The integration of Industry 4.0 into logistics processes has transformed the flexible container from a passive element to a critical component of the automated cycle. The statistics speak for themselves: it is estimated that more than 60 percent of large powder and granule production lines will adopt fully robotic Big Bag filling and emptying stations by next year.
However, even the most advanced automation system can fail if the packaging is not designed to interface properly with sensors and mechanical arms.
Millimeter accuracy in automated loading
In a manual system, the operator can correct minor misalignments. In a robotic die, accuracy is the key requirement. To facilitate Big Bag filling operations using mechanical arms or automatic hooks, the slots must maintain their shape and position even when the bag is empty.
In addition, dimensional tolerance becomes minimal: each bag must be identical to the previous one. This ensures that the laser positioning sensors do not detect reading errors, avoiding costly downtime.
Big Bag emptying: choosing the right valve
The discharge rate must be constant so as not to destabilize downstream production processes. In the design of a Big Bag emptying system, the bottom configuration therefore becomes a determining factor:
- Flat-bottom valve: Ideal for full and fast unloading. In Industry 4.0, these solutions are often integrated with pneumatically assisted opening systems.
- Candy Closure (Rosette): Provides extra protection and superior flow regulation. It is the optimal choice when the process involves partial and automatic emptying of contents.
SebinoPack solutions for automation
At SebinoPack, we design packaging solutions that look to the future of logistics. Our range is engineered to optimize fully automated flows through:
- High-tenacity materials: Designed to withstand intensive handling cycles without deformation.
- Undeformable eyelets: Designed to stay in place, making it easier for automatic loaders to engage.
- Customized configurations: Technical advice to customize valves and inlets to the specifications of your robotic system.
Automation does not tolerate the unexpected. With SebinoPack, your plant technology finds a reliable ally: dimensional accuracy and valves designed for maximum efficiency in Big Bag filling and emptying.