The brewery profits from numerous benefits with the new investment. For example, in the future its wrap-around cartons and plastic crates will be processed on one single machine block, with the space-saving system only requiring one operator. The block has also been designed so that no additional pack conveyors are needed. As a result the effort required for maintenance has also been reduced, as has energy consumption.
Thanks to its modular design the packaging block is extremely flexible regarding the range of products which can be processed. Retrofit expansions for additional types of packaging, such as cluster packs or baskets, can also be realized with little effort. It is even possible to convert the format on the Schubert modules for cartons while simultaneously producing plastic crates on the KHS packer. During format changeover Schützengarten does not need to make any manual fine adjustments to the system thanks to the precision engineering and resulting high level of reproducibility, thus considerably cutting down on conversion times.
Challenge successfully mastered during planning
As the new packaging block had to be installed on the first floor with a low ceiling, which was the designated space available on site, in the planning phase KHS made a virtual model of the production shop with the exact measurements using 3D scanning. The schedule from the start of work to commissioning was extremely tight so that the brewery could recommence production within a very short time indeed and thus remain able to supply. As a result, the process from the dismantling of the old system to the end of commissioning of the new one took just three weeks. In doing so Schubert and KHS met customer requirements to the latter’s utmost satisfaction in two-shift operation. “We’re extremely happy with our investment. With us KHS and Schubert have acted as a single unit and the new block has been running right from the start with no difficulties whatsoever”, says Ketterer.