FCHL: Increase productivity by up to 25% and save up to 37% on staff

Everything in one machine

The automatic clip hanging machine combines highly efficient clipping, with simultaneous loop setting, automatic threading and positioning on the smoke stick. Its high level of automation ensures uninterrupted, process-safe production at up to 85 loop positioning operations per minute (depending on calibre and process). All the advantages of the proven FCA 160 clip module come into play. The continuously precise positioning of the sausages on the smoke sticks in the hanging area allows a higher loading density and thus ensures maximum utilisation of the smoking and cooking equipment. Compared to the use of a conventional filling line, e.g. consisting of FCA 3430 and filler in 2-shift operation (8 employees), an increase in productivity of up to 25% can be achieved with 37% less personnel.

What distinguishes the FCHL?

This machine is equipped with a state-of-the-art PC control system, which allows easy operation on the (only) SAFETY TOUCH. After coupling to the filler, production can start quickly and smoothly. Casing winding and reloading takes place with the clip head fixed. It goes without saying that the product parameters can be called up in the SAFETY TOUCH's recipe management system, and the PC control system features fast and precise signal processing. Thanks to the intelligent drive control, product-calmed, extremely precise loop positioning is possible, which allows more products on the smoke stick and thus increases the yield.

Further increase productivity with the ASL-R

If the Automatic Sausage Loader ASL-R takes over the loading of the smoking trolleys at the FCHL, the total output rate increases to plus 40%. At the same time, the personnel requirement can be reduced to 3 employees/two-shift operation, which corresponds to an overall saving in operating personnel of 60%. This increase in efficiency is made possible by the ASL-R, a fully automatic robot system for loading smoke trolleys. The robot neither needs breaks nor gets sick. The ASL-R moves 7 rods per minute, which it positions fully automatically and precisely in the smoke trolley. The innovative automatic clip/suspension machine FCHL produces in the 38 to 100 mm calibre range and processes automation-compatible smoke sticks (800 to 1,250 mm) made of metal or plastic.

As usual, Poly-clip System offers the highest quality workmanship and a robust hygienic design. Compact construction and powerful servo drive are designed for continuous operation. Central lubrication keeps wear and tear low and the machine is easily accessible for maintenance and thorough cleaning thanks to the large maintenance flaps and a special cleaning position of the clip head.