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News Release from: Automated Packaging Systems | Subject: Complete 'print and pack' system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 June 2005
'Print and pack' ups productivity by 90%
It used to take a packer about 45s to pack, seal and label a product, now with a 'print and pack' system the same person can do it in less than 2s, reports a power tool manufacturer.
Hiretech recently introduced Automated Packaging Systems equipment into their packaging operation and has reaped rewards since doing so, with productivity having increased by 90%, lead times improved by 60% and significantly reduced labour costs Hiretech, a Watford, UK-based company with a division in the USA, manufactures floor sanders, steam wallpaper strippers and consumables for these products
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Previous packaging operations consisted of products manually being placed into poly tubing, manually being sealed with a heat sealer and sticky labels being produced in the production office and manually added to the package.
Manufacturing manager, Ron Putta said, "Our system was not very 21st century, at times a bit crude and in desperate need of review.
We were looking for someone who had technologically advanced products, which could dramatically improve our packaging operation at the same time as being competitively priced.
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Automated Packaging's equipment fulfilled all requirements." The equipment chosen by Hiretech include the Excel machine fitted with a load support shelf and a Precision in-line printer, forming a complete 'print and pack' system.
Capable of packing five times faster than by hand the Excel/Precision system is a high productivity packaging system, which reduces costs by eliminating the need for a separate labelling process.
Hiretechs Autobag equipment utilises bags which are clear on one side for a view of the product and white on the other side, to allow variable information to be overprinted directly onto the bag, including barcodes and graphics.
Various bag sizes are compatible with the machine ranging from 75mm by 75mm to 265mm by 550mm Hiretech has found the system to be highly efficient.
The product is picked, packed and labelled on the shop floor in considerably less time than before and to the required standard.
"It used to take our packer about 45 seconds to pack, seal and label the product, now the same person can do it in less than 2 seconds.
A batch of a 1000 that used to take 12 hours is now completed within an hour," added Putta.
Many benefits have been witnessed since the improvements in the packaging operations at Hiretech.
The lead time has been decreased from four weeks to ten days, resulting in orders being met at a quicker rate, improved customer service and an improvement on customer perception, as well as satisfying last minute or large orders without causing delays or backlogs.
"This has been quite a turn around for us, the quality, professionalism and flexibility were our reasons for choosing Autobag.
We didn't really consider the impact it would have on our packaging operation.
It was one of those nice surprises," commented Putta.
Automated Packaging Systems produces a range of bagging, labelling, counting and weighing machines.
Suitable for a range of industries, at a range of competitive prices, Automated Packaging Systems can considerably improve your packaging operations productivity whilst reducing costs. Request a free brochure from Automated Packaging Systems ...
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