Lane converger and package rejector for thermoforming packaging systems
Streamline your packaging line with a system designed to seamlessly merge and sort product flows, ensuring only intact packages reach further processing, while defective ones are efficiently separated and discarded.
Converges and Rejects Food Packages Efficiently
The GEA CombiPick from GEA stands out in the packaging industry as an effective lane converger and package rejector. Designed to enhance post-thermoforming operations, it efficiently sorts and converges MAP, vacuum, and skin packs. With a robust design that supports up to six tracks, it merges packages into single or dual lanes while discarding empty and defective ones. The system integrates seamlessly with GEA thermoforming packaging machines, operating at speeds of up to 120 packs per minute. This ensures minimal downtime, optimal space utilization, and compatibility with quality control systems like GEA OxyCheck and LeakCheck. Constructed from stainless steel, the unit is resilient and easy to maintain, meeting IP65 standards for washdown environments. The GEA CombiPick is ideal for food processors and packaging facilities prioritizing high-speed, continuous packaging solutions with stringent quality requirements.
Benefits
- Streamlines operation by automatically converging and rejecting packages, reducing manual sorting efforts.
- Enables seamless integration with existing thermoforming lines, enhancing production flow.
- Optimizes space with its compact design, maximizing floor efficiency.
- Enhances quality control with precise package separation, ensuring only compliant products proceed.
- Saves time with quick component exchanges and easy height adjustments, minimizing setup delays.
- Applications
- Food packaging,Vacuum packs,Map packs,Skin packs
- End products
- Cheese slices,Beef steaks,Seafood fillets,Sliced turkey,Fresh pasta,Marinated chicken breasts,Smoked salmon,Grilled vegetables,Sliced ham,Tofu blocks
- Steps before
- Form-fill-seal,Thermoforming,Quality inspection,OxyCheck,LeakCheck
- Steps after
- Packing,Final packaging,Distribution,Quality assurance
- Input ingredients
- intact MAP packs,vacuum packs,skin packs,empty packages,defective packages
- Output ingredients
- single lane of good packages,dual lane of good packages,rejected empty packages,rejected defective packages
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.
- Dimensions (length x width)
- 750 mm x 581 mm
- Height adjustability
- ± 50 mm
- Power supply
- 230 V AC 50/60 Hz at 16 A
- Air supply
- 4 bar clean dry air,supplied at 1 liter/minute
- IP rating
- IP65 (wipe down)
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Max. pack height
- 100 mm
- Package weight
- 60 g - 500 g
- Max. weight whole format
- 5 kg
- Max. thermoforming film width
- 581 mm
- Max. tracks
- 6
- Max. rows
- 6
- Max. process rate
- 120 packs/minute
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Changeover time
- Quick and easy
- Cleaning method
- Manual
- Energy efficiency
- Saves time and space
- Integration with quality systems
- GEA OxyCheck and LeakCheck
- Process rate
- 120 packs/minute
- Track merging
- Up to 6 tracks to 1 or 2 lanes
- Stainless steel
- Yes
- Cleanability
- IP65 (wipe down)
- IP Rating
- IP65
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Air Supply
- 4 bar clean dry air
- Machine footprint
- 750 mm x 581 mm
- Height adjustability
- ± 50 mm
- Compact design
- Space-efficient
- Control panel type
- User-friendly interface
- Control panel type
- User-friendly interface
- Integration possibilities
- Full integration with GEA thermoforming packaging machines
- Connectivity
- Connected to quality control systems such as GEA OxyCheck and LeakCheck