Abstract: The present invention concerns a device (1) for applying gripping handles (M) on films (P), being supplied on shrinkwrap packers (2) for making bundles of bottles (B), cans and/or similar containers (B). The device (1) comprises: an applying head (10) provided with a roller (11) for applying gripping handles (M); an abutment mechanism (14) for operatively supporting a series of heat-shrinkable packaging films (P), being supplied on a respective shrinkwrap packer (2). The applying roller (11) and the abutment mechanism (14) are mobile with respect to one another between a non-operating condition, in which they are spaced apart, and an operating condition, in which the applying roller (11) is arranged, at the abutment mechanism (14), against at least one of the films (P) being supplied to apply a respective gripping handle (M) on the latter.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a bundle (1) of containers (3), including a packaging film (2) wrapped around a set of containers (3). The film (2) defines a bottom portion (2a), at least one pair of side opposite portions (2b) extending from the bottom portion (2a) and a covering portion (2c) extending between the side portions (2b) from an opposite part with respect to the bottom portion (2a). The bundle (1) also comprises a handle (4) having a central portion (4a) arranged at the covering portion (2c) of the film (2) and a pair of opposite joining adhesive portions (4b), extending from the central portion (4a) each arranged at least at a respective side portion (2b) of the film (2). Each of the joining adhesive portions (4b) of the handle (4) has a respective end (4c) that engages the bottom portion (2a) of the film (2).

Abstract: A heat-shrinking furnace for forming bundles of products wrapped in a heat-shrinkable film and defining at least one channel for advancement of the bundles along an advancement direction, and including: an inlet fed by the bundle of products in succession one after the other, the products being tunnel-wrapped in a loose manner by the heat-shrinkable film to identify two lateral openings orthogonal to the advancement direction; an outlet for release of the bundles of products wrapped in a compact manner by the heat-shrinked film; a heater operating between the inlet and outlet for making heat-shrinking of the film on the products; and wherein in an intermediate position between the inlet and the outlet the furnace includes a mechanism for temporarily holding the heat-shrinkable film spaced apart from the products at the lateral openings during heat shrinking.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a bundle (1) of containers (3), in particular bottles, cans or the like, and a process for making such a bundle comprising a packaging film (2) wrapped around a set of containers (3). The film (2) defines a bottom portion (2a) for resting the containers (3), at least one pair of side opposite portions (2b) extending from the bottom portion (2a) for laterally engaging the containers (3) and a covering portion (2c) extending between the side portions (2b) from an opposite part with respect to the bottom portion (2a). The bundle (1) also comprises a handle (4) having a central portion (4a) arranged at the covering portion (2c) of the film (2) and a pair of opposite joining adhesive portions (4b), extending from the central portion (4a) each arranged at least at a respective side portion (2b) of the film (2).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a device (1) for applying gripping handles on films, being supplied on shrinkwrap packers (2) for making bundles di bottles (B), cans and/or similar containers (B). The device (1) comprises: an applying head (10) provided with a roller (11 ) for applying gripping handles; an abutment mechanism (14) for operatively supporting a series of heat-shrinkable packaging films, being supplied on a respective shrinkwrap packer (2). The applying roller (11) and the abutment mechanism (14) are mobile with respect to one another between a non-operating condition, in which they are spaced apart, and an operating condition, in which the applying roller (11) is arranged, at the abutment mechanism (14), against at least one of the films being supplied to apply a respective gripping handle on the latter.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a bundle (1) of containers (3), in particular bottles, cans or the like, and a process for making such a bundle comprising a packaging film (2) wrapped around a set of containers (3). The film (2) defines a bottom portion (2a) for resting the containers (3), at least one pair of side opposite portions (2b) extending from the bottom portion (2a) for laterally engaging the containers (3) and a covering portion (2c) extending between the side portions (2b) from an opposite part with respect to the bottom portion (2a). The bundle (1) also comprises a handle (4) having a central portion (4a) arranged at the covering portion (2c) of the film (2) and a pair of opposite joining adhesive portions (4b), extending from the central portion (4a) each arranged at least at a respective side portion (2b) of the film (2).

Abstract: An automatic guided vehicle (10) with an improved multiple-pallet lifting group comprising a machine body (11) provided with means for its movement (12) and a lifting group (13) constrained to the machine body (11), wherein the lifting group (13) comprises a multilevel post structure (14), a lift truck (15), a tilting plate (17) which constitutes the framework of a multiple-pallet clamp group (18) provided with three pairs (19?, 19?, 19??) of forks (19) arranged in a specular manner with respect to a longitudinal centreline plane (22) of the machine body (11) and moveable along horizontal guides (20) constrained to the framework (17), the clamp group (18) comprising per each pair (19?, 19?, 19??) of forks (19) two actuators (21) for the independent control of each fork (19), a pair (24?, 24?, 24??) of two oppositely positioned racks (24) joined integrally to the respective forks (19) and at least one toothed wheel (23?, 23?, 23??) which engages the pair of corresponding racks (24?, 24?, 24??).

