Advanced automation features streamline interleaving, inspection, and stacking while meeting stringent hygiene standards
Forpak Automation has unveiled its newest innovation in the food manufacturing sector, introducing LayerPak, a cutting-edge solution designed to revolutionize the stacking and paper insertion processes in high-volume food production.
This state-of-the-art system aims to significantly enhance production efficiency, catering to manufacturers who handle products that require precise stacking or interleaving.
LayerPak seamlessly integrates several advanced functionalities, including automated interleaving, visual rejection, and the stacking of protein patties.
The system offers unparalleled efficiency and precision by combining servo grouping, automated paper insertion, machine vision inspection, and rapid multi-layer stacking. This integration ensures that food producers can maintain high standards of quality while optimizing their production workflows.
The design of LayerPak emphasizes durability, hygiene, and ease of maintenance. Constructed from stainless steel, the system is built to withstand rigorous washdown processes, adhering to NSF 3A sanitary standards.
This focus on hygiene makes LayerPak a reliable choice for food safety-conscious manufacturers, ensuring that all equipment meets stringent industry requirements.
According to a press release from Forpak Automation, LayerPak is engineered to address the growing demand for automated, hygienic food production systems capable of operating within constrained spaces.
“LayerPak addresses our customers’ growing demand for automated, hygienic food production that can support high volumes in constrained spaces. It allows manufacturers to increase production speeds, significantly reduce labor costs and scrap, as well as ensure product quality. We are maniacally focused that our solutions are the easiest to operate and have paybacks of 1-2 years.”
James Potter, President of Forpak Automation.
One of the standout features of LayerPak is its servo grouping and stacking capability, which allows for precise multi-layer stacking, thereby improving overall throughput.
Additionally, the paper insertion feature utilizes a roll-to-sheet feeding mechanism that ensures seamless separation of products, enhancing the efficiency of the packaging process.
Machine vision inspection plays a crucial role in maintaining quality control, as it detects and rejects any defective products, thereby reducing waste and ensuring that only high-quality items proceed through the production line.
LayerPak is also equipped with Allen-Bradley controls, known for their reliability and consistent performance in industrial automation. This ensures that the system operates smoothly and can be easily integrated into existing production environments without significant downtime or complications.
For manufacturers currently relying on manual stacking or interleaving processes, LayerPak presents a compelling solution. By automating these tasks, producers can achieve higher production speeds, lower labor costs, and reduce the likelihood of errors, ultimately leading to increased profitability and product consistency.
Forpak Automation is a leader in developing highly engineered automation solutions tailored for the food manufacturing industry. Proudly American-made and compliant with NSF 3A standards, Forpak’s innovations are designed to reduce labor costs, ensure food safety, and enhance overall production efficiency.
With LayerPak, Forpak continues to uphold its commitment to providing reliable, efficient, and hygienic automation solutions that meet the evolving needs of food producers.
