Introducing vision guided robotic case packing of flexible bags
JLS Automation (jlsautomation.com) has expanded the capabilities of its Osprey® robotic case packer to now include casing of flexible packages. Package styles that can be handled include pillow bags, stand-up (quad type or doyen) resealable pouches and more. With the robot’s ability to rotate the packages, virtually any case pack pattern is possible from basic stacking to horizontal nesting.
“We’ve all seen tremendous growth and popularity of flexible packaging, especially with stand-up bags, in recent years,” says Craig A. Souser, President/CEO. “It’s a market that will keep growing. Case packing of flexible packages has traditionally been done by hand, which puts limits on line-speeds and overall productivity. With our Osprey, producers can now automate their casing of flexible packages and increase their overall line efficiency, while increasing their bottom line in the long run.”