- Mosca presents two new machines at booth 351 in hall 3C
- SoniXs MCB-3 straps up to 36 corrugated cardboard packages per minute inline
- SoniXs MP-7 adds WebHMI and IoT capability to MP machine series
One exhibition, two new machines: At this year’s Fachpack from 23 to 25 September, Mosca GmbH will be presenting new strapping solutions at its booth 351 in hall 3C. With the SoniXs MCB-3, the company is expanding its inline portfolio with a high-performance solution. The SoniXs MP-7 adds a new control system and digitalisation options to the proven MP machine series.
In line with the exhibition theme of “Transition in Packaging”, the Mosca booth will focus on solutions for digitalisation and sustainability. With the SoniXs MCB-3 and the SoniXs MP-7, the company is expanding its strapping portfolio with two machines that are equipped with the energy-efficient SoniXs ultrasonic unit and are designed for cloud and automation connectivity. Mosca further illustrates its commitment to the circular economy with a shredder that demonstrates how used strapping can be recycled.
Performance and digitalisation for inline strapping
The new SoniXs MCB-3 strapping machine, which will be launched at Fachpack, is an evolution of the MCB-2 and UATRI-2xt. It sets new standards in terms of speed, availability, and future orientation in Mosca’s inline portfolio. It can be equipped with either a simple or a high-speed double pusher system and can strap up to 36 stacks of packages per minute depending on the configuration. The MCB-3 can now handle stacks with a height of up to 400 mm – an increase of 12.5 percent. This allows users to secure more products per stack for transport and meets even the highest requirements of the corrugated cardboard industry.
The SoniXs MCB-3 is the first inline machine to be equipped with Mosca’s SoniXs ultrasonic unit by default. This makes the solution more energy-efficient and increases its availability. Depending on their requirements, customers can choose between one or two strapping units. The double-head design allows them to switch to the second unit seamlessly during maintenance to minimise downtime. Consumables can be replaced on the main operating side, making changeover processes time-efficient and ergonomic.
Mosca also focuses on digitalisation for even greater efficiency and reduced downtime: The SoniXs MCB-3 stores and analyses all machine data as well as data from upstream and downstream components around the clock. This enables the SoniXs MCB-3 to identify potential problems at an early stage. If, for example, the temperature of a component rises drastically, the machine automatically sends a warning. In future, these proactive messages will also be sent directly to the service department so that spare parts can be ordered or technicians dispatched quickly.
User-friendly WebHMI for cloud connectivity
Data also plays an important role in the SoniXs MP-7. The new generation of the proven MP machine series stands out from its predecessor, particularly in terms of operation and IoT capability. Unlike the MP-6, the new machine does not rely on a circuit board control system, but on a computer-based PLC, enabling the digitalisation and optimisation of operations. In addition to the control panel (ECOB), the machine is equipped with a user-friendly WebHMI (Web Human Machine Interface), which provides an overview of performance-related key figures and machine settings.
Like its predecessor, the SoniXs MP-7 is available in different versions. It comes as a tabletop or as a fully automated belt or roller model. The basic machine in the automatic tabletop version is now also equipped with new features such as a signal light, strap end detection, and an interface by default. With up to 58 strapping operations per minute, the machine is designed for medium to high production requirements in a wide range of industries, from corrugated cardboard to logistics.
Focus on the future
With the Saturn S6, Mosca will also showcase a proven solution from the stretch wrapping portfolio of its subsidiary Movitec at Fachpack. The ring wrapper can wrap up to 120 pallets per hour fully automatically and administer additional cover film for protection against environmental influences. By pre-stretching the film up to 300 percent (optionally variable up to 400 percent), the Saturn S6 works as resource-efficiently as possible.
The booth is completed by Mosca’s manual strapping tools and a more unusual addition – a shredder, which will be used to raise awareness of one of the company’s core projects among visitors. With the “Loop That!” project, Mosca aims to establish a circular economy for strapping material. At the booth, the shredder will shred the straps used by the hand strapping tools so they can be mechanically recycled and used to manufacture new straps. “Our goal is to recycle more than just our own materials. In the long term, we are striving for industry-wide cooperation and a circular economy that makes strapping even more sustainable,” emphasises Alex Jesser, Product Manager Marketing at Mosca. “It is no coincidence that all solutions we are exhibiting at Fachpack contribute to sustainability and digitalisation. A forward-looking approach is more important than ever for the packaging industry, especially in turbulent times. We are therefore looking forward to hearing the views of exhibition visitors on these topics and to learn what they need at the end of the packaging line.”
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