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Heye BlankSide Robot
Automatic swabbing for higher product quality and efficiency
An important breakthrough in the automatic swabbing of glass forming equipment
The BlankSideRobot is the latest in a series of equipment developments from Heye International, aimed at optimising the glass container production process. In combination with the company’s Multilevel Safety and Protection Concept, the SpeedLine IS-Machine not only increases work safety but also delivers superior product quality and enhanced productivity.
WHAT’S NEW ABOUT THE BLANKSIDEROBOT?
There is a new compact design with the integrated LED strips. The robot’s LEDs not only offer a clear visual representation of its operating status (the operating mode, the direction of travel, the countdown to the robot’s start) but also serve as a convenient way to monitor the lubricant level in the tank. Particular attention was paid to the safety of both the system and the user personnel. When it comes to system safety, the focus is on detecting and preventing collisions between the robot and the invert, as well as the use of a non-destructive tool. The first stage is collision avoidance, where the SpeedLine’s invert mechanism stops as soon as the swabbing robot enters the potential collision area. The second stage involves collision detection. If a collision does occur, the section will automatically stop to avoid any additional damage. The third stage involves the use of a “non-destructive” lubrication tool. Heye International uses a breakaway magnetic coupling. If there is physical contact between the invert and the lubricating head, the front part of the tool disconnects from a magnetic coupling on the lubricating tool. A safety rope, similar to the wheel tethers used in Formula 1, prevents the lubricating tool from falling uncontrollably into the machine.
Details
- Compact design: No additional control cabinets necessary (the entire control system is integrated within the robot and the set-up section)
- Multi-weight production possible (different articles on one machine)
- Oil storage tank and oil mixing unit both integrated in the robot
- Short piping (reduced risk of sedimentation) and less wiring
- Retractable protection grids (prevent the operator from reaching into the IS machine past the robot)
- 7th axis (decoupling) for manual robot relocation along the production line
- Magnetic coupling between the spray tool and the robot arm
- Neck ring swabbing (in combination with a servo invert)
- Clear display of operating status by LED lights
- Easy-to-use touch panel for programming and set-up
Advantages
- No need to interrupt production for the lubrication process
- No need to reject bottles after swabbing
- Avoidance of section stops
- Up to 75% savings on lubricants
- Improved operator safety
- Permanently consistent emulsion mix, the lubrication points always precisely targeted
- More time for the operator to focus on production optimisation
- Innovative automation solution and closed loops to reduce manual interventions
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