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Robot boosts productivity.


Schubert's automated au·to·mate  
v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates

v.tr.
1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory.

2.
 packaging machines feature a lightweight robot specially designed to boost productivity.

The automated packaging systems specialist has equipped its TLM-F44 robot stations with the new TLM-F4 unit which is smaller, lighter and more efficient than the previous aluminium version. The new arm is made of carbon fibre and weighs 25 per cent less than its predecessor so it can achieve even faster cycle times.

In addition, the gears in the new unit are also designed to provide longer service life as they feature the same high-contact system typically used in the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. . The unit complies with all the latest health and safety regulations covering work area monitoring of robots.

Schubert has also launched a new generation of machine that features a series of improvements. As well as offering a wider variety of frame sizes, the redesign re·de·sign  
tr.v. re·de·signed, re·de·sign·ing, re·de·signs
To make a revision in the appearance or function of.



re
 means operating control panels can be incorporated into safety door pillars while a more streamlined conveyor Conveyor

A horizontal, inclined, declined, or vertical machine for moving or transporting bulk materials, packages, or objects in a path predetermined by the design of the device and having points of loading and discharge fixed or selective.
 structure allows better maintenance access to the packaging system.

Alan Law, Schubert UK's managing director, said: "The design modifications mean Schubert systems are even more flexible and offer extremely quick changeover (programming) changeover - The time when a new system has been tested successfully and replaces the old system.  times between different packaging configurations. A range of tasks, for example, carton erecting, filling and closing, can be easily integrated into the same machine.

"As far as the beverage industry is concerned, Schubert machines are very cost-effective cost-effective,
n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate.
 as they can use many types of packaging consumables so that customers are free to purchase their own supplies without any requirement for a lengthy tie-in with a specific packaging supplier."

Contact Schuber UK on 1676 525825 or visit www.schuber-uk.co.uk
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Date:Aug 1, 2007
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