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High-performance slitter rewinder with reels handling solution

Annalaura Vicchio — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:15:46 +0000

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High-performance slitter rewinder with reels handling solution

Project overview: the fully automatic ALL in ONE system for slitters

The fully automatic ALL IN ONE system, entirely developed in CASON, represents the effective integration between the double turret slitter rewinder INNOVA MATIC 800 and a system for unloading, labelling, bagging and palletizing the rolls.

The ambitious goal of our esteemed Customer was to achieve a perfect interconnection between a new high productivity slitter rewinder with a fully automatic system, to ensure a smooth process without bottlenecks in slitting & rewind process up to the final palletizing operation, which could be caused by the high variety of roll’s sizes and weights of the produced reels.

Thanks to a deep expertise and specialization in systems integrations (slitters+handling), CASON was the best option for the Customer to manage and achieve this important goal in its production process, offering an ALL IN ONE solution with best performance.

The perfect integration, even at high speeds

The double turret INNOVA MATIC 800, processes the material – thermoforming film in the video above – at high speed (up to 700 m/min), ensuring the highest quality and productivity of slitted reels, meanwhile guaranteeing a constant exchange of data and information with the automatic system located downstream of the unit used for reels unloading/labelling/bagging and palletizing.

The different reels handling integrations

In this ALL IN ONE installation, the Handling project has been designed and integrated into both the physical and software solution and is characterised by:

Automatic unloading: reels handling with fully automatic unloading from slitter
Flexibility: maximum flexibility in handling reels (different weights and sizes)
Smart features: allowing the operator to select different palletizing layouts (horizontal/vertical/ number of reels per layer/quantity of layers or interlayers)
Labelling machine: the possibility to apply labels inside the core and outside the rolls to track the rolls produced
Customer’s ERP: full integration with the Customer’s ERP.

For our customers we are not just suppliers of machines but partners with whom to share projects, building solutions together and achieve ambitious goals.

Cason Srl - Via Parini 24, 21020 Montonate di Mornago (Va), Italy
P.IVA 01314000124

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Double turret slitter rewinder Innova Matic IM 2200 PE OVER 2000

Matteo Grieco — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 14:53:37 +0000

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Double turret slitter rewinder Innova Matic IM 2200 PE OVER 2000

Cason ends the year with yet another success with the installation of the new INNOVA MATIC IM 2200 double turret slitter rewinder at a long-standing German customer.

This important group, specialized in the conversion of high performance polyolefins for the food industry, has decided to reconfirm the partnership with Cason by purchasing a brand new slitter rewinder with automatic changeover of the INNOVA MATIC IM 2200 series, to join the twin turret model installed with full satisfaction only a few years before.

Slitter rewinder IM 2000 SERIES

The decision to change from a dual-shaft model to an automatic double turret model was dictated by a careful analysis of their production process and the market trend, which highlighted both the need to maintain high quality standards and to increase productivity and flexibility in the cutting department.

The new INNOVA MATIC IM2200 double turret slitter rewinder immediately seemed the ideal solution to meet the customer’s requirements. In fact, thanks to a maximum speed of 700m/min, a fully automated unloading system and the new high-productivity automatic gearbox, it is able to increase productivity by around double that of the previously installed twin-turret model while maintaining the same excellent quality standard even with the most difficult materials and processes.

Web cleaner integration before the slitting unit

One of the main improvements implemented by Cason designers is the integration of a web cleaner before the slitting unit. This integration ensures that the highest standards of hygiene are maintained for rewinding reels, effectively eliminating any dust or residue generated by the perforators upstream of the cleaning unit.

Micro and Macro perforator integration

A further request from the customer concerned the integration of the new slitters with a macro perforator and a hot micro perforator in order to make the slitting system even more flexible to market requirements. Cason’s technicians, in collaboration with the manufacturer of the perforating units, have therefore created a 360° integration between the new INNOVA MATIC IM2200 automatic slitter and the accessory units, thus making the whole system easy to manage, ergonomic and in total safety for the operators.

Slitting unit

In order to increase productivity by reducing downtime for cycle changes, the INNOVA MATIC IM2200 slitter rewinder has been configured with a new fully automatic slitting solution featuring a new and rapid interchangeability of the cutting systems (blades / circular knives). Thanks to the new 4.0 interface, this solution allows greater operational flexibility and a drastic reduction in downtime and the possibility of operator error.

For more technical information and to find out how you can increase productivity with the INNOVA MATIC IM 2200 double turret slitter rewinder write to: sales@cason-spa.com.

For our customers we are not just suppliers of machines but partners with whom to share projects, building solutions together and achieve ambitious goals.

Cason Srl - Via Parini 24, 21020 Montonate di Mornago (Va), Italy
P.IVA 01314000124

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Slitter rewinders and reels palletizing | New installation in Ireland and UK

Matteo Grieco — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:40:08 +0000

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Slitter rewinders and reels palletizing | Installation in Ireland and UK

The integration between the slitters and the handling plant has given us a greater capacity to campaign and organise production, generating further efficiencies throughout the process

Factory manager in Boran Packaging

Pat English, factory manager in Boran Packaging, commented on the recent installation of the double turret slitter rewinders and full automatic handling plant for plastic film reels downstream of the slitter rewinders.

