Xact

Leading Suppliers of Packing and Marking Solutions

Further Expansion For Giro!

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Giró  has opened a new plant in Teruel, Spain aimed at increasing its production capacity.  This is Giro’s 7th factory (the group has five factories in Spain, one in France and one in the United States) and for Xact this expansion means faster lead times and increased availability of its key products.

With a floor area of nearly 7000 sqm with future expansion options, the new Giró production plant will enhance it’s current capacity reinforcing Giro’s world leadership in production of tubular mesh and printed film for fruit and vegetable packaging.

This modern facility where plastic extrusion and production of knitted tubular mesh is made also has 1,400 sqm of storage capacity.

Lead time is a top priority!  The growth in global demand, along with the strategic decision to offer the best lead times, Giro can now further increase production capacity and stocks of higher rotation products.  The new production plant and the new logistics centre will allow an increase in stock coverage, minimise risks and incidents and improve the availability of
key products.

Inside the factory
The 1,400 sqm warehouse stores 100 million meters of tubular mesh
Main entrance to the new factory in Teruel
Main entrance to the new factory in Teruel.

For further information about Giro’s range of products please contact Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

New! High Speed Tray Filling Machine!

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Automate the last stage of your packing process with the ‘GBF 100’.

Xact, in partnership with world leaders Giro, are excited to introduce a new product to our portfolio of packaging machinery, the GBF 100, a net bag tray filler.

The tray filling machine automatically fills trays at the end of your packing line at high speeds (up to 100 bags per minute) therefore saving labour costs. It is designed to fill trays with net bags from 500g to 4kg and the operator can choose to fill in one or two layers.

The GBF 100 can handle all types of cardboard cases or plastic trays with dimensions of 600 x 400mm and heights of between 180mm and 240mm. Depending on the filling requirements (number of bags, weight and layers) the GBF 100 obtains different outputs that can be seen in table 1 (below). The productivity increases when a double feeding conveyor is used, by channelling the bags through two independent collectors.

GBF 100 Table 1

During the filling and exit of the tray, the machine vibrates to make sure the bags are well packed in and prevents any bags from sticking out of the top of the tray.

There are various accessories that can be added to the GFB 100 to increase its efficiency:

Weight control and rejection system
The device can be installed at the exit of the tray filler and automatically weighs all the trays. The operator can define a range of weight admitted (minimum and maximum). All trays that are out of this range will be rejected by an element that moves the wrong tray to a ramp with rollers for disposal. If the box meets the established weight requirement, the tray can be moved to the palletiser.

Tray feeder of 6 or 9 unit pile
Another essential accessory for the GBF 100 is the automatic box infeed system. This device piles the empty trays that automatically will be dispensed to the tray filler machine. Two models of tray feeder are available , the 6 layer (pile of 6 or 8 trays or 240mm or 180mm) and the 9 layers (pile of 9 trays or 12 trays of 240mm or 180mm). The tray feeder supports both cardboard or plastic trays.

Optional Box Feeder 6 or 9 pile unit
Optional box feeder, available on a 6 or 9 unit pile.

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For further information about the GBF 100 please click here or contact Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

Xact At The Southern Manufacturing And Electronics Show!

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We chose to exhibit at this show as it is one of the most comprehensive displays of industrial technology, machinery, electronics, production hardware, automation and specialist engineering services in the Southern half of the UK.

Xact had a live demonstration of the Solaris ‘Eco Laser’ which is the most powerful and compact entry level laser system in an easily affordable package.  Click here to read more about the Xact Solaris Eco Laser machine.

For further information on the the Solaris Eco Laser machine or the full range of Solaris Laser machines please contact Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

MPERIA system eliminates costly software changes

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A leading manufacturer of cold rolled steel sections and insulation panels were looking for a robust and reliable coding system as part of an integrated solution on their production line.

Due to reliability issues with one of our competitors systems, the customer wished to replace their current printer with our MPERIA™ V-Series system as this was now a standard for the group.

