IMA TMC packaging lines can be completed with fully customizable end of line solutions.

When handling tissue products, it is essential to rely on technologies that allow palletizing of products without damage. Traditional compression and suction technologies are ideal when handling products of a certain stiffness, but may not be suitable for handling very delicate or soft products such as bundles of paper rolls. IMA TMC has developed the new NEST: a patented layer pick end-of-arm (EOA) gripping head solution that uses unidirectional chains, supporting products from below.

NEST technology innovates the traditional layer picking EOA tool: in addition to having all the peculiarities of a bottom-gripping EOA, thanks to which the product is supported and not crushed, stressed or deformed by contact, NEST has the advantage of having the same overall dimensions both extended or retracted position. This makes it possible to have up to 50% less space than a parallel opening gripper and to be able to create multi-line and multi-product palletizing solutions in smaller spaces.

NEST is fast, precise and reliable even in harsh environmental conditions, for example in dusty or wet surroundings. All movements are servo-motorized to obtain maximum precision and speed and it is made entirely of aluminum and carbon fiber to reduce weight without decreasing its strength.

With operator friendly HMIs, developed by IMA TMC, our systems offer unique easy pattern generation software that assures a very efficient, easy and friendly use. IMA TMC solutions can include the needed auxiliary devices to have the pallet ready to be loaded and delivered.

No matter how simple or complex your end of line needs are, IMA TMC has a solution for you.