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Bradman Lake’s IMF incorporates new servo-driven linear guided carriers that accept a randomly spaced stream of products, which are positioned and transferred into the infeed of the flow wrapper (or other packaging machines), negating the need for traditional feeders. (Image shows the IMF combined with Bradman Lake’s FT120 flow wrapper.) This provides excellent access for the end user, the option of constant or indexing motion on the same machine and greater flexibility in handling a wide range of products and collations.
IMF intelligent motion feeder with integrated layer collator features:
• High speed, up to 600 products/min
• Greater tolerance to product positioning, for higher packaging efficiency
• Rapid changeover, no tools required, which increases productivity
• Easy cleaning with no mechanisms below the product line for greater sanitation
• Small footprint, new frame style, and full-height doors for ease of access
• Common control architecture
