How a Leading Garbage Bags Manufacturer Revolutionized Their Packaging Process with Flow Wrapping Technology
A large manufacturer of 100% recycled Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) garbage bags faced challenges with manual packaging processes. As production increased and the company expanded to five extruding lines for rolled bags, the need for efficient packaging became critical. The existing manual methods were inefficient and negatively impacted operations. In response, management decided to automate the process, implementing two L-sealer machines using polyethylene. However, this approach did not significantly improve productivity. The breakthrough came with adopting flow wrapping using polypropylene, which precisely met the company’s needs.
Challenge
• Initially, roll bag packaging was manual, which became inefficient as production increased.
• Expanding to five extruder lines for roll bags required a more efficient packaging process.
• Early attempts at automation with L-sealer type machines did not significantly enhance productivity.
Solution
• Implemented RGDMAPE VR6 Genio flow wrapping machines.
• Gradual investment in this technology was made across all five production lines, driven by the realized advantages.
• Flow wrapping machinery integrated directly into the production line, removing the need for manual loading and feeding.
Impact
• Significant increase in output and savings in labour costs.
• Reduction of three employees per production line due to automation in the loading and feeding phases.
• Enhanced overall efficiency and productivity in the packaging process.
Increased efficiency and productivity Significant labour cost savings
