New EconoPal Palletiser from Webster Griffin Ltd

Do you need a cost-effective palletiser to improve productivity, increase throughput or manage peaks in demand? Webster Griffin has launched their new EconoPal range of economic, compact, modular palletisers, designed to provide a cost-effective and high speed end of line automation solution for 21st century production environments, particularly where space comes at a premium. It is suitable for the food industry, lubricants, washing powder, chemicals and industrial products as it has been designed to a hygienic standard of construction with all moving parts enclosed. Whether manufacturers want an easy-entry means of automating a manual line or to upgrade an existing system, the EconoPal robot palletiser will allow them to increase throughput and achieve improved productivity. Managing peaks in demand is a challenge for most companies, who often face problems of consistent labour availability. As this end of line system needs only unskilled labour, it gives the flexibility to respond to these demand surges by speeding up the palletising, adding extra working hours, or both, without adding significant cost, as there will be no overtime: only energy costs. Automating with the reliable EconoPal Cartesian palletiser will also allow for consistent, uninterrupted production without the stoppages associated with breaks for refreshments or absenteeism, reducing operating costs and improving efficiencies. Fast Payback Payback is typically achieved between 6 months to one year of operation, after which the EconoPal makes a continuous contribution to manufacturers’ profitability. Flexible, Modular The EconoPal robot palletiser range provides tailored automated solutions with various options and can be combined with carton packaging, bundle wrapping or sack filling: a gripper hand is easily changed to suit and there is also an automatic application change option. Optional automatic loading of empty pallets increases productivity and customers can select a single palletising position or a continuous non-stop operation with two loading positions. The equipment can develop with you as you grow by upgrading with pallet-handling conveyors to further increase automation and throughput. Manufacturers can start with a basic unit that can be loaded and unloaded with a pallet truck. If investment needs to be scheduled over time, then this could be added at a later date with the conveyors, pallet dispensers and automatic stretch wrapping. The machine can be tailored to meet precise customer and product specifications and is available as part of a system or as a compact stand-alone unit. Reliable Throughput Throughput of the EconoPal palletiser depends on the model and the packaging type: typically this would mean 300-400 bags or 10-20 cases a minute. The high reliability, the high speed brushless motors and strong steel structure allows for processing of up to 30 or 50 kilos/ cycle, depending on the model. Easy to Install, Maintain and to Operate The EconoPal palletiser is quick and easy for Webster Griffin to install and integrate with existing lines. As the controls and software have been designed for ease of use by operators, Webster Griffin can train supervisors in a half a day and operators in 20 minutes. The touch screen control panel has an alphanumeric display screen with the following functions: Emergency alarm Function programmable Programme change option Counter reset Full machine control from one position It is easy to install in a production unit as the small size of the EconoPal range of machines means that it can more easily be fitted into the end of a packing line, or positioned where there is limited headroom. Health and Safety The EconoPal palletiser complies with safety guidelines and has a fully guarded cell. The working environment for employees will be improved as the risks associated with lifting and repetitive strain injury have been removed. Webster Griffin Webster Griffin designs and engineers complete turnkey packing systems serving many industries world-wide, including food, chemicals, minerals, building materials and plastics.