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 industry. However, outdated production facilities and high setup costs often stand in the way of these goals.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.
Three solutions for drygear® format adjustment
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
✓ Robust system✓ For high mechanical stress
✓ Suitable for bottles
Design:
- Lateral adjustment
- High accuracy
- Self-locking available
- Motor kits available
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
Time
Minimised setup times and more flexible production cyclesSafety
Process reliability thanks to high repeatability
Profit
Fast return on investment and higher output due to elimination of set-up times
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
Further application pictures of the company Rivella
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.
Tech up
- Quick & easy format adjustment across the entire lane
- Format adjustment also possible for curves
- Modular design for individual customer solutions
Cost down
- Reducing set-up times
- Quick, simple assembly
- Cost-effective polymer gearbox
Proof
- Applications tested in laboratory
- 40% better performance through iglidur® A180
- Already in successful use by many customers
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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Apiro® modular gearbox system
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.
