Discover your next big idea at PACK EXPO Las Vegas this September
Experience a breakthrough in packaging & processing and transform your business with solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries.
REGISTER NOW & SAVE

Servo placer replaces robotic feeder

Machine increases reliability and uptime for shelf-stable, flexible pouch packaging operations.

Pw 7997 Ameriqual Gpi A
www.ameriqual.com

The company had been using a robotic feeder for its pouch filling operations. The robotic feeder picked and presented pre-formed, unfilled pouches in a vertical orientation to the parent machine for filling. But AmeriQual was not completely satisfied with the speed and efficiency of the system.

In August 2006, AmeriQual replaced the robotic feeder with a servo-driven rotary placer supplied by Graphic Packaging International, Inc.’s Minnesota Automation Products (www.minnesotaautomation.com) group.

Wes Blankenberger, AmeriQual’s director of engineering, says, “AmeriQual worked closely with Minnesota Automation on the design of the placer. With our experience with flexible pouches and Minnesota Automation’s experience with pick-and-place applications, we developed a high-speed, flexible, and efficient system.”

Pharmaceutical Innovations Report
Discover the latest breakthrough packaging technologies shaping the pharmaceutical sector. This report dives into cutting-edge innovations, from smart containers that enhance patient safety to eco-friendly materials poised to transform the industry’s sustainability practices. All from PACK EXPO. Learn how forward-thinking strategies are driving efficiency and redefining what’s possible in pharma packaging.
Learn More
Pharmaceutical Innovations Report
Is your palletizing solution leaving money on the floor?
Discover which palletizing technology—robotic, conventional, or hybrid—will maximize your packaging line efficiency while minimizing long-term costs in this comprehensive analysis.
Read More
Is your palletizing solution leaving money on the floor?