What is pouch handling?

Pouch handling is the automated part in a production process, from the filling machine to the packaging machine. In this case, pouch handling refers to the efficient filling of trays, after which the stacks of trays are transported in and out of a batch retort with a shuttle. Thanks to the integration of flexible robots, the capacity is up to 600 pouches per minute.

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Q: How does pouch handling work?

Our flexible pouch handling system typically consists of a loader/unloader, robot, trays and conveyor belts. How it works? A robot efficiently fills your trays with pouches and stacks the trays. Then a shuttle transports your trays to the retort with a shuttle. When the sterilisation process is done, trays are de-stacked. The pouches first go through the in-line dryer and then on to the packaging machines. The empty tray is tilted to ensure that it is empty. Left-over pouches are discarded. The empty tray returns to the loader area.

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Benefit from our in-house design

Our engineers program the robots and software for your pouch handling system. By varying with standardized modules, you always get a customer-specific solution.

How it works?

A robot efficiently fills your trays with pouches and stacks the trays. Then a shuttle transports your trays to the retort with a shuttle. When the sterilisation process is done, trays are de-stacked. The pouches first go through the inline dryer and then on to the packaging machines. The empty tray is tilted to ensure that it is empty. Left-over pouches are discarded. The empty tray returns to the loader area.

	Capacity	Up to 600 pouches per minute
	Variability	Able to handle various retort pouch types
	Adaptability	You can easily adapt the robot head to start handling different types of packaging
	Flexibility	Able to load two different products of the same size on trays with only one robot
	Efficient spacing	Our robots need less space within a production line

Looking for more flexibility?

You can simple adapt the robot head to start handling a different type of product packaging, like semi-rigid containers. In addition, you can benefit from our reversable trays for the handling of two stacking heights and two products at the same time. Our robot handling systems are equipped with different product loading patterns for different product sizes.

Also, nice fact:

It is possible to simultaneously load two different products of the same size on trays with only one robot.

Robot handling: space saving

Compared to a linear solution (mostly used with cans and jars), robots need less space within a production line. Due to the compact design of current robot arms, we can even use this solution in limited space. Without compromising accessibility to the production line. Because we collaborate with various robot brands, there is always a solution that fits your needs.

Our robot offering consists of Kuka, ABB and Fanuc

Multiple flavours? 1 Variety Pack!

It can be complicated to get multiple items in a box. To prevent this process from requiring a lot of manual work, Lan Handling Technologies has developed fully automated handling systems that ensure the highest possible efficiency.

Learn more about automating a variety pack process