FIRST IN BISCUIT FEEDING

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Bart Houdijk - CEO & Owner I am Bart Houdijk, third generation of this family owned company. My grandfather founded the company in 1922. In 1962 we designed and manufactured our first biscuit application. By 1990 we decided to focus Houdijk on biscuit and cracker feeding applications only. In the subsequent years we developed numerous systems for handling cookies, crackers and biscuits. This focus is ever present as we develop our company to meet the challenges of the future. I am looking forward to meeting you and giving you our perspective on high speed and high volume biscuit feeding.

First in biscuit feeding – worldwide

Houdijk has been at the forefront of biscuit feeding for the last 50 years.

Its mission and focus was, is and will be: First in Biscuit Feeding –

Worldwide. With recent developments like the SKIPPER™ piling system

and the HOUDIJK CAPPER™, Houdijk is setting new standards for high

speed biscuit feeding - in combination with a low cost of ownership,

hygienic designs and vertical startups.

And more developments are on the way, giving you the opportunity to implement truly automated packaging lines, be it for (sandwich) biscuits, cookies or crackers, in slugs, piles or trays.

Increasing competition is forcing each biscuit producer to continuously focus on product innovation and higher production capacities. Time to market must

be minimized and the production process must be as efficient as possible. It is this combination of factors which defines Houdijk’s role in serving you to the best of its creative abilities and which will determine your success.

With this brochure we would like to introduce you to our greatest passion: your product.

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Eliminate permanent interference of operators using highest level of automation Houdijk off ers the highest level of automation in handling systems eliminating the need for permanent interference of operators. Often the word automation is misused for production lines which are semi-automated or mechanized. As a consequence operators are still required to assist and/or relax the system in case of an up- or downstream stop.

As far as Houdijk is concerned, automation means that only supervision will be required, thus reducing the number of operators to a bare minimum.

Heavy duty designExtensive expertise with high oven outputs, where speeds of 1,000 products/minute per lane are not exceptional; the system’s heavy duty design is suitable for a 24/7 production.

Main components of the systemA typical handling line consists of the following functions:

� Discharging of out of specifi cation products using a PULL NOSE CONVEYOR.

� Receiving and guiding of incoming product via a DRIBBLE BOARD and conveyors.

� Inverting of products e.g. when feeding stencil creamer by DRIBBLE BOARD.

� Lane expansion or reduction, manipulation by air pulses.

� Individual lane reject when reaching maximum buff er levels.

� Stacking (shingling) either using a penny-stacking FLIP ROLLER or a ROTARY-STACKER.

� Buff ering by vibratory conveyor optionally with twist to discharge products lying fl at underneath the product stack.

� Line control by centralized operating system.

Vibratory feeding Houdijk’s proprietary vibratory feeding design off ers clients unique advantages.

The vibratory conveyor tracks are equipped with level sensors to control the product fl ow. They measure the buff er level of the products in case of a downstream machine stop. After the machine is back in operation, it directs the machine to surge speed to empty the buff er.

The system features either central PULL NOSE CONVEYOR or INDIVIDUAL LANE DUMP facilities to automatically relax the associated leg when the system meets maximum buff er levels.

Each section is speed controlled via the HMI control panel of the system. This execution assures synchronization between the diff erent sections, quick start up curve and easy tuning and maintenance.

With only one drive per track section with amplitude feedback sensor, it allows:

� Easy synchronization and speed set-up between the diff erent sections of the complete system.

� Controlled back pressure. � Dynamic vibratory speed variation via the

loading level sensors of the system. � Amplitude feedback to guarantee a

constant speed during the life cycle of the spring package.

� Very even distribution of the vibrations over the product tracks of the system.

� Easy maintenance as leaf spring packet can be mounted separately, enabling a stress free mounting of the spring leafs.

� Quick change tracks for easy changeover for diff erent product dimensions and shapes.

� Easy and quick installation and commissioning.

Operation and maintenance friendlinessHoudijk’s systems are specifi cally designed to allow access by operators to all areas of the system. All product lanes can be ergonomically reached.

To maintain the system, the HMI provides valuable information to maintenance personnel about the condition of the system like the belt tracking management system.

