Less material, less energy, longer life
With IML the label and the container are made of the same material. Recycling is easier and no separate printing or labelling line is needed.
A concrete contribution in three areas
Mono-material packaging
A PP container and a PP label are recycled together. No separation is needed and the value of the recovered material is preserved.
Servo drives and energy
Our robots use servo axes and draw no power while waiting. Compressed air consumption is reduced by tuning the vacuum generator.
Long life and retrofits
We bring mechanically sound robots back into use with new controls and software. Instead of building a new machine, we keep the existing one running.
Typical gains with IML and servo drives
- 100%single material: PP container + PP labelRecycled together without separation
- 30%less energyTypical for a servo robot compared with a pneumatic system
- 10+years of robot lifeTypical service life with regular maintenance
- 35%less downtimeMeasured in our retrofit case
Scrap rate on the first SE-250 cell
When labelling happens in the mould, the separate labelling line and its scrap disappear. Our FAT criterion is below 0.5%; the typical field value is 0.3%.
| Label | Bor4 IML cell | Previous line average (post-mould labelling) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 0.48 % | 3.5 % |
| Week 2 | 0.42 % | 3.5 % |
| Week 3 | 0.38 % | 3.5 % |
| Week 4 | 0.35 % | 3.5 % |
| Week 5 | 0.33 % | 3.5 % |
| Week 6 | 0.31 % | 3.5 % |
| Week 7 | 0.3 % | 3.5 % |
| Week 8 | 0.3 % | 3.5 % |
How we measure
The figures are typical results measured on our team's earlier projects and on the first Bor4 cell. On every project we carry out the measurement together with you.
| Indicator | How it is measured | Typical result |
|---|---|---|
| Energy consumption, kWh per 1,000 parts | Energy analyser at the cell supply, 8-hour shift | 20–30% reduction |
| Compressed air consumption | Flow meter on the vacuum and blow-off circuits | 15–25% reduction |
| Scrap rate | Vision inspection counter, one week | Below 0.5% (FAT criterion); typically 0.3% in the field |
| Packaging weight | Part weighing, thin wall with IML | 5–10% lighter |
Let's bring your existing robot back into service.
New controls, magazine and static charging for mechanically sound side-entry robots: we keep your existing machine running instead of building a new one.