Twisterbox

Twisterbox is a continuous layer formation system. This system consists of a series of robotic arms equipped with special grippers which move according to a specific programme that positions the packs and forms a complete layer. The layer is then transferred to the palletiser.

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ACMI

ACMI S.p.A. is an Italian company specialized in the production of high technology bottling and packaging lines. The company, based in Fornovo Taro, in the province of Parma (Italy), started up as a manufacturer of palletisers and depalletisers for the food and beverage industry and went on to specialize in all packaging processes.

Type

Palletizer

Use

This system can be used in all sectors of the beverage and food industry. Thanks to the incredible flexibility and operating speed, the Twisterbox can effectively handle any type of container or pack: PET bottles, 10 litre big bottles, glass bottles, clusters of bottles, cans, packs of cans, hi-cone cans, jars, glass containers, plastic crates, cartons, etc. At the moment there are no limitations to its use, since the Twisterbox can be programmed depending on the product to be handled and the layer composition requirement. The machine is usually placed before the palletiser or robot, so that they can work together. Depending on the requested operating speed, the machine is equipped with one or more modules and associated with a palletiser or robot that has the same production capacity (the module is an arm with a gripper). The Twisterbox systems that are currently functioning handle over 200 different formats.

Advantages

ACMI patented the Twisterbox system in 2002, revolutionizing the method of “layer formation”. The machine has been constantly improved over the years both mechanically and electronically. The experience gained from the numerous installations is a concrete advantage for the customer. Today the Twisterbox is presented with a new outer structure that makes it easier to access for operators and with new grippers made of special material that are able to move even faster in the work area. The format changeover operations are managed exclusively by software, without any manual intervention on the grippers or on the machine structure. Furthermore, ACMI mainly uses components that are easily found in the marketplace even by the customer, helping everyday maintenance and reducing waiting time for spare parts.

Available with one, two or three gripping modules
TT (Twisterbox Twin) configuration with twin grippers
Top speed of 140,000 cans per hour with 2×2 packs
Tray former function
Possibility of performing product facing
Perfect rotation and positioning
No shock on the product

Multiliner function
Possibility of handling products with special shapes and fragile contents
Suitable for handling PET bottles with ultrathin walls
No maintenance
Simple and fast format changeover procedure. No mechanical intervention by the operator
Wide flexibility, the Twisterbox is suitable for high and low production levels
Can be integrated with the entire range of ACMI palletisers