GREEN BAY - Shemesh Automation, a global manufacturer of high-end packaging machinery, has relaunched its space-saving, sustainable range of Monoblock (monobloc) all-in-one packaging solutions dedicated to the nonwovens sector. The packaging leader will be highlighting its enhanced Monoblock machine series with state-of-the-art technologies on its stand at the upcoming IDEA show in Miami at Booth 4808.
The Monoblock series from Shemesh Automation encompasses all aspects of downstream packaging from cans & wipes feeding, loading, dosing, and sealing through to capping, a full built-in QC, and smart weight checking.
Thanks to the maintenance-friendly design, operators have optimum accessibility of machine parts allowing for tool-less changeovers quickly and safely. In terms of sustainability, the monoblock machines save energy and allow the use of eco-friendly and recyclable packaging for better sustainability.
Art Malinowski, CMO at Shemesh Automation, explained: “Our goal is to offer wet wipes manufacturers flexible filling, sealing, and capping machinery that fits their specific requirements. The ability to flexibly handle a variety of packaging and products is a key advantage in the highly competitive wet wipes market. Also, we deliver significant sustainability benefits and reductions in operational costs – alongside fast throughputs. That’s an unbeatable ROI for all of our customers.”
Taking center stage at the show will be the latest model Xpander+, a fully automatic all-in-one packaging machine with completely hands-free operation at a throughput of up to 35ppm.
Xpander+ is a fully integrated compact monoblock system which is equipped with a servo-driven pump system, height adjustable nozzles, and filling accuracy of +/-0.5% of liquid volume eliminating spillage and therefore increasing production efficiency. Furthermore, the dosing station incorporates exchangeable nozzles and integrated CIP (Cleaning in Place) for greater clean configurations.
Art Malinowski added: “What differentiates the Xpander+ from its Xpander sister unit is that fully automatic feeders can be added to the existing modules. This in turn means the Xpander+ can be operated completely ‘hands-free’, delivering much greater operating efficiencies. It brings together all of our proven technologies in a single application and is also suitable for recyclable containers.”
The all-in-one monoblock design of the Citadel-R and Citadel-J for jumbo size containers encompasses all aspects of round wipes downstream packaging, from bags/pouches feeding and roll stuffing to liquid filling and bag sealing with full built-in QC. The filling station is designed with total flexibility in mind to have an unlimited filling range, offering adjustable pump portioning.
After the sealing process, the containers are led into the cooling and discharging zone, where they’re given the optimal cooling time for any particular material. The product is then passed through a check seal and weigh system, which will reject any irregular product via a discharge conveyor.
Requiring just one person for operation, the Citadel is said to afford flexible and efficient operation and offers exceptional ROI while reducing waste, cutting production times, and maintaining high levels of product quality. In addition, it’s capable of operating in very compact spaces.
Shemesh is also now introducing its new machine, the Citadel-X which is a very fast monoblock for this application. Currently, in final production, the Citadel-X is based on its Citadel forerunners and will deliver even more impressive speeds of 100-120ppm all-in-one downstream packaging for dry and/or wet applications when packing up to 300ct rolls in stand-up-pouches.
“With our new Citadel models, we successfully identified a gap in the market by listening to our clients to deliver the complete packaging process of round wipes in doypacks," Malinowski added. "The new Citadel-X design, in particular, builds upon decades of Shemesh Automation’s proven expertise in different technologies, such as liquid filling, rolls stuffing, bag feed, bag opening, and conduction sealing. We’re looking forward to sharing this and other class-leading features with customers at IDEA22 in Miami.”
IDEA 2022, which takes place from March 28-31, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Shemesh Automation can be found in Area 900, Booth 4808.
