Sewtec Automation has designed
and installed a new conveyor system
at United Biscuits’McVitie’s Carlisle
factory for the fast and efficient case
packing of flow wrapped mini variety
packs of biscuits. The new system has
been developed to integrate into the
existing packing line.

Cases are taken from an existing
Endoline case erector and transferred
on to the modular Sewtec belt
conveyor. The system also features
standalone side belts, which are
adjustable for speed in order to
control the cases at the required
packing rate. Cases pass through a
side flap plough station, which holds
the flaps open to enable unimpeded
placement of the biscuits.

The Sewtec system is able to pack
around seven cases a minute with the
flow wrappers operating at up to 110
packs per minute. The efficiency of
the new system has reduced manning
levels on the line by around 25%.