In 2020, everything changed in food processing. Less people in the workplace at any one time rapidly became "the new normal" just when unprecedented demand called for higher productivity and greater efficiency to increase supply.
Interfood Technology work with the world’s leading manufacturers of food processing equipment to deliver highly efficient yet compact automated packing solutions that meet the demand for social distancing in the workplace, minimise staffing levels and reduce labour costs. Interfood provides complete end-of-line solutions for checkweighing, detection, inspection, verification, collation, automatic and semi-automatic case-packing systems.
The flexible Servokart C100S is a fully automated high-speed packing solution for both standard and mixed variety cartons, trays and lids.
The SERVOWRAP C500 is a high speed fully automatic wraparound packer that builds solid or corrugated cartons, trays and tray/lid combinations from pre-glued or flat blanks.
The SERVOFEED PF200 is a compact stacking conveyor for the automatic collating and stacking of packs, ideal for stacking individual packs into pre-programmed stack formations.
Talk to the packing experts at Interfood Technology about a bespoke end-of-line packing solution that will meet the needs of your business, fully supported by Interfood’s technical support and service teams for the UK and Ireland.
The all-in-one range of high-speed inspection equipment from Sparc Systems combines cutting-edge detection and checkweighing technologies with innovative inspection functionalities for greater security and regulation compliance.
In 2020, everything changed in food processing. Less people in the workplace at any one time rapidly became "the new normal" just when unprecedented demand called for higher productivity and greater efficiency to increase supply.
Detection, Checkweighing and Inspection Systems
The all-in-one range of high-speed inspection equipment from Sparc Systems combines cutting-edge detection and checkweighing technologies with innovative inspection functionalities for greater security and regulation compliance. The compact design and smaller footprint integrate seamlessly into the packing line leaving valuable floorspace for social distancing in the workplace. Once set up these fully automated solutions require minimal operator support while automatically detecting, inspecting, weighing and accepting/rejecting products with pin-point accuracy, whilst automatically providing all of the production and quality data required for audit and compliance.
Precision weighing, label verification of every pack and accurate detection of required contaminants are essential elements of any processing operation while the capability to reduce giveaway remains a significant contributor to profitability. By adopting automated processes and removing or minimising the need for human intervention, a repeatable and consistent product process can be achieved, driving increased efficiency, security and control of product quality.
SparcEye is a high-speed vision inspection system, accepting or rejecting at a line speed of up to 200ppm packs with pin-point accuracy. This automated fail-safe solution ensures retailer quality compliance and provides enhanced brand security.
SparcEye checks every pack has been inspected, the correct top and bottom labels have been applied and every character of the date code is correct and readable. It inspects label position and placement, best before dates, batch numbers and can also check a wide range of bar codes. Out-of-tolerance packs are instantly rejected into deDetection-Checkweighing-Inspectionated lockable stations with a reason for rejection and a pack image automatically recorded for audit purposes.
SparcEye can be fitted onto a range of Sparc Systems machinery and is easily integrated into customer reporting and IT systems.
What are the benefits of SparcEye?
SparcEye is a high-speed vision inspection system, accepting or rejecting at a line speed of up to 200ppm with pin-point accuracy. This automated fail-safe solution ensures retailer quality compliance and provides enhanced brand security. SparcEye checks every pack has been inspected, the correct top and bottom labels have been applied and every character of the date code is correct and readable. It inspects label position and placement, best before dates, batch numbers and can also check a wide range of bar codes. Out-of-tolerance packs are instantly rejected into deDetection-Checkweighing-Inspectionated lockable stations with a reason for rejection and a pack image automatically recorded for audit purposes. SparcEye can be fitted onto a range of Sparc Systems machinery and is easily integrated into customer reporting and IT systems.
Cerberus is a highly accurate, fully integrated combination machine designed for advanced metal detection, packaging inspection and checkweighing. The average finished weight variance (giveaway) is also calculated which can deliver trend control feedback upstream to the portioning equipment with a signal to increase or decrease the fill quantity. With operating speeds up to 200ppm, Cerberus negates the need for manual checking and unnecessary labour costs while accurately performing all of the vision checks in a fraction of the time. Cerberus can incorporate SparcEye, the fail-safe top and bottom label inspection system from Sparc Systems that ensures retailer quality compliance and provides additional brand security. It ensures every pack has been inspected, the correct labels have been applied and every character on the date code, batch number etc is correct and readable. Fast and accurate rejection of out-of-tolerance or contaminated packs are securely put into deDetection-Checkweighing-Inspectionated lockable stations by using an in-line, servo driven reject system which removes the need for compressed air. Cerberus can be supplied with integrated data collection software to provide instant live OEE data and Downtime reasons, reporting directly to production and QA personnel. It is compliant with all major retailer COPs as standard and offers full reject integrity features at up to 200ppm.
Theia 420 is the most advanced and practical combination X-ray detection, inspection and checkweighing system available, identifying and rejecting products with bone, glass, rubber and metal contaminants. The average finished weight variance (giveaway) is also calculated, which can deliver trend control feedback upstream to the portioning equipment with a signal to increase or decrease the fill quantity. With operating speeds up to 200ppm, Theia 420 negates the need for manual checking and unnecessary labour costs while accurately performing all of the vision checks in a fraction of the time. Theia 420 can incorporate SparcEye, the fail-safe top and bottom label inspection system from Sparc Systems that ensures retailer quality compliance and provides additional brand security. It ensures every pack has been inspected, the correct labels have been applied and every character on the date code, batch number etc is correct and readable. Fast and accurate rejection of out-of-tolerance or contaminated packs are securely put into deDetection-Checkweighing-Inspectionated lockable stations by using an in-line, servo driven reject system which removes the need for compressed air. Theia 420 can be supplied with integrated data collection software to provide instant live OEE data and Downtime reasons, reporting directly to production and QA personnel. It is compliant with all major retailer COPs as standard and offers full reject integrity features at up to 200ppm.
