The solution

The solution consists of an automatic tray erector (3 sizes), a case packer and an EGApicker pallet cell including internal transport between the cells.

Bags, punnets, net etc. are transported directly to a modified case packer A-one PC121 and packed into open trays.

EGAtray erector feeds the case packers automatically with 3 different tray sizes, each with a capacity of 15 boxes / min. Depending on the product and the tray, A-one PC121 packs approx. 70 trays per. minute.

The A-one machine packs 2 boxes simultaneously, which are transported to a pusher, pushing one box at a time into the palletizing robot EGApicker.

EGApicker is based on a portal robot with X, Y, Z axis. The gripper tool is designed to lift 4 boxes at a time. The cell has 2 pallet magazines and 3 buffer lanes. When a pallet is full, it continues to a station that corrects the trays and ensures stability before continuing forward on the chain conveyors.

Generally, the whole line is space-saving and compact. EGApicker is developed as a “low rider version” as the max. ceiling height was 3 m. There is an integrated emergency line stop, so the whole line can be stopped incl. flow packer.

“We are fully satisfied with the whole process”
Kirsten Christiansen, Afdelingsleder – System Frugt

About System Frugt A/S

System Frugt, located in Tilst by Århus, offers a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and dried specialties as well as snacks.