D-ENSO - Volumax

The Volumax is a system designed to optimize the filling of bulk and piece goods. This system provides a solution to more efficiently fill containers with loose products, such as frozen products. The Volumax speeds up and improves the accuracy of the container-filling process by using automation and image recognition technology.

Operation

A container is filled through a supply system at the filling station. This supply system is designed to ensure that the bulk or piece goods are filled into the correct location in the container below. The supply system can be a conveyor belt, screw, vibrator, or another means of transport.

Above the filling station, a specific setup of cameras ensures continuous monitoring of the surface of the product in relation to the container during the filling process.

The filled container then moves to the levelling zone. In this zone, the bulk/piece goods are evenly distributed throughout the container by a robotic manipulator. Above this zone, a specific camera setup also ensures continuous monitoring of the surface of the product in relation to the container during levelling. After the first container has been levelled, the image processing system calculates the unused volume in the container and sends this data to the filling zone.

When filling the next container, the corrected volume is filled to ensure optimal filling. This cycle continues to repeat for the following containers.

Advantages

• The configuration of the filling system can be flexibly adjusted depending on the different types of goods. 
• This system reduces unused space in the container, leading to maximum efficiency in transport and storage capacity. 
• The optimized filling system also prevents overfilling of the container. Overfilling can lead to product loss, damaged containers, and potential damage to the products themselves. 
• There is no need for an operator to be present in the often hazardous zone where the filling process takes place.