The Auto-Splice is designed to automatically splice film, which the company claims will increase packaging efficiency and reduce the need for manual intervention.
Michael Green, MD, TNA said: “Our new TNA Auto-Splice system takes efficiency to the next level. Capable of completing a cycle in approximately 15 seconds, this great addition allows operators to manage more machines per head, and can result in huge operational cost savings.”
The company says the Auto-splice is the only system that is completely integrated into the baggers and should provide greater productivity and cost efficiency.
‘Reduces waste, improves consistency, frees up operators’ time’
The Robag is a series of VFFS bagging machines. Together with the Auto-Splice system it can be used for bagging sweet and savoury snacks, confectionery, cereals, pasta, powders, meat and poultry and fresh and frozen produce.
It is integrated with the TNA Auto-track system which has sensors to detect film misalignment and automatically corrects itself.
Shayne De la Force, group marketing manager, TNA, said: “The sensors of the TNA Auto-Track system automatically detect when the film has moved outside its predetermined range and generate a signal that powers the stepper motor, which will drive the screw and move the film back into alignment. This reduces waste, improves consistency in quality and frees up operators time.”
TNA told FoodProductionDaily.com that the Auto-Splice system uses a dual-spindle film system that splices film automatically – so one reel of film is pre-loaded and can be re-joined as soon as another film runs out.
The film preparation is carried out while the machine is still running, with no interruption to the packaging process or machine downtime.