Food processing and packaging solutions specialist tna Solutions has unveiled its new Robag 3e vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) system, which can deliver up to 250 bags per minute (bpm) with wastage as low as 0.1 per cent.
According to Alf Taylor, managing director and CEO at tna, the “fast, simple and flexible” new tna robag 3e VFFS packaging solution features integrated control and a refined design for easy control and maintenance on-the-go.
“[The tna Robag 3e] incorporates unparalleled diagnostics for electrical components, streamlines the cable architecture and is assembled with fewer parts than its predecessors,” he said.
Featuring EtherCAT real-time protocol and an integrated display controller system, the new system reduces cabling infrastructure by 20 per cent to enable easier servicing and lower total installed costs.
The new system shares common core components with tna roflo distribution conveyors and the tna intelli-flav seasoning system, which the company says will reduce the need for additional spare parts stocking.
According to tna, the system can produce a wide variety of products at speeds of up to 250 bpm, and delivers maximum efficiency and enhanced energy savings throughout its lifetime, resulting in a more sustainable packaging operation.
Equipped with smart diagnostics and remote connectivity, the tna robag 3e also offers real-time communication and status updates for faster global servicing support.
“Food manufacturers are experiencing greater challenges than ever before and must therefore find new ways to improve operational efficiencies,” said Taylor.
“In an age of digital transformation and remote services, connectivity is king – intelligent communication between packaging systems and their auxiliary equipment allows operators to make their lines work even more efficiently, improving ROI."
