Endoline Machinery has assisted Oaklands Farm Eggs in meeting their packaging requirements following the introduction of a breakthrough egg grading system.
Designed by Netherlands based company Moba, this revolutionary high capacity egg grader removes feathers, dust and checks egg quality with its dirt detector, crack detector, blood detector and UV light disinfection unit before they are packed. Following purchase of the revolutionary machine - aptly named the OMNIA FT (Food Tech) 500 due to its capacity of 500 cases per hour equating to 180,000 eggs per hour - J A & O Griffiths, the company which encompasses Oaklands Farm Eggs, required an equally efficient packing system to work alongside it.
Consequently Endoline worked with both Oaklands Farm Eggs and Moba to install six Endoline 221 case erectors and six Endoline 702 case tapers that would work alongside the OMNIA FT 500 creating a complete packing system.
The Endoline 221 series features dual opposing vacuum case opening – a unique system designed to ensure each case is opened positively from both sides overcoming problems associated with stiff board and glue migration from the manufacturer’s joint. Working in tandem with the 221 is the Endoline 702 – this versatile machine is perfect for the egg boxes as it gives outstanding productivity on light cases – but works equally well on heavy twin wall cases filled with products weighing 20kg. This is due to the self tensioning bottom belt which keeps the case ‘square’ – therefore suitable for all sizes and weights. In addition a unique feature of the Endoline tapeheads is that no tension adjustments are required, ensuring a smooth and continuous production line.
Due to a long standing allegiance with Moba, Endoline Machinery was a preferred choice for Oaklands Farm Eggs. However Endoline was selected due to their design flexibility and local element, being a British based company. As a result Oaklands Farm Eggs now boasts a fully automated system to ensure that only the best eggs reach their customers.
Thursday, 16 August 2007
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DISCUSSION THREAD
Is Investment In Packaging Equipment In The UK Picking Up?
Tony Hacker, Managing Director of Endoline, comments: "It is a generally accepted fact that manufacturing is up on last year, and the overall investment in packaging is improving in line with the rise in manufacturing output.
Last year we saw an increase in the number of quotations for larger projects, including non-standard machinery and bespoke projects such as retail-ready packaging. However, it is only this year that we are seeing these orders come to fruition.
Since Christmas Endoline has witnessed a quicker turnaround from quotations to orders being placed and this trend is continuing. Outside of the UK, Endoline's exports continue to perform well and are on target to exceed 20% of its total sales this year."
Tony Hacker, Managing Director of Endoline, comments: "It is a generally accepted fact that manufacturing is up on last year, and the overall investment in packaging is improving in line with the rise in manufacturing output.
Last year we saw an increase in the number of quotations for larger projects, including non-standard machinery and bespoke projects such as retail-ready packaging. However, it is only this year that we are seeing these orders come to fruition.
Since Christmas Endoline has witnessed a quicker turnaround from quotations to orders being placed and this trend is continuing. Outside of the UK, Endoline's exports continue to perform well and are on target to exceed 20% of its total sales this year."
ENDOLINE LEADS THE WAY IN TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR CASE PACKING
Endoline Machinery has recently provided Numatic International LTD with innovative technical solutions to assist with their increased production output.
The British manufacturer of cleaning equipment purchased an Endoline 407 machine from the Biggleswade based packaging company almost 15 years ago. Testament to the longevity of Endoline machines this original 407 random case closer/gluer system ran successfully so when faced with an increase in production output the existing machine was refurbished and Numatic also acquired a second 407 machine.
Endoline 407 machines can accept random case sizes so a new conveyor system was installed to feed Numatic cases into either of the two Endoline 407 machines. The decision was made to run the highest volume product, the well-known Henry vacuum cleaner, into the existing 407 machine while all other products would be fed into the new 407 machine. Due to the high variety of these products the machine would require constant height adjustments. To meet this need Endoline fitted the conveyor system with optical sensors to detect an identifying patch which is on the bottom of each box. This identifying patch signals which machine each box should be fed into, in addition any variations in box height are read by the case gluer on entry to the machine and the height adjusted accordingly.
The British manufacturer of cleaning equipment purchased an Endoline 407 machine from the Biggleswade based packaging company almost 15 years ago. Testament to the longevity of Endoline machines this original 407 random case closer/gluer system ran successfully so when faced with an increase in production output the existing machine was refurbished and Numatic also acquired a second 407 machine.
Endoline 407 machines can accept random case sizes so a new conveyor system was installed to feed Numatic cases into either of the two Endoline 407 machines. The decision was made to run the highest volume product, the well-known Henry vacuum cleaner, into the existing 407 machine while all other products would be fed into the new 407 machine. Due to the high variety of these products the machine would require constant height adjustments. To meet this need Endoline fitted the conveyor system with optical sensors to detect an identifying patch which is on the bottom of each box. This identifying patch signals which machine each box should be fed into, in addition any variations in box height are read by the case gluer on entry to the machine and the height adjusted accordingly.
ENDOLINE & QUIN ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR NEW COMPACT CASE SYSTEM
Endoline Machinery is strengthening its allegiance with Quin Systems by introducing a new compact case erecting and packing system.
Endoline and Quin formed a strategic partnership last year to provide a unique complete case packing solution. The combined effect of Quin’s high speed automatic RTheta Casepacker and an Endoline 221 case erecting machine working in tandem offers customers additional options for high-speed case packing in areas where automation may not currently be possible.
The new system will combine the advantages of these two separate machines while offering a compact solution for use in restricted areas.
Both Tony Hacker, Managing Director of Endoline Machinery, and Mike Webb, Managing Director of Quin Systems launched a proposal of the new system at the Total Processing and Packaging Show in May. The Versapack is due to be launched later this year.
Endoline and Quin formed a strategic partnership last year to provide a unique complete case packing solution. The combined effect of Quin’s high speed automatic RTheta Casepacker and an Endoline 221 case erecting machine working in tandem offers customers additional options for high-speed case packing in areas where automation may not currently be possible.
The new system will combine the advantages of these two separate machines while offering a compact solution for use in restricted areas.
Both Tony Hacker, Managing Director of Endoline Machinery, and Mike Webb, Managing Director of Quin Systems launched a proposal of the new system at the Total Processing and Packaging Show in May. The Versapack is due to be launched later this year.
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