Skokie, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/09/2011 -- The key strength of Elettric 80 lies in the company’s concept Freeway. A highly flexible system for material handling using palletizing robots and laser automated guided vehicles (LGV/AGV), high speed wrappers (Silkworm) and a pallet control system, that links to a state-of-the-art WMS (Warehouse Management System).
The robot palletizers are flexible robot applications that pick the goods from the production line and palletize them. With its flexible definition software, the robot can be programmed to change to different palletizing patterns and add slip-sheets, cartons or trays to the product while it is being prepared for shipment. In Elettric 80’s case, FANUC technology, is deployed to provide a reliable and durable solution for all industrial requirements.
Wrapping Machines
The revolutionary concept of SILKWORM Wrapping Machine and the use of software applications during the wrapping process have simplified the end-of-line process. Compared to alternatives in the marketplace, SILKWORM has a higher output and offers greater film efficiencies in the production process by utilizing a 1-meter high film roll. Most other systems tend to use 500mm rolls, meaning that the machine has to undertake twice the amount of rotations to effectively wrap a pallet. The over-sized film width ensures a high level of adhesion during application and therefore provides greater stability for the pallet throughout the logistics chain. SILKWORM delivers significant customer benefit in providing superior wrapping quality and improved product stability, while also reducing film consumption. The technology is appropriate for a company that requires a combination of packaging quality, packaging flexibility and simplicity of operation.
Pallet Control System
When automating a production flow, the quality of the pallets, are important. A bad pallet can stop the process or damage both the product and the production machine, not to mention the health and safety issues that can arise due to a pallet collapsing. The Woodpecker pallet control system is a mechanical system that checks and repairs the pallets and identifies pallets that do not meet the required tolerance levels needed to be part of the production process.
ProMat 2011, the most important event in material handling will take place in Chicago March 21 – 24; Elettric 80 will present Warehouse Automation LGVs. Elettric 80 will show three (3) Laser Guided Vehicles from a standard product line, each with different capabilities at ProMat 2011. Each LGV can be used in a customer’s existing infrastructure. Elettric 80 is unique in the material handling industry because of this important investment in developing a “standard” product line. The company will also share Warehouse Optimizer software. According to Andrea Pongolini , VP Sales for Elettric 80, “Warehouse Optimizer (WO) software is key to a successful LGV system for automatic warehousing. Too often, it is an afterthought in our industry, when in reality it is the key to a system’s success.” Elettric 80 will also share examples of its large installed base of LGVs operating in consumer goods manufacturers’ warehouses. Elettric 80 is located at booth 2031 for ProMat 2011.
Elettric 80 is a global provider of end-of-line automation solutions designed to increase operational efficiency for high volume Consumer Products manufactures.
Elettric 80
http://www.us.elettric80.com
Katherine Roche
e80.usa@elettric80.it
1 847 329 7717