Adept ClamPAC Packaging Automation cell for case-packing clamshells

The Adept ClamPAC Packaging Automation Cell gently packs clamshells into cases at high speeds and is claimed to reduce the total cost of ownership by delivering a standardised, fully integrated solution that can be dropped into any line.

ClamPAC is a standardised modular system that the company adapts to each customer’s production line. Before delivery, customer-specific modifications are made based on the size and design of the clamshells, the case sizes and the speed of the line. Adept claims this approach makes it faster and more cost effective for customers to deploy a robotic solution for case-packing clamshells.

Key to the design of ClamPAC solutions are SoftPIC grippers and graspers. Adept selects grippers or graspers specifically for each customer’s range of products. Made of soft silicone that conforms to the shape of the clamshell, the grippers provide a direct vacuum path to the product, helping the system achieve gentle handling and reliable operation at high speeds. For lines that package multiple clamshell sizes and/or designs, the grippers can be changed in less than 2 min.