Following the recent installations of three high speed double turret slitter rewinders in the UK during 2020, Cason has successfully installed another two double turret slitter rewinders in Ireland together with a full automatic handling system at the Boran Packaging plant in Naas, Ireland and Boran Mopack in Strabane, Northern Ireland.

Boran’s first aim was to:

Increase the productivity
Standardize the palletization of the plastic film reels
Integration with the E.R.P. system
Improve the traceability of the product

Slitting technology

Cason’s Innova Matic was chosen for its 800m/min speed, motorised unloading station and rapid reel and size change over times of preparation. The main goal was achieved in the first step of installations as Pat English, factory manager of Boran explained: “Following on from a smooth installation the productivity of the plant improved immediately, resulting in increased output over a shorter period“.

An additional requirement of Boran was to integrate the existing perforator into the new slitter rewinder.

Handling Automation

Another request was to install a full automatic handling plant, integrating the new slitter with an already existing slitter, adapting the automatic plant with production area, improving productivity, quality and traceability. Mr English added: “The integration between the slitter rewinders and the handling plant has given us a greater capacity to campaign and organise production, generating further efficiencies throughout the process”.

The plant

The plant was designed with automated systems which eliminate physical effort for the operator and reduce the downtimes. The rolls downloaded from the slitter rewinders are automatically transported to the barcode reader and bagging unit. The Abb anthropomorphic robot, equipped with a special gripper designed by Cason, is used for palletising the finished reels up to a maximum weight of 100 kg.

The plant is fully managed by Cason’s plant management software connected with Boran CRM allowing traceable and accurate order management that together with online service support is the essence of the real benefits of Industry 4.0 made in Cason.

Conclusions

Mairtìn Boran, CEO of Boran Packaging concluded: “Following the positive experience we had with Cason Team when installing and testing both the material Handling Unit and the Innova Matic in our Naas factory we ordered an additional Innova Biback for the Strabane factory to complement the existing Innova Matic which was installed early January 2021″.

For our customers we are not just suppliers of machines but partners with whom to share projects, building solutions together and achieve ambitious goals.

Cason Srl - Via Parini 24, 21020 Montonate di Mornago (Va), Italy
P.IVA 01314000124

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Automated handling system for plastic film reels | Gamma Pack SPA

Matteo Grieco — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:40:57 +0000

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Automated handling system for plastic film rolls | Gamma Pack SPA

We have chosen Cason because of their professionalism, their careful attention to our needs, and help in achieving our goals

CEO of Gamma Pack Vittorio Grossi

President of Gamma Pack, Dr. Vittorio Grossi, commented on the installation of the unloading, packaging and palletizing handling plant for plastic film reels downstream of the slitter rewinders.

Gamma Pack operates in the flexible packaging sector and is specialized in plastic films for food, non-food and pharmaceuticals. To increase the productivity and efficiency of the slitting and coating department, it decided to rely on Cason Handling solutions. The handling plant was custom designed and adapted to the customer’s slitter rewinders and production cycles, without mechanical changes to the existing machinery.

The main goals to achieve were:

Increase the productivity
Reduce the downtime
Reduction of the operator’s workload with regard to physical load
Integration with the customers E.R.P. system
Improve the traceability of the product

Phase 1 - Unloading the reels

The transfer of the reels from the slitter rewinders to the collection line takes place under operator control. The transfer of the reels, by to the automated systems, does not involve physical effort for the operator. Pushers have been provided on the unloaders and roller cradles for unloading. The reels leave the slitters pre-labeled. Pressing the starting button, the operator starts the conveyors up to the packing area.

Phase 2 - Packing Area

The reels inserted in the collection line are treated in a totally automatic way. The transport system has been designed to control the flow of the reels and to manage accumulations. The reels arrive at the packaging area and are identified by reading the bar code affixed to the labels. The reading of the label is guaranteed by a device that rotates the reel to ensure correct reading; in the same way a process scale is installed to record the weight of each single reel.

Phase 3 - Automatic Bagging Machine

After the correct reading of the bar code, the reel is bagged. Depending on the diameter and length of the reel, the bagging machine sets itself automatically. The bag is made by 4 seals of a micro-perforated film (30/50 micron). The excess film generated is removed from the bag automatically. Once the bagging is complete, an additional label is applied to the outside of the bag.

Phase 4 - Palletization with 6-axis anthropomorphic robot

An ABB anthropomorphic robot was used for palletization downstream of bagging. The reels are fed to the robot by a belt equipped with a centering device. The palletization area is composed of:

6 palletizing positions. Each position allows a different product and palletization of reels with vertical axis and pallets of various sizes.
Anthropomorphic robot, with single gripper. ABB robot is suitable for handling reels up to a maximum weight of 100 kg
Cardboard separator station (single size 80x 120)
The pallet assignment with respect to the slitter of origin is dynamic. The pallet dimensions can be different within the limits of the project data.
The robot working area and palletizing area is segregated with fixed fences and interlocked safety barriers.

