Challenges
  • Previously, the factory relied 100% on manual labor for all stages of bagging, sewing, transporting, and printing, resulting in low productivity and poor product quality.
  • The line needed to achieve a capacity of 1,200 bags per hour, handling two different types of bags.
Keys to Success
  • Leveraging advanced technologies, including conveyor systems, robotics, integrated printing, and management systems.
  • A highly experienced team of ETEK engineers specializing in automation projects to deliver quick and effective solutions.
Results
  • Successfully implemented a fully automated bagging line meeting the required capacity.
  • Reduced costs by 30%.
  • Increased productivity by 40%.
  • Ensured consistent product quality.
  • Simplified management processes.

Automated Bagging Line

Customer Challenges

  • Production Efficiency

The factory previously relied entirely on manual labor, resulting in low productivity that could not keep up with increasing orders. Hiring additional workers to increase output would significantly raise costs and be deemed an impractical solution in the era of modern technology.

  • Product Accuracy

Manual operations in barcode labeling and verification led to frequent errors.

Customer’s Requirements

  • Automation Requirements

The customer required an automated line that seamlessly integrated bag sewing, weight measurement, product information printing, and automatic error detection through pallet stacking.

  • Production Output and Time Management

Production demands have intensified, requiring creative solutions to meet market needs and secure market share in a highly competitive environment.

Additionally, time pressure has increased—not only must factories produce adequate volumes, but they must also do so quickly and adapt to market fluctuations. Flexibility in adjusting production to market demand without compromising quality or increasing costs was essential.

  • Product Quality

Products needed to meet strict requirements for both weight and labeling to reduce costs associated with errors in manual processing.

  • Safety Standards

The line had to ensure 100% safety during operation.

  • Factory Digitization

The automation of production lines marks a foundational customer’s desire to modernize and digitize their operations to stay compliant today.

ETEK’s Solution

After analyzing the customer’s requirements, ETEK implemented a comprehensive automation process, completing the project in just over four months. This included consulting, requirement analysis, technical design, project planning, installation, and final handover.

ETEK successfully built a fully automated bagging line with 1,200 bags per hour production capacity, capable of handling two bag types weighing 25kg and 50kg. The line was integrated with the latest technologies to maximize efficiency and flexibility.

Our automation system incorporates various advanced equipment and technologies, from automated transport systems to printing machines, information and weight-checking systems, and defective bag removal mechanisms. This ensures seamless and efficient production with minimal human intervention, enhancing automation across the entire process.

System Components

  • PVC Bag Conveyor: Transports bags to the filling and sewing areas.
  • Bag Flipping Conveyor: Converts bags from a vertical to a horizontal position.
  • Bag Leveling Conveyor: Distributes product evenly inside the bags.
  • Bag Flattening Conveyor: Flatten bag surfaces before printing.
  • Bag Weighing Conveyor: Automatically weighs bags on the conveyor to ensure precise weight compliance.
  • Production Information Printer: Automatically prints sequential bag numbers and unique QR codes, issuing warnings when cameras are not functioning.
  • Defective Product Rejection Conveyor: Removes non-compliant bags from the production line.
  • Robotic Palletizing Conveyor: Automates the stacking of bags onto pallets.