At the FachPack 2015 trade show in Nuremberg, Gerhard Schubert GmbH is presenting the prototype for a TLM packaging machine without an electrical cabinet. The reduced electronics further lower the maintenance costs of Schubert’s robot-supported packaging machines. Efficiency, availability and commonality of parts for the systems set an all-new benchmark.
An obvious sign of the elimination of traditional electronics for the packaging machine is the smaller head of the TLM machine frame. Since the servo modules of the machine without an electrical cabinet belong within a decentralised control architecture for TLM robots, they no longer require an electrical cabinet. The number of electronic parts has been greatly reduced, leaving only a few components. At the same time, the operation and maintenance of the machine are easier than ever. Customers can therefore take on their packaging tasks based on more user-friendly automation implemented through virtually uninterrupted operation with minimum personnel input.
The machine’s remaining components are equipped with a water cooling feature, which increases the life of the electrical equipment. Moreover, it reduces the system’s waste heat. With a heat exchanger, the customer can make use of the energy from the water cooling. Yet another plus in terms of energy is that Schubert uses drive systems with energy recovery – as with all TLM systems.
At the show, the machine’s functionality will be demonstrated through a pick & place process, whereby four-axle TLM F44 robots will take white and black bears from a white product belt and then place them on Transmoduls in a specific formation.
White bears on a white background – the vision system can detect the products in spite of the very low-contrast environment, thanks to Schubert’s new scanner. Image recognition is effective and more accurate. Customers from all business sectors will benefit from less waste, higher productivity and improved quality.
On screens at the stand, Schubert will also be providing in-depth information on other TLM systems, its thermoforming technology and its filling systems for liquid cosmetic products. Customer examples will clearly illustrate the use of these technologies.
At the FachPack show, Schubert will be exhibiting with its new trade fair concept for the first time.
