Why automated packaging equipment manufacturers need RFID integration
High-speed packaging equipment is critical to industries such as food, Productos farmacéuticos, and consumer goods, but manufacturers face serious challenges:
- Labeling errors: Manual inspection speeds exceed 500 pieces per minute, risking recalls and fines.
- Speed bottlenecks: Barcode scanning limits throughput to 2,000-3,000 pieces/hour.
- Compliance gaps: Untraceable batches do not meet FDA, EU FMD or GS1 standards.
La integración de RFID resuelve estos desafíos de la siguiente manera::
- Automating 100% item verification at over 10,000 pieces/hour.
- Reduces mislabeling costs by up to 90% with real-time data verification.
- Ensures end-to-end traceability for audits and recalls.
Competitive Advantage You’ll Gain:
- Provides embedded RFID systems for Industry 4.0 packaging equipment.
- Becomes a leader in high-speed, error-proofing automated packaging equipment.
Challenges Solved by RFID Integration
1.Mislabeling and Product Mix-ups
Issue: Human error in SKU labeling costs mid-sized manufacturers over $100,000 por año.
Solución RFID:
- UHF RFID tags are embedded in packaging materials during production.
- Tunnel readers are used to verify tags at 10 m/s to ensure correct labeling.
2.Speed Limitations of Traditional Systems
Issue: Barcode scanner throughput is capped at 3,000 pieces/hour, lo que da lugar a retrasos en los pedidos.
Solución RFID:
- Deploy UHF RFID on vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines for batch scanning.
- Achieve speeds of more than 12,000 pieces per hour without slowing down the line.
3.Compliance and recall risk
Issue: Manual tracking does not meet serialization requirements (por ejemplo. EU foot and mouth disease).
Solución RFID:
- Store unique serial number, expiration date and batch ID on high memory tags.
- Automatically synchronize data to ERP/MES systems via RFID middleware (por ejemplo. Siemens RF650R).
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How RFID integration with packaging equipment works:
1.Configuración de hardware:
- Etiquetas RFID: Encoded and embedded in labels, films or caps during production.
- Lectores RFID: Fixed tunnel readers or integrated into rotary fillers.
- Sistema de control: Synchronize RFID data with a PLC (por ejemplo. Beckhoff CX9020) via EtherCAT.
2.Data Flow:
- Tags encode product data during the packaging process.
- Readers scan tags at key checkpoints (por ejemplo, Sellado, labeling).
- Tag mismatches trigger a reject arm or alert via an HMI dashboard.
Software Integration:
- Middleware (Middleware): PTC ThingWorx or Siemens RF650R for real-time analytics.
Estudio de casos: Beverage Canning Line
A packaging equipment manufacturer integrated RFIDHY RFID tags with a Krones Linapac filler to achieve the following goals:
- Reduce mislabeled cans by 98% at a capacity of 20,000 cans per hour.
- Reduce audit time from 8 horas a 30 minutes with RFID-driven reporting.
(Customer details have been anonymized to protect privacy.)
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Preguntas frecuentes
Q: How do I place RFID tags on flexible packaging?
A: Use thin, flexible tags, such as RFID inlays, that integrate seamlessly with the film.