On this application, the information applied to the product is downloaded to the printer from the mill. The customer had been quoted thousands for the line builder to re-write the software on the mill to provide compatibility with a new printing system.

Xact were able to eliminate this cost by loading a plug-in on the MPERIA™ controller which emulates the current download from the production line and converts the string which is compatible with MPERIA™. This flexibility not only eliminated the high cost to modify the software on the line but also downtime on implementation, and also meant no additional hardware was required.   As a result, the customer is scheduled to purchase more MPERIA™ V-series printers (with plug-in) to replace other networked systems across the group that, pre-MPERIA™, had proved too costly to replace. In addition, their visibility to the un-rivalled flexibility the MPERIA™ system can offer their business has initiated a complete review of how they control and manage their product marking processes across the group.

For more information on MPERIA™, please click here.

MPERIA V-Series leads the way in meeting industry requirements.

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Manufacturers of Cold Rolled Steel Sections and Profiles are choosing Xact’s expert solutions.

Robust design ensures our systems provide dependable long-term performance and reliability in the most demanding operating environments for the application of variable product information such as; Product, date, time & shift codes, dimensions, specification, order number, CE & BS EN marking, colour ID, as well as industry and company logos.

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With over 30 years industry experience, and as a leading supplier to manufacturers of construction products we have established long-term relationships based on the reliabilityand flexibility of our systems, as well as our after sales service and support.

VIDEO 1: WATCH A SHORT VIDEO OF THE MACHINE IN ACTION.

VIDEO 2:  WATCH A SLOW MOTION VIDEO OF STEEL SECTION BEING CODED.

VIDEO 3: HIGH SPEED APPLICATION.

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About the MPERIA™ VIAjet™ V-Series

The VIAjet V-Series is the latest and most robust industrial marking technology available, ensuring dependable long-term performance and reliability in the most demanding operating environments 

The system provides exceptional versatility for the application of variable product information and traceability codes, as well as logos, graphics and barcodes onto both porous and non-porous materials.

Typical applications include the coding & marking of Construction products, Chemicals & Fertilisers, Industrial Packaging, Automotive Products, Foams, Plastics & Films, Paper & Pulp.  The capability to operate in these sectors means that the basic applications such as case coding are also suited to the VIAjet™ V-Series printer.

For further information on the VIAjet™ V-Series please contact Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

 

A Clean Winner! MPERIA L Series

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A cleaning chemical manufacturer chooses MPERIA™ L-Series against CIJ technology.

Our competitors were offering CIJ (continuous ink jet) printing technology, which historically would have been the standard solution for this application.  CIJ was also an option available within the range from Xact. 

Xact proposed the latest MPERIA™ VIAJet L Series TIJ printer which, in comparison to CIJ technology, not only provided a higher print quality but also significantly reduced initial investment costs as well as operating costs moving forward.  Following the successful implementation of the first system a further three systems have been purchased with another two systems due to be ordered in May 2016.  Xact are now also reviewing the customers outer-case coding and labelling requirements which will also be operated by MPERIA™.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THE APPLICATION.

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The MPERIA™ VIAjet™ L-Series system provides exceptional print resolution and versatility along with unparalleled levels of readability.  It is ideal for printing on porous and non-porous materials, the VIAjet L-Series printheads perform in a range of challenging packaging and industrial environments, such as the coding of outer cases, cartons, coated and uncoated media, bags, timber, plastics, films and construction products.

For further information on the MPERIA™ VIAjet™ L-Series please contact Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

Leading Dairy uses Xact for product coding

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A new world class state-of-the-art dairy plant needed a coding solution for their dairy and powdered milk products, including infant milk.  The dairy needed a system that would code production dates, BBE dates and batch and time codes.

They were looking for a flexible and high speed solution capable of dealing with the high demands in a dairy environment such as washdown, cleanliness, condensation and temperature variations.

