published on 11/12/09
A group of mechanical engineers from a local outsource provider have just installed a new conveyor system at United Biscuits McVities Carlisle factory for the fast and efficient case packing of flow wrapped mini variety packs of biscuits.
The new system has been developed to integrate into the existing packaging line which comprises seven flow wrappers, each wrapping a different biscuit type into mini flow wraps of three biscuits per pack. After flow wrapping, the packs are collated and hand packed into outers, resulting in a finished case of assorted biscuit packs.
The system is able to pack around seven cases a minute with the flow wrappers operating at up to 110 packs per minute. The line operates from 8am – 10pm five days a week. The efficiency of the new system has reduced manning levels on the line by around 25%. Another benefit has been to make the hand packing operation more efficient and ergonomic for the operators.

Read the full article at Food and Drink International