Endoline Machinery, the UK’s leading manufacturer of end-of-line packaging machines, has assisted Oaklands Farm Eggs in meeting their packaging requirements following the introduction of a breakthrough egg grading system.
Designed by Netherlands based company Moba, this revolutionary high capacity egg grader removes feathers, dust and checks egg quality with its dirt detector, crack detector, blood detector and UV light disinfection unit before they are packed. Following purchase of the revolutionary machine - aptly named the OMNIA FT (Food Tech) 500 due to its capacity of 500 cases per hour equating to 180,000 eggs per hour - J A & O Griffiths, the company which encompasses Oaklands Farm Eggs, required an equally efficient packing system to work alongside it.
Consequently Endoline worked with both Oaklands Farm Eggs and Moba to install six Endoline 221 case erectors and six Endoline 702 case tapers that would work alongside the OMNIA FT 500 creating a complete packing system.
The Endoline 221 series features dual opposing vacuum case opening – a unique system designed to ensure each case is opened positively from both sides overcoming problems associated with stiff board and glue migration from the manufacturer’s joint. Working in tandem with the 221 is the Endoline 702 – this versatile machine is perfect for the egg boxes as it gives outstanding productivity on light cases – but works equally well on heavy twin wall cases filled with products weighing 20kg. This is due to the self tensioning bottom belt which keeps the case ‘square’ – therefore suitable for all sizes and weights. In addition a unique feature of the Endoline tapeheads is that no tension adjustments are required, ensuring a smooth and continuous production line.
Due to a long standing allegiance with Moba, Endoline Machinery was a preferred choice for Oaklands Farm Eggs. However Endoline was selected due to their design flexibility and local element, being a British based company. As a result Oaklands Farm Eggs now boasts a fully automated system to ensure that only the best eggs reach their customers.