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Food safety, productivity need fuel robotic innovations

Increased productivity, reduced costs and improved food and worker safety continue to push automation and robotics higher on food and beverage manufacturers’ priority list.

Maria Ferrante

June 28, 2016

For robots to operate in a food manufacturing facility, they must be designed to withstand the rigors of sanitary processing operations.

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Stretch hood machine

June 10, 2016

The Lachenmeier Multi FleXL stretch hood machine secures and maintains the integrity of tall and wide pallet loads throughout the supply chain.

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Composite pallet

January 15, 2016

Available in all standard industry sizes, the RM2 BLOCKPal composite pallet is reusable, nonporous and rackable.

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Distribution pallet

December 7, 2015

The Buckhorn 48- x 40-in. reusable, nestable distribution pallet has a 2-piece welded construction, ergonomic hand holes and a non-slip surface.

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Case palletizing system

September 19, 2015

Designed for the food and beverage industries, the Dematic AMCAP automated mixed case palletizing system arranges cases on a pallet in a specific sequence.

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Universal plastic pallet

April 9, 2015

The Cabka-IPS Eco i5.1 universal plastic pallet accepts dynamic loads up to 3,300 lb. and 2,200-lb. racking loads.

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Stand-up bag system

April 9, 2015

The Eagle packaging system weighs and deposits product into stand-up pouches that it indexes and arranges in alternating patterns.

Field Reports

Consolidating frozen storage optimizes growth and logistics

April 6, 2015

Coloma Frozen Foods needed to consolidate its frozen storage capacity.

Manufacturing News

Recent accidents spur OSHA to launch new initiatives

A workplace injury in Florida mirrors another recent incident involving lockout/tagout standards

February 5, 2015

The unexpected startup of robotic equipment—palletizers included—can result in a release of stored energy.

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Load containment system

January 16, 2015

Providing load containment and breathability, the Muller Flexi-Rope system takes standard machine film rolls and ropes the film from both sides to create a thin, strong band.