{"id":12973,"date":"2019-11-28T09:48:45","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T08:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/cft-group\/?p=12973"},"modified":"2019-11-28T10:50:16","modified_gmt":"2019-11-28T09:50:16","slug":"adv-combipack-robotics-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ats-automation-develop.go-vip.net\/cft-group\/adv-combipack-robotics-revolution\/","title":{"rendered":"ADV Combipack: a robotic revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

CFT Group has recently inaugurated a brand-new division called CFT Robotics<\/strong>, which specializes in automated solutions for primary and secondary packaging equipment, sorting and product treatment.\u00a0CFT Robotics<\/strong> is actually working on some of CFT Group\u2019s most advanced innovations, including a machine that has been unveiled in October 2019 during the Cibus Tec<\/strong> Tradeshow and that is going to reshape the industry of packaging: the ADV Combipack<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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CFT Group\u2019s Combipack<\/span><\/p>\n

The ADV Combipack<\/strong> is a new modular machine<\/a> that delivers an all-in-one secondary packaging solution<\/strong>, which offers multiple functions including carton erection, filling, closing and palletizing. The ADV Combipack\u00a0<\/strong>is able to handle multiple packaging formats, including American boxes, display boxes, wraparounds, carton trays and combi cases.<\/p>\n

In this case, flexibility<\/strong> means modularity<\/strong>: the machine\u2019s frame, which can be made of coated or stainless steel, can be expanded lengthwise to incorporate different functions. Each modular body section is positioned between the two end modules: the number of sections is defined by the number of process steps required within the enclosed envelope of the machine.<\/p>\n

From a control perspective, CFT Group<\/strong> provides its COMBI-AS solution, which includes a Rockwell\u00ae ControlLogix\u00ae programmable automation controller (PAC).<\/p>\n

The ADV Combipack<\/strong> has been developed with an innovative carton transport unit. The oval track based on linear servomotor technology is the basic module, equipped with iTRAk\u00ae technology to manage the independent shuttles, called COMBI-MOVERS.<\/p>\n

An ingenious vacuum system featuring a patented contactless technology to energize the vacuum pumps above the COMBI-MOVER is combined with a special polymer on the top surface of the shuttles. This makes sure that the cartons maintain their position to the millimetre throughout the complete packaging process, with 100% carton control!<\/p>\n

The use of COMBI-MOVERS’ technology results in faster production changeovers, increased productivity, reduced complexity, easier operation and more profitable production runs.<\/p>\n

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The oval configuration allows to grant a more compact and shorter footprint, while precise and dynamic six axes robots manage the main functions:<\/p>\n