In the context of the historical and successful partnership with Aventics, Fromm Packaging Automation chose pneumatic specialist’s FRL unit AS03 and the TC15 series solenoid valves for a custom-made packaging solution with semi-automatic strapping machines. These machines throw the strap around the bundle, even on the opposite side of the operator and inside the pallet, and are the optimal solution fo bulky or irregular products, which cannot be easily packed in an automated way.
The strap is tensioned and welded with a manual device, from Fromm Packaging Automation. The machine support and simplifies the operator task that can operate independently, without the support of further operators. The solution allows to strap and film products in row and not in row, until 20-30 packages per hour. In case of production requirements and higher volumes, Fromm is able to install more strapping machines one next to the other, so that only one worker can handle most packages in series. The products range of Fromm includes machines for plastic, steel, film wrapped with vertical and horizontal axis rotation.
The Aventics FRL unit AS03 chosen have a special modular design, offers high performance, flexibility and high energy efficiency and employs special ultra-light polymers, making AS systems compact but resistant and efficient at the same time, with a reach capacity of 14.500 l/min. Besides the standard functions of filter, regulation and lubrication, Aventics’ AS system are provided with other tools, such as shut-off valves and distributor with non-return valve. Fromm also chose solenoid valve type TC15 providing high reliability, high capacity and an efficient solution in a wide range of applications.