In 2021, TMC’s financial and technological commitment, for palletizing systems, was widely recognized with an average of about one packaging line sold per month worldwide. In most cases, the lines involve the palletization of bulk products with the use of the new NEST gripper. The projects involved both multinational companies and individual manufacturers, allowing IMA TMC to see its technology applied to different market conditions. TMC is globally acknowledged for its attention and receptivity to the multiple needs of the market. IMA TMC knows that no two systems are the same: the peculiarity of the treated product and the space requirements of each manufacturer are elements of uniqueness that characterize each line. For this reason, a wide range of customization possibilities distinguishes TMC’s palletizing and end-of-line solutions. High performance and control of maintenance costs are the cornerstones that guide the company in the design and construction of its lines.
Innovative solutions to solve the complexities related to the packaging and handling of Tissue and Personal Care products
When handling tissue products, it is essential to rely on technologies that allow damage-free palletizing. 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. In this sense, TMC has accepted the requests of many producers, who complained of excessive stress on the product during the compression phase, by developing the new NEST: a patented layer gripping head solution that uses unidirectional chains, lifting products from below. NEST technology innovates the traditional pliers in addition to having all the standard characteristics of a bottom-gripping plier, the product is supported and not crushed, stressed, or deformed by contact. NEST has the additional advantage of having the same overall dimensions both in withdrawal and in storage.
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 multiproduct palletizing solutions in smaller spaces.
The commitment to R&D allows IMA TMC to offer cutting-edge solutions to the market
NEST is fast, precise, and reliable even in harsh environmental conditions, such as dusty or wet surroundings. All movements are servo-driven to obtain maximum precision and speed and it is made entirely out of aluminium and carbon to reduce weight without decreasing strength.
TMC has engaged in important investments over the last four year, both in human resources and the startup of new projects.
This commitment has led to the development of advanced technologies for end-of-line solutions, from stand-alone palletizing islands to the design of more complex automation systems. These systems integrate the pallet handling area, pallet wrappers, labelling machines and rail vehicles or LGV vehicles to the packaging and palletizing lines for interlocking with manual and automatic storage systems.
For over twenty years, IMA TMC has been offering the most innovative solutions to manage and solve the complexities related to the packaging and handling of tissue and personal care products. From converting to palletizing, TMC supplies complete packaging lines for tissue rolls, baby diapers, adult absorbent briefs, and light incontinence products.
