Secondary packaging in the beverage industry

Systems and requirements in secondary packaging vary considerably. Regardless of the demands placed on your drive technology, our systems adapt accordingly.

Returnable bottle systems handle bottles in crates. Disposable containers are often packaged in batches of six in shrink-wrapped packaging units. To ensure that processes run smoothly, we have carefully tailored our drive solutions to meet every possible requirement.

Your benefits

Energy savings of up to 50%
Thanks to the decentralized installation of mechatronic drives that ensures high productivity while using energy efficiently.
Simple installation
Thanks to decentralized SNI (Single Line Network Installation) technology, enabling fast system retrofitting without cable clutter.
Quick batch changes
Through highly flexible, self-guided drive solutions that adapt quickly to changes in your production.
Resource-efficient high dynamics
Through highly dynamic servo drives with low inertia for fast acceleration and gentle placing of bottles in crates.
Long maintenance intervals
Thanks to robust and exceptionally long-lived and reliable drives as well as intelligent automation technology.

Our solutions for your completely hygienic secondary packaging process

Crate cleaning system

Sophisticated drive technology for total cleanliness

In returnable bottle systems, crates as well as bottles go through a cleaning system. Here, thorough cleaning is just as important to operators as ease of repair and adjustment. As with the bottle cleaning system, a drive technology with simple speed control, synchronous mode, and flexibility is extremely important. Our solutions meet all of these requirements and, thanks to an appropriate surface load, are highly resistant to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

Our offer for your specific application needs

MOVITRAC^® MC07B control cabinet inverter

The MOVITRAC^® MC07B control cabinet inverter is your optimum and cost-effective solution for speed control in standard applications and for simple positioning tasks.

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MOVIDRIVE^® B application inverter

Our MOVIDRIVE^® B control cabinet inverter is the optimal solution for sophisticated technical applications with synchronized motion sequences.

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MOVI-PLC^® motion and logic controller

The MOVI-PLC^® controller software provides predefined, efficient program modules for a number of applications, including the MultiMotion module.

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Standard gearmotors

Our modular concept offers you a comprehensive range of standard gearmotors that can be customized for any application or requirement. An appropriate surface load means that they are also optimally equipped for use in wet areas and with chemically aggressive cleaning agents.

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MOVIGEAR^® mechatronic drive unit

Gear units, motors, and electronics in one compact device with high efficiency: with this drive unit, you will cut installation costs and reduce energy consumption by up to 50%. Depending on the requirements of the individual step, your MOVIGEAR^® will either come with an Aseptic or Hygiene^Plus feature, or with a special HP200 High Protection coating providing resistance to acidic or caustic cleaning agents.

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Materials handling technology and packaging unit transport

Gently move containers across several conveyor segments

The materials handling technology used in the secondary packaging process guarantees the safe transportation of crates or shrink-wrapped bottle packaging units. Customized drive technology ensures safety, convenience, and reliability in the completion of various transportation tasks. High efficiency considerably reduces your energy consumption and thus your costs.

Our offer for your specific application needs

MOVIGEAR^® SNI-B mechatronic drive unit

Gear units, motors, and electronics in one compact device with high IE4-class efficiency. Thanks to SNI (Single Line Network Installation) technology, you can cut installation costs and reduce energy consumption by up to 50%. Available with an Aseptic or Hygiene^Plus feature or with a special HP200 High Protection coating providing resistance to acidic or caustic cleaning agents.

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MAXOLUTION^® package application solution for packaging unit transport

The predefined application package for item transport makes planning significantly easier. We have already put together compatible drive components for you – and you will also receive a functional guarantee.

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MOVIFIT^® FDC‑-SNI decentralized standard controller

The MOVIFIT^® FDC-SNI decentralized standard controller controls up to 10 MOVIGEAR^® SNIs and thus up to 10 conveyor segments during item transport. And for use in hygienic areas, the inverter has an Aseptic or Hygiene^Plus feature. Another available option is a special HP200 High Protection coating providing resistance to acidic or caustic cleaning agents.

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FFS machines

Packing bottles in shrink-wrapped packaging units – Safe automation with controlled drives

High processing speeds and precision are the most notable features of fully automated FFS machines. This places heavy requirements on the drive technology to ensure high dynamic properties and flexibility. Our portfolio offers the perfect solutions for these requirements.

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CMP dynamic servomotors

Optimum dynamics, compact design, low mass moment of inertia, and overload capacity are the most important features of our servomotors. This allows you to carry out sophisticated motion sequences conveniently and efficiently.

