Enmin Generate+ modular automation system

Enmin’s Generate+ range of off-the-shelf modular automation systems are designed to slot into an existing production line to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality. The range comprises inline blending, seasoning and packaging systems.

Like all Enmin vibratory equipment, the three components are designed and manufactured in Australia and meet all Australian safety standards. They are constructed of 304 stainless steel for maximum durability and have an IP66 rating, ensuring the systems can withstand high-pressure washing.

The inline blending system is designed to be operated as a ‘loss in weight’ system. Using universal hoppers, multiple ingredients can be added to any of the storage hoppers and the recipe function will recognise the product and end mix ratio required. Minimal operator intervention is required at the start of the process when setting up the hopper. The operator can either choose a pre-loaded recipe and follow the screen direction for loading a specific ingredient into a pre-nominated hopper or the recipe can be adjusted by the hopper and saved for future use. The system is designed to handle all three loading processes: hand loaded, bin tipped or via bulk bags. The entire system is controlled by Enmin’s recipe-based ‘smart’ PLC control unit. Based on the recipe, the desired product weight is nominated and that weight will be dispensed over a desired time period to ensure the correct mix is obtained.

The second component in the range is the seasoning system, which is designed to provide an accurate way of flavouring or seasoning a wide variety of dry snack foods. By understanding the volume of the base product, the system can deliver the seasoning or flavouring at a controlled rate to ensure product quality is maintained and the product is manufactured within specification. The product passes through the seasoning drum and is coated at a controlled rate; the product is then delivered into either a bulk bin, bulk bag for offline repackaging or directly into the packaging system.

The final piece of equipment in the range is the packaging system, which can seamlessly integrate an existing multi-head weigher, vertical form fill seal or pouch packaging machine into Enmin’s materials handling system. The system uses the full washdown Mi-CON elevating conveyor which, like the operator platform, can be delivered flat packed if required for easy shipment and installation.

Suitable for small, medium and large food processors, the modular automation system is designed to eliminate equipment redundancy as it can be easily added to, extended and modified in the future, to meet user requirements.