Revolutionary sealing

 

Lincoln, UK, based Branston supplies a range of fresh, seed, processing and ready prepared potatoes to customers including retailers, wholesalers and snack brands.

A recent installation of PA’s Revolution tray sealer at Branston has dramatically improved the efficiencies and reduced costs of its potato tray sealing line.

The single lane tray sealing machine features PA’s Powerdrive fully electric technology. Interpolated multi axis robotic motion ensures a continuous flow of trays through the machine, from infeed to outfeed, eliminating any need for pauses or buffering and allowing the throughput of up to 150 packs per minute.

The seal force has been increased by 300 per cent compared to pneumatic systems, however PA’s novel technology allows the tool lift mechanism to be deactivated during the seal process therefore significantly reducing the energy usage.

Richard Heppleston, general manager at Branston, says, “PA have helped us to change our business, we have a great partnership. Their approach to the project made it possible; we have already increased our efficiencies and lowered our cost per unit with very little downtime on the machine.”

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