Fully automatic change-over system for blow moulds
Fast and correct mould change-over
Classical handling parts change-over is quite time-consuming: Blow mould change-over often takes up to an hour and requires one and sometimes even two operators. The manual activity, however, increases the fault potential which, in the worst case, may affect the following production negatively. To accelerate change-over to another bottle type, Krones has developed the MouldXpress Robot, an automatic change-over system.
At a glance
- Fully automatic change-over system for blow moulds
- Fault-free change-over process thanks to the use of a robot
- Very fast blow mould change-over at record speed
- Clear assignment of the correct blow moulds thanks to RFID tags
Benefits to you
Fully automatic
The moulds are changed fully automatically and without manual interventions. The operator can use this time to already attend to other tasks.
Fast
The process takes only a few minutes. A machine with 24 blow moulds, for instance, requires only 15 minutes for the complete change-over, which increases the OEE of the complete line.
Reliable
Thanks to the use of RFID tags and well-proven robot technology, the moulds are changed over correctly and reproducibly.
Flexible
The fast and reliable mode of operation of the MouldXpress Robot makes it possible for you to process more container designs than before.