Box packing (carton)
- Cartons of different sizes and configurations
- Automatic taping and strapping of boxes
- Barcode label printing
- Auto cone inspection
- Remote diagnostics
Auto Cone-Pack: automatic cone packing system
Automatic cone packing with AI vision cone inspection, fully integrated with your mill information system. Packs yarn cones into bags or cartons with consistent weight, wrapping and labelling.
20,000 kg of yarn a day with one operator per shift at GHCL's Shree Meenakshi Mills.
Models
Auto Cone-Pack models
Bag packing (sack)
- Bags and sacks of different sizes and configurations
- Auto cone inspection
- Remote diagnostics
Why Auto Cone-Pack
Benefits
Cone weight control
Stops weight in excess of the mill's standard going into each box or bag.
No mix-ups
Eliminates errors from cone and yarn mix-ups.
Defect stop
Stops defective cones using UV inspection.
Packing report
End of shift and end of day data, ready for your ERP.
Consistent packing
Every bag and box packed the same way, every shift.
Manpower saving
Packing no longer depends on finding labour in peak season.
How it works
Process
Weight measurement
Cones are weighed in sets for each bag or box, with smart weight control assistance and net and gross weight logging.
Cone orientation
Cones are tilted to the right orientation to fit into bags.
Polythene wrapping
Cones are wrapped and sealed for consistent quality.
Bag or box packing
Cones are placed in layers according to the configuration chosen.
Taping and strapping
Boxes are taped, strapped and gross-weighed.
Labelling and packing data
A barcode label is printed with the packing information. Shift and day data is consolidated and sent to the mill ERP.
Auto Cone-Pack in detail
See it running
Auto Cone-Pack videos
Add-on
AI vision cone inspection
CONE-i is an automatic cone inspection system that works as an add-on to Auto Cone-Pack, and is also available as a standalone product.
- Cone tip identification: alerts and stops instantly on any variation in design or colour
- UV defect analysis
Client experience
What our customers say about Auto Cone-Pack
Thanks to this system, the packing process has become notably easier. Previously, labour procurement was a challenging task, but now it has been streamlined. The quality of packing has significantly improved, leading to zero customer complaints. Each machine contributes to a significant saving.
When we planned for an automated packing system, we evaluated several options and finally chose the ACP from Indo Texnology, considering the investment and the return on it. The first one was installed in June 2018. Now we are equipped with three ACP systems to cover the packing of all our four units. They supported us promptly, and now our engineers have become quite adept at handling it all by themselves.
We have installed 3 ACP systems with flexible semi-automatic configurations to pack in boxes as well as bags. The first system was installed in 2016 and has been running smoothly, with hardly any service requirement.
At our new plant, Ashok Fine, we have installed the Auto Cone-Pack and BALEXpress fully automatic baling system. We have also installed Spinnov and Sortlink in our older plant. We started with one packing system and added two more, covering 100% of our packing for ring spun and OE yarns into both bags and boxes.
The Auto Cone Pack system has been installed in our unit and we have been able to reduce our manpower requirement and achieve uniformity and control in our packing. Indo Texnology has been giving good service and support.
With Indo Texnology's automatic systems, Lucky Yarntex achieved enhanced yarn quality, reduced costs and streamlined operations.
Sudiva Spinners increased packing to 36 tonnes a day with just a few operators and achieved high-quality packing with zero defects using Auto Cone-Pack and CONE-i. ERP/MIS integration keeps packing consistent.
GHCL's Shree Meenakshi Mills packs 20,000 kilos of yarn a day with just one operator per shift, thanks to the Auto Cone-Pack system.
Frequently asked questions
Can Auto Cone-Pack pack into both bags and cartons?
Yes. There are box (carton) and bag (sack) models, and several customers run both. Sizes and layer configurations are set to your requirement.
How does it stop weight give-away?
Cones are weighed in sets for each bag or box. Smart weight control keeps each package close to your standard, and net and gross weights are logged.
Does it connect to our ERP?
Yes. A barcode label is printed for every package and shift and day packing data is consolidated for your ERP or mill information system.
Can it inspect cones before packing?
Yes. Add CONE-i to stop cones with the wrong count, colour or UV-visible defects before they are packed.
How much output can it handle?
GHCL's Shree Meenakshi Mills packs 20,000 kg a day with one operator per shift, and Sudiva Spinners packs 36 tonnes a day.
Related systems
Inspection
CONE-i Cone Inspection
AI vision catches count mix-ups and UV defects before cones are packed.
View CONE-i
Material handling
Cone Transport System (CTS)
Automatic cone collection, transport and article-wise sorting from winding to packing.
View CTS
Sorting
Sortlink Magic
Attaches to autowinders and sorts empty bobbins by colour with AI vision.
View Sortlink Magic