Industry 4.0

The technological focus of the handling plant is the interface between the E.R.P of the Company and the automation handling system. The plant management system takes charge of the data of the orders in progress by the E.R.P. system in the company. All information (type of pallet, spindle reel to be used in production, number of reels to be placed on the pallet, and separators between the layers, yes / no, etc.) are transferred to the supervision system of the plant.

The latter is completely tailored to the customer. Through the continuous exchange of data between the plant supervision system and the E.R.P. system in the company, the correct preparation of the order takes place. Once the pallet is completed, the Cason software relays the data to the E.R.P. system. The printing of a packing list starts with the complete list of the reels present, their sub-lots, the various weights and all the information for shipping to the customer. This process allows product traceability and production progress in real time.

Conclusions

All functions take place without human contact. This aspect, combined with the drastic increase in productivity, the improvement of the flow of materials and the total traceability of products, makes this system compliant with the standards of Industry 4.0.

For our customers we are not just suppliers of machines but partners with whom to share projects, building solutions together and achieve ambitious goals.

Cason Srl - Via Parini 24, 21020 Montonate di Mornago (Va), Italy
P.IVA 01314000124

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Rewinder machine Rewo Flexo HPO

Matteo Grieco — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:59:47 +0000

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Rewinder machine Rewo Flexo HPO

Cason gave us a great help: we have doubled our productivity

Head of Production

Italian leading company specialised in the production of polymeric film for flexible packaging with applications in food and medical industry, has started a partnership with Cason to improve productivity and make the converting process more efficient.

Converting process for polymeric film

The converting department was, composed of one slitter rewinder, capable of speeds about 300 m/min. The customer needs a flexible and customized solution to make the rewinding faster and at the same time, if necessary, to slit the rolls.

The solution made in Cason

Rewo Flexo HPO is a high speed rewinder equipped with overhead path material between the unwinder and winder, feature greatly appreciated where the highest hygiene standard are needed like in the food and medical industry.

Our mechanical designers developed a dual mode rewinding station: with the “Shaftless mode” is possible to rewind the rolls with speeds up to 600m/min and with the “Shafted mode”, is possible to rewind and slit the rolls. The slitting group is situated under the overhead path, where the operator can ensure the correct knives positioning.

In addition we have installed a web inspector SEEONE Linescan to avoid waste and grant high quality standard of the rolls.

For our customers we are not just suppliers of machines but partners with whom to share projects, building solutions together and achieve ambitious goals.

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Double turret slitter rewinders Innova Matic installed in the UK during the Pandemic

Matteo Grieco — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:36:29 +0000

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2 double turret slitter rewinders Innova Matic installed in the UK during the Pandemic

During the quarantine Cason Slitters has never stopped its activity and the installations in the UK are a perfect demonstration of that. Magazine FlexoTech, specialized in flexible packaging and labels, dedicated an article about it.

The Saica partnership was formed just prior to the UK and italian lockdown and the flexibility of all parties involved ensured deliveries were met on time.

Saica’s first aim was to improve productivity.

According to Mr Simon Proctor, general manager at Saica Flex Wigan, the partnership has been even better than anticipated.

“The double turrel operation is both smooth and reliable. Other benefits have been the trim winders which are working excellently… other benefits are the Cason Industry 4.0 interface which is simple and easy to learn”.

Mr Simon Proctor, general manager at Saica Flex Wigan

The double turret slitter rewinders Innova Matic are capable of:

speeds up to 700m/min
rapid reel and size change over times incorporing
fully automatic finished end cycle
roll ejection system.

For our customers we are not just suppliers of machines but partners with whom to share projects, building solutions together and achieve ambitious goals.

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Case studies – Cason Companies

High-performance slitter rewinder with reels handling solution​

Project overview: the fully automatic ALL in ONE system for slitters

The perfect integration, even at high speeds

The different reels handling integrations

Double turret slitter rewinder Innova Matic IM 2200 PE OVER 2000

Slitter rewinder IM 2000 SERIES

Web cleaner integration before the slitting unit

Micro and Macro perforator integration​

Slitting unit

Slitter rewinders and reels palletizing | New installation in Ireland and UK

Slitting technology

Handling Automation

Automated handling system for plastic film reels | Gamma Pack SPA

Phase 1 - Unloading the reels

Phase 3 - Automatic Bagging Machine

Phase 4 - Palletization with 6-axis anthropomorphic robot​

Industry 4.0

Rewinder machine Rewo Flexo HPO

Converting process for polymeric film

The solution made in Cason

Double turret slitter rewinders Innova Matic installed in the UK during the Pandemic

High-performance slitter rewinder with reels handling solution

Micro and Macro perforator integration

Phase 4 - Palletization with 6-axis anthropomorphic robot