis-sion chains and leads to several advantages:
less mechanical components which are prone to wear and
maintenance
less driving force due to the reduction of energy dispersion
less noise in the production area
The sliding of chains and belts are in thick, high-density
polystone for long operating life and reduced mainte-nance. OCME
uses high-quality chains and belts to gua-rantee elevated
performance and to allow customers easy access to spare parts.
Modular logicThe structures of OCME conveyors comply with
com-monly accepted industrial standards, whilst allowing a wide
range of dedicated components to meet the needs of different
products. Therefore it uses a modular logic that includes standard
elements that can be easily used be designers based on layout
needs. Thanks to this approach, maintenance is easier and spare
parts can be quickly replaced because components are commonly
available on the market and are easily interchangeable.All
conveyors transfer products from one area to the other in the
smoothest way possible, and where ne-cessary, it can accept idle
rollers. This enables greater stability to products during handling
and especially as they pass from one area to the next whilst
protecting the internal product from collisions, jolts and
vibrations that can break or damage the product.
Figure 29Detail of the transfer from belt section to roller
section.
Figure 30Slat conveyors with manipulators.
Figure 31Automatic motorized length adjustments of the channels
in a package conveyor.
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Accumulation conveyorsConveyors with modular roller belts
required to collect bundles.
Braking conveyorsConveyors with a padded modular belt for low
pressure accumu-lation.
Twin belt conveyorConveyor with two belts running at different
speeds, including a modular padded belt to separate bundles from
each other before they enter a curve or are counted or enter
another machine (e.g. labeller or weight control); they can have
one motor and a
pinion-and-rack transmission to generate a fixed speed rate of
the 2 belts, which is managed by an inverter.
RotationsConveyor with differentiated speed with 2 or 3 modular
belt chains that rotate the bundles at different belt speed rates.
This will allow a smooth rotation, without damaging the
product.
TransferTransfer conveyors are performed on modular polyacetal
belts in case of horizontal transfers or modular padded belts in
case of elevating conveyors.
Conveyor logistic components
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Distribution devices with manipulatorsThe rotation and
distribution of packages to diffe-rent lines are performed rapidly
and in full stability thanks to the use of manipulating robots.The
system uses chain belts divided into sections, each powered by
brushless motors to obtain smo-oth handling and optimise
performance.The system is modular and can be configurable with 1, 2
or 4 manipulators based on the requi-red speed levels; it can
accept 1 or 2 inputs and process packages individually or by lots
containing 2 or more packages.
Gantry distribution deviceUnlike distribution devices with
manipulators, this version integrates the distribution elements
chasing the packages directly into the structure above the
conveyor.
Lateral guidesConveyors are equipped with specific lateral
guides specifically designed for each product. The most popular
ones are roller guides. Guides may be either fixed or adjustable.
Adjustable guides can be:
Adjusted manually with 2 reference rings for 2 positions, for
the single line only.
Adjusted manually with the aid of adjustment templates
Adjusted manually with the aid of spacers
Adjusted with octagon plate with reference templates on each
side for independent line conveyors
Adjusted with a centralized handwheel for fixed axle base of
conveyors for independent lines
Adjusted with a centralized handwheel for varibale axle base of
conveyors for indepen-dent lines
Adjusted automatically with a gearmotor.
Built-in cleaning systemBundle conveyors may be equipped with a
cleaning system consisting of nozzles located inside the body and
connected via pipes to a pump that will perform a cleaning cycle
launched from the control panel; this feature is useful when
handling sugar products that may generate failures due to the
stickiness caused by a damaged bottle.
Figure 32 Divider with manipulator.
Figure 33Modular belt conveyor for bundles.
Figure 34Infeed dosing conveyor with upperbelt.
Figure 35Gantry type distribution device.
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Roller conveyors cover a wide range of applications in the
handling of secondary packages and differ according to specific
needs. The variables that should be considered when choosing the
right kind of roller conveyor include the type of product to be
handled (form, fragility, content, etc), production speed rate,
absence of noise, the fact that it will be installed near
accumulated products.
Structural characteristicsRegardless of their type, the roller
conveyors manufactured by OCME have several common features
including:
A structure frame made of galvanized steel sides with a
thickness of 3 mm and an height of 150 mm that make them
particularly resistant, thus guaranteeing long life and reducing
the number of ground contacts, meeting all hygiene
requirements.
