At the inaugural Pack Expo Southeast in Atlanta, Fallas Automation demonstrated the efficiency of its Adabot, a compact robotic case packer designed for the growing flexible packaging market.
“This is our Adabot, our R700, one of our most popular machines,” said Jordan Stroud, inside sales representative for Fallas Automation, during an interview with Packaging OEM. “It is a very simple pick-and-place case packer for loose-filled bags.”
The company, based in Waco, Texas, was started in 1979 by Dave Fallas. The company specializes in end-of-line automation from the sealed product to the sealed case, handling case erecting, case sealing, and everything in between.
Flexible efficiency
The Adabot is equipped with a robot design, allowing the machine to easily pick-and-place one flexible bag at a time while still being able to reach deeper into the case for more consistent pack patterns.
Manufacturers can adapt pack designs for each unique application. When it comes time to changeover, it is quick and simple, as the only part needing replacement is a small pick, the company said.
Engineered with standard Allen Bradley components, the Adabot features a small, stainless-steel frame, measuring at 5 x -6 feet, making it easy to place within a facility. It runs on the same robot platform as Fallas Automation’s R700R and Adabot-LV.
Additionally, vision systems or sensors aren’t needed, as the machine offers simple light screen bag detection.
Industries served
The Adabot can be deployed in various industries utilizing flexible packaging. When Fallas Automation demonstrated the machine, they were using cinnamon gummy bears.
“It can be used for pretty much anything, but our main industry is confectionery,” said Stroud.
Increasing packing speed
Manufacturers can implement one Adabot capable of up to 75 picks per minute.
For those looking to increase production, up to three Adabots can be placed in a line, providing up to 225 picks per minute.
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