Attention is paid to the layout of the system. All parts are easy accessible for maintenance and cleaning purposes. Conveyor belts are continuously scraped to keep the surface clean and to maintain line performance. Residue is collected in crumb trays positioned under the scraper to keep the system area clean. The frame structures of the system allow elevated platforms to enhance accessibility of the system.

Side guiding over conveyors is mounted in fi rm and sturdy supports. Optionally side guide structures can be executed in liftable or in removable ergonomic sections. This enables easy access to conveyor belts for cleaning the surface.

Handling

Handling of biscuits, base cakes or crackers often starts with an organized pattern coming from the oven/cooling conveyor. Houdijk engineers product handling solutions to connect the oven with many diff erent applications, including:

� Product pattern presentation to depositing/capping systems. � Stacked arrival and feeding into stencil creamer sandwiching machines. � Stacked arrival and feeding into volumetric slug length measuring loaders. � Stacked arrival and feeding into (fl ow)wrappers featuring pile/stack feeders.

PENDULUM™ system

In order to optimize the cooling of freshly creamed products, the PENDULUM™ system spreads the sandwich fl ow and reduces the speed/length of the cooling conveyor. The PENDULUM™ system maintains a high hygiene standard as it is composed solely of conveyors.

In contrast to traditional creamer multipliers, The PENDULUM™ system carries products on the stable and clean base cake surface. The product remains untouched on its most sensitive side in order to manipulate the lane. The belts are continuously scraped and are easy to clean maintaining an optimum performing condition.

The belt structure of the PENDULUM™ can be used to angle the line to fi t in the available space of the factory.

Feeding sandwich machines Feeding wrappers Feeding depositors, enrobers and moulding lines

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The Houdijk conveying and vibratory handling systems are the connection between oven and downstream equipment. Products need to be delivered in a stacked (rotary or penny stacked) position. The handling systems are key for the performance of the total line and determine to a large extent the overall production line effi ciency. Houdijk off ers ultimate automation level and high effi ciency to handle the product fl ow.

System performanceThe downstream system performance is heavily infl uenced by the performance of the product handling system. Some main features are:

� Avoiding lane migration: always apply distinct product lane separation and control.

� Uncompromised sequential use of conveyors to control product travel speed, avoiding uncontrolled product behaviour.

� Controlled product arrival to the stacking function, to avoid interruptions in stacking.

� Evacuation of fl at positioned products in the stacked product fl ow.

� Buff er functionality to absorb automatically incoming production, whilst the downstream is temporarily stopped.

� Speed control of the downstream systems to relax and empty the buff er after a stop.

� Back pressure control in product stacking under all circumstances, the back pressure is continuously monitored and controlled.

� Product waste is minimized by means of the pressure control, avoiding stack explosions in lanes.

� In case of an interruption in the product stacking, round products will automatically re-stack due to the design of the vibratory tracks.

Feeding from bulkInfeed system to depositor/capping system in case products require offl ine conditioning. The products are supplied in bulk and manually fed into a hopper. By the Houdijk handling system the products are brought in lanes stacked and fed to magazines which feed the downstream equipment. Optionally the system can be executed with camera control system and a fl ipping system to load the biscuits with the correct orientation (top/bottom).

Capping & Depositing

In the HOUDIJK CAPPER™ two technologies meet: base cake handling & cream preparation and depositing. Houdijk off ers a turnkey solution with market leading technologies. The HOUDIJK CAPPER™ is a state of the art system, in which the design is focused to maximize:

� Overall performance & effi ciency. � Repeatability of all settings for product changeovers. � Operator friendliness. � Overall system safety. � High hygienic and sanitation standards. � Uncompromised food safety production standards.

Turnkey supplyThe HOUDIJK CAPPER™ combines two technologies, base cake handling & cream preparation/depositing, resulting in high quality sandwich products. Many features are standard integrated to guarantee a fl awless and highly effi cient running system.

The HOUDIJK CAPPER™ features an integrated deposit material supply and, if applicable, a return fl ow. Together with a temperature controlled manifold it assures an accurate deposit.

The deposit material preparation system is under the responsibility of Houdijk, though supplied by third party premium vendors. These specialists are carefully selected to meet the high standards set by Houdijk.

The turnkey commissioning guarantees a steep start up curve, quickly off ering high output of commercial production and high effi ciency operation.