The high number of mechanical details, including design and
commercial factors available in all our conveyors, translates into
an easier management of spare parts for the customer.
Careful planning and efficiencyThe special attention given to
the design of product flow and the use of cutting-edge automation
systems resulted into a careful system planning and optimization,
in an attempt to give priority to the mechanical lifespan of moving
parts and ensure less energy consumption. OCME can integrate its
equipment with detection, marking, distribution and control systems
that can easily interface with existing systems based on the
customers requirements.
OCME offers a wide range of solutions for conveyors and
automation systems capable of facing the specificities of ever more
complex and branded products as currently required by the
market.
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Figure 37 Infeed to the palletizer and discard of non-conforming
products.
Figure 38Carton distributor from 2 to 1 row.
Figure 36Low pressure API chain-driven roller conveyor.
Chain-driven roller conveyors For its roller conveyors, OCME
uses galvanized rollers with a diameter of 50 mm and a pitch of 75
mm, which are capable of guaranteeing the handling and accumulation
of wrapped products in heat shrink cartons and bundles with flaps
or flat bottom with a length of at least 230 mm. The maximum
production speed rate is 600 mm/sec. The distinguishing
manufacturing design that uses a inch bypass chain to drive the
rollers enables the machine to produce special conveyors with a
reduced pitch of 62.5 mm only that can perfectly handle products of
smaller sizes.
Flat chain-driven roller conveyorsThe main feature of this type
of conveyor is the fact that it uses a flat chain to drive the
conveyors, offering noise-free production lines, and high speed
rates of up to 1200mm/sec. The diameter of rollers is 50 mm, while
the feed pitch is 75 mm and can handle products with a length of at
least 230 mm. This type of conveyor is best suited to meet the
needs of multi-line systems and can be used as a product collecting
or transfer device. It cannot be used as an accumulation
device.
A.P.I. chain-driven roller conveyorDesigned specifically for
product accumulation, this type of conveyor guarantees very low
pressure values even at high production speed rates (up to
1200mm/sec) thanks to the sloped profile of the rollers sliding
bed. Rollers are driven by a chain that makes it particularly
noiseless and it is therefore perfect for multi-line systems.
Particularly suited for packaged products in wraparound carton and
bundles with flap or flat bottom. It can also be supplied with a
reduced feed pitch, with a roller having a diameter of 50 mm and a
pitch of 40 mm for products with a length ranging between 160 and
230 mm.
Twin side belt systemThis conveyor is used to distance and carry
the packages from the production line to a main collec-tor. The
spacing between packages is done thanks to two sections of the belt
that run at different speeds.
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Figure 39 Pallet handling system with chain conveyor and
shuttles on rail.
The ideal plant: handling systems within the linePallet
conveyors
nfeeding systems for empty pallets and disposal of full pallets,
adequa-tely integrated with marking and detection systems can be
interfa-
ced with automatic storage system to help manage and analyze the
data of the entire system. Based on specifi c requirements,
palletizers may be integrated with devices to discard defective
pallets and perform operations such as wrapping, hooding, strapping
and overlapping of full pallets.Some of the pallet handling, moving
and selection systems offered by OCME include:
Motorized roller conveyors Motorized chain conveyors Pneumatic
90 diverters Motorized 90 diverters Chain or roller rotating unit
Defective pallet control systems Shuttles on rails Laser-guided
vehicles Pallet stackers Pallet dispensing systems
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Carrying full pallets means handling considerable loads, hence
submitting the equipment to remarkable stress. Moreover, the
automatic selection of defective pallets is fundamental for
end-of-line installations.
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Laser-guided shuttle
Chain rotating device
Roller rotating device
Defective pallet controller
Defective pallet controller robot
Shuttle
2-level shuttle
Motorized roller conveyor
Motorized chain conveyor
Pneumatic 90 diverter
Motorized 90 diverter
Pallet stacker
Pallet dispensing system
Table key
Full palletsEmpty pallets
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Figure 40 Chain conveyor.
