Case Study: HMPS achieves fast, flexible shelf-ready packing with Rockwell Automation

Shelf Ready Packing With Speed and Precision

HMPS, an Australian packaging machinery manufacturer, faced a challenge from a global food producer needing an end-of-line solution for a high-speed condiment line that handled multiple bottle sizes, shapes, and pack configurations. The system also had to manage hot products, fast changeovers, and designs still in development, while maintaining shelf-ready packing with labels facing forward.

HMPS implemented a fully automated case packer using Rockwell Automation technologies, including Integrated Architecture, CompactLogix, Kinetix 5500 servo drives, PowerFlex drives, Stratix switches, and PanelView HMI. With Rockwell Automation, the line achieved high efficiency, reliable operation, and quick changeovers, running up to three shifts a day during peak periods and supporting a long-term customer relationship that led to nine machines purchased from HMPS.

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Warren Booker

NSW State Manager