Modular and flexible: Bosch presents new CUT 1405 cartoning machine
18/02/2014 Robert Bosch Ltd
At Interpack 2014, Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of process and packaging technology, presents the new CUT 1405 cartoning machine - a consistent advancement of the CUT 120 which has proven successful for many years. The new horizontal cartoning machine offers higher flexibility as well as the latest servo and safety technology at reduced costs. "With the new CUT 1405, we are demonstrating our expertise in the area of secondary packaging," explains Daniel Sanwald, product manager at Bosch Packaging Technology. "As withall our cartoning machines, this new development is based on standard modules that can be flexibly combined, depending on product and packaging type. At the same time, line suitability is granted."
High flexibility for various products The new CUT 1405 is characterized by a flexible choice for the appropriate in-feed systems, formats and closure options. It can safely and gently handle different carton sizes and packages a wide variety of primary packaging such as bottles, vials, syringes, ampoules, tubes, blisters and trays as well as bags, stick packs and sachets in folding cartons. Inserts to single and combination products such as spoons or outserts can also be integrated into the modular in-feed system. With its quickly exchangeable modules for tuck-in, glue and combination closures, the machine can be flexibly used for various products and line combinations. In addition to
pharmaceuticals, the new CUT 1405 is also especially suitable for the packaging of cosmetic and food products.
New in-feed modules and optimized conveyor technology The intermittent cartoner can be equipped with diverse in-feed systems, ensuring maximum flexibility for customized line concepts as well as the packaging of different products and product combinations. The CUT 1405 further features an optimized conveyor technology of the folding carton magazine. To prevent the cartons from getting caught, they are transported into the magazine by a lifting motion of the rake. Thanks to the patented folding carton carrier, the individual cartons maintain their shape as the intermittent transport system moves them through the machine. This prevents damage to the product and ensures precise packaging results.
A mechanical gripper arm carries out leaflet in-feed, which is directly ssigned to each product. A shift register checks and follows all products, to ensure that leaflets are only processed further if the outcome of all test results is positive. "This technology has been successful for over ten years and was further optimized for the CUT 1405," says Daniel Sanwald. Thanks to excellent accessibility, the folder unit can be conveniently operated from the front and, if required, also swivelled out.
Minimum maintenance effort, maximum safety
With less hardware components in the control cabin, the new servo technology reduces the need for maintenance while the HMI (Human Machine Interface) allows for easy handling. The operator can quickly localize machine disorders via error messages and resolve them using the automatic troubleshooting guide. All format data is individually stored, enabling easy and quick format changeovers and a safe re-start of the machine. With its wide choice of in-feed systems, the new Bosch cartoning machine can be flexibly adapted for all packaging formats for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries. Optional serialization, aggregation and tamper-evident modules ensure additional safety, taking into account current guidelines and safety standards.
"The new development is based on the established and proven technology of our CUT 120 horizontal cartoning machine which we have upgraded with the latest state-of-the-art sensor, software, servo and safety technology as well as other features, leading to significant cost reductions for our customers," Daniel Sanwald concludes.
Bosch's technologies are on display at Interpack 2014, Duesseldorf, Germany, from May 8 to 14, booth A31-C58.
For more information, please contact:
Daniel Sanwald
Robert Bosch GmbH
Postfach 10 60 50
D-70049 Stuttgart
Tel: +49 711 811-57319
Web: www.boschpackaging.com
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