The I-Mark SX32e V-Series printer from Xact provides a powerful and flexible solution for standard dot matrix and high resolution inkjet printing.  The system is well suited to challenging environments where varying temperatures, vibration and dust can affect the performance of other technologies.

The facility to operate two print heads from a single I-Mark SX32e controller proved to be a cost effective solution for the plant where product information is applied to opposite sides of the bag. The printer currently operates as a ‘stand-alone’ system but will form part of a new network solution early in 2016. Due to the success of the first printer, a second system is in the process of being installed, along with a proposal to incorporate our latest MPERIA operating system sometime in the near future.

Xact, with long-term manufacturing partners, Matthews Marking Systems, supply a complete range of non-contact marking technologies to suit all applications.

For further information on the I-Mark SX32e please contact Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

Customer notice: Xact Christmas Closing & Opening Times

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Please be aware that our Sales Managers are on holiday and we cannot guarantee that calls will be answered immediately, so please leave a voicemail message or send a text with your name, contact number, and product details needed.  You will receive a response as soon as the person you have contacted is available.

Xact Sales Managers: Chris Jolly (07710 962 290): Alastair Chambers (07500 843 318): Craig Gatland (07990 551 266): Paul Bennion (07989 578 821):

For any engineering issues please contact your local engineer via his mobile phone. The engineers also on holiday, so we cannot guarantee they will be able to respond immediately, but if you leave your name, contact details and they will respond as soon as they are available.

Xact Engineers: Richard Reeve: Lee Scott: Gerald Pearce:

Any stock items will be available from the warehouse, please contact your local area Salesman to arrange collection.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Bakery Company Meets Industry Regulations

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SITUATION

The company has established itself so well throughout this region that expansion into other markets has come at a rapid pace. Producing approximately 20,000 packages of pastries daily that are shipped across the region their products can be found on the shelves of many of the largest restaurants & hotels.  The family-owned business is dedicated to producing fine quality products.  The rapid expansion has meant adding more production, warehouse and distribution capabilities, whilst maintaining the flexibility to adapt to its customers’ needs and adhere to changing customer codes of practice.

“Our client wanted flexible systems that could cope with the constantly changing lines, as they inspect approximately 35 unique fresh pastry products. Metal detectors that are simple to set-up and can minimize downtime were essential to their decision and the Xact M Series was the ideal product in all aspects”.

Paul Bennion, National Sales Manager, Xact.

SOLUTION

After working with the company on this latest project Xact explained that it’s a necessity for them to utilise an inspection technology that suits different requirements and can quickly handle changes.

They required a technology that can withstand the test of time and the ever-changing demands of the bakery industry.  Our client went with the M Series Metal Detector. 

OUTCOME

“As our client expands into new markets or distributes through new avenues, they are tasked with conforming to new food hygiene and safety standards,  The Xact M Series Metal Detector will ensure they adhere to all necessary regulations and that their targets are met.” Paul Bennion, National Sales Manager, Xact.                  

 

Xact are a market leader in the supply of metal detecting & checkweighing systems.  For further information please call Xact on Tel: 0151 479 3020 or email: info@xactpack.co.uk

Xact Launch New Laser Coding Machine For Canning Industry

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The eSolarMark FL3 HD is able to handle the difficulty of coding onto the concave designs on the base of the can.  The laser machine has been specifically designed to meet the beverage sector’s demanding hygiene standards and is therefore made of stainless steel with IP65 protection.  It is protected against dust and water and is also capable of withstanding high-pressure water cleaning and industrial detergents.  Capable of operating on the fastest production lines: the system offers a marking field of 70 x 70mm.

The e-Solarmark FL3 HD can code PET and glass bottles (including returnable glass), cans, liquid bricks, pouches, caps, wrapping films and shipping containers. This flexibility is key when various packaging formats are used in the same plant.

Contact Xact on Tel: 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

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We have a fully operational laser sample lab in our Headquarters in Liverpool, available for existing and potential customers, to quickly return any laser samples needed.