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JLS Automation will feature a patented, fully automated cartoning system that includes robotic carton forming, loading, and closing functions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas September 29-October 1, in Booth SL-15018.
The JLS vision-guided robotic Peregrine solves the challenges of picking and loading randomly oriented products into cartons or other style containers. This fast, accurate, automated robotic cartoning system greatly increases efficiency by replacing the repetitive motion of loading products into cartons, whether manually or via a complex series of conveyors. It receives primary packages from an upstream process, usually a flow-wrapper, thermoformer or vertical-form-fill-seal machine, and robotically picks and loads them into a top-load carton. Building on the success of the Peregrine, this updated Peregrine IS model is an integrated system that includes JLS TRAK as well as a new vision-guided robotic carton forming function. It is ideal for several markets, including bakery items like wrapped snack cakes, sandwiches or cookies; frozen foods such as ice cream treats and finger foods.
A unique, patent-pending “perpendicular” flow for carton forming gives the operator full access to the ergonomic blank feeder and the carton forming station. Unlike any other cartoning machines on the market, this perpendicular flow allows for safe access to key areas of operation. Direct access makes forming tool changeover, maintenance and cleaning simple. Since the arrangement of the equipment consolidates processes, the Peregrine IS boasts a narrow footprint compared to mechanical alternatives. The reduced footprint not only improves accessibility to key areas but also improves the overall line layout, creating more space to bring materials to the operation.
“In a market where labor can be scarce, the Peregrine IS presents a solution that fills gaps when labor is not available and allows bakers and food processors alike to reallocate existing staff to other areas of their operations,” said Gary Pickett, Sr. Product Director of Secondary Solutions at JLS. “This patented technology opens the door to increasing yields while doing more with less.”