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Manufacturing quality and integration with existing systemsThe
solid structure frame in galvanized steel, the use of quality
commercial components combined with a careful mechanical,
electrical and electronic planning guarantee the longest lifespan
possible and full machine performance. Our conveyors are all
equipped with motor-driven components powered by means of an
inverter and connected to a central network. This, together with an
accurate defi nition of the machines design and product fl ow
enables our customers to handle a high number of pallets/hour.
Thanks to advanced control and management systems, pallet handling
can be optimized on each single conveyor, including speed
adjustment based on the type of product being handled, hence
exploiting at best the advantages of our systems and equipment.For
its end-of-line installations, OCME is able to integrate systems
for product labelling, wrapping and traceability by creating an
interface with existing management systems.
Defective pallet control systemsThis installation consists of a
roller system where a series of pneumatic pressure and tracer pins
are used to detect the
presence and integrity of the pallets upper and lower bo-ards,
and thanks to mechanical conveyors, it will check the pallets
external blocks and the compartment space under the feeding plane.
It is typically integrated with an ejector and stacker for
defective pallets.
Motor-driven roller conveyors Our roller systems can handle any
type of pallet commonly used in production sites, including Euro,
Chep, American, disposable, and different kinds of demi-pallet
sizes thanks to the following manufacturing features:
bypass chain driven conveyor
galvanized rollers with a diameter of 89 mm and pitch ranging
between 100 or 150 mm
Variable length ranging between 1500 mm and 6000 mm
Handling weight of up to 3000 kg (individual pallet max. 1500
kg)
Conveyor speed of up to 400 mm/sec (per empty pallet).
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Figure 41 Roller conveyor.
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Idle roller conveyorMainly used in end-of-line installations as
a pallet drawing bay, it also features idle rollers where pallets
are moved by gravity.
Chain conveyorsThree-way chain conveyors for full pallets and
two-way chain conveyors for empty pallets are used to handle 1-inch
chains sliding along high-density polystone guideways, thereby
minimizing wear. To facilitate the passage from one conveyor to the
next, they are also equipped with ring couplings for idle chains
that accompany the pallet in order to prevent jolts.
Some technical specifi cations are listed below:
Walk-over galvanized plates between chains
Variable length ranging between 1500 mm 6000 mm
Handling weight of up to 3000 kg (individual pallet up to 1500
kg)
Conveyor speed up to 400mm/sec (per empty pallet)
Motorized 90 diverterThis equipment consists of a 3-way chain
conveyor that en-gages into a motorized roller system equipped with
a lifting device. It is designed to divert the pallet by 90
degrees. Its particularly small dimensions and built-in
motor-driven cam lifter enable to produce up to 200 pallets/h. It
can handle individual pallets of up to 1500 kg.
Pneumatic 90 diverterChains are lifted by means of one or two
pneumatic cylin-ders. This equipment is designed to handle empty
pallets or stacks of empty pallets weighing up to 400 Kg.
Rotating unit with motorized roller conveyorsThis installation
consists of a motorized roller system mounted on a rotating frame
structure with a toothed wheel connected to a gearmotor that can
change the rotation direction with a standard angle of 90. However
the system can adjust to the needs of any factory layout and
customer. It is designed to enable a 360 rotation. It can produce
up to 120 pallets/h at a 90 rotation.
Chain rotating unitThis installation consists of a chain
conveyor mounted on a rotating frame structure and is similar to
the rotating unit driven by rollers.
Figure 43 Overlaying pallet conveyors for carton palletizer
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Figure 44 Defective pallet controlling device.
Figure 45 Roller rotating unit.
Figure 46 Motorized 90 diverter.
Figure 42 Full and empty pallet conveyors to robot
palletizer.
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Auriga laser-guided vehicles and shuttles on rails
Shuttle on railsShuttles are particularly suited for complex
pallet handling systems with a high number of collection and
delivery points. It consists of a shuttle vehicle moving on
straight rails, powered by a bus duct, equipped with an onboard PLC
unit capable of recei-ving instructions in real time through data
exchan-ging photocells. This will help achieve the systems top
functionality, as it will be constantly updated on the actual needs
of the palletising units. The shuttle and the onboard conveyors,
whether roller or chain conveyors, are controlled by inverters that
will ensure safe handling of unstable loads. Access to production
lines is done safely by the laser scanners that control the sides
and the heads of the shuttle stopping it whenever it detects
unexpected obstacles or impediments obstructing its way. To avoid
operating the shuttle to get empty pallets, it is possible to use
shuttles with overlaying conveyors where the lower conveyor will
hold the empty pallet and the top conveyor will hold the full
pallet. There are different types of shuttles that can handle from
one to four pallets at the same time.
