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January 2012 Compression Leak Testing PCE Automation Ltd was given the challenge to find a leak in a totally sealed plastic bottle. Conventionally, an open necked bottle would be pressurised and the pressure decay followed. Being sealed this was not possible.
PCE based the solution on the proven Rotary Tester range to increase the available test time for the 6,500 bottle per hour throughput. The tooling on the tester enabled easy bottle management. The test method compressed the side panels of the sealed bottle with a known force and measured the resultant deflection. If the bottle contained a hole or had low panel strength due to poor material distribution, the deflection would increase past the set point giving a failure.
January 2011 Racer TE Robot PCE is currently installing our largest cavitation out-of-mould closing robot for a leading supplier of closures in the UK. The customer required to increase productivity and light-weight the closure. The Racer Top-Entry Robot ensures the closures are securely removed from the mould cores on both faces of the unscrewing mould (16-cavities per side) and then passed to the closing head to form the live hinge and ensure 100% closing. This replaces the existing in-mould closing previously used on the mould which produced unclosed closures; long cycle times and damaged / dirty closures from free-dropping the parts.
December 2010 Bosch Rexroth MTpro To assist with designing & specifying using Bosch Rexroth products, MTpro light can now be downloaded for free. Follow the link below (if this fails please use www.boschrexroth.co.uk/business_units/brl/en/downloads/MTpro/index.jsp). MTpro light produces a scale drawing and parts list to easily configure the products as required. The full version can be ordered using the part number 3842 539057. July 2010 Container Height Measurement Utilising the latest Festo SMAT sensor technology, PCE can offer container height measurements as a standard option on the range of Pressure Decay Leak Testers. The sensors can offer height resolution from 0.1mm (the final measurement resolution will depend on bottle stability, conveyor type etc). Click Here for Full Range Details July 2010 Bosch Rexroth has recently launched a new range of modular aluminium profiles called EcoShape. This new range comprises just 14 pieces, yet can be formed into a vast range of frames and trolleys. It is also fully compatible with the broader MGE range for even greater flexibility in design. Special Offer: Comprehensive EcoShape Starter Kit - £2,230.00 May 2010 PCE has recently completed two projects using the new Festo ELGR Electric Axis range. The range has been design to offer a high specification at a modest price. The two projects using these to date have been a 3-Tier Recirculating Box Indexing unit and a redesign of our Softdrop unit to bulk pack delicate product into bulk bins.
Softdrop with optional Rotary Box Table - Softdrops can be offered with box agitators to increase packing density if required. February 2010 The picture shows the Netstal Synergy 2400 at our premises in Beccles with the Rapier TE Robot being integrated. The mould is due in the next few weeks.
January 2010 PCE Automation Ltd is proud to be chosen by a leading UK medical devices moulder to supply our first Rapier TE Robot cell. The Rapier Robot utilises all our latest technologies to give high-speed part removal. Incorporating Festo electric axis with Rockwell Automation servo drives and control. As part of the agreement, PCE is taking delivery of a Netstal Synergy 2400 moulding machine in January, along with a precision 24-cavity mould from CACO Pacific Corporation of the USA. The whole cell will be integrated and run-up at our factory in Beccles before shipping to the customer. November 2009 PCE Automation Ltd is nearing the completion of the installation of a large pallet conveyor project for a major metal container & can manufacturer. The customer has 6 existing lines equipped with palletisers. The old layout had individual out feeds and pallet wrappers with manual print and application of pallet labels. The new system involves bar coded pallets for traceability; Chain driven roller conveyors; Shuttle carts to bring the pallets to two central wrappers; The ability to download the production data off the existing MRP, sort by line; Provide the correct wrapping programme and label via a single automated print & apply labeller. The finished pallets presented to the fork truck driver from a single collection point.
One of the Shuttle Carts used to transport the pallets of tin cans to the central wrappers.
