PACKAGING

Compact AC geared motors are ideal for drives such as infeed conveyors, carton erectors, small indexing mechanisms, labellers, and take-off units in packaging lines. High torque at low speed and low noise make them ideal for continuous-duty packaging applications.

• High torque at low speed for conveyors, feeders, and small actuators.
• Compact footprints for integration into narrow frames and compact machines.
• Single and three-phase options for new machines and retrofits.
• Reliable operation for extended running hours in 2–3 shifts operations.

AC drives enable precise speed control, soft starting, and synchronization of multiple motors used in packaging equipment. They help reduce mechanical stress, improve energy efficiency, and allow recipe-based speed changes for different pack sizes or SKUs.

• Speed and torque control for conveyors, augers, blowers, and pumps.
• Built-in communication and I/O for easy integration with PLCs and HMIs.
• Accel/decel ramp control for smooth product handling and reduced spillage.
• Suitable for cartoners, flow wrappers, case erectors, and sealing machines.

Servo systems are the heart of high-speed, high-accuracy packaging stations such as seal jaws, rotary cutters, pick-and-place units, and format-change axes. They deliver precise positioning and repeatable motion profiles, even in synchronized multi-axis applications.

• Ideal for intermittent motion sealing, cutting, and forming operations.
• Cam and electronic gearing profiles for synchronized motion with film and product flow.
• Support for advanced control via PLCs and motion controllers.
• Improves changeover time through electronic adjustments instead of mechanical cams.

PLCs provide the central control logic for packaging machines, coordinating sensors, drives, actuators, and safety devices. They allow machine builders to implement complex sequences, diagnostics, and communication with higher-level systems.

• Handles machine sequencing, interlocks, alarms, and safety logic.
• Interfaces with VFDs, servos, load cells, printers, and vision systems.
• Supports recipe management for different pack formats and speeds.
• Enables connectivity to SCADA, MES, or line OEE monitoring systems.

Stepper motors are well suited for medium-speed positioning tasks that demand simplicity and repeatability without feedback complexity. Packaging applications include indexers, small labellers, volumetric dosing systems, and compact actuators.

• Precise incremental motion for indexing tables, feeders, and print mark adjustment.
• Cost-effective solution for low to medium inertia loads.
• Suitable for compact mechanisms where servo systems may be over-specified.
• Easy integration with PLC pulse outputs or dedicated stepper controllers.