Filling Systems and Lines for Cans

Cans are a popular packaging solution in many industries because of their versatility and advantages: they offer long shelf life by effectively protecting against light, air and moisture. Without the use of preservatives, the contents remain fresh thanks to sterilization and sealing. Unlike glass, beverage cans are impact and pressure resistant and 100% recyclable. They can be used for a wide range of applications, from food to cosmetics.

AUTEFA Solutions supplies complete lines for bottling plants such as dairies, soft drinks, mixed drinks or other liquid products - from material reception to fully automatic storage systems with integrated dispatch preparation. Depending on the requirements, multi-axis high-performance machines are used for depalletizing, packaging, palletizing or stacking. Fully automatically adjustable gripper heads and feeders streamline the process by significantly reducing setup times. In the case of customer-specific requirements or special space conditions, the machine is adapted to provide an optimum solution for the application in question.

Cans are used in a variety of industries as they offer a practical, durable, and often cost-effective solution for packaging and storing various products. Here are some of the key industries in which cans are used:

Food and Beverage Industry:
- Food Cans: Fruit, vegetables, soups, meat products, and ready meals.
- Beverages: Beer, sodas, energy drinks, juices, and other non-alcoholic beverages.
- Specialty Foods: Baby food, pet food, seafood (e.g., tuna, sardines).
Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry:
- Hair Care Products: Hair sprays and dry shampoos.
- Deodorants and Antiperspirants.
- Shaving Foams and Gels.
Pharmaceutical and Medical Industry:
- Medical Aerosols: Asthma inhalers, nasal sprays.
- Nutritional and Dietary Supplements.
Chemical Industry:
- Paints and Coatings: Spray paints, lacquers.
- Cleaning and Maintenance Products: Disinfectants, shoe care products, polishes.
- Insect Sprays and Pest Control Products.
Technical and Industrial Applications:
- Lubricants: Lubricating oils and greases in spray cans.
- Adhesives and Sealants.
- Compressed Air in Cans: For cleaning electronics and hard-to-reach places.
Household Goods:
- Food Storage: Cans for dry foods such as coffee, tea, and spices.
- Cleaning Products: Furniture polish, carpet cleaners.
Art and Craft:
- Artists' Paints: Spray paints for graffiti and other artistic applications.
- Craft and DIY Projects: Lacquers and spray adhesives.

Can pusher / Can sweep off depalletizer with VACUGRIP

The optimal filling line for cans starts with the AUTEFA depalletizer. The AUTEFA depalletizer can process trays, flat intermediate layers or cardboard lids. Alternatively, the cans can be removed layer by layer from the pallet by means of the VacuGrip specially developed and patented by AUTEFA. The empty pallets are also stacked with the vacuum layer gripper head. The flow of cans is separated and fed to the downstream unit in a single lane by a can conveyor system optimized for accumulation pressure.

Filler

The weight-measuring filling technology (net weight filler) of the Serac range offers precise dosing and also allows the realization of ultra-clean or aseptic filling lines. Serac offers rinsers, fillers and cappers that together meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
To ensure optimal sterilization, Serac uses several highly effective sterilization solutions. These include the use of hydrogen peroxide, pulsed light, peracetic acid and the innovative BluStream® process for containers and closures.
The combination of Serac's precise weighing technology and advanced sterilization processes enables the creation of state-of-the-art filling lines that meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Can transportation

The can transport system is supplied and controlled by AUTEFA. This means that our customers have a single point of contact for the realization of a complete line and the certainty that all system components are optimally coordinated. We suggest additional units from partner companies or integrate the customer's preferred suppliers. AUTEFA Solutions coordinates all interfaces between the suppliers and offers complete lines based on the respective specifications and performance data.

Labeler

The cans are fed to the labeler in a single lane, where they can be labeled according to individual design requirements. We leave the choice of the labeling machine manufacturer entirely up to our customers. AUTEFA is responsible for the interfaces to the can transport system to ensure seamless integration and smooth communication between the labeling system and the can transport system. In this way, we offer our customers not only flexibility in the selection of the labeling machine, but also comprehensive support in the coordination of all relevant systems for an efficient and reliable production process.

Traypacker / Pick and Place Robot PP and PPK

The CERTANT PP case packer is used to pack cans into cartons or trays. Depending on the system design, capacities of up to 40,000 cans per hour can be achieved. Special grippers are used for the different types of cans. The CERTANT PP case packer is characterized by its flexibility and cost-effectiveness, making it the ideal machine for a wide range of packaging requirements. The adaptability of the system allows different can sizes to be handled efficiently and packed into cartons or trays.

The CERTANT PPK case packer is an economical solution for companies in the small to medium output range. This machine enables efficient packaging with reduced output requirements.

When choosing a wrap-around packer, the appropriate system is selected in close consultation with the customer, taking into account the variety of products to be packaged.

Container/ bundle conveyor

The container transport is supplied and controlled by AUTEFA. This means that our customers have a single point of contact for the realization of a complete line and the certainty that all system components are optimally coordinated. We suggest additional units from partner companies or integrate the customer's preferred suppliers. AUTEFA Solutions coordinates all interfaces between the suppliers and offers complete lines based on the respective specifications and performance data.

Palettierer

AUTEFA offers 2-, 3- or 4-axis modular gantry robot systems for palletizing cartons, trays, shrink-wrapped packs and similar packs, efficiently handling single packs, rows or entire layers. It is also possible to palletize individual containers directly on intermediate layers or in large trays, providing a high degree of flexibility in handling different pack formats.

Feeding to the palletizer is either single or multi-lane, depending on the output, to meet the specific requirements of the production environment. Empty pallets and intermediate layers are automatically fed to ensure a continuous workflow. Finally, the pallet is securely fixed with a wrapper, strapper, or shrink hood to ensure stable and safe preparation of the palletized packs for shipping. These fully automated robotic systems provide an efficient solution for accurate and reliable palletizing of a wide variety of pack shapes in industrial production processes.

AUTEFA Solutions- customized filling lines for cans

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