Xact

Leading Suppliers of Packing and Marking Solutions

MPERIA™ – The Complete Coding Solution For All Packaging!

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Xact recently installed an MPERIA™ system for a company producing firelighting products (solids and fluids).  The client wanted a combined system for the coding of primary and secondary packaging.  Our solution offered exceptional print quality in a challenging industrial environment for the printing of production dates, batch codes and outercase coding comprising of company logos, barcodes, product description and specification.

The MPERIA™ VIAJet T and L Series printers are the latest industrial ink-jet technology available.  The T-Series is the high resolution inkjet (piezo) and the L-Series is the high resolution thermal inkjet (TIJ).  The entire systems provide exceptional versatility and print quality for applications to porous and non-porous materials in challenging packaging and industrial environments, such as this example.

The system is controlled by MPERIA™, which is a production line coding management system able to manage multiple print technologies across multiple production lines.  In this case MPERIA™ was set up to control the L and T series print heads. The L-series completes the cap coding process on the bottles, comprising of a production date and batch code. The T-series heads are used for the outer case coding process on three production lines with the application comprising of product description, specification, date and times codes, company logos and barcodes.

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WHY CHOOSE XACT?

The Key to the clients decision making process and subsequently choosing Xact was the unrivalled flexibility the MPERIA™ system provided the business.

This included:

  • The ability to control all marking processes across multiple production lines from one user interface, irrespective of the marking technology required
  • Seamless control and management of the marking process over an Ethernet network to PC’s located in the main office, including a VNC set-up, which provides the customer with complete visibility and control of all marking processes across the plant without having to visit the production area. This has eliminated coding errors and improved operating efficiency
  • In addition to the above, local control is also provided at the line for added security and flexibility
  • The scalable design and ease in which MPERIA™ can be expanded as their business grows was another significant advantage to the customer. A future-proof system that ensures their investment is secure.

In addition to the above, the intuitive MPERIA™ software along with the exceptional control and quality of the print formats were also key to the decision making process.

For further information about  MPERIA™ and our printing technologies, please call Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

 

Click below to see a video of both machines in action.

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On-the-mark again for the Automotive Industry

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A leading manufacturer of automotive products needed an automated spot marking solution as part of the internal quality testing procedure.  Products included clutches, power steering, suspension and air conditioning hoses.  The customer wished to replace their manual identification process as part of the quality pass testing for the hoses as this was time consuming and open to operator error.  In addition to this, the customer also wanted to reduce the costs associated with the manual marking process.  Other printing systems and technologies were not compatible with the available space inside the testing assembly and were also susceptible to the speed and movement of the automated marking process.

Although the mark requirement itself was very basic (i.e. a simple spot to identify a product pass) the challenge for this application centred around:

  • The limited space within the testing machine
  • The requirement for a robust design to cope with the high speed movement and start/stopping of the head
  • Operating distances for the print head
  • Drying time of the ink
  • The facility to operate multiple print heads from one system

Xact were able to offer a low cost solution to meet all of the customer requirements.  Multiple 1v print heads offering standard controller and PLC control, with our 1ltr ink supply unit incorporating a low level ink sensor and alarm. The heads operate our DPI411 fast-dry ink.  The flexibility to expand our system and switch fluids to suit different products and test requirements was also a significant advantage to the customer.

Following the success of the first three head system additional systems have been installed.

For further information about  MPERIA™ and our range of printing technologies, please call Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

Click below to see a video of the machines in action

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Xact Success At The Farm Shop & Deli Show!

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The Xact stand at the annual Farm Shop & Deli Trade Show in Birmingham was visited by deli and farm shop owners keen to see our packing machines in action.  Our live demonstrations showed how our net packing machine FT14 can help them more fruit and vegetables, with professional packaging results similar to supermarkets.

