Shemesh Automation (SA) rolled out its XPander last week at a private central London event, which targeted companies from around the world attended to get a first-hand impression of the new packaging technology.
 
Built on decades of industry experience supporting the wipes manufacturing sector with its in-line, high throughput downstream packaging portfolio, Shemesh Automation has now brought together all its proven technologies for the first time in a single application. The unique, all-in-one monoblock design encompasses all aspects of round wipes downstream packaging from cans and wipes loading, dosing and sealing through to capping, a full built-in quality control and smart weight checking. The Xpander has a throughput of 30-35ppm and is the only machine of its kind available on the market today.
 
Shai Shemesh, SA’s managing director and the head of its London office, says, “We could not be happier with the reaction we keep getting from the market to the XPander. This is a direct result of continual evolution and constant dialogue with our customers, leading to significant productivity enhancements, benefiting manufacturers and boosting efficiency.”
 
Operated by as little as two operators, the Xpander affords flexible and efficient operation and offers exceptional ROI while reducing waste, cutting production times and maintaining high levels of product quality. The Xpander+ configuration offers virtually “hands-free” operation with the only requirement that the lids and empty cans hoppers are full. In addition, with a monoblock footprint of only two square meters, the Xpander is capable of operating in very small spaces.
 
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