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Krones Ergomodul

Ready for anything: the ergonomic labelling machine with interchangeable labelling stations

The all-round labeller

Ergomodul: Labelling machine for all labels

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The EM series from the Krones labelling systems offers the perfect machine for every application. It offers three main machines, six table diameters, seven labelling station types – and it offers numerous options for combining the individual elements with each other. The Ergomodul is its technological spearhead: A lean, highly efficient machine for ultra-flexible applications.

At a glance

  • High-tech model of the Krones EM-series
  • Columnlessmachine with exchangeable labelling stations
  • Labelling method and speed:
    • Pre-cut labels with cold glue up to 72,000 containers per hour
    • Pre-cut labels with hotmelt up to 72,000 containers per hour
    • Reel-fed labels with hotmelt up to 100,000 containers per hour
    • Self-adhesive reel-fed labels up to 60,000 containers per hour

EM = Ergonomic Model

The EM-series: All models at a glance

     
 

Pre-cut label application with cold glue

Reel-fed labelling with hotmelt

Pre-cut label application with hotmelt

Reel-fed labelling with self-adhesive labels

Machine with table top

ErgomaticContirollCanmaticAutocol

Columnless machine with fixed labelling stations

Ergomatic Pro

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Autocol Pro

Columnless machine with interchangeable labelling stations

Ergomodul

Technical features

 FeaturesAdvantage

Material

  • Table top and machine support made of stainless steel
  • Container table made of aluminium
  • Option: Container table in stainless steel design
  • Rigid design, easy maintenance and long service life

Dimensions

  • Slim main machine
  • Significantly reduced footprint in comparison to other labellers
  • Ease of installation – particularly when replacing existing machines
  • Ease of transport and ingress 
  • Can be easily integrated in all kinds of different lines and hall designs

Servo drives use throughout all applications

  • Main drive
  • Infeed and discharge starwheels
  • Infeed worm
  • No lubrication required
  • Reduced noise
  • High energy efficiency
  • No stop starwheel required and therefore fewer handling parts and shorter change-over times
  • Increased efficiency through increased coupling speed
  • Prepared for condition monitoring
  • Electronic overload clutch through torque limiting

Machine design

  • Newly designed machine layout with columnless machine guards on the carrousel
    • Ergonomic replacement of the brushing-on unit, container plate and centring bells
  • Lift-guard with integrated safety switches
  • Stand-alone labelling stations
    • Optimal accessibility from three sides
  • Hygienic design
    • Optimal cleaning properties

Reducer complexity as a red thread:

  • Top ergonomic design
  • Ease of operation

Touch-screen

  • Optimal accessibility thanks to height-adjustable pivoting arm
  • One single operator panel for the main machine, labelling stations and all PLCs
    • Central saving of all parameters
    • Omission of double infeed avoids faults

Bottle plate control

  • Separately-driven servo motors
  • All components are UL certified
  • Separate supply ensures easy restart after an EMERGENCY STOP
  • Well-arranged visualisation system on the touch-screen
  • Processing of subcams possible
  • Prepared for condition monitoring
  • Complete diagnostic capability thanks to new bus system
  • Replacement of the motors according to the "plug-and-play" principle
  • Drive technology of the latest generation
  • Significant reduction of the maintenance-relevant downtimes
  • Certified safety
  • Easy operation

Labelling stations

  • Changeable labelling stations
  • Connection according to the "plug-and-label" principle
  • Automatic connection of the supply lines for air, water, power and data
  • Integrated motorised height adjustment system
  • Version in hygienic design
  • Maximum flexibility: all labelling methods possible on one and the same machine
  • Short change-over times
  • Elimination of operating faults
  • Optimal cleaning properties
  • No handling parts required for the height adjustment

 

 

 

Labelling stations: All models at a glance

Labelling station for pre-cut labels with cold glue

Technical features and benefits

  • Hygienic design
    • Optimal cleaning properties
  • Polygon holders for glue roller, pallets and gripper cylinders
    • High-precision labelling
  • All parameters saved in the operator program
    • Exactly reproducible settings

Options

  • Stainless steel labelling housing
  • Automatic magazine loading system
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Benefits to you

Custom-fit technology

The Ergomodul can be equipped with various labelling techniques, labelling station types and optional packages. Simply pick your suitable elements and create your individual machine.

Technology from a single source

Everything fits together here: Right from the start, the complete EM series was designed as a homogeneous product series. Disregarding of how you will configure your machine – the individual components will always seamlessly fit into each other and push each other to the highest performance.

Efficiency as a red thread

How can you perform a lot with little input? The new Krones labellers will show you exactly how that works. Regardless of whether talking about the spare parts management, the footprint, the operator effort or the energy consumption: This complex series has been designed for the maximum efficiency up to the smallest detail.

Investment for the future

The EM series comprises all the know-how of more than 70 years of Krones development. The result? An advanced machine series which particularly provides you with the following: the certainty to be equipped for any challenge of the future.

This is why the Ergomodulis enviro-classified:

  • Use of servo motors of the efficiency class IE4 or similar
  • No drive train lubrication required
  • Always use of food-grade lubricants
  • Media measuring package and optional energy measuring package
  • Significantly reduced noise level
  • Safety standards according to the Machinery Directive 2006/42 EG
  • Consideration of the 2006/95/EG and EU-EMV Directives (2004/108/EG)
  • Design according to::
    • EN ISO 12100
    • EN ISO 13849-1
    • EN 60204-1
    • EN 61000-6-2
    • EN 61000-6-4
    • EN 13849
    • EN 62061

This product is enviro classified

Top technology for ecologically efficient production

The Krones sustainability programme enviro: top technology for ecologically efficient production.

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