Laser guided vehiclesOf all available navigation technologies,
laser-guided navigation is both the easiest to install and the one
that provides greatest fl exibility of operation. Hence, OCME has
chosen this solution to provide Auriga with a highly reliable drive
and route correction system. Laser-guided navigation uses special
refl ective targets fi tted to the walls of the shuttle working
area, to provide a reference grid for shuttle orientation and
steering. In fact, this type of system does not require the
instal-lation of any fi xed or movable structures on the plant fl
oor. Changes to be made to the layout of the system do not entail
any site modifi cations, but simply require adjustments to the
manage-ment software; indeed, the vehicles are designed to accept
new routes and orders originating from the control system. Unlike
other, less fl exible na-vigation systems, automatic laser-guided
shuttles can auto-determine the best route to follow to complete a
given mission and are aware of the position of all other vehicles
in the fl eet, so as to avoid collisions. The numerous sensors
onboard the shuttle and the systems unique management software
logic enable the shuttle to steer clear of any obstacles present in
the operating zone.
Figure 47Laser-guided shuttle with two forks.
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Figure 48 Shuttle on rails for operation with 5 robot
palletizers.
Figure 49Laser-guided shuttle with chain conveyor.
Figure 51Shuttle on rails with two levels for full and empty
pallets.
Figure 50 Automatic battery changing system.
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he wide range of technical solutions for our handling systems
has led OCME to carefully select the best brands and technologies
currently available on the market.Our conveyors are the result of
years of applied research and extensive tests conducted at the
companys R&D labs. Today OCME offers the best solution based on
the specific production needs,
while maintaining and enhancing the specific features of each
product being processed, even when it is objectively difficult to
handle. The vast range of available technical solutions includes
high quality materials suited for general applications and
materials designed for special industrial sectors. This page will
present an overview of the possible applications of some of our
handling devices.
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Figure 55 Bundle/bottle/package handling conveyors.
Figure 53 Bottle conveyor.
Figure 54 Bundle/bottle/package
handling conveyors.
Figure 52Bundle accumulation
conveyor.
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Figure 58 Curvilinear bottle conveyors.
Figure 61 Bottle conveyors(straight-line tracts).
Figure 59 Conveyors for glass bottles.
Figure 57 Braking conveyors and bundle lifters.
Figure 56 Sliding pro le of chains and belts.
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Research & Development
OCME established an Integrapack.it Research & Development
lab with the aim to create a centre of innovation and excellence in
the design of high level automation lines in order to meet the
competitive needs of distribution companies.
The idea of creating the Integra-pack.it Research Lab stems from
the promoters desire to use and develop the advanced technical
know-how that has matured in Emilia-Romagna - known worldwide as
highly specialized in the manufacture of automated process and
packa-ging machinery (primary, secondary and tertiary packaging) -
in the several fi elds of applications including the Food &
Beverage and (vegetable and mineral) Oils sectors.Intervention in
the bottling and storage proces-ses, by moving them closer to the
locations of consumption, will allow for:
greater production exibility, with a consequent improvement in
the production and distribution chain process;
reduced stocks of end products; improved product storage and
quality; greater effi ciency and control over the whole
process; lower plant management costs; lower shipment logistics
costs; lower packaging costs; lower polluting emissions.
The objective is the implementation of a Filling and Packaging
Line, which is:
highly effi cient and reliable (in all its compo-nents), thus
allowing for lower plant manage-ment costs (one person per shift
will manage the whole fi lling and packaging line);
reduced energy consumption; compact island, less space is
occupied; ergonomically designed and safe leading to less
accidents at work; exible and modular, allowing for
optimized
management of production batches; able to map all process phases
with consequent
full product traceability; with lower investment costs compared
to the
current technology used; fully integrated in the cycle of
production, logi-
stics and administration.
