“The perfect pair”: Tna addresses labor shortages with efficiency gains
23 Jan 2023 --- Tna, has added the new tna auto-splice 3 to its packaging portfolio – making the “perfect pair” alongside the tna robag 3e for meeting consumer challenges and representing a portfolio that is said to deliver real-time benefits.
The innovation is said to support food producers in addressing the growing concerns over labor shortages and rising resource costs by enhancing production efficiencies. The two advanced systems together deliver a new CXE integrated display controller and automatic film splicing, which combined can deliver up to a 5% increase in production uptime.
The system’s design results in product waste levels as low as 0.1%, offering a more efficient and environmentally sustainable packaging operation.
Alf Taylor, managing director and CEO at tna, says: “Leveraging both our expertise and technological advances, this combined solution has been designed for this age of digital transformation and remote services.”
“Connectivity is king, and intelligent communication between packaging systems and their auxiliary equipment will allow operators to make their lines work more efficiently, improving their return on investment.”
Tna’s tech supports food producers in addressing labor shortages concerns and rising resource costs by enhancing production efficiencies. Tna auto-splice 3
Designed for seamless cohesion with the tna robag 3e launched in 2021, the global food processing and packaging solutions specialist highlights the tna auto-splice 3 as a “unique,” compact solution that splices packaging film automatically, with no downtime or interruption to the packaging process.
The new and unique rotary reel swapping feature makes it easier to access and replace the film roll without having to stop the packaging system, helping manufacturers maximize throughput and achieve faster and smoother film changeovers.
Expanded connectivity for simpler servicing
Tna explains that the simplicity of the tna robag 3e vertical form fill and seal packaging system makes it easy to operate, service and maintain.
Featuring EtherCAT real-time protocol and an integrated display controller system, tna says its latest robag reduces cabling infrastructure by 20%, enabling easier servicing and lower total installed costs.
The tna robag 3e also shares common core components with tna roflo distribution conveyors and the tna intelli-flav seasoning system, reducing the need for additional spare parts stocking, while its smart diagnostics and remote connectivity allow real-time communication for faster global servicing support.
Evolving efficiencies
The packaging specialist asserts robag 3e features integrated control and a refined design for easy control and maintenance on the go. It incorporates diagnostics for electrical components, streamlines the cable architecture and is assembled with fewer parts than its predecessors while maintaining the small footprint, speed and efficiency that made the tna robag an “industry leading” solution.
The tna robag 3e sets high performance and quality standards, producing a wide variety of products at speeds of up to 250 bags per minute. While providing the opportunity to switch quickly and easily between pack sizes, it is said to deliver maximum production and energy savings for the same power and resources.
Edited by Natalie Schwertheim
