JLS Automation
3495 Industrial Drive
York, PA 17402 USA
(717) 505-3800
www.jlsautomation.com
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Vision guided robotic case packing of flexible bags
York, PA – JLS Automation has expanded the
capabilities of its Osprey® robotic case packer to now
include casing of flexible packages. Package styles that
can be handled include pillow bags, stand-up (quad
type or doyen) resealable pouches and more. With the
robot’s ability to rotate the packages, virtually any case
pack pattern is possible from basic stacking to
horizontal nesting.
“We’ve all seen tremendous growth and popularity of
flexible packaging, especially with stand-up bags, in
recent years,” says Craig A. Souser, President/CEO.
“It’s a market that will keep growing. Case packing of
flexible packages has traditionally been done by hand,
which puts limits on line-speeds and overall productivity.
With our Osprey, producers can now automate their
casing of flexible packages and increase their overall
line efficiency, while increasing their bottom line in the
long run.”
As packages are delivered to the Osprey from a HFFS or VFFS machine, collation of bags into
flights is not required. By use of vision-guided technology, the case packer will automatically
orientate the packages when picking and prior to casing. This allows for a jam-free operation.
When compared to conventional 2-axis pick and place systems, the Osprey offers flexible and
simplified end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). That means quicker changeovers, ability to
rotate/orientate packages on the fly and a more sanitary design, which is standard with all JLS
machines.
Case handling is performed via a new pinch belt design allowing for quick changeovers, better
sanitation and lower maintenance costs. Food manufacturers can now eliminate costly and
complicated collation systems, indexing belts, flighted case conveyors and flap control
JLS Automation
3495 Industrial Drive
York, PA 17402 USA
(717) 505-3800
www.jlsautomation.com
mechanisms. Reliable case handling and control, dynamic case loading ability and fast case
exchange rates are some of the additional benefits.
The Osprey features single or dual ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker robots (8kg payload), which are the
most sanitary picking robots on the market today. System speed for a dual-head Osprey is 150+
packages/minute, depending on bag size/weight.
Learn more about the Osprey case packer for flexible packages at
www.jlsautomation.com/osprey.
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About JLS Automation
JLS Automation provides custom vision-guided robotic solutions for the food packaging industry.
Known for hygienic packaging solutions designed for harsh sanitary environments, JLS offers
both primary and secondary packaging solutions. Multiple patents have been awarded for
robotic tooling and the innovative PIVT® automatic leak detection system (patent pending). Our
Design for Agility® philosophy focuses on offering simple, user-friendly solutions to complex
packaging challenges. JLS is an active member of PMMI, FPSA, BEMA and the Wisconsin
Cheese Makers Association. Learn more at www.jlsautomation.com.
Media contact:
Ray Kondracki
The Kondracki Group, LLC
262-804-7239
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