The TACORE robotic case packing line automates the cannery end of line: it groups cans, jars, cartons or bundles, forms the corrugated case, fills it robotically and seals it ready for palletizing. The cells combine articulated-arm robotics, machine vision and format changeover, so a single line can handle several containers. Every cell is custom-designed for the plant layout and product range.
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Before packing, a washer-dryer cleans the outside of cans and jars and dries them with air knives, so cases and labels reach the customer in perfect condition.
Containers arrive by conveyor and are accumulated and grouped according to the case pattern. Transport systems are set up to avoid scratching lacquers or damaging easy-open lids.
The corrugated blank is picked from the magazine and formed around the container group, producing a case that fits the product tightly, with good pallet stability and less board usage.
An articulated-arm robot driven by servomotors places containers or bundles with precise, smooth movements. A wide range of gripping tools allows it to handle cans, jars, cartons and multipacks.
The case is closed and glued or taped automatically. Machine vision and cell controls check the grouping before the case is released to the outfeed.
Sealed cases are conveyed to the palletizer, which may be a separate robot or the cell robot itself, since this type of robot can perform combined case packing and palletizing tasks.
Suitable for canned fish, seafood and other foods in round, club, dingley or oval cans, glass jars, cartons, pouches and bundled multipacks. Wraparound cases are formed to fit each grouping, and the line can run a single fixed format or switch automatically between several formats according to the plant product range.
CUSTOM CARTON PACKING LINES Automated cell for forming, grouping, robotic wraparound packing, and sealing of corrugated cardboard cartons.
BASKET LOADING & UNLOADING Robotic automation cell featuring articulated industrial robot and magnetic/vacuum head for high-speed autoclave basket handling.
CAN & CONTAINER PROCESSING Compact continuous washing and air-knife drying system for cans and jars prior to labeling and packaging.
In a wraparound system the corrugated blank is formed around the container group, so the case fits the product tightly. This improves pallet stability, protects cans and jars better and removes the need to store pre-erected cases.
Yes. The line can be supplied for one fixed format or with automatic changeover between several formats. The number of formats is defined in each project according to the plant product range.
Yes. The articulated-arm robot used by TACORE can perform combined tasks: packing and unpacking containers, and palletizing individual packs, rows or full layers, simply by changing the gripping tool for each job.
Our engineering team in Vilagarcía de Arousa (Spain) prepares a preliminary design tailored to your floor space, throughput and automation level.
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