Conventional lifting/tipping units are fed from one bulk bin at a time. The bins are replaced by forklift truck. If the forklift driver is busy elsewhere the line stops. The resulting downtime can seriously affect the throughput of the line. The numerous short forklift operations waste a lot of the forklift driver's time. If one driver has to attend to several lines there is also the risk of taking the wrong bulk bin to a line.
Analysis
We analysed the workflow associated with lifting/tipping units in several plants, and how customers want to integrate them with other systems.
Solution
Fitting bar code readers to the lifting and tipping units makes it possible to communicate information about the product to the ERP system, line control system, etc.
Machine
We now offer bar code readers as an option for our lifting and tipping units. The readers can be handheld or mounted on the frame of the unit.
Analysis
We analysed the workflow associated with lifting/tipping units in several plants, and how customers want to integrate them with other systems.
Solution
Fitting bar code readers to the lifting and tipping units makes it possible to communicate information about the product to the ERP system, line control system, etc.
Machine
We now offer bar code readers as an option for our lifting and tipping units. The readers can be handheld or mounted on the frame of the unit.
Reading a bar code is quick and prevents data entry errors. The risk of cross-contamination is reduced: the line will not process a bin with incorrect product. Change-overs can be quicker: if a new product type is detected the system ensures the line is clear before feeding the new batch.
