Packaging & Labeling Actuators

Plastics Thermoforming

Application Description
Open and close door on a clam shell vacuum sealer used for plastics thermoforming.

 

Case Packing Changeover

Product Family: Electric
Product Used: RSA Rod Actuator

Cosmetic Powder Forming/Pressing/Packing

Product Family: Electric
Product Used: RSA50 Rod Actuator with RP

Powder Filling

Challenge: Filling a variety of container sizes.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: JVL integrated motor and RSA Electric Rod-Style Actuator

Bag Positioning

Challenge: Accommodate bags of different sizes for filling and sealing.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: B3S10 Rodless Screw Actuator

Carton Filling

Challenge: Position and fill cartons with correct product count.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: MXB-P

Can Lid Transfer

Challenge: Pick and place can lid transfer for handling and packaging equipment
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: MXB, JVL

Box/Tray Former

Challenge: Corrugated box/tray former
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: RSA Rod-Style Actuator

Rotary Chuck Capping

Challenge: Rotary chuck capping system
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: B3S15

Case Positioning

Challenge: Case positioning of empty bottles for preparation of filling process
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: ERD Electric Actuator with JVL motor/drive

Palletizing Can Lids

Challenge: Indexing can lids in preparation for palletizing by a pick & place robot.
Product Family: Electric
Product Used: MXB Rodless Belt-Drive Actuator with JVL Integrated Servo Motor

Conveyor Case Packer Automation

Application Description:
Convert the conveyor packer, located at the end of the conveyor, from pneumatic cylinders to electric actuators. Motions required include: several high-speed push operations, a centering operation, a tipping operation, and a container lift operation.

ERD Electric Cylinder Actuator

Economical electric rod cylinder that is compatible with NEMA & metric mount stepper and servo motors. Ideal for pneumatic replacement. Forces up to 500 lbf (2.2 kN).

B3S Linear Actuators

Tolomatic B3S ball screw linear actuators have an enclosed ball bearing design that accommodates heavy loads, high bending moments to deliver long service life.

MXB-P Actuators

Linear actuator that uses a profiled rail bearing and belt drive train to move heavy loads at high speeds. Loads up to 1,290 lbs (586 kg).

GSA Actuators

Design that combines an electric rod actuator with guide rods, mounting blocks, and bearings. Ideal for applications requiring guidance and support of the load. Forces up to 4,160 lbf (18.5 kN).