本周展出了Optima包装机械的零机平台, with modularity at its core. The machine's other key added features include format flexibility and an increase in output, as demonstrated by the OPTIMA Zero L1 version for packaging feminine hygiene and light-incontinence products. See it atPACK EXPO Connects本星期。
由于Optima在三年前左右向未来的技术平台呈现“零”,因此该公司继续将原型开发成综合机器概念。
With increasing demands for paper hygiene products, flexibility is key in providing a range of products on one machine, whether triple-folded, packed longways, or in a medium or small package.
Adapting to product formats
The new Zero machine platform is constructed to be completely modular. Some manufacturers may not require format changes in a given day or week, but the platform offers the option of achieving considerable time savings with motorized format changes and module shifting, as well as module changes.
在更改格式时,该过程可以适应产品。其中一个示例是Optima Zero L1焊接模块:首先加工长形产品,然后通过选择新格式,密封模块更靠近堆叠。这使得该过程更加一致,更快。
在格式变化期间,还可以在比以前可以更短的时间内用非常强的压缩或旋转模块更换标准产品压缩。
Optima Zero L1提供了通过双重延伸,“双通道”,在女性卫生和轻禁止突破部门新增性能的选择。可以切换模块而无需设计完全新的过程,因此公司可以为未来的变化做好准备。
技术细节
该系统基于新的机器结构。这可以组装和构建在不同长度范围内,例如,两米或五米长,并且可以容纳不同位置的模块。在过去,每个单元的安装位置是固定的。
灵活性也延伸到软件。可编程逻辑控制器(PLC)的模块化设计类似于机械工程中使用的设计。
Digital twin
在设计阶段进行过程和变体的模拟。
Optima描述了计算机互锁功能的模拟和作为数字双胞胎的功能序列。这样,设计舞台的工程师可以看出机械师,电子产品和软件是否以所需的方式共同努力。
在新的零平台上,Optima表示有更多的配置,更少的设计 - 更多的时间可以开发各个功能模块。“到目前为止,已经有必要在特定模块周围开发特定过程。根据公司的说法,这些天需要这些日子是设计和测试特定模块并在工厂中进行个人调整。“
每个客户只投资他们所需要的模块,无论它们是否需要设备的设备,每天都有五种格式的变化或高速产生相同包装的过程。
If automated changeovers are not required—for less frequent format changes—a manual format change supported by adjusting wheels and counters will suffice. If, later on, the need arises for rapid format changes, this can be done using exchangeable modules.
Looking ahead
这些机器现在正在客户网站上运营。在一个模块化系统中,使用梭子用于将女性卫生或灯失禁产品右转进入开放式袋子。以前,使用顶部跑步者插入产品。
Shuttles have proven beneficial for the dual-lane processing of feminine hygiene and light incontinence products, and for doubling output two lanes running at 90 cycles/min with increased packaging quality.
The company is currently developing other modules for the OPTIMA Zero L1. These modules are designed for processing particularly small formats, larger-sized products, two-layer package configurations, and triple-folded products, etc.
减少铅和交货时间
Optima工程师继续改善交货时间,注意到“以及所需的设计输入较少的事实 - ”配置“而不是”设计“ - 这也是由于提供非特定部分的可能性模块化建筑套件,如机器框架,提前。“
The dimensions of the lines or modules were designed to match the format of shipping containers, so they can be transported relatively quickly worldwide from the manufacturing facility in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, without the need for custom shipping solutions.
With plant square footage at a premium, the new machine frame can be compact. Depending on the machine configuration, it’s possible to shave off two meters of machine length, because the modules do not need to be permanently installed in specific positions.
访问Optima的Pack Expo连接展厅,以便于2021年3月在线这个链接.