Thermoformer Loading
- Different products, tray formats and packaging layouts
- Â Single or multi-layer loading, even or odd number, and different orientations
- Vacuum, mechanical or needle gripping technology
Automated Loading for Flexible Thermoforming Lines
Velec Systems designs and integrates automated loading solutions for thermoformers, ensuring accurate and consistent product placement into trays before sealing.
Our systems can be configured to handle different products, packaging formats and production requirements. Whether loading a single layer or multiple layers, an even or odd number of products, or products in different orientations, the loading system is adapted to the specific characteristics of your application.
Each solution can also be customized to manage different recipes and SKUs, allowing manufacturers to switch between products and packaging configurations while maintaining precise and repeatable loading.
Cobot Thermoformer Loader
For Different Loading Configurations
Our thermoformer loading solutions can be adapted to:
- Different types of products, depending on their shape, size, weight, texture and handling requirements.
- Single- or multi-layer loading, depending on the tray configuration and product arrangement.
- Even or odd product counts, with flexible product distribution and positioning.
- Different product orientations, including straight, rotated, aligned or customized layouts.
- Multiple recipes and SKUs, with configurable settings adapted to different production runs and packaging formats.
Handle Multiple Products
Flexible Gripping Technology
Vacuum Gripping
Suitable for products with a stable surface, vacuum gripping provides fast and precise handling while minimizing product movement during transfer. Examples: sausages, salamis, patties, meat sticks, string cheese.
Mechanical Gripping
Mechanical grippers provide controlled handling for products that require a secure grip or are not suitable for vacuum handling. Examples: fish, seafood, breaded products, products with irregular shapes and texture.Â
Needle Gripping
Needle grippers are designed for products that are difficult to pick with conventional gripping technologies, providing reliable handling and accurate placement. Examples: chicken, delicate or porous products, products with uneven surfaces.
Fast Changeovers & Easy Operation
Designed to simplify daily operation and product changeovers, our thermoformer loading solutions provide intuitive controls and flexible settings for different production requirements.
- Intuitive HMI: Easily control and adjust the loading system from a user-friendly interface.
- Recipe management: Save and recall settings for different products, SKUs and packaging configurations.
- Tool-free adjustments: Make format and positioning adjustments without requiring additional tools.
- Quick changeovers: Reduce downtime when switching between products, recipes or packaging formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
A thermoformer loading system automatically picks, positions and loads products into thermoformer trays before the sealing process. The system is configured according to the product, tray format and required loading pattern.
Thermoformer loading systems can be adapted to a wide range of food products. The loading technology and gripping system are selected according to the product’s shape, size, texture and handling requirements.
Yes. The loading system can be configured for different products, recipes, SKUs and packaging formats, with recipe management to facilitate product changeovers.
Yes. Depending on the application, products can be positioned in different orientations and loading patterns, including single- or multi-layer configurations and even or odd product counts.
Depending on the application, Velec Systems can integrate vacuum, mechanical or needle gripping technologies. The appropriate solution is selected according to the product and loading requirements.
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