Consistency and safety
A FlexRobot is perfect for repetitive tasks like swabbing molds. It is precise, consistent, repetitive and fast.
Bucher Emhart Glass provides FlexRobot systems integrated with IS, AIS and NIS machines. The FlexRobot systems can be mounted on both the blank and the blow side and are integrated with the FlexIS control. The supply of integrated FlexRobots is part of Bucher Emhart Glass strategy to provide automation solutions for increased profitability.
The FlexRobot Blankside sprays on the fly with blank molds closed. The neck ring is sprayed in the alternate cycle without contamination of the plunger.
The FlexRobot Blowside sprays the blow molds and the bottom plate independently in coactivity with the FlexRobot Blankside alternate cycle.
The FlexRobot reduces the operator interaction with the machine resulting in less risk of potential accidents.
Tandem machines are serviced by one FlexRobot on the blank side and one FlexRobot on the blow side.
The FlexRobot systems are provided in cooperation with the supplier Novaxion who has a long experience with swab robot systems for glass machines.
Consistent swabbing
A robot is perfect for repetitive tasks like swabbing molds. It is precise, consistent, repetitive and fast, enhancing the container forming process control.
Smart spraying
The amount of lube sprayed is precisely controlled in relation to the position of the spraying tool in the molds.
Less swabbing compound consumption
Smart spraying reduces the usage of lubricant by 75%.
Increase the container production output
The FlexRobot Blankside swabs the blank molds on the fly with less rejects, thus increasing the output from the machine. The FlexRobot Blowside swabs the blow molds and bottom plates in coactivity with the FlexRobot Blankside alternate cycle. With no extra rejects, the output from the machine is increased.
Increase mold lifetime
The lubricant is sprayed inside closed molds without contact between the spray nozzles and the mold surface, reducing wear on the molds.
Gain time for trimming the process
A FlexRobot frees up time for the operator that can be allocated for process sensor systems to fine tune the container production, to achieve a higher output from the machine. Reduced potential risk of accidents The FlexRobot reduces the operator interaction with the machine.
Eliminate strain injuries
Using a FlexRobot eliminates strain injuries caused by repetitive manual swabbing.
Cleaner machine
The small amount of lubricant applied into closed molds drastically reduces the contamination of the machine.
Less environmental impact
The small amount of lubricant reduces the amount of smoke during swabbing.