Abstract: Unit for packaging and palletizing rolls of paper comprising a bagging and/or forming machine adapted to sort packages of said rolls into batches or to bag said sorted loose packages in a plastic bag, and a palletizing station comprising at lease one manipulator provided with grippers to handle loose packages of delivered products from said bagging and/or forming machine. The products are conveyed to said palletizing station with a predetermined stepped sequence and spaced from one another in at least one row on a conveyer element, wherein said at least one robot and said bagging and/or forming machine are interconnected and are programmed respectively to sort said products in batches of different forms and dimensions according to a sequence which is continuously variable to form a layer of a pallet with different batches of products adjacent to and engaged with one another.

Abstract: A unit for packaging and palletizing rolls of toilet paper and/or kitchen towel comprising a bagging and/or forming machine (20), suitable to sort several packages containing a plurality of rolls, called loose packages (11) into batches (12), and optionally to bag said sorted loose packages (11) in a bag (13), and a palletizing station (30) with at least one robot (31) provided with grippers to handle batches (12) of sorted products composed of loose packages (11) or of a bag (13), wherein the batches (12) delivered from the bagging and/or forming machine (20) are conveyed to the palletizing station (30) with a predetermined stepped sequence and spaced from one another in at least one row on a conveyer element (21), wherein the robot (31) and the bagging machine (20) are electronically interconnected and are programmed respectively to sort and handle the products in batches (12), loose packages (11) or bags (13), of different forms and dimensions according to a sequence, continuously variable in a predetermin

Abstract: An automated system for checking the structural integrity of pallets (22) which, after suitable programming, besides the checking operations and through special pliers (40, 40A) can carry out further handling operations on the pallets (22) between any combination of fixed surfaces (24) and stacks of pallets (26-31), performing the typical functions of traditional stackers (12) and de-stackers (13) and eliminating the needs of bulky transport paths and complex connecting deviations.

Abstract: A filling nozzle with interception of supply liquids for filling machines, alignable with a container to be filled by liquid, comprising a shutter member (21) and an opening (18) in a hollow body (16), wherein the hollow body (16) is associated on the upper side with a supply system (12) for a liquid to be delivered into the container, the hollow body (16) being displaceable at least between an engaging position, wherein its opening (18) is closed by the shutter member (21), and a disengaging position, wherein the opening (21) is open and the liquid flows into the container, control members (33, 35, 36) being provided for the displacement of the hollow body (16).

Abstract: An automated system for checking the structural integrity of pallets (22) which, after suitable programming, besides the checking operations and through special pliers (40, 40A) can carry out further handling operations on the pallets (22) between any combination of fixed surfaces (24) and stacks of pallets (26-31), performing the typical functions of traditional stackers (12) and de-stackers (13) and eliminating the needs of bulky transport paths and complex connecting deviations.

Abstract: A filling nozzle with interception of supply liquids for filling machines, alignable with a container to be filled by liquid, comprising a shutter member (21) and an opening (18) in a hollow body (16), wherein the hollow body (16) is associated on the upper side with a supply system (12) for a liquid to be delivered into the container, the hollow body (16) being displaceable at least between an engaging position, wherein its opening (18) is closed by the shutter member (21), and a disengaging position, wherein the opening (21) is open and the liquid flows into the container, control members (33, 35, 36) being provided for the displacement of the hollow body (16).

Abstract: A cartoning machine for wrapping cartons about objects at high speed, consisting of a series of stations arranged one after the other on a frame and comprising a conveying table which feeds objects to a station for separating said objects into groups and to a pusher conveyor for the groups, below the pusher conveyor there being located a further conveyor for feeding cartons in an open and flat state towards an aperture provided in an advancement table for the group of objects, deflector elements being positioned in correspondence with the aperture to deviate the carton upwards within the pusher conveyor, wherein the further conveyor is arranged inclined from the bottom upwards and can rotate about a pivot under the action of control elements so that the upper end of the further conveyor is always directed towards the aperture, which can be moved forwards and rearwards along the advancement table in phase with the end of the further conveyor.

Abstract: In order to make it possible the bobbin (11A) of heat-shrinkable plastic material film to be replaced without stopping the machine which uses it, the device (1) substantially comprises, listed in the direction of film (A-B) unwinding, one pair of parallel reels (2A, 2B), respectively supporting the bobbins (11A, 11B) on which the film (A-B) is wound, two sucking mouths (3A, 3B), two cutting devices (4A, 4B), a welding device (6) and an accumulation device (7).

Abstract: The device (1) for picking up, moving and depositing a pile (9) of carton blanks comprises an element (3) suitable for moving according to three Cartesian axes, and to cause to rotate on itself, according to a vertical axis (7), a clamping element (2) which comprises three movable plates (11-13) cooperating with a pressing element (14).