Smart Feeding & Manipulation

Machine overview

Dynamic Feeding System for High‑Efficiency Wrapping Lines

With a direct connection to the processing line, the SMART distribution system is engineered to manage, align, and deliver each product row with maximum precision. Its dynamic buffering and gentle handling ensure a constant and reliable flow of products to single or multiple wrapping legs, boosting overall productivity and stabilizing the entire process. 
Real-time communication with the wrapping machines enables automatic speed adjustments, delivering top‑level performance and seamless operation across the entire packaging line. 

Production plant

IMA Eurosicma

Machine highlights


  1. Dynamic buffer for uninterrupted flow

    The new product row is loaded while the previous one is already being transferred toward the wrapping line, eliminating downtime.


  2. Gap‑free product distribution

    The SMART system ensures perfectly continuous row transfer with limited spacing between product rows.


  3. Guaranteed alignment

    Products remain consistently aligned, ensuring precision and stability during feeding.


  4. Automated Re-Feeding and Stand-By Management

    Fully automated re-feeding units can be added to reintegrate buffered products back into the line. Optimized stand‑by functionality designed for multi‑leg wrapping configurations available.

Video trailer – Fully automated flow wrapping line for layer cakes coming in rows

Direct link to the processing line

Rows alignment

Rows alignment

Rows distribution system

Rows distribution system

Complete packaging line with rows distribution systems

Vertical buffering system

Technical information

SMART
Standard width1000 mm
n° of rows/min

up to 55 (single station)

up to 120 (multiple station)

Power consumption7,5 Kw
Air consumption50 NL
PRODUCT SIZE RANGE
 Lenght (mm)Width (mm)Thickness (mm)
 Min.Max.Min.Max.Min.Max.
Smart3516015100745

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