Blanks Destacker 

Until now, case packaging machines have required manual loading of case blanks. That task is one of the last remaining operator responsibilities on many lines, and it can create challenges related to ergonomics, labor availability, downtime, and longer MTTR when operators are occupied refilling blanks.

The BPA Blanks Destacker is designed to solve these challenges by automating blank handling and helping operators stay focused on overall line performance.

• Eliminates manual blank loading
  Operators no longer need to lift and load cardboard blanks by hand.
• Reduces operator involvement
  Less operator time is required, allowing team members to focus on running the line rather than refilling blanks.
• Supports faster response times
  Because operators are not tied up loading blanks, they can address line issues faster and help reduce MTTR.
• Adds buffer capacity
  The system can buffer a pallet and multiple piles of blanks to support more continuous production.
• Simplifies product changes
  In the event of a product switch, blanks can be stacked back onto the pallet automatically.
• Improves planning and predictability
  The system helps support more predictable logistics and planning around pallets of blanks.
• Maintains a practical footprint
  These capabilities are possible within the normal current footprint.
• Equipped with BPA technology
  The Blanks Destacker includes the BlueSight vision system and is BluePerformance equipped for optimized line performance.
  
  

   

Spider 300 Wrap Around 

Manufacturers are being asked to run more bag sizes and types, more case sizes, and both horizontal and vertical packing formats for display cases. At the same time, shorter product runs, more frequent changeovers, labor challenges, higher production rates, and limited floor space continue to put pressure on packaging operations.

The Spider 300 Wrap Around is designed to address those demands with a flexible, high-performance wrap around case packing solution.

• Direct horizontal and vertical loading
  Products are loaded directly into the box, vertically as well as horizontally, with no intermediate step required. 
• Versatile case handling
  The Spider 300 Wrap Around can handle standard wrap-around cases, display cases, and the EasyD case, which allows for horizontal transport to maintain product integrity and vertical display for positioning. 
  
• Fast and easy changeovers
  The case transport automatically adjusts the case angle required for vertical or horizontal packing. Even worst-case full switchovers take less than five minutes and do not require large or heavy change parts. 
• High rates and modular design
  The system uses fast Spider robots and end-of-arm tooling. Multiple Spider robots can be combined to match the required production rate for the application. 
• Maintains product quality
  A single pick-and-place motion is all it takes, with no additional pushing, sliding, or transport of the bags required. 
• BlueSight equipped
  BlueSight is BPA’s in-house vision system. It eliminates the need for a tunnel, improves operator visibility, and supports added functionality such as product quality checks when needed. 
• BluePerformance empowered
  BluePerformance helps customers maintain high packer productivity and get more value from line performance data. 

BluePerformance  

Packaging line performance can shift over time as settings, materials, operating conditions, and small process changes accumulate. Without clear context, teams may spend time addressing visible symptoms while the underlying causes of downtime remain unresolved.

BluePerformance combines machine data, event-linked video, and BPA expertise to help operators and engineers see what happened, understand why it happened, and take practical steps to maintain or improve line performance

• Connects data with video
  BluePerformance automatically stores short video clips around relevant machine events, allowing teams to view the footage associated with a stop without searching through continuous recordings. 
• Identifies downtime causes faster 
  Operators and engineers can review what happened when an error occurred instead of waiting for the same issue to happen again.  
  
• Provides clear performance visibility 
  Intuitive dashboards organize machine information so teams can monitor production, recognize recurring issues, and understand the factors affecting efficiency. 
• Supports practical troubleshooting 
  By connecting machine events with visual context, BluePerformance helps teams move beyond symptoms and focus on the root causes of performance losses. 
• Tracks performance over time 
  Trend data helps teams recognize small deviations before they develop into more significant downtime or production instability. 
• Available through BluePerformance Insights 
  Customers can securely access dashboards and event-linked video through the machine HMI or a computer to investigate issues and identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Enhanced through Proactive Support
  With BluePerformance Proactive Support, a BPA specialist reviews performance data, helps identify downtime causes, discusses improvement actions, and responds when the machine begins to underperform. 
• Available across the BPA portfolio 
  BluePerformance can support performance analysis for BPA machines equipped with the required hardware package.
  
  

BlueSight   

Traditional vision systems can struggle when products overlap, arrive in random orientations, or have reflective, transparent, or low-contrast packaging. These conditions may reduce pick efficiency, create rejects, and require operators to repeatedly adjust the system.

Developed in-house by BPA, BlueSight is an intelligent vision platform built specifically for packaging machines. It enhances product recognition and gives robots the information they need to handle products more accurately, helping improve pick efficiency and overall machine performance.

• Fast, real-time detection 
  BlueSight detects product orientation 60 times per second and continuously adjusts bag turning and prepositioning without operator intervention. 
• Reduced downtime and rejects 
  Stable, automatic adjustments help maintain performance while reducing rejects and the need for regular manual fine-tuning.  
  
• Robust detection capabilities
  BlueSight can accurately detect products in challenging situations, including blue-on-blue, reflective, and transparent packaging. 
• Stable under changing conditions 
  Detection results remain consistent as lighting conditions change, helping the system maintain dependable operation. 
• Touching and overlapping product detection 
  BlueSight identifies products even when they touch or overlap and determines which product is on top for accurate picking. 
• Advanced orientation detection 
  The platform enables correct product positioning for display packs, including round items and products arriving in random orientations. 
• Simplified product introductions 
  New products can be added without teaching or programming, helping manufacturers accommodate changing packaging requirements more efficiently. 
• Integrated code reading 
  BlueSight can check barcodes on products and cases to confirm that the selected recipe, product, and case match while identifying operator errors quickly. 
• Improved operator access  
  BlueSight does not require a traditional vision tunnel, providing operators with a clearer line of sight and better access to the machine.