High quality IML technology from Campetella

At the recent Fakuma 2021 trade show, Campetella Robotics Center unveiled a series of automation solutions that represent the latest advances in robotics and in-mold labeling (IML) with finished product processing technology.

The Modula W system was part of a fully automated cell for the production of IML trays for margarine trays with overlapping two-tier shapes to reduce the footprint while increasing productivity. The Campetella side entry robot is suitable for injection molding machines with closing forces up to 4500 kN and among its best features it includes a total cycle time of 4.5 seconds and a blocking time of 1.35 seconds. In this particular case, the trays were manufactured in a 4 + 4 cavity mold and stacked upside down using a Scara X-Series SPIN 2 robot to ensure perfect hygiene. The vertical 5-sided label dispensers are extremely compact to provide minimal space requirements. The absence of vibration on the axles is guaranteed by the carbon fiber robot arms, which at the same time ensure optimal label placement. The built-in control system guarantees perfect quality of stacked trays.

The Modula Twin Maxi system (pictured model of the series) was instead part of a fully automated cell for the production of IML containers and lids simultaneously using a two-layer superimposed mold, operations that would normally be performed. require the use of two presses with separate molds and automation systems. The Twin Maxi is designed for presses with clamping forces up to 12,000 kN and boasts a total idle cycle time of 2.9 seconds and a blocking time of 1.2 seconds. Also in this case, the production of two parts was done using a 4 + 4 cavity mold, the carbon fiber levers reduce vibrations, ensuring optimal mold positioning. The carbon fiber label and feeder are ideal for both 5-sided and flat-sided labels. A turntable on the label loader allows easy and safe reloading while the robot is running. The seven-chamber system rejects incompatible parts after checking each side of containers and lids. Once they passed the quality control system, the octagonal bins and their lids were aligned and stacked upside down by the Scara X-Series SPIN 2 on the discharge conveyor to ensure impeccable hygiene. The seven-chamber system rejects incompatible parts after checking each side of containers and lids. Once they passed the quality control system, the octagonal bins and their lids were aligned and stacked upside down by the Scara X-Series SPIN 2 on the discharge conveyor to ensure impeccable hygiene. The seven-chamber system rejects incompatible parts after checking each side of containers and lids. Once they passed the quality control system, the octagonal bins and their lids were aligned and stacked upside down by the Scara X-Series SPIN 2 on the discharge conveyor to ensure impeccable hygiene.