Downline Equipment

GEA Avapac downline equipment includes solutions to meet the varied needs of powder packing facilities. Once the filled bag is closed, it is passed to the downline equipment for processing and quality checks before being palletized. The downline equipment can be specified and configured to meet customer requirements, or to suit existing packing facilities . A line control MCC is connected to the GEA Avapac filler and provides distributed control for downline equipment. This connectivity enables the operator to monitor and control all downline equipment from a single operator interface thereby providing ease of use. Optional connectivity of the check-weighing and bag coding equipment enable both local and remote monitoring and data analysis using the customer SCADA system.

Bag kicker, metal detector, inkjet printer, rejector, bag flattener, check weigher, and flat top conveyor

Features

• Fully integrated control and operation.
• Stainless steel construction.
• Modular link plastic belt to all conveyors.
• Extensible PLC control for additional line components.
• Optional connectivity to remote SCADA systems.
• Interfacing to palletizing systems.
• Product quality control.

Design Objectives

• To be integrated in fully automated bag packing lines or, alternatively to work as a stand-alone unit as part of an existing downline system.
• Provide flexible line configuration options.
• Provide integrated and extensible control for other equipment in a bag handling plant.
• Handle the widest range of bag sizes and types
• Compliance with hygiene standards.
• Ensure controlled processing of bags in halt or E-stop conditions.
• Ease of operation and maintenance.
• Use automation to reduce labor requirements

Hi res Inkjet printer

Metal Detector

Equipment Options

GEA Avapac provides additional options:-

• Bag orientation from vertical to lay-flat state
• Bag conditioning to ensure uniform size and shape
• Metal detection
• Check-weighing
• Bag rejecting
• Bag coding

GEA Avapac - Downline Equipment (pdf)