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Production Technology Advertorial Predictable Printer Maintenance Keeps Production Running Unexpected downtime for maintenance is costly because the company is losing money every minute the production line isn’t moving. Snack food and bakery manufacturers know this situation well. These companies may run two shifts per day, six days per week, using variable data printers to mark lot codes and expiration dates on packaging. Typically, these printers require routine maintenance such as filter replacement every three to four months. Maintenance often takes several hours, and printer filter replacement can be a messy business. The Videojet 1510 small character continuous ink jet printer from Videojet Technologies Inc. sets a higher standard in marking and coding performance. It offers an intuitive user interface and a simplified fluid replacement system with the industry’s first microchip-enabled fluid bottle called “Smart Cartridge.” A unique printhead automatically adjusts to environment changes, resulting in consistently sharp print quality, even in challenging environments. Production lines in the snack food and baking industries can benefit from the Videojet 1510 because more predictable maintenance keeps lines moving. The Videojet 1510 requires preventive maintenance only every 9,000 hours — or, on average, every 18 months. The modular core is designed for simple replacement that typically takes just 30 minutes. Plus, the Videojet 1510 has no filters to change, and a countdown clock indicates the next required preventive maintenance for planning. One food and beverage producer who used the Videojet 1510 printer said, “I really like the predictability of the maintenance. I can plan my budget and technicians ahead of time.” Videojet Technologies Inc. Wood Dale, Ill. 1-866-871-3226 info@videojet.com www.videojet.com Advertorial Bakery Robotics: The Future Is Now In today’s high-speed bakery, product and materials are constantly being moved in and out of production. Pans with product may be loaded into and unloaded from racks for proofing. Lids and pans must be stacked and unstacked for storage when not in use. Finished goods may be placed into baskets or trays and then stacked or loaded into shipping racks. Cased product is typically palletized. All of these processes are highly repetitive, and often require handling a heavy payload in an awkward position. Robots are ideal for such tasks, eliminating inefficient and tedious labor and expensive custom-built machinery, notes Charles Gales, manager of automation sales for Weldon Solutions, York, Pa. “We are an authorized system integrator for FANUC Robotics, North America’s leading supplier of robots,” Gales says. “When you combine FANUC’s robotic technology with our industry experience, system engineering and end-of-arm tooling, bakeries reap the rewards in reduced labor costs, faster changeover time and increased real-time quality control.” For instance, customdesigned grippers, machine vision systems and smooth motion control allow Weldon robotic systems to gently package product in a highly efficient manner. In addition, Weldon’s PanTender and LidTender take advantage of precise, high-speed robotic placement to drastically reduce the number of jams and harsh treatment of pans and lids normally found with conventional stacking equipment. Pans also can be turned upside down and stacked in their most sanitary and stable orientation. The partnership that Weldon forms with its customers is the cornerstone of a successful automated manufacturing solution, Gales says. “We combine your process expertise with our engineering and integration experience to develop innovative and userfriendly systems that will help you outperform your competition every time.” For more information on Weldon Solutions, go to www.weldonsolutions.com or send an e-mail to info@weldonsolutions.com. 54 Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery - SEPTEMBER 2008 http://www.videojet.com http://www.videojet.com http://www.weldonsolutions.com http://www.weldonsolutions.com

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