Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) have supplied a vertical bagging solution to LDL Components Ltd based in Hadfield. LDL are the leading distributors of Blum lift, hinge, drawer and runner systems for the UK’s kitchen, bedroom, and bathrooms market. LDL also supply Peka storage solutions and Furnipart handles and have a well-earnt reputation for service and brand confidence.
In 2021 a new bagging requirement arose for the firm as part of their new ‘Specialist Distribution Service’ which specialises in bespoke packing for large volume manufacturers and retail studios. The application required manual collation of Blum components to make high quality hinge and lift system packs. These packs comprised of all component parts needed by fitters to successfully complete their tasks, from the hinges and mounting plates to the tiny wood screws. Packs were to be picked by an operator, bagged and then collated in boxes ready for shipment to the appropriate distribution centre and onward retailer. Historically LDL outsourced these projects to contract packing firms, but for greater control of quality, cost and process, they preferred that the operation be managed in-house. This required fast and efficient automatic bagging machines that would manage the volume yet provide a quality polybag material and improve the environmental credentials of the solution for their clients.
Following a successful demonstration, YPS delivered and installed not one but two Sharp SX tabletop autobaggers. The machines incorporate a simple light curtain initiation system to achieve a hands-free sealing operation, allowing for significantly increased speeds and efficiency. Additionally, the inbuilt thermal transfer printers deliver direct-on bag printing of barcodes and product information whilst batch counters ensure the accurate fulfilment of each production run. The units also boast a user-friendly HMI for easy settings adjustments and an extra-wide passthrough, offering the flexibility to bag multiple sizes of packs.
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