Automation for Plastics - Film and Containers
Picking, Packing, and Palletizing
Everything in the plant runs much more smoothly. More bottles are being produced, while the pace seems slower with the reduction in complexity in the system.
~Plant Manager for a Plastic Bottle Manufacturer
The plastics & container industry is very dynamic with line changeovers every time product orders are filled (can be dozens a day). Add to that, a demand to meet end consumer needs for varying sizes in product selection. Today’s systems must allow for quick changeovers. Motion Controls Robotics understands these issues from working with various companies in the industry, and we design our systems to accommodate each customer’s needs.
Your dynamic environment may seem like a complication when deciding to add robotics to your facility, but it is actually the perfect reason to look into automating case packing, sorting, and palletizing. Robotics adds a high amount of reliability, flexibility, and even mobility to these applications.
Popular Robot Systems for Handling Plastics
Plastic Film Handling - Video & Case Study
Erect – Pack – Label – Palletize
Plastic Closures- Video & Case Study
Entire End of Line Solution
Palletizing Plastic Containers - Video
Stacking & Packing Plastics
Eliminating the manual process of picking and packing bottles
Robotics
- improves worker safety by decreasing repetitive motion injuries.
- reduces cost by simplifying the process and changeovers.
- allows for the ability to better plan for product accumulation.
- increases quality -more consistent controls of packing bottles.
- improves throughput and line speeds
- adds consistency to packing certain varieties of products.
- brings straightforward programming of new products.
Robot systems can be flexible enough to handle various sizes of containers or cases. Get started on your project today!
Customer Testimonial Improved Safety
From a competitive standpoint, using this robotic system has improved our technological image. It also has improved safety and ergonomics.
~Plant Manager for a Plastic Bottle Manufacturer