Automated Bagging 101

Are you looking to individually bag your product? Maybe small count items to go into a pouch? Need mil spec materials for your business? An automated bagger is the way to go. These systems are becoming increasingly popular for their simplicity, ease of use, and the high-caliber aesthetics of the finished product. State-of-the-art engineering has led to innovative, inherently safe designs, while being configurable for left- or right-hand access to the HMI, cycle switch, and bag loading area, improving ergonomics and operator productivity. These systems can sync with your WMS to print shipping labels directly onto the exterior of the bag, eliminating the need for shipping labels.

Benefits:

Some of the benefits of Automated Pouch Packaging include: Speed (up to 45 bags per minute depending on system); Accuracy (less risk of human error); Configurable (settings enabled for left/right access); and Bag Options (pouches of varying lengths, widths, colors, and print options). In addition:

• Unobstructed access to the open bag
• Simple bag threading for easy changeover to keep production lines running smoothly
• Capable of running bags 2” up to 22″ wide for bulky products and packaging multiple items into a single bag
• Coordinated seal flattener for wrinkle free seals
• A sophisticated tension control unit centers and monitors the position of the film throughout the entire bagging process
• Compact footprint minimizes floor space
• Easily integrates with automation equipment and existing production lines
• Modular bag storage shelf speeds bag changeovers
• Control Screen accesses operator tutorials, help system, on-board diagnostics, data retrieval, and performance monitoring. It features menu or graphic-based selection options
• Advanced bag opening system allows for more product to be placed into a bag, creating less waste
• Optional Additions: rear takeaway conveyor, side exit takeaway conveyor

When used in conjunction with our vibratory bowl-and-feed counting system, a bulk supply of product is driven to a single-flow that is automatically counted and batched to a pre-set quantity. The individual batch of product is then funneled to a pre-opened bag, sealed, and dispensed, while another bag is presented for loading.
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