Getting into the cement and building materials production business can have a high cost of entry. Many plants have been forced to minimize automation investments to manage today’s rising operational costs. Together with HAVER & BOECKER, The Portland Company developed an Assemble To Order (ATO) rotary packing solution that offers cement and building materials plants a powerful entry point into automation.
Check out the top benefits cement and building materials plants have seen after adding a PANTHERA-PACKER to their packing line.
Enhanced Efficiency
Thanks to the ATO product line and the pre-engineered design, our orders ship within 12-16 weeks. This is much faster than customized options, which can take anywhere between eight to 12 months. During installation and start up, experienced technicians calibrate the machine for filling based on bag and material type.
Once at your facility, the PANTHERA-PACKER rotary packing machine transforms workflow with high-speed automated filling. The predefined system offers configurations of 8, 12, or 16 spouts to match production needs. The high-quality design ensures continuous operation for high-speed packing. Depending on the material being filled, the bag size and the number of spouts on the machine, each machine can fill between 3,000 to 5,600 bags per hour.
To further enhance efficiency, the PANTHERA-PACKER can be paired with an automatic bag placer — like our CHEETAH-BAGPLACER — to facilitate faster filling and a fully automated packing system. A bag placer matches the filling speed to maximize throughput.
Consistent Quality
Our ATO PANTHERA-PACKER retains the same quality as customized machines without the steep price tag. Our machines feature accurate weighing systems and automatic filling systems that can be calibrated to meet the exact weight goals of your facility. The PANTHERA-PACKER features an easily adjusted spout chair that can be manually adapted for different bag sizes in a few minutes. If you’re only filling 25-kilogram (55-pound) bags, your team may never need to change the spout chair at all. The design ensures an easy method to consistently meet the specifications of any bag or product, without investing in a custom machine with features beyond the immediate production needs.
The PANTHERA-PACKER has a slide gate that ensures accurate dosing of material and a clean filling process.
Cost Savings
For many plants, one of the biggest considerations is the price of the equipment. Our ATO equipment comes with a lower upfront cost yet still delivers the performance needed to meet production goals. Depending on the stage of your business, the ATO approach may offer many of the benefits of customized equipment, including:
- Reduced product loss thanks to accurate dosing
- Less downtime between shift changes
- Fewer manual adjustments due to continuous operation
- Lower labor costs due to minimized operator supervision
- Improved safety through reduced manual handling and distancing the operator from dust exposure
A rotary packing machine will transform your line with consistent, accurate performance. Whether you’re replacing a stationary packer or automating your line for the first time, the PANTHERA-PACKER offers a fast, reliable and cost-effective path to higher productivity. Enjoy the quality and service that accompany the HAVER & BOECKER brand name. When you’re ready for a fully customized solution tailored to your production line, we’ll connect you with the experts at HAVER & BOECKER.
Reach out to our team today to learn more about how the PANTHERA-PACKER can benefit your packing plant.