Precision, repeatability, traceability, and efficiency of manpower are essential elements that companies in the color masterbatch sector are looking for to produce their products. Lawer, with its automatic weighing systems can optimize the production process ensuring accuracy, repeatability, traceability and efficiency, reducing the need of manpower and eliminating the “human error” factor.
Within the range of products offered by Lawer, there are two specific solutions for the color masterbatch and plastics industries, one for the production (SUPERSINCRO) and one for the laboratory (TD-MATIC).
With Supersincro is possible to load products from silos (cap. 380 l), hoppers (up to 1.850 l) and big bags, depending on the customer’s needs and the available space. The machine can also have a storage station with manual or automatic interchangeable silos (cap. 20 or 70 l), where it is possible to keep products of rare use or products which is needed very little quantities. The loading system can be by gravity or vacuum, is facilitated by tools such as loading pumps, bag transport trolleys and barcode scanners, which ensure the correct identification and handling of the products. Moreover, Supersincro, thanks to advanced suction systems and filters, prevents the escape of volatile dust, creating a healthy and safe environment for the operators.
A double dosing screw (equipped with anticlogging devices) allows to weigh the products directly in bags of different sizes (from 9 to 36 l) created automatically by the machine. The bag is then automatically sealed and released on a conveyor belt or in a box, ready for the next process. All the weighing process, thanks to the last generation of servo motors, can also contribute to reduce energy consumption up to 30% compared to traditional technology.
Supersincro is a smart system that can communicate with a management software and provide useful data for the quality control and the optimization of the production, such as CPK for repeatability and OEE for production efficiency. Furthermore, Supersincro is compliant with industry 4.0 regulations, which means that it can connect and exchange data with other machines and systems in the factory.
TD-MATIC is a laboratory machine, able to automatically weigh little quantities of powders thanks to a micro-dosing screw inside the silo. It can be configured with a multi-level rack with 82 or 112 mini-silos, with a capacity of 2,7 l each, and 36 beakers (cap. 1600 cc) where to put the weighed recipe.
The three axes robotic arm is specifically studied for mini-silos handling, to move them from the parking to the weighing station (resolution of the scale 0.001 g) and for the beakers handling. TD-MATIC is equipped with an efficient suction system which allows to keep the weighing area clean and to avoid internal contaminations.
TD-MATIC communicates with a Lawer management software, every mini-silo is identified by a barcode and a RFID tag, to avoid human errors and to permit the traceability of the recipe. It generates sophisticated reports and permits integration with external systems (MES) thus falling into the industry 4.0 concept.
Lawer, an Italian company specialized in automatic industrial weighment systems since 1970 offers customized solutions for each customer, based on their specific needs and goals. Lawer also provides after-sales service and technical assistance, ensuring the reliability and durability of its products. Lawer systems are the ideal choice for companies that want to produce color masterbatch with high standards of quality, efficiency and safety.