End-of-Line Packaging Automation & WAT Tape

A good business development plan must inevitably take into account the increase in final sales and, consequently, must necessarily evaluate how to best manage the preparation of the product to be delivered to the end customer. The increase in production must also include the evaluation of the volumes to be packaged to verify whether, beyond a certain number of operations, manual work alone can still be economically sustainable and convenient.

With this in mind, it becomes necessary to focus on how to best manage workloads. The first simple solution is to add more personnel to pack the goods but, considering that labor costs are constantly increasing, that the increased manual packaging operations reduce the time historically required in the procedures for calculating costs and that the operations of sealing the package and its labeling have in fact doubled if not tripled so, the hypothetical solution cannot be followed.

Automating end-of-line is the winning choice.

The addition of automated end-of-line packaging machines, in addition to improving the ability to have real-time workflow management, increases productivity, reduces operator injuries, provides high-quality results and, in the income statement, saves money.

What is end-of-line packaging automation?

End-of-line packaging automation is the equipment that, as can be easily guessed, operates in the final stages of the packaging line.

The classic example is that of a line that provides: a conveyor; a taping machine that use of WAT tape with securely seals the packaging without the assistance of an operator; A scale that, combined with an automatic labeling machine, prints and applies on the package the information necessary for the shipment.

This simple application automates four important steps of traditional packaging procedures; Once the product has been placed in the cardboard box, the operator simply has to place the package on the conveyor that autonomously begins its “journey” to its destination….

Automatic end-of-line packaging equipment represents an interesting possibility for automating the production chain as it is able to perform serial activities with extreme precision without the intervention of an operator. With this solution, in addition to having guaranteed good production efficiency, high results are obtained in terms of the quality of the final product. It should also not be forgotten that, with the use of WAT tape, the entire packaging is 100% green and disposable in a single solution.

Benefits of End-of-Line Packaging Automation

The benefits of implementing automated end-of-line packaging solutions are seemingly endless.  Taping machines and label applicators help speed up the production line, eliminate bottlenecks, reduce operator fatigue and injuries, produce excellent quality, and save money in the long run.

In a practical way, it can be seen that, with this solution, operators work healthier and in extreme safety; End-of-line packaging automation equipment limits fatigue and reduces the risk of operator injuries as a result of repeated movements during the work shift.

The use of automatic taping machines with WAT tape guarantees an anti-burglary closure and uses less tape because, with a simple strip (unlike manual closure which requires many more) it seals and makes the entire package disposable in a single solution.

Automation of end-of-line packaging increases overall productivity; moreover, with WAT taping, a high-quality seal is obtained that guarantees the sealing of the closure avoiding breakage or damage to the packaging during transport, which is extremely useful if we consider the fact that the statistical reports on cases of complaints during shipment, indicate reserves of collection of the package around 10 – 15% for damage or tampering.

Finally, it emerges that, in addition to all the benefits of including end-of-line packaging automation in the workflow, there is an extremely important benefit to consider: cost savings.

Higher quality work means less product damage, happier customers, and fewer disputes/reshipments and replacements. 

Overall, end-of-line packaging automation is a simple and effective way to improve business operations and protect your cost line.

In this context, EVi® provides its experience with innovative solutions resulting in the creation of a range of highly performing taping machines https://www.evi-italia.com/en/nastratrici.html

In addition to the range of taping machines, EVi® offers a customized series of WAT tape that can be identified as: without reinforcement, reinforced with longitudinal, transversal or sinusoidal wires (in several combinations) and with rhomboidal weave reinforcement for heavy-duty use https://www.evi-italia.com/en/prodotti-nastro-wat.html

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