IPL Batcher
(Intelligent Portion Loading)
Hands free batching,
Hands on profits
The 3-head system above shows 6 lanes of trays fed from 6 tray denesters.
Each robot head loads 2 of these lanes of trays. If required, each tray lane can be used for trays of different nominal weights.
The new AEW Delford IPL Batcher automatically loads pre-formed trays or thermoformers with individual product portions to produce fixed weight packs. Remarkably, more than one nominal pack weight in different tray sizes can be produced at the same time depending on production needs and incoming product size.
Huge reductions in labour costs, easy hygiene and reliable, consistent, high output production are just some of the many benefits this system delivers to processors.
IPL (Intelligent Portion Loading) Batcher weighs incoming portions prior to deciding which tray/pack they will be loaded into. An advanced vision system determines product position and orientation, then, at the appropriate point, the relevant robot head transfers it to the final pack in the required style and the correct orientation.
The vision system can also identify the ‘footprint’ of a portion in order to reject, for example, a broken piece or to pack chicken drumsticks nose to tail.
The IPL Batcher utilises Delta robots with the number of heads depending upon the output required and the piece count in the pack. A wide variety of product can be handled, thanks to a unique range of grippers.
Vital, advanced gripper technology* and a range of easily removable grippers*
handle a wide range of product.
Key Features and Benefits
Eliminates manual placing of product into trays and thermoformers.
Optimises raw material usage and value.
Minimal giveaway.
Reliable, consistent high output production.
Throughput up to 240 portions/min.
Produces a wide range of pack sizes and formats:- up to 6 tray sizes, plus bulk packs at the same time.
Superb product presentation.
Various configurations available depending on production requirements.
Easily incorporated into a production system.
Loads thermoformers as well as trays.
Loads a variety of trays simultaneously.
Proven robotic performance and batching control system.
Worldwide sales and service.
Technical Information
Configurations: 1, 2 or 3 head
Speed: 2 lanes, up to 120 units/min./lane
Conveyor speed: 36m/min. maximum
Product Programmes: 99
Electrical Supply: 380–460V ± 10% 3 phase + earth 12 kVA/head
Air Supply: 20 l/min. FreeAir/head
Net Weight: 1200kg/head
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*Patented and patents pending
AEW Delford Systems machines carry CE certification.
