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Our solutions for filling and packaging technology in the beverage industry

High flexibility for dynamic market requirements

In the beverage industry, consumers' wishes and demands on the product are subject to constant change. In particular, the industry is characterised by the desire for greater sustainability. This is reflected not least in the use of recycled PET (rPET) for primary packaging, permanently bonded caps or plastic-free secondary packaging for containers. This trend will continue. The result is high demands on food producers and therefore also on the manufacturers of filling systems and packaging machines. In order to be able to react quickly to individual customer requirements, the rapid realisation and availability of new machines must be ensured. This can be achieved with flexible drive solutions.

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Key goals

Flexible

Individual and holistic drive solutions with simultaneous standardization – this is achieved thanks to a comprehensive modular automation system consisting of control and inverter technology, gear units, motors (asynchronous, synchronous, servo, linear) and decentralized drive units.

Energy savings

Energy-efficient drives up to IE5 not only make it possible to implement sustainable solutions that minimise the CO2 footprint, but also save costs thanks to lower energy consumption.

Connectivity

Future-proof Industry 4.0 solutions (IIoT solutions) enable end-to-end machine networking. Standardized interfaces on MES and ERP systems via OMAC PackML, data access via OPC UA and web-based visualization ensure seamless integration and efficient processes.

System availability

 Condition monitoring gives you transparency not only about the state of the drive system, but also about your entire system. This allows for predictions of critical changes in condition, which enables predictive and demand-oriented maintenance.

Our solutions

Beverage industry – Process numbered

Filling machine

When it comes to filling machines, there are two key designs – rotary and linear. The principal task involves filling receptacles with a precise volume of liquids, which are of different viscosities and include both still and carbonated beverages. Simple dispensing systems are just as possible as the optimization of position, pressure and speed, all the way through to synchronized and interpolated movements.

Your requirement

  • Exact positioning for precise dispensing
  • Optimization of motion profiles
  • Fast, easy product switchover
  • Excellent hygiene and cleanability
PSH..CM2H.. series stainless steel servo gearmotors MOVIDRIVE® modular frequency inverter MOVIKIT® AntiSlosh software modules

Grouping station

The grouping station is where containers are positioned, rotated, moved and pre-grouped to form multipacks or layers for palletizing. Layers of varying distribution help stabilize the pallets. Both shifters and robotics solutions are used here.

Your requirements

  • A high level of precision and dynamics
  • Flexible, versatile grouping
  • Precise, positive palletizing
Filling technology solutions
MOVIKIT® Robotics CMP.. series synchronous servomotors MOVI-C® control technology

Palletizers

Palletizers and palletizing robots are process automation systems for automatically combining packs on load carriers. Essentially, there are four different designs – the articulated arm robot, the layer palletizer, the linear robot and the gantry palletizer. Pack size, pack weight and, in particular, the work envelope are key factors when it comes to machine functions and movements.

Your requirements

  • Handling heavy loads and different layers combined with container and layer detection
  • Precise control for the gentle transportation of containers
  • Lower energy requirements
Materials handling solutions
CM3C.. series synchronous servomotors MOVIKIT® Robotics Power and Energy Solutions

Life Cycle Services

For us at the Alfred Imhof AG, Life Cycle Services include services, tools and resources throughout the entire life cycle of your machines and filling lines. This begins in the initial orientation phase and continues all the way through to the operation and modernization of your machinery and systems.

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We would be more than happy to put together a customized service package for you – completely tailored to your needs and scalable at any time.

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