Please contact PCE for more details - info@pce-automation.co.uk November 2009 PCE Automation Ltd has received a further order for its highly accurate AirFlow Leak Tester. The application is the testing of the seals within a 'Sports' style drink bottle cap. The level of accuracy of the test found by our customer can predict scratches on the mould cores or even the build up of deposits on the mould components causing surface defects of the plastic components. Please contact PCE for more details - info@pce-automation.co.uk June 2009 PCE Automation Ltd has formalised the Rapier Robot range of high speed injection moulding robots. The range now consists of:
Sub 2-second moulding cycles are possible with multi-cavity moulds. The linear motor giving longer life, faster speeds and higher precision. Please contact PCE for more details - info@pce-automation.co.uk
E-drawing Simulation - Rapier TE Simulation March 2009 PCE Automation Ltd has added a further model to our product range for robotic take-out systems for single stage PET blow moulding machines. The new MB Robot model has been designed specifically for the Nissei ASB-50MB PET moulding machine. For this compact model, our customers required a smaller footprint plus all the benefits of the larger MK4 Robot.
The MB Robot is easily configured for a wide range of bottles with easy to change tooling. The key advantages of using a robot over free-drop ejection are:
PCE has already received the first order with options for four more in the coming months. February 2009 Rapier Robot Cell Sets New Records PCE Automation Ltd working in partnership with Netstal Ltd, injection moulding machine supplier and Micro Systems (UK) Ltd, mould maker, have integrated the second cell at our factory in Beccles. To every ones amazement, the total cycle time (including moulding machine movement, mould process time and the Rapier Robot) was less than 2 seconds. Our customer has kindly allowed PCE to let potential customers to view the cell. To book your visit, please e-mail Julian Tarratt, PCE Sales Manager with your company details and availability: info@pce-automation.co.uk February 2009 'The Big Bang' According to Bosch Rexroth Rexroth is at the forefront of automation innovation, leading the development of automation equipment and open controls. From mechanical systems to the latest electro-pneumatic and mechanical drives, we have the products, systems, applications knowledge and experience to help you achieve your goals. Click here for more information PCE can help as Sales Partner with Bosch Rexroth. January 2009 New Ultra-High Speed Rapier Take-out Robot PCE Automation Ltd working in partnership with Netstal Ltd, injection moulding machine supplier and Micro Systems (UK) Ltd, mould maker, were challenged by the end customer to develop the next generation medical product with a total cycle time of 3 seconds. The PCE Racer Robot was developed with high speed moulding processes in mind. With many existing systems running at sub 5 second moulding cycle times including the part de-moulding and handling common. The 3 second challenge took this to the next level. In 3 seconds, the moulding machine needs to complete the open and closing movements, the plastic needs to be processed and injected into the mould and cooled and finally the robot needs to de-mould the parts and exit the mould area. All parties worked on their respective technologies to the common aim of the 3 second cycle. After bringing the moulding machine, mould and PCE supplied robot together at our factory in Beccles, the team worked on the process with the customer overseeing the quality. Within 2-days of processing the total cycle was reduced to 2.58 seconds. The PCE Racer Robot hitting a 0.4 second contribution to the cycle. August 2008 Please feel free to browse the whole site to find the products required. For further information on any of the products, or indeed comments on the new site please contact PCE via info@pce-automation.co.uk or phone 01502 713287. July 2008 PCE is a leading supplier of motion control components and systems. According to Nigel Dawson, Festo’s Drives Manager, “PCE is renowned for its expertise in a wide range of automation solutions for rigid plastics packaging and other markets. It has an impeccable track record in automation for over 30 years, and has acquired a considerable reputation for providing its customers with unbiased technical advice, quality automation solutions and highly trained support. These attributes make the company an ideal fit for our System Integrators Programme.” Click here to read the full release. June 2008 The frame and parts business based on the MGE Aluminium profile range is increasing steadily. The VarioFlow modular conveyor range is gaining acceptance across many markets. PCE received its first order for an 8 station Manual Production System. More on this later. Please contact PCE for any of the products in this range either via info@pce-automation.co.uk or for more information please look under the Products category on this site. |