Modular designThe HOUDIJK CAPPER™ has a modular design. The system can be composed of modules to confi gure the right solution for present and future requirements.

A typical HOUDIJK CAPPER™ can be built out of the following elements:

� Capping and depositing station(s), whereby sequence of depositing and capping can be altered to the needs.

� Spot particle sprinkling station or leaving an empty area for another third party supplied functionality.

� Conveyor belt execution of 1,200; 1,400; 1,600; 1,800 and 2,000 mm width.

� Other specifi c options to enhance overall performance.

Effi ciency and controlThe HOUDIJK CAPPER™ in its base execution already off ers the ability to accomplish a high effi ciency:

� A camera controls the base cake accumulation section, stopping/starting the system automatically.

� The second vision system manages the No Product No Deposit functionality.

� All drives in the system are servo controlled and all settings are memorized.

� The operation takes place via a clear and operator friendly HMI touch screen, which assures a constant and repeatable performance.

� An optional individual product lane balancing system is controlled by camera, activating an individual biscuit reject at the entrance of the system.

� Optionally the NPND function can be equipped with an individual lane reject system at the exit of the system, removing incomplete sandwich products before entering the cool tunnel.

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BISCUIT SELECTOR™

To maximize the line effi ciency, Houdijk off ers the BISCUIT SELECTOR™. On rotary moulded/cut biscuit lines, the BISCUIT SELECTOR™ discharges products, which are in length wise not properly cut and are still connected. Only individual products will enter the downstream handling system.

To evacuate connected products before the handling line, the number of potential jams is minimized and interference of operators is scaled down.

The system includes an automatic crusher system for the discharge and is easily adjustable for diff erent product sizes. When activated, the selector can also be used as an overall emergency exit.

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Distribution

For “on demand” distribution of your product to multiple leg downstream equipment, the HOUDIJK FLOWMASTER™ PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM takes care of this task. It is suitable for high volumes of sandwich biscuits, wire cut deposited cookies or chocolate enrobed products. The system can accept random arrival of products and does not require arrival of products in regimented rows. The system features possibilities for product buff er and re-feed in case of a stop of one of the downstream machines.

Count feeding with blending

The GRADOMATIC™ is a versatile Houdijk product row forming system for round regular shaped products. The GRADOMATIC™ is able to handle a random supply of product, blending the production as well as enabling count feeding. It handles large quantities of product per unit, while still handling the individual product extremely gently. The design is open and is easily accessible for operation, maintenance and cleaning.

High volume handlingThe high volumes of modern production cannot be handled by a single wrapping machine. The HOUDIJK FLOWMASTER™ is a fl exible system to distribute large number of products over various legs. Whether tray loaders, slug wrappers or portion pack (vending pack) wrappers, it is possible to distribute diff erent percentages to each leg.

Flat product handlingThe FLOWMASTER™ system handles products lying fl at on the belt. This applies specifi cally for products like wire cut cookies or sandwich biscuits. Product is always carried on its most solid bottom surface. By fl at product handling, the sandwich product is prevented from being squeezed or wire cut cookie from being scuff ed. Back pressures between the products can be controlled and

limited, avoiding interlocking, damaging and/or riding on top of each other.

Product buff er and refeedEach leg is positioned perpendicular to the main conveyor of the FLOWMASTER™ system. This allows each leg to receive product only when it is in ready to run condition. When a leg cannot accept product, due to a problem in the downstream system, the FLOWMASTER™ system will bypass the leg.

In case products at the end of the product distribution cannot be handled by any of the available legs, they are temporarily delegated to the LiFo Buff er conveyor. Once product enters the Buff er conveyor, the FLOWMASTER™ system will automatically instruct all available legs to surge speed.

Directly after after restoring suffi cient wrapping capacity, the FLOWMASTER™ starts to empty the buff er in to the last leg. It automatically handles both incoming production and temporarily stored products. The system keeps all legs in surge running condition till the Buff er conveyor is emptied. Once empty all legs automatically return to their nominal running speed.

The buff er belt capacity is maximized thanks to the use of the ACCUBELT™ accumulation belt. It spreads all products over the full width of the buff er conveyor. To economically use the factory space, the Buff er conveyor can be inclined, carrying the product at an elevated position. To fi t the system in the available factory space, the FLOWMASTER™ system can be “folded” in the space, by adding curve conveyors.