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oday nearly every company opera-ting in the consumer goods
indu-stry faces the common problem of choosing the right container
for their
products. A greater environmentally friendly aware-ness shown by
consumers is leading to a reduction of the weight of primary
containers and wrapping mate-rials, alongside the need to diversify
ones offer, which are generating a certain degree of instability
and an objective diffi culty associated with dealing with cer-tain
products, at least when using traditional systems. OCME has been
facing these issues for years and has been working on several
fronts to provide companies, and in particular the market, with the
maximum level
of fl exibility regarding the strategic choices of the shape of
containers and the materials to be used.Of course, conveyor lines
should follow the direction taken by fi lling, packaging, and
palletizing machine and logistics that have gradually achieved
levels of excellence in terms of operating fl exibility.The quality
of the end-product plays a central role for OCME packaging
systems.Belts, conveyors and all other devices that handle primary
containers, secondary packages and pallets follow specifi c
requirements to prevent abrasions and frictions, thus preserving
the products aesthetic appeal and a quality level perceived by the
market and the end-user.
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CME operates as a provider of turn-key lines, offering a direct,
reliable and competent contact for its customers.
Almost 60 years of activity are the demonstrable proof of its
business continuity in the market and its ability to develop
installations, products and services that have always achieved the
goals set by customers.
At OCME, we put ourselves in our customers shoes. We would like
to be free to change and adjust our products to ever-changing
needs. This is why our technology offers a unique level of fl
exibility. Unlike the past, today we can save the technical
investment initially made and use it in case it becomes necessary
to extend, integrate or redesign a production plant. This is
possible thanks to the application of innovative
planning methods, together with open IT systems, and machines
and conveyors that can self-adjust to the tasks that may change
over time.A major issue for company managers is safety. For OCME
safety planning is a crucial step when desi-gning a production
line, together with its conveyors and equipment. In order to obtain
the maximum level of safety, both active and passive protection
devices and safety guards are installed, we supply operator manuals
and deliver dedicated training courses to instruct operators on how
to work safely and be informed on safety provisions that could
protect their health and lives. Even maintenance activities,
perfor-med by highly skilled and trained staff, are conducted
according to anti-injury protocols, and in fact, reports show a
continuous improvement in eliminating injuri-es at work for any
type of task.
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Advantages for the administration division
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at ethical level
machines and conveyors that require gradually less power and
rely on a more extensive use of kinetic energy.
OCME has been dealing with the OCME WorldCare project for years,
a business educa-tional project aiming at proactively intervening
in favour of the environment by means of differentiated waste
collection and careful use of power and raw materials in general.
Project principles include raising awareness among designers about
environmental protection and the depletion of resources. The aim is
to implement new categories of systems, the performance of which
develops hand in hand with their ability to guarantee an
ecologically sustainable development.
very part of a packaging and storage line can play its part in
reducing overall energy consumption. This means that
any device, if well-designed, can reduce its im-pact on the
environment and help the company save money.Basically, a modern
OCME line operates on two fronts when it comes to minimizing its
en-vironmental footprint and save of energy bills: less raw
materials and reduced power. Todays consumers and the distribution
chain requi-re lighter containers to avoid waste of raw materials
or, for some products, the possibility to manage disposals. OCME
conveyors are designed to manage these types of products in an effi
cient way. As for energy saving, OCME is developing
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All the OCME technologies dedicated to your sector
One of the characteristics for which OCME is renowned for in the
market is the companys flexible approach to customer needs. We
believe that each sector must be followed with specific care,
because each has specific needs. For this reason, our staff of
professionals is specialised in responding to the needs of every
single customer, based on the unique characteristics of each
sector.
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Our task as providers of packaging and filling technology and
logistics is not only to install a system, i.e. solve an immediate
problem. We rather believe our role is to provide a vision of the
future of production in the factories of the fast moving consumer
industrial sector and propose solutions that are ahead of the
times. This is at least what we have been doing since 1954.
This document presents our experience and our technologies
applied to complete lines for the fast moving consumer industry. As
any OCME product, systems, devices and services offered by the
company throughout the systems entire life cycle are designed to
run intensively and provide customers with solid support to the
strategic choices they intend to implement.
Today companies of the fast moving consumer sector have a great
opportunity to differentiate themselves and increase their
competitiveness by aiming at efficiency and integrated automation
of the whole productive section, ranging from the filling to the
handling of pallets with automated guided vehicles, thanks to OCME
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