Visitors to our stand were also impressed by the Magika stretch wrapping machine.  It is designed to stretch film wrap any items.  The Magika is the ideal solution for all fruit and vegetable suppliers, farm shops, supermarkets, cash & carry, stores, butchers, delicatessens, bakeries and much more.  The end result is a great looking packaged product which will improve the lifespan of your products.

Thank you to everyone who came to visit our stand at the show.  For further information, please call Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

Click below to see a video of both machines in action.

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Xact Success At The Farm Shop & Deli Show!

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The Xact stand at the annual Farm Shop & Deli Trade Show in Birmingham was visited by lots people keen to see our packing machines in action.  Our live demonstrations showed how our net packing machine FT14 can help them more fruit and vegetables, with professional packaging results similar to supermarkets.

Visitors to our stand were also impressed by the Magika stretch wrapping machine.  It is designed to stretch film wrap any items.  The Magika is the ideal solution for all fruit and vegetable suppliers, farm shops, supermarkets, cash & carry, stores, butchers, delicatessens, bakeries and much more.  The end result is a great looking packaged product which will improve the lifespan of your products.

Thank you to everyone who came to visit our stand at the show.  For further information, please call Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

Click below to see a video of both machines in action.

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Xact Showcase Net Packing Machine at the Farm Shop & Deli Show

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Xact will be at the Farm Shop & Deli Show, 18th -20th April, NEC Birmingham.  Our FT14 Net Packing Machine is already helping Farm Shops and Deli’s across the UK and Ireland achieve packaging results similar to the big supermarkets shelves.  Capable of packing all fresh produce from citrus fruit to sprouts and onions, this affordable, easy to use and speedy machine is going to take help you increase sales and shift more of your produce.  

Drop by Stand A159 to say hello and see our net packing machine in action!

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The Farm Shop & Deli Show brings together hundreds of speciality suppliers for you to meet, and exciting new products to touch and taste.

Meet over 150 Suppliers – including specialty food & drink, safety & hygiene, packaging & technology
Live event programme – learn to maximise your profit & understand key industry trends
Dedicated Regional Quarter – bringing you the best of British

Coming Soon! The ‘EXACT 100’ Citrus Weigher!

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Save up to 12 tonnes of fruit per year with the BEST citrus weigher in the world!

The new ‘Exact 100’ is destined to be the best citrus weigher manufactured ever with its new innovative design.  Giró’s engineering team have invested more than 5 years of research and development to achieve an outstanding product which will become a breakthrough in the fruit processing business.  The Exact 100 is a high productivity and extremely accurate dynamic weigher combining the best features of both dynamic and static weighing technologies.  It has an innovative system based on robotic fingers that give the exact dose of fruit to each bucket. This bucket feeding can be done at high speed allowing to fill up to 48 pieces per second in the 8 buckets.  The high capacity buckets are driven through different carousels with a precise continuous movement. The brand new driving system is smooth and free of undesired vibrations.

State of the art in static feeding system: 

The ‘Exact 100’ has the most advanced feeding system with 8 “V shape” vibrating channels and 8 robotic holding fingers array accurately delivers all pieces towards the loading buckets. It enables a high fruit feeding pace: 3 pieces every 0.5 sec. Totalling 24 pieces bucket load by using 8 channels.

Highest accuracy dynamic weighing system:
The 4 bucket channels are driven by a revolving chained carousel through 4 weighing gates (equipped with 2 load cells each). The system uses 20 out of 68 buckets to attain the best weight combination, ensuring a 10 g accuracy on each weighed batch.

A new and smart mechanical driving system together with a sophisticated algorithm help achieve best bucket feeding according to the fruit caliber and target weight. Balanced bucket feeding is vital in order to have the correct possible combinations to find the target weight.                       

Easy maintenance, accessibility and hygiene

Another important aspect which Giró engineers focussed on when designing the Exact 100 is its easy maintenance and cleaning. In addition to employing robust and reliable mechanical systems and easy accessibility to the components that may require maintenance, it is also designed for simple and effective cleaning. The 68 buckets of Exact 100 can be easily removed using only one hand.  An automatic washer-sanitising machine will be launched with the machine which is ideal for both cleaning and sanitising the buckets increasing the lifespan of the machine.

