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Automated format adjustment for the packaging and beverage industry


Automate format adjustment with the drygear® Apiro® modular gearbox - retrofit or use in new packaging systems

Flexibility even with small batches and the automation of processes is one of the biggest challenges, not only in the packaging and beverage industry. However, outdated production facilities and high set-up costs often stand in the way of these goals.

Automated format adjustment is one way out. By converting large parts of a production plant with just one simple step, operating time is optimised, higher throughput is achieved and setup costs are minimised.

To the shop
The Swiss drinks manufacturer Rivella is already using format adjustment.

Minimising setup time

Time

Minimised setup times and more flexible production cycles   
Process reliability thanks to high repeatability

Safety

Process reliability thanks to high repeatability 
Fast Return on Investment

Profit

Fast return on investment and higher output due to elimination of set-up times 
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Further application pictures of the company Rivella

Automation process In the transport lane, 40 Apiro gearboxes are used at intervals of 1m, and every 50cm in the bends.
Automation process This means that instead of the previously required 48 adjustments, operators can now adjust the lane at just two points with a hand crank, which only takes a few minutes.

Automated format adjustment - also for retrofitting

Perfect for the packaging and beverage industry

Automated format adjustment is increasingly being used in modern packaging machines and production lines. However, major cost savings can also be achieved by retrofitting automated format adjustment in existing production plants. The modular gearbox system makes it easy and space-saving to integrate lane adjustments, curve adjustments and lateral guides of conveyor systems into existing systems. Most of the simple assembly can be carried out while production is ongoing, so that downtime is minimised.

Format adjustments in the packaging industry

Three solutions for drygear® format adjustment

Synchronised rack gears

Synchronised rack gears

✓ Cost-effective system
✓ For light packaging units
✓ For empty bottles or packaging

Design:
  • Lateral adjustment
  • Manual and motor drive possible
  • Flexible drive position
  • Continuous drive shaft
Synchronised lift/push drives

Synchronised lift/push drives

✓ Robust system 
✓ For high mechanical stress
✓ Suitable for bottles

Design:
  • Lateral adjustment
  • High accuracy
  • Self-locking available
  • Motor kits available
Synchronised linear axes

Synchronised linear axes

✓ Simultaneous adjustment of several lanes
✓ For high mechanical stress
✓ Suitable for bottles

Design:
  • Central adjustment from above
  • Parallel synchronous adjustment by R/L lead screw in linear axis
  • Synchronisation via Apiro® worm gear
Apiro® gearbox

The benefits at a glance:

✅ Minimisation of setup times
✅ Continuous and repeatable adjustment of lane width
✅ Synchronisation of many adjustment points
✅ Prevention of application errors thanks to simple operation
✅ Flexible use
✅ Cost-effective automation
✅ Manual or motor drive possible - everything from a single source
✅ Maintenance-free and lubrication-free system

Tech up

Tech up for igus strain wave gears
  • Quick & easy format adjustment across the entire lane
  • Format adjustment also possible for curves
  • Modular design for individual customer solutions

Cost down

Save costs with new strain wave gears
  • Reducing set-up times
  • Quick, simple assembly
  • Cost-effective polymer gearbox

Proof

Proof
  • Applications tested in laboratory
  • 40% better performance through iglidur® A180
  • Already in successful use by many customers

Sustainability

Sustainability
  • Low energy consumption in production due to plastics
  • Lubrication-free and lightweight
  • Modular design allows flexible adjustments instead of new designs

Modular, cost-effective, customised

Lane adjustments with drygear® Apiro® gearboxes

The drygear® Apiro® modular gearbox system allows such applications as infeed lanes to be implemented in an extremely modular, economical manner.

Find out more here 

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Automated format adjustment - complete system from a single source

With the drygear® Apiro® modular gearbox, igus® offers a modular system for any type of automation that can be used to build a wide variety of kinematics in a modular and flexible way.

The drygear® Apiro® modular system offers different transmissions and lengths, so that there are endless possibilities for combinations and applications. In addition to lane adjustments, curve adjustments, pusher applications, rotary tables or even Cartesian robots can be set up.

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