• Packaging: Sticks packed in foil with configurations of 4 single sticks, 2 two-count packs, or 1 four-count pack per layer.
• Stick Dimensions: 235mm x 45mm x 10mm, weighing 12g each.
• Output Capacity: 12,000 sticks per hour.
• Flexpicker Cycle Time: 1.2 seconds.
• Packaging Method: Wrap-around cases.
• Key Components: Servo drives by Schneider Electric, PETG panes in aluminum frame, Pilz security door switches, Festo pneumatic components, Schneider Electric Control, HMI Siemens TP 1200 Comfort.
• Customization: System design tailored to customer requirements.

• The A+F Flexpicker utilizes 4 servo drives for 3D movement, ensuring reliable and gentle handling of sticks with a suction gripper module.
• Faulty sticks are detected and rejected using a specialized system.
• Servocontrolled stacking shaft and carriage for efficient stick handling.
• Pneumatic gripper system for stacking and tipping device for handling sticks.
• The A+F ModuLine forms the wrap-around case.

• Sticks are detected and faulty ones are rejected using sensor technology.
• Sticks are stacked according to pack formats and moved by the stacking shaft.
• Stacked sticks are placed in folded wrap-around cases.
• While one stacking shaft is unloading, another is loaded by the Flexpicker.
• Magazine holds unfolded case blanks, and the A+F ModuLine case line includes folding and sealing stations.

A+F Automation + Fördertechnik GmbH provides turnkey EOL equipment and additional systems like control and printing to complete production lines. They offer a range of machinery including erectors, packers, sort machines, palletizers, conveying systems, sleeving machines, and turnkey lines.

Contact Information: Industriestraße 11-13, 32278 Kirchlengern, Tel. +49 5223 8791 0, Fax +49 5223 8791 11, [email protected], www.af-gmbh.de