The Exact 100 is a very versatile machine because it has 4 bidirectional output belts that enable it to feed a multitude of packaging machines.  It is possible to install four GirBagger machines or it can feed 3 GirBagger and 2 clipping machines like CA-9s or CA-10.

For further information on the Eact 100 please call Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

Two New Bags! The Window Compact And Window Ultrabag.

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Giro’s range of bagging options has increased with the Window Compact and the Window Ultrabag.

The Window Compact is designed for horizontal display at the point of sales. It is ideal for sizes from 0.3 to 1 Kg particularly suitable for small and mid caliber fruit. It is a very compact package, hence its name, which optimises package size according to the content. The GirBagger UB-50, UB-60 or UB-65 equipped with an optional accessories is used to produce this bag. It is also based on Ultrabag style but reducing the length of the package and using a film with window. The recommended window dimensions are 140×60 mm or 130×60 mm depending on the size of the bag.

The Window Ultrabag is based on the well-known Ultrabag but a window has been included in the film that allows visibility through the mesh, giving a new look to the package.

The Window Ultrabag is the only package in the where you can choose the shape and position of a window according to the image or design printed on the film, offering an innovative and attractive alternative for packaging. With this unique feature, the consumer can see the product through a cut in the bag with a shape that is integrated into its design.  The GirBagger machines UB-50, UB-60 or UB-65 can produce Window Ul trabag packs without any optional accessory as it was an standard Ultrabag package, with the only difference of using a windowed Girfilm.

Giró can supply the W-Girfilm making the window position and shape according to the design. The size and shape of the window may vary depending on the graphics of the film and the designer’s creativity. It cannot exceed 60 mm wide and 125 mm length for a film UB or UP-320 and 145 mm wide.

Features of the Window Compact and Window Ultrabag are:

  • Registered landscape designs.
  • Neat & tidy package.
  • Different shape windows – you can choose to have the window front & / or back.
  • Flexible – different diameter nets if the fruit calibre changes.
  • Minimum expenditure – can be made with existing machines.
  • Visibility – customers can see the fruit.
  • Nets – different options, sizes, colours, materials.
  • Airflow – air flows through the pack.
  • Neat pack presentation.
  • Good visibility of fruit.

For further information on the Window Compact and Window Ultrabag please call Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk

Clipped Packaging Systems

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Clip 2 Clip – A New Style For Clipped Net Bags

Giró has launched a new concept improving the appearance of the current clipped net packaging: the “Clip2Clip”. This variation of the clipped net bag is the incorporation of a label attached to both edges of the (clipped) package.

The Clip2Clip label can be made in multiple shapes and sizes to customise the package design resulting in a unique pack with clear marketing messages.

Besides the visual impact, one of the main attractions of Clip2Clip bag, is that the label is made of 100% Polyethylene and, with the exception of the clip, the whole bag is made with the same raw material (HDPE), for better recyclability.

Both the CA-10 (the only net clipping bagger in the world that feeds net reels) and CA-9 can be equipped with the new Clip2Clip labeller

Two Machine Options For Manufacturers

Giró offers two alternatives to make the Clip2Clip package. Both the CA10 and CA-9 clipping machines can be equipped with Clip2Clip labelling device.

The CA-10 is the only net clipping bagger in the world that feeds net reels, offering high productive efficiency, fewer stops due to change of consumable and significant savings in operating costs. The CA-9 is the standard clipping machine with automatic tube change.

The Clip2Clip labellers can be installed on the existing CA-9 and CA-10 clipping machines, meaning that any of these models can be updated without requiring new investments in packaging machinery.

For further information about the CA10 and CA9 machines please click here or contact Xact on 0151 479 3020 or email info@xactpack.co.uk