Mosca unveils efficient and fast produce strapping technology

16 Jan 2019 --- Mosca GmbH, developer and producer of strapping machines, is to introduce Evolution SoniXs MS-6-H at Fruit Logistica, in Berlin, Germany, this year (February 6-8). It is positioned as a high-speed, reliable food produce strapping machine, that handles food carefully, without employing methods that could contaminate it.

“We have introduced the Evolution Sonixs MS-6-H in 2017 mainly for the Mail Order and Logistics Industry. Now we want to expand the application field to the fruit industry,” Nicole Frey, Mosca’s Communications Specialist, tells PackagingInsights.

“Our intention now is to introduce the machine to the fruit industry. We want to find out what the customers’ needs are, to continuously optimize the machine accordingly and perfect it for this industry,” she adds.

Mosca’s machines are touted as being precise and dependable in securing palletized crates and cartons with plastic straps. At Fruit Logistica, Mosca will showcase how Evolution SoniXs MS-6-H can perform up to five strapping cycles in 20 seconds. 

This will be the company’s first appearance at the trade show and it will include entry-level machines along with a printer that applies custom markings on strapping material. The printer to be showcased will introduce the possibilities of strapping as a brand messenger.

Optimal transportation of fresh produce is carried out quickly, especially in peak seasons. The machine is able to meet a variety of industry needs due to its high-speed performance. This makes it the fastest horizontal strapping machine for food products on the market. Adding to this, the Evolution SoniXs-MS-6-H utilizes ultrasonic technology that welds strap ends without heat or plastic fumes that could contaminate the food. The strapping material is not thermally melted, while no plastic residue can accumulate on the sealing unit and affect its functionality. 

The Evolution SoniXs MS-6-H is suitable for both PET and PP strapping. This enables users to choose the material according to budget or production needs.

 According to Mosca, the machine is able to choose the best strapping position and automatically selects it with just limited human intervention. A built-in sensor detects the height of a product before the machine straps it according to customer-defined parameters. The Evolution SoniXs MS-6-H can also adjust the strap tension to the sensitivity of the package.

A choice of bandwidth ranging from 5-12 millimeters gives companies more flexibility. For empty boxes and other lightweight packages returned to the producer, 5 millimeter strapping is a cost-effective and efficient option. The machine can be integrated into fully automated lines or operated manually. This makes it suitable for smaller companies as well as for large-scale automated production.

In case of a malfunction or a technical issue, Mosca says it will be sending technical support within 3.5 hours for locations within Germany. The machine is also connected via an ethernet cable to a customer's computer system. This enables a company expert to establish a remote link and quickly get an overview of the machine's status and address any issues fast.