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- Pesmel´s new roll handling and packaging system for glass tissue
Ahlstrom is known worldwide for developing and manufacturing high quality fibres. Even though the products often need to be transported over long distances, their quality is never in question. During transportation, top quality is ensured by the use of tight and durable packaging.
The Ahlstrom mill in Karhula produces and packs glass tissue rolls 24 hours a day non-stop. Pesmel´s fully-automated roll handling and packaging line, which was delivered to the mill last spring, sorts the rolls coming from the production line, inserts board headers, packages and labels the rolls and then transfers them for further processing.
"Waterproofing and other protective qualities were important when designing and implementing this packaging line", explains project leader Juha Suksi from Pesmel. Initially, board headers with core plugs are inserted at both ends of the roll. The roll mantle is then protected with three different packaging materials. Kraft paper wrapping is used on the roll edges to give extra protection, and bubble wrap is then applied to protect the roll from impact damage during transportation. To produce a totally waterproof package, the roll is wrapped in a final layer of stretch film. Labels are used to ensure electronic identification and tracking of the packages. Labelling is done in two ways: during stretch film wrapping of the mantle and by a robot at the roll end.
"The project required us to include a wide range of functions in a limited area. We are satisfied with the outcome and it is important for us that we can produce such a technically advanced solution which also satisfies the customer´s requirements", comments Juha Suksi.
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