主なデータ
テトラパック® アイスクリームロボットフィラー M1 は高度な半自動ユニットで、アイスクリームタブ製品を職人のように柔軟なパターンで 12 リットルまで充填
処理能力
1 時間あたり最大 2,400 リットルの製品 / 1 分あたり 12 ユニット
用途
アイスクリーム、アイスキャンデー、ソルベ、シャーベット、および植物由来のフローズンデザート（添加材料あり/なし、およびリップル効果（そのどちらか一方）にも対応）
Highly advanced, flexible and ergonomic
- World’s first collaborative robot specifically designed to automate small-scale manual ice cream filling
- Great flexibility in filling and decorating a wide range of ice cream products
- Advanced automation safeguards operator safety and supports excellent ease of use
特長
Robot filling arm
Automated control of filling nozzle motion
The robot filling arm moves in lateral and horizontal planes to deliver a precise, repeatable filling pattern and finish. The fully automated action supports highly advanced decorations and patterns. The robot also enables filling with cold ice cream, which minimises ice crystallisation, reduces hardening time need and maximises product quality.
Dual filling stations
Continuous production enabled
Two filling stations with adjustable product holders enable continuous production. Cup, tub or cone fixation is guided from four sides to ensure the right filling position. The adjustable holders enable fast changeovers between product types and sizes, with tub capacity of up to 12 units per minute. Each full container is replaced by the operator during filling of the alternate container, ensuring constant production.
Exchangeable and adjustable product holders
Enables wide range of product sizes
Product holders are easy to remove or adjust to fit multiple product sizes. Standard holders come in a range of fixed sizes corresponding to different cup or tub dimensions. Adjustable holders have flexible guide rails that can be widened or narrowed to fit the right cup or tub size. Both holder types allow easy switching between different cup, tub and family pack sizes.
Robot control system
Endless range of motions and timings
An integrated control system stores and controls all robot motions and timings. Many filling motion profiles and timings are pre-loaded and these can be tailored by the user to fill and decorate the product in question. An easy-to-use interface enables the user to select the correct profile and also to adjust the motion profile and timings. All profiles and variations are downloadable to a USB drive.
オプション
Multiple filling nozzles
For different finishes and decorations, with or without ripple
Multiple filling nozzles are available for different finishes and decorations. Inclusion sizes of up to 10 or 16 mm are supported. Flat bottom nozzles are available for large tubs or cake without decoration. Serrated bottom nozzles enable decoration filling including ripple sauce. Customised options also exist.
Tetra Pak® Continuous Freezer S series
Automated freezing maximises cost reduction
An automated freezer unlocks the full benefits of robot filling. Compared to manual freezing, an automated freezer reduces standard product deviation from around 4% to 1.5% or less, reducing product waste. The continuous freezer’s rapid start-up and product changeovers further reduce waste. Tetra Pak has two options:
- Tetra Pak® Continuous Freezer 1500 A2, with capacity of 300-1,500 l/hr of ice cream
- Tetra Pak® Continuous Freezer 700 A2, with capacity of 150-700l/hr of ice cream
コボットのサポート
オランダのプレミアムアイスクリームとパティスリーのサプライヤーである Otelli は、スタッフがより付加価値の高い作業に携われるように、アイスクリーム容器の充填に協働ロボット（コボット）を使用しています。
オートメーションは、ロボットアプリケーションを活用して食品業界を変革しています。協働ロボット（すなわちコボット）は、人間に代わって肉体的に厳しい作業、反復作業、または消耗の激しい動きを伴う作業に従事することで、製造現場の負担を軽減します。ロボットの補助的な活用は、スタッフの健康を守るだけでなく、ロボットに仕事を奪われることなく、スタッフがより付加価値の高い作業に時間を費やすことができるようにします。
アイスクリームのプロダクトディベロップメントセンター
テトラパックのアイスクリーム PDC では、製造規模に近い完全な環境で、最新のアイスクリーム加工処理ソリューションを実験できます。
