Seamless product changeover thanks to intelligent line conversion

Problem solved

Human errors during changeover when setting best before dates, batch numbers, labels templates, machine programs leading to rejects, rework, scraped product and lost time. 

Implementation

With FASTEC 4 PRO, the entire line conversion is automated and synchronised:

•    Printers and labelers automatically receive all article data such as best-before date and batch number.

•    Camera inspection systems are configured in parallel with the appropriate inspection parameters, including automatic storage of the inspection results.

•    Palletisers are supplied with all relevant information via the recipe manager – including pallet patterns and wrapping programs.

•    Fastec 4Pro takes into account changeovers when each machine needs to setup sequentially with a delay.

•    All systems are connected bidirectionally, and the current status is visible at any time in the Fastec 4Pro terminal.

Benefit

- Human error elimination

- Rework and scrap cost avoidance

- Changeover time reduction

- Simplification of the change procedure

- Reduction in the required employee competencies