Gebo Cermex has been working on an efficiency problem packing lines face every day. The dry part of the line needs to be able to react quickly to changes in packing rhythms, formats and patterns, with multiple changeovers each and every day.
And it has developed a comprehensive packaging solution, VersaBloc.
“The VersaBloc concept is at once disarmingly simple and radically innovative: a flexible, modular end-of-line system that offers both shrink-wrapping and palletising functions,” Gebo Cermex explained.
VersaBloc is a modular system, so it adapts to all warehouse and packaging line configurations and is space efficient.
The system is also designed with future developments in mind, with built-in flexibility allowing it to accommodate subsequent updates.
Its extensive packaging flexibility does not come at the expense of operational speed. Changeover between different formats can be achieved in just four minutes, a time saving of up to 85% over conventional end-of-line systems. Changeover is achieved in a repeatable, precise process operated from a centralised interface, encompassing wrapper, conveyors and palletiser.
The VersaBloc system is built around two pioneering machine technology systems – VersaFilm and EvoFlex.
Cermex’ VersaFilm provides enhanced brand visibility and wrapping quality with its multichannel shrink tunnel of one to three lanes and instantly modifiable air flow.
EvoFlex is a high-speed palletiser (12 layers per minute) with all the advantages of low-level infeed.
And VersaBloc is supported by Gebo Cermex’ integration and engineering expertise, that enables it to provide optimal performance, flexibility and TCO. In fact, TCO costs are reduced by as much as 8% with this system.
