GEA OPTILOADER 6000 / 5000
GEA OptiLoader
The GEA OptiLoader 6000 sets new standards for seamless integration into production lines, maximizing output while minimizing space requirements. The innovative belt system transports portions between a slicer and a GEA Thermoformer, buffering the reload time to avoid machine stoppages. Care is taken to handle the portions gently and accurately to maintain their quality. The modular design allows for easy customization and cost-effective maintenance. The OptiLoader 6000 also offers improved safety covers and seamless integration with the GEA Thermoformer. While the 6000 model is designed to integrate seamlessly with a GEA thermoformer, the OptiLoader 5000 has all the same features but on a conventional frame which can slot into your existing setup.
Seamless Thermoformer Integration and a Gentle Touch.
OptiLoader sets new standards for seamless line integration and ensures maximum output quantities while minimizing the footprint of a complete GEA slicing, loading and packaging line. This new belt loading system is placed between a slicer and a GEA thermoformer to transport portions, prepare them for the matrix of a packaging die set, and buffer the reloading time of a slicer to avoid any machine stoppages of the complete line.
Portions are transported in gentle manner to maintain accuracy and portion quality until they are safely enclosed into the pack. The modular design ensures easy customization and cost-effective maintenance. The OptiLoader 6000 offers excellent access to the side covers of the thermoformer and its new safety cover concept provides a temperature shield and dust protection as well as ensuring safe operation. This cutting-edge belt loading system is specifically designed to be incorporated with a GEA thermoformer. So close is the integration, in fact, that you might not even notice it in the line!
GEA OptiLoader 5000
While the 6000 model is designed to integrate seamlessly with a GEA thermoformer, the OptiLoader 5000 has all the same features but on a conventional frame which can slot into your existing setup.
Key Benefits OptiLoader 6000
- Smart buffering design reduces stoppages of the complete line
- High portion quality and accuracy
- Unbeatable integration with GEA thermoformer equipment
- Minimal footprint – and no extra cabinet in buffer area
- Excellent access to side covers of the thermoformer
- Modular design for easy customization and cost-effective maintenance
- Multiple stacking and multi-layer loading options
- New safety cover concept provides:
- Safer operation
- Temperature shielding
- Protection for packaging machine and heating area from dust
Key Benefits OptiLoader 5000
Functional benefits same as OptiLoader 6000 but it can be integrated with all kinds of thermoformers.
Specifications
Technical Data GEA OptiLoader 6000
- Machine frame incl. adaption for buffer and loading belt
- For index length up to 1,000 mm
- Spreading conveyor 1 – 4 lanes with manual adjustment
- Optional line diverger with 2 mandrels or 2 to 3 diverging
- Aligning conveyor 1 – 4 lanes
- Available buffer belt lengths 500 / 750 / 1,000 mm
- Max. film widths up to 590 mm
- Correction belt optionally in a short or with a second belt for extended version available
- Optional separate GEA SmartControl HMI
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