Alu trays (aluminium trays) are packaging that you often encounter in the (pet) food industry today. These types of 'semi-rigid' containers have become an important packaging format. On the one hand because they can be sterilized, but on the other hand also because of the lightweight of material and ease of use.

How to automate alu tray production?

There are automated handling systems for the production of (pet) food aluminum trays that need to be sterilized. Options include conventional linear sweep, magnetic or vacuum solutions or a robotic system. Alu trays, pots or tubs arrive from the filler onto a formation belt and positioned to form a layer. These containers can be picked up by a robot and placed in a tray, or pushed towards a basket. A shuttle transports the full baskets in and out of the batch retorts. The unloading process is the same, in reverse.

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Semi-rigid container

For very high outputs of up to 500 units per minute

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Plastic and aluminium

We have worldwide experience in

pot, cup and alu tray handling. Mostly semi-rigid plastic and aluminium containers. Technical options include linear sweep, magnetic or vacuum solutions or a robotic system. Various functions, such as (de-)stacking of trays, product handling and tray turning can be executed quickly and reliably by robot, with very high outputs of up to 500 units per minute being achieved with linear systems. We ensure a turnkey delivery, from discharge filler to the supply to packaging machines.

Inline tub dryer

We have developed an in-line dryer, especially for containers. By drying the tubs directly in the robot head after sterilisation, you prevent shifted products, mispicks and you maintain a small footprint handling system because no complex conveyor system is needed. With no residual water on top, your products are dry enough to be packaged immediately.

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