Automation solutions spec- overload current of 180%.

ialist, Sewtec Automation,
has devised and installed a
bespoke robotic top-load
system for the packing of
flow wrapped tea bags at tea
supplier Twinings’ Andover
factory.

Three specially designed
Sewtec LX5249-2 robotic
machines are packing boxes of
40, 80, 160 and 240 tea bags
with minimum changeover
requirements. An integrated
buffer storage system is able
to store up to 10 minutes
worth of production and
reintroduce the packs during
normal production, in order
to maximise throughput
while maintaining overall
line efficiency and product
quality.

The Sewtec designed pick
and place robot features twin
axis servo motion control for
consistent and reliable
operation. The vacuum pick
and place tooling has been
specially designed for this
application to ensure gentle
but firm handling of the
lightweight, loosely wrapped
packs.