Improvement of heavy lifting tasks in unpacking with one machine [Information about FOOMA JAPAN 2024]

Compact automation of unpacking raw material cardboard cases and extracting the materials! Demonstration at "FOOMA JAPAN".

[Unpacking of Heavy Raw Material Cardboard Cases] In food factories, the handling process of raw materials involves physical strain due to the handling of heavy items and the working environment, raising concerns about injuries. There is a growing demand for automation from the perspective of labor-saving and improvement. Additionally, cutting the cardboard during unpacking tends to generate paper dust, which can lead to foreign matter contamination. [Automatic Unpacking, Extraction of Raw Materials, and Compact Empty Case Discharge] This device automatically unpacks cardboard cases containing food raw materials without damaging the contents inside, extracts the contents, and discharges the empty cases. [Features] ■ Completes both the unpacking of cardboard cases and the extraction of workpieces in one device ■ The device is compact (L2,086 W1,900 H2,116), allowing for flexible consideration of installation locations ■ Reduces paper dust generation by cutting the tape instead of the box itself ★ We will exhibit at "FOOMA JAPAN" held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10 to 13, showcasing this device along with high-performance dewatering machines and multi-type knife sharpening robots. Our booth number is "East 7J-23." We sincerely look forward to your visit.

• Food Packaging Machinery

Outstanding dewatering capability with micro-pores, achieving a comfortable working environment without noise.

Conventional dewatering operations involve methods such as using blowers or air and hot air to evaporate moisture. However, none of these methods achieve complete dewatering, leading workers to perform additional wiping tasks to prevent complaints related to residual water causing odors, mold, and damage to cardboard boxes. Although the noise during operation has decreased compared to older devices, it is still quite loud. Workers engaged in tasks in areas exceeding 85 dB are required to wear earplugs or earmuffs, which poses a problem as they may not hear emergency signals or announcements, such as alarms. In terms of equipment specifications, pursuing dewatering effectiveness results in longer devices. This can lead to issues with factory installation space and makes cleaning and maintenance difficult due to the inability to disassemble the equipment, raising hygiene concerns. The new dewatering machine developed by our company utilizes a special antibacterial urethane sponge, enabling compact and efficient dewatering operations. The clearance adjuster function allows for thickness adjustments of the target objects, eliminating concerns about crushing solid items. An optional air blow unit achieves more accurate and complete dewatering. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Food Processing Equipment

No need for knife sharpening craftsmen anymore? Knives used in meat processing and butchering can be automatically sharpened by a robot with simple operation!

Knives used for disassembly work in meat processing need to be sharpened every day after work, but the number of knife sharpeners has decreased, and many companies are struggling to maintain the usual sharpening standards. The "Togi Robo" can solve the problems associated with knife sharpening. This device allows you to set up to 40 knives on a turntable and simply turn on the switch, and the robot will automatically perform rough and finishing sharpening. 【Product Features】 ■ Easy operation ■ Fast sharpening ■ Uniform finish ■ Long-lasting sharpness ■ Compatible with various types of knives *For more details, please contact us or check the PDF download.

• Other food machinery

In civil engineering sites such as mountainous areas and construction sites, it may be necessary to use wooden boards on slopes or inclined access roads. Hyper CLT boards are civil engineering materials utilizing wood CLT, which can be laid not only on flat ground but also on sloped terrain. They can be used for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery entry paths, and measures against muddy conditions, creating a driving environment that takes advantage of the unique surface characteristics of wood. The 5×10 board weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 board weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, which is a notable feature for maneuverability in narrow sites. This wooden board is registered as a technology under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS system as "TH-250021-A," and can also be utilized for safety measures and innovative ideas in public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be performed even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

● The production time for cast prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or varying dimensions, can be molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

● To determine the sealing and waterproofing of sealed products based on pressure changes, it is not necessary to conduct tests that involve spraying water on the product or immersing it in water. ● Once the product is placed in a dedicated fixture within the inspection device, waterproofing can be quantitatively confirmed through automatic measurement. ● The target product size is W 300 × D 210 × H 100 mm or smaller. ● The target products include automotive cameras, smartphones, ECUs, small motors, and other packaging containers, and are effective for any products that require confirmation of sealing, waterproofing, and airtightness. ● For product specifications and details, please contact us.

The inspection targets of the "MSX-7003 series" are relatively large electronic devices. 【Inspection Targets】 - LED - Optical devices - High-frequency devices - Power semiconductors - IR sensors - Gyro sensors - Angular velocity sensors - Electrolytic capacitors, etc. The transport system is designed based on "pallet to pallet" to accommodate various types of work. The following three processes are performed automatically by the airtight inspection device: - Helium bombarding - Gross leak test - Fine leak test For packaged products smaller than 10 mm on each side, the work is set up using pallets or trays, followed by helium bombarding ↓ Then transported to the leak test process through high-speed handling ↓ Going through a continuous process from the gross leak test to the fine leak test ↓ And finally, discharged onto a pallet through high-speed handling. It also supports inline operations (the height of the pass line is 940 mm). Please watch the YouTube video from the link below.