GRADOMATIC™ product row forming systemThe GRADOMATIC™ functional concept already exists for more than 50 years. It has led to the current execution, which is the most advanced and largest volume handling unit of its kind. Products are received in a defi ned accumulation section. The product back pressure in the accumulation section of the GRADOMATIC™ system is controlled and limited by means of an adjustable inclination of the main conveyor.

From the accumulation section products are delegated in product channels. Products too high or lying on top of each other are prevented from entering the channel area.

Accumulation level and product fl ow in the channels is monitored by overhead positioned vision cameras. It indicates which area is running short of product and signals the FLOWMASTER™ distribution system to feed additional product. Multiple product channels allow handling of a large quantity of product while maintaining a comfortable dosing cycle. Top guides can be easily removed, without tooling, for cleaning purposes. A row gating mechanism meters the products, row by row, from the product channels into the Houdijk downstream equipment e.g. SLUGMASTER™ or directly in the fl ightbar of the wrapping machine. Optionally the fi rst product can be inverted in the slug.

Leg distributionWhen a leg is ready to receive products, an overhead infeed mechanism will cross transfer products towards this leg. The FLOWMASTER™ system can connect to combinations of multipurpose diff erent executed receiving legs in diff erent executions, for example a combination of slug wrap and/or portion packs wrap and/or tray loading.

In case it is received by a GRADOMATIC™ count feeding equipment, this system features an integrated product accumulation system.

When received by a FILEMASTER™, to chicane the products to single, dual or triple lanes, the FLOWMASTER™ will be executed with an ACCUFEEDER™, being a small accumulation unit in the leg that regulates the speed in that particular leg, avoiding speed hunting of the downstream equipment.

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Manifold supplyThe integrated overhead positioned piping system between kitchen and the HOUDIJK MANIFOLD™ is temperature and pressure controlled. This will assure a constant and correct product supply. The piping system comprises:

� Sanitary ball valve for approved product fl ow. � Pressure sensor for active back pressure regulator control. � Butterfl y valves with air spring controlled actuators. � Jacketed piping, to ensure proper temperature.

ManifoldThe HOUDIJK CAPPER™ features the patented and revolutionary designed HOUDIJK MANIFOLD™:

� Suitable for fat cream, mellow, jam or combinations of these. � Weight control by precise nozzle timing adjustable through the HMI. � Qualifi ed for sugar abrasive deposit materials or deposit materials

with large inclusions. � Optimal product distribution through product infeed on both ends of

the single or double row jacketed manifold. � Precise pressure control by HMI monitored sensors on the manifold. � Highly accurate dosing using FDA approved squeeze nozzles. � Oval and rectangular deposits are possible by high frequency nozzle

opening and closing. � Fast individual nozzle reaction and No Product No Deposit using

individual nozzle actuators. � Quick and easy replaceable nozzles.

Hygiene and sanitationThe system is designed for easy cleaning assuring a food safe production and meeting a high hygiene standards. The kitchen and piping is cleaned using a CIP system enabling various cleaning scenarios. Houdijk off ers a COP trolley for the manifold which makes it possible to reduce downtime considerably.

Change overThe HOUDIJK CAPPER™ is a fl exible system, designed to allow a variety of diff erently composed sandwich products to be produced. The dedicated size parts are easy exchangeable to assure repeatability of settings and an instant commercial production start. This reduces change over times drastically.

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SLUGMASTER™The SLUGMASTER™ receives products row by row from the GRADOMATIC™ or LINEMASTER™ systems. It comprises an overhead product fl ightbar conveyor, featuring individual moving slug side guides (RUNNERS), which are statically laying on the fl ightbars. The slugs are supported from underneath by a belt conveyor, avoiding rotation of product. Via the system algorithm control, the servo driven fl ightbar conveyor is per row dosing cycle able to receive the next product row. This can be done either in the next or multiple step channel positions. The required count of products in a slug is gradually built up.

PHASER™When loading slugs directly into the fl ightbar conveyor of the BOE slug fl ow wrapper, the PHASER™ is added to the SLUGMASTER™. The fl ow wrapping machine is designed to run at a constant speed. The SLUGMASTER™, however, operates in fl uctuating motion to collect the desired slug count. The PHASER™, aligns the two diff erent dynamic behaviours. It enables a gentle transfer of the slug into the fl ightbar conveyor of the fl ow wrapper.

