The combination of R. A. Rodriguez and IEF Werner is a powerful one. It provides
industry with high calibre applications based on linear motion products that are world
renowned for their quality, precision and durability. One of the sectors that has
consistently taken advantage of these turnkey solutions is dairy production. Many of
the major yoghurt and dessert producers have specified IEF Werner automation
systems that are designed, installed and supported by R. A. Rodriguez.
A common application for these solutions is inkjet coding and R. A. Rodriguez/IEF
Werner systems are widely employed in the UK for this purpose to control the
precise linear movement of many different brands of printing heads. These systems
are easy to operate and to programme so that an infinite variety of products can be
accommodated on the production line. R. A. Rodriguez can also call on a wide choice of control interface options – from a simple manual selection switch to a touch screen - to suit both budgetary and application needs. The main characteristic of the installed systems is their ability to ensure the print head delivers high quality printing for ‘best before’ and ‘sell-by’ dates as well other
traceability data such as batch code. This ability is an all-important factor for any
food processor dealing in the mass market.
A typical system is based on the IEF Werner easyLINE, an axis of which is integrated into a yoghurt or dessert-packing machine and used to transport the inkjet
print head across a conveyor carrying rows of pots. Each row holds multiple pots
and the conveyor indexes to the next row every few seconds.Smooth operation and consistent speed are vital components in the efficiency of the
inkjet printing process and thanks to its controlled acceleration and deceleration the
stepper motor controlled easyLINE system ensures no disturbance to ink flow. The IEF Werner linear motion product programme is now highly popular with
systems integrators serving the food production and processing sectors. It has been
designed to provide elements that are freely combined to create bespoke, multi-axes
handling systems. They offer high loading capacity, high rigidity, quiet operation and
are complemented by a wide choice of motors and controllers.
IP65 rating qualifies the resultant system for a wash down environment and its freely
programmable controller allows a range of different products and print positions to be
accommodated.
-ENDSR. A. Rodriguez has over 40 years experience in the supply of precision components to manufacturing industry in the UK,
Ireland and Scandinavia. This ISO 9001:2000 company acts as factory representative for a number of the world’s leading
component designers and manufacturers. Its product programme falls into five divisions – bearings, linear motion,
aerospace, conveyor equipment, gears and associated products. R. A. Rodriguez bearing products include the worldrenowned Kaydon Reali-Slim® and Ultra-Slim® designs. In the linear motion field, R. A. Rodriguez supplies a range of solutions from components and sub-assemblies through to complete turnkey systems.
Visit the R A Rodriguez (UK) Ltd website for more information on Smooth and Consistent Linear Motion … for superior inkjet printing