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performance towards maximised up- time, packs, and pallet quality as well as reduced changeover time for new format handling. The system reduces impacts and scrappages between packs when they are spaced to generate cor- rect rows with fewer falls and damages, hence minimising downtimes for ma- nual intervention to reposition correct- ly the packs and providing better pro- duct quality. With electronic spacing principles, smaller packs are smoothly positioned to form correct rows, ensu- ring pallet accuracy for more reliable production.
Partnership that exceeds expectations
Smooth project management and close and efficient collaboration bet- ween Pearlwater and Sidel exceeded Pearlwater’s expectations in many ways. Firstly, the palletiser was running and ready to re-start production after only three days of installation instead of one week that was planned origi- nally. Secondly, by installing the new pack conveying and rotation system,
After eight years of collaboration between Sidel and Pearlwater, with the upgrade of the PalKombi Gripping palletiser, Sidel once again proved its leadership and knowledge to the Swiss brand expanding opportunities of cooperation for continuous improvement of its production process.
Sidel was able to optimise mainte- nance costs, which decreased by 30%,
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and time that was not an initial requi- rement by the producer. “We are very satisfied with the project execution, follow-up, and the great collaboration we had with the Sidel team,” expresses Mr. Pascal Collaud, Head of Production & Logistics at Pearlwater. Thanks to the palletiser`s upgrade not only reliability and flexibility for the handling of vario- us packs sizes have been increased, but also the company can now produce very small packs as 250 ml bottle for- mat in 3x2 packs.
Additionally, right after the retrofit, Sidel’s team conducted a valuable trai- ning for Pearlwater’s operators on the new functions of the palletiser, allow- ing employees to be quickly and fully operational on the equipment.
After eight years of collaboration between Sidel and Pearlwater, with the upgrade of the PalKombi Gripping palletiser, Sidel once again proved its leadership and knowledge to the Swiss brand expanding opportunities of coo- peration for continuous improvement of its production process.
(Source: Pearlwater)
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