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Whenever automation is upgraded, there’s inevitably an increase in efficiency. Thus, when a process is speeded up, it often affects operations around it. This can be seen when, for example, the bagging operation of a snack food producer moves to a higher level of automation and causes a speed bump further down the line, in packing.

Blue Print Automation, Inc.’s solution is the robotic vertical packer. Designed to operate in a high-speed environment while gently handling fragile product containers, such as bags filled with potato chips, the robotic packer is built for simplicity. Based on the vacuum (suction cup), not the mechanical, mode of operation, it typically handles 135 bags per minute, though it is rated to run at much higher speeds.

Easy to sanitize, the robotic packer is designed for quick clean-up. Sturdy and durable, the equipment is engineered for long-lasting operation, yet it is built to be flexible, allowing for quick changeovers — to accommodate bag sizes ranging from 1/2 oz. all the way up to 22 ozs. —on the same machine.

Moreover, in this day and age of heightened anxieties about food security, the robotic vertical packer’s great benefit lies in its ability to case, load and close without requiring any human involvement in the packing process. Another important feature of the robotic vertical packer is the inclusion of a seal checker. As its name suggests, its purpose is to catch broken seals, unsealed or partially sealed bags. By eliminating all improperly formed seals, the risk of product spilling into cases is virtually eliminated too. And just as important as all these benefits, the robotic vertical packer has a minimal footprint — especially important in facilities where space is at a premium.