TRAYMASTER™The TRAYMASTER™ comprises the tray denester, the tray infeed conveyor, the tray synchronization versus slug feeding position and the fi lled tray discharge.

The trays, coming from the tray denester are received by the tray infeed conveyor and are buff ered side by side. Via the TRAYMASTER servo driven two pin fl ightbar mechanism, trays are synchronized with the completed slug at the slug transfer position of the SLUGMASTER™. Each fl ightbar is alternatively positioning the tray against the slug transfer position, or holding back the second and following trays.

DUAL MODEThe DUAL MODE enables the same GRADOMATIC™ or LINEMASTER™ system to load slugs of products either in a tray or directly into the fl ightbar conveyor of the connected BOE slug fl ow wrapper. For this purpose the SLUGMASTER™ is extended and off ers two slug transfer positions.

TRAY FLIGHTBARThe TRAY FLIGHTBAR receives the products row by row from the PICK & PLACE ROBOT coming from the GRADOMATIC™ or LINEMASTER™ system. The TRAY FLIGHTBAR comprises the fl ightbar carrying the trays, the tray denester, the tray infeed/buff er conveyor and a tray index mechanism which transfers the trays in the fl ightbar. After each row of products is placed fl at in the cavities of the corresponding cells, the tray fl ightbar travels to its next position receiving the following row of products until the tray confi guration is completed.

INTEGRATION OF TRAY DENESTERHoudijk can integrate high quality tray denesting systems, including management support in tray design. The integration guarantees a fl awless integration of both requirements of the tray denester system and the rest of the tray loading system. This ensures a maximum line effi ciency.

The LINEMASTER™ is a unique Houdijk product row forming system for non-uniform shaped products. The LINEMASTER™ handles products individually after they have been redistributed into a single fi le by the FILEMASTER™. The LINEMASTER™ is able to handle large quantities of product: up to 1,000 products/minute.

FILEMASTER™The FILEMASTER™ is a sub system connecting the FLOWMASTER™ product distribution system. It either feeds the LINEMASTER™ ROW FORMING SYSTEM or a portion/vending pile packing machine. The wrapping machine can be supplied with single-, dual- or triple lane, count balanced, product fi les for high capacity feeding.

The FILEMASTER™ system starts with an ACCUFEEDER™ unit, which features a

small accumulation section to regulate the product fl ow to the downstream. It avoids undesired speed hunting of the following unit. The product back pressures/contacts in the accumulation/high density section of the ACCUFEEDER™ unit are controlled and limited by means of an adjustable inclination of the Conveyors.

LINEMASTER™ PRODUCT ROW FORMING SYSTEMThe LINEMASTER™ system is specially designed for products which do not allow high density accumulation, as they would climb on top of each other. It is for this reason that through the complete system, products are treated as individual products.

Because of the delicate nature of these types of product, which sometimes can feature soft inclusions the products must be

gently treated. Irregular shapes with large tolerances are allowed suffi cient travel space preventing them from getting stuck.

Products arrive in a single fi le and are accelerated allowing them to create gaps between each other. By means of a photocell unit, individual products are placed in a digital register. Servo driven pushers transfer only product within specifi cation into lanes of the LINEMASTER™ main conveyor. Optionally, instead of the photocell unit, the system can be executed with a vision camera system. This inspection system inspects individual products for shape, size and potential discolorations.

The main conveyor features a stopper mechanism that forms regimented product rows from the arriving lanes. Optionally the fi rst product can be inverted in the slug.

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SKIPPER™ PILE/STACK LOADINGThe SKIPPER™ pile/stack loader is suitable for round, oval and rectangular shaped products in short or long side leading orientation. The SKIPPER™ system comprises multiple servo driven discs. It guarantees the highest efficiency available in the market for pile loaders.

The SKIPPER™ pile/stack loader avoids the need for complicated and expensive product supply systems, as it is able to handle the

number of lanes coming from the oven. The stacked product supply via conveyor belt and/or vibratory conveyor is connected to the SKIPPER™ systems. The number of stacked product lanes arriving from the oven is accordingly connected to a SKIPPER™ unit disc. The available SKIPPER™ units are divided over the desired number of flow wrapper(s).