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MOVIDRIVE^® B application inverter

Our MOVIDRIVE^® B control cabinet inverter is the optimal solution for sophisticated technical applications with synchronized motion sequences.

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MOVI-PLC^® motion and logic controller

The MOVI-PLC^® controller software provides predefined, efficient program modules for a number of applications, including the MultiMotion module.

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MAXOLUTION^® package application solution for FFS machines

Thanks to the predefined application package for FFS machines, your planning is considerably easier. We have already put together compatible drive components for you – and you will also receive a functional guarantee.

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Vertical conveyors

Link different process levels seamlessly

Vertical conveyors are generally used to conveniently carry out conveyor processes across multiple production levels. Our offer ranges from gearmotors, drive electronics, and control technology right up to preprogrammed software modules. If you want to make your decision and planning processes easier, check out our package solutions for vertical conveyors.

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Standard gearmotors

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MOVITRAC^® MC07B control cabinet inverter

The MOVITRAC^® MC07B control cabinet inverter is your optimum, cost-effective solution for speed control in standard applications and for simple positioning tasks.

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MOVIGEAR^® decentralized gearmotor drive unit

Gear units, motors, and electronics in one compact device with high efficiency: with this drive unit, you will cut installation costs and reduce energy consumption by up to 50%. Depending on the requirements of the individual step, your MOVIGEAR^® will either come with an Aseptic or Hygiene^Plus feature or with a special HP200 High Protection coating providing resistance to acidic or caustic cleaning agents.

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MOVIFIT^® FC decentralized standard inverter

Depending on the function level, the MOVIFIT^® FC decentralized standard inverter can be used for both easy and challenging tasks. And for use in hygienic areas, the inverter has an Aseptic or Hygiene^Plus feature. Another available option is a special HP200 High Protection coating providing resistance to acidic or caustic cleaning agents.

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MOVIPRO^® SDC decentralized standard inverter

The MOVIPRO^® SDC standard inverter, which can be installed near-field, uses standardized 1-axis application modules, thus ensuring the smooth control of drive and positioning tasks.

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MOVIPRO^® ADC decentralized application inverter

User-programmable as per IEC 61131-3 and PLCopen – our MOVIPRO^® ADC decentralized application inverter can implement system-specific, complex functions.

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MOVI-PLC^® motion and logic controller

The MOVI-PLC^® controller software provides predefined, efficient program modules for a number of applications, including the vertical conveyor module.

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MAXOLUTION^® package application solution for vertical conveyors

Your planning is made considerably easier thanks to the predefined solution variants available in our conveyor line application package. We have already put together compatible drive components for you – and you will also receive a functional guarantee.

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Palletizers and packaging machines

Quick movements performed gently

Using palletizers and packaging machines involves quick movements with, at times, high accelerations and multiple axes. To ensure the process works smoothly for goods, we offer highly dynamic servo drive technology. Together with the relevant controller and software, this technology ensures precise movement and positioning.

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Servo gearmotors

Optimum dynamics, compact design, low mass moment of inertia, and overload capacity are the most important features of our servo gearmotors. This allows you to carry out sophisticated motion sequences conveniently and efficiently.

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MOVIAXIS^® multi-axis servo inverter

When it comes to automating highly dynamic, multi-axis movements, the MOVIAXIS^® multi-axis servo inverter is the optimum high-performance, reliable solution.

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MOVI-PLC^® motion and logic controller

The MOVI-PLC^® controller software provides predefined and efficient program modules for a number of applications, including the modular MultiMotion packer/unpacker software concept.

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MAXOLUTION^® package application solution for packers/unpackers

Thanks to the predefined application package for packers/unpackers, your planning is considerably easier. We have already put together compatible drive components for you – and you will also receive a functional guarantee.

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Electrified monorail system

Electrified monorail systems for light and heavy loads

Our intelligent, modular drive components with integrated coupling are what underly the simplified solutions that we have specifically customized for this type of mobile materials handling technology. Benefit from easy startup and operation of your electrified monorail system, while also enjoying reduced operating costs and increased safety.

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MAXOLUTION^® system solution for electrified monorail systems (EMS)

Our intelligent and modular EMS system solutions keep pace with the growing requirement to be cost-effective. Extensive and costly technical equipment is a thing of the past.

Electrified monorail drives for light loads

Our compact electrified monorail drives are specially designed for light-load applications and comply with the C1 Directive standards (VDI RL-3643). They are vibration-free and emit minimum noise levels.