Packing Solutions
Interfood Technology offers a range of fully and semi-automatic packing systems for stacking, collating, loading, converging, erecting and closing. Flexible systems can produce all case types including SRP, RRP, wraparound and tray formats. They can automatically load individual packs or create mixed variety of packs in stand-up or lay-flat orientations. Fully automatic packing solutions with integrated high-speed inspection systems such as SparcEye check the accuracy and readability of every case label. The systems increase productivity, provide faster changeovers, improve line control and reduce giveaway. They also increase profitability through greater efficiency and reduced labour costs while meeting the demand for social distancing in the workplace. Interfood offer a range of automated packing solutions which can significantly reduce costs and improve productivity in end-of-line packing operations.
The Servokart C100S is a fully automated packing solution for both standard and mixed variety cartons, trays and lids. This high-speed machine accurately erects pre-glued cardboard blanks at speeds of up to 20 cases per minute or 144 packs per minute. And with the capability to take two different product varieties and automatically pack them into the same carton, the flexible C100S meets the growing demand from retailers for mixed cases.
The compact Servokart C100S is precision engineered in stainless steel. It effortlessly accommodates solid and corrugated cardboards using active folding to achieve the highest accuracy. It can produce all wraparound and tray/lid carton formats for shelf ready packaging and lay-flat transit cases and requires no tools for faster changeovers between different pack sizes and formats.
The C100S is also intelligent, providing on-screen live data and OEE to help drive the efficiency of the complete production line. Underweight or incorrectly sealed cases are identified and automatically rejected for reprocessing. If required, the C100S also has a bypass run-through facility.
The SERVOKART C100S stands out with its stepless adjustable format range, robust design and reliability. It provides a highly efficient packing solution that can significantly reduce costs while increasing productivity for end-of-line packing operations.
Buhmann produce a range of automatic, end-of-line case packing machines including tray erectors, case erectors (SRP, wrap-around and pack stackers) and carton closers. The SERVOFEED PF200 is a compact stacking conveyor for the automatic collating and stacking of packs. It is ideal for stacking individual packs into pre-programmed stack formations, saving time and reducing labour costs. It can be installed as a standalone packing machine or integrated into the packing line, with full infeed conveyor speed adjustment to provide efficient pack transfer from upstream equipment. The PF200 has been designed to only require one operator and can stack up to 150 ppm. This flexible machine can also be used as a counting aid to fill cardboard trays or crates. The SERVOFEED PF200 is quick and easy to install. The compact design and small footprint provide a space-saving solution for any packing area while automated counting and stacking significantly reduces the cost of additional labour.
The Servokart C100S is a fully automated packing solution for both standard and mixed variety cartons, trays and lids. This high-speed machine accurately erects pre-glued cardboard blanks at speeds of up to 20 cases per minute or 144 packs per minute. And with the capability to take two different product varieties and automatically pack them into the same carton, the flexible C100S meets the growing demand from retailers for mixed cases. The compact Servokart C100S is precision engineered in stainless steel. It effortlessly accommodates solid and corrugated cardboards using active folding to achieve the highest accuracy. It can produce all wraparound and tray/lid carton formats for shelf ready packaging and lay-flat transit cases and requires no tools for faster changeovers between different pack sizes and formats. The C100S is also intelligent, providing on-screen live data and OEE to help drive the efficiency of the complete production line. Underweight or incorrectly sealed cases are identified and automatically rejected for reprocessing. If required, the C100S also has a bypass run-through facility. The SERVOKART C100S stands out with its stepless adjustable format range, robust design and reliability. It provides a highly efficient packing solution that can significantly reduce costs while increasing productivity for end-of-line packing operations.
Theia 420 is the most advanced and practical combination X-ray detection, inspection and checkweighing system available, identifying and rejecting products with bone, glass, rubber and metal contaminants. The average finished weight variance (giveaway) is also calculated, which can deliver trend control feedback upstream to the portioning equipment with a signal to increase or decrease the fill quantity. With operating speeds up to 200ppm, Theia 420 negates the need for manual checking and unnecessary labour costs while accurately performing all of the vision checks in a fraction of the time. Theia 420 can incorporate SparcEye, the fail-safe top and bottom label inspection system from Sparc Systems that ensures retailer quality compliance and provides additional brand security. It ensures every pack has been inspected, the correct labels have been applied and every character on the date code, batch number etc is correct and readable. Fast and accurate rejection of out-of-tolerance or contaminated packs are securely put into deDetection-Checkweighing-Inspectionated lockable stations by using an in-line, servo driven reject system which removes the need for compressed air. Theia 420 can be supplied with integrated data collection software to provide instant live OEE data and Downtime reasons, reporting directly to production and QA personnel. It is compliant with all major retailer COPs as standard and offers full reject integrity features at up to 200ppm.
Interfood Technology is the premier distributor and service partner in the UK and Ireland for the world's leading manufacturers of food processing equipment.
Interfood technicians are trained in Health and Food Safety to ensure they meet industry guidelines during installation. After commissioning, we will train your operators on how to set up, use, optimise and maintain each machine.
We provide online support for basic engineering training, however we also offer more detailed training courses which can take place on your premises, at Interfood's dedicated training facility or at one of our supplier's manufacturing sites.
Our business is to keep your business up and running. We hold a huge range of spares and offer breakdown assistance, maintenance contracts, training and support programmes to ensure customers get the most out of their equipment.
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