Per flow wrapper, the system composes the required product pile/stack count according to an algorithm controlled lane balancing

system. It collects individual products each time from different vertical product magazines.

The system is able to neglect a product lane, once it reaches minimum level. The pile count is set via the HMI and is flexibly adjustable via a recipe change. High speeds of up to 1,000 piles/stacks per minute are possible depending on product shape and characteristics.

PICK & PLACE LOADINGThe HOUDIJK PICK & PLACE ROBOT is state of the art design. The unit is hanging in a portal to maximize space underneath the unit. It is highly dynamic and able to carry relatively large payloads up to 50 cycles per minute. The unit can be executed to pick up single or double rows of product.

The reliability of the pick and place process is very high, due to the unit’s ability to pick

up complete product rows at the same time. This allows for a gentle build-up of vacuum and a low controlled travel speed. It accurately places the product in the desired position.

The PICK & PLACE UNIT, in combination with the HOUDIJK GRADOMATIC™ and LINEMASTER™, results in a highly efficient tray loading system. It handles per station large quantities of products per minute.

The unit offers high flexibility in tray configuration in terms of product/cavity size, number of cavities per tray and stack height.

Dedicated solutions to load paper cups or carton tubes are available.

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The PICK & PLACE UNIT is a servo driven unit, picking up complete product row(s) and placing them in the destined location. Products are gently picked up by means of vacuum and placed in a tray.

Pile/stack feeding

The high speed SKIPPER™ unit is an unique and innovative Houdijk pile/stack loading system for plain products. The SKIPPER™ accepts without lane reduction/expansion the given number of product lanes coming from the oven. It separates extremely gently individual products from the vertical magazine by means of a servo driven horizontal indexing disc. The individual products are transferred in the destined pitches of the infeed chain of any make flow wrapping machine. Thus it composes the product pile/stack with set count.

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SLUG IN WRAPPERThe wrapping machine fl ightbar conveyor receives counted slugs of products on edge from the SLUGMASTER™ connected to a GRADOMATIC™/LINEMASTER™ system. Alternatively rows of products are received directly from the GRADOMATIC™/LINEMASTER™ system and the slug is built up in the fl ow wrapper fl ightbar conveyor.

PILE/STACK IN TRAY By means of the Houdijk PICK & PLACE UNIT the products are picked up row by row at the end of the GRADOMATIC™/LINEMASTER™ and gently placed into trays. The trays are positioned in the Houdijk TRAY FLIGHTBAR.

SLUG IN TRAYBy means of the SLUGMASTER™ and the TRAYMASTER™ connected to a GRADOMATIC™/LINEMASTER™ system, a slug of counted products on edge is formed and loaded into the tray.

PILES/STACKS IN WRAPPERBy means of the HOUDIJK SKIPPER™ stacking system products are piled/stacked into the chain of a wrapper, in the required count. Count change does not require a mechanical adjustment, but is achieved by recipe.

DUAL LANE SLUG IN WRAPPER For the forming of small slugs of products on edge, the wrapping machine dual lane fl ightbar infeed conveyor receives two slugs of products from the GRADOMATIC™/LINEMASTER™.

ON EDGE PRODUCT IN CAVITY TRAYAt the end of the GRADOMATIC™/LINEMASTER™ products are placed – row by row - directly into defi ned cavities of trays. The trays come from a denester and are presented in synchronized position by the Houdijk TRAY FLIGHTBAR.

DUAL MODE SLUG TRAY/WRAPPERThe combination of the SLUGMASTER™ and the TRAYMASTER™ connected to the GRADOMATIC™/LINEMASTER™ system creates product loading fl exibility. A slug of products can either be loaded straight into the fl ightbar infeed chain of the wrapping machine, or alternatively the products can be loaded into a tray.

PORTION/VENDING PILE PACKThe FLOWMASTER™ product distribution and buff er system followed by the FILEMASTER™ product chicane conveyors. It produces a single-, double- or triple lane count-balanced supply to the high speed fl ow wrapper. Over 1,000 products per lane can be gently supplied.

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HOUDIJK CAPPER™Several functions are executed with vision systems to control the products over the full belt width of the HOUDIJK CAPPER™ belt. Standard vision control is used to control the accumulation section and to check the presence of product in each row in front of depositor. It activates the No Product – No Depositing/Capping function of the HOUDIJK CAPPER™. Optionally the vision system is also used to recognize incomplete product pattern arrival, activating automatic lane balancing. e

INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT DIMENSION CONTROLProducts arriving in a single fi le are individually inspected by a vision system on their outer dimensions. Products which are out of specifi cation are discharged to avoid loss in effi ciency in the downstream handling equipment. r

It is frequently integrated in the LINEMASTER™ system, whereby the LINEMASTER™ only handles the correct products. It disregards and discharges disapproved products.

PRODUCT QUALITY CONTROLBesides controlling dimensions, products can be inspected on quality over the full belt width. The vision system can qualify products on color, shape, appearance (e.g. product is not fully covered with chocolate), doubles, etc. Depending on line execution Houdijk off ers diff erent ways to reject the disapproved products. t

LEVEL CONTROLLevel control of products in system accumulation sections can be controlled by vision. The system oversees the complete area in contrary to photocells. Besides that it can control system speed and recognize product blockages. The vision system is positioned outside the product fl ow area, avoiding contamination. It is standard integrated on GRADOMATIC™ and HOUDIJK CAPPER™ systems to control loading levels of the product accumulation section and to monitor the fl ow of products in the channels. u

CLIPPER™ SLUG LOADERThe CLIPPER™ slug loader is highly effi cient servo driven system, able to achieve an output per channel of up to 25 slugs per minute, subject to the characteristics of the product.

The loader is fl exible with respect to product size and slug length variety. The recipe setting and control is done via the Human Machine Interface (HMI) touch screen.

The CLIPPER™ loader features automatic lane balancing. When reaching minimum buff er levels, the related lane stops the slug separation and loading until new product is supplied. The connected wrapping machine needs to be equipped with a ”No Slug – No Wrap” functionality.

The CLIPPER™ is an ergonomic and hygienic designed loader and easy to operate and to maintain.

CLIPPER™ PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCYThe CLIPPER™ in combination with the Houdijk product handling system off ers the most gentle and highly effi cient volumetric loader in the market. Because of an integrated software control, back pressure is extremely well controlled. A spring loaded knife mechanism separates the required slug length while back pressure control minimized back pressure. This ensures a gentle insert between products preventing product from being damaged. The system’s speed control, balances the combination CLIPPER™/wrapping machine with the production line.

CLIPPER™ DUAL LANEExecution available for dual lane fl ightbar infeed loading for short slug lengths at high capacity.

Volumetric loading

The CLIPPER™ volumetric slug loader (“length measuring feeder”) is a modern design solution for loading slugs of biscuits standing on edge. The CLIPPER™ is suitable for loading biscuits and crackers, with round, oval, square and rectangular shapes. In combination with the Houdijk handling system, it is a versatile solution for feeding products into the running fl ightbar infeed of any make X-fold- or fl ow wrapping machine.

Vision applications

Houdijk off ers sophisticated integration of vision applications in their product handling solutions. The systems are used for product dimensional and/or quality control. The implementation of vision systems improves line effi ciencies and minimizes photocell control resulting in less maintenance. Camera systems are placed overhead relatively far from the product fl ow, off ering a hygienic control solution.

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Houdijk is well known for its equipment, handling systems, operating

software and components. What underlies all this, what makes Houdijk

so unique is the biscuit feeding expertise it has built up over the last

50 years. Without it, we simply could not develop our feeding systems

for the diverse range of applications and products to be found at biscuit

manufacturers around the world.

Biscuit feeding expertise

The key to maximum output lies in the automation of your production. Conveying and handling are important stages in this process. With Houdijk as your partner, you can be sure that even the most complex process will lead to a streamlined production.

Rest assured that Houdijk will do its utmost to fi nd the right customer-specifi c solution to meet your needs. Just listen to what other manufacturers throughout the world have to say about our company. And then put your biscuits in the hands of the people who love them most: the specialists at Houdijk.

LocationTrawlerweg 43133 KS VlaardingenThe Netherlands

Post addressP.O. Box 3283130 AH VlaardingenThe Netherlands

Contact T (+31) 10 434 92 44F (+31) 10 460 13 35www.houdijk.com