AFA Nordale Blog

A Brief Report on AFA Systems' Vision System Technology

noreply@blogger.com (afanordale) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:46:00 +0000

Over the years, AFA Systems has taken on projects where accurate inspection of the product was needed before the product was discharged. This procedure is prominent in the pharmaceutical and food industry as the slightest mistake could lead to serious consequences for manufacturers. For instance, a user of medications could suffer serious health consequences if a package is wrongly labeled. Thus, a vision system can help promote total product integrity by being able to detect missing segments, stained, and misplaced codes while ensuring correct lot number and expiry date number on each product. Futhermore, vision systems can be used to detect open flaps, misplaced product, cap and leaflet inspection, and missing labels.

Through partnerships with worldclass suppliers such as Cognex and Banner, AFA has been able to integrate vision system technology into its product lines. This integration has allowed AFA to obtain orders with numerous pharmaceutical and food companies such as Opti Medical Systems Inc., Patheon Inc., and Johnvince Foods. Thus, vision system technology is proving to be a successful integration for AFA's product lines and will continue well into the future.

AFA Has Shipped its new MK-CPT Intermittent Motion Tray Loader to JohnVince Food's

noreply@blogger.com (afanordale) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:08:00 +0000

AFA Nordale has recently shipped its new MK-CPT Intermittent Motion Tray Loader to Johnvince Foods. The MK-CPT provides users with optimal speeds to help you meet your production goals. The servo driven MK-CPT will provide durability and long lasting operation. The MK-CPT also features quick changeover technology to help reduce labor costs. Finally, AFA will always provide an engineered solution to its customers.

Main Features of the MK-CPT

- No Tools Fine Tuning with Quick Release Ratchet Handles
- Modular Design allows for Simple Operation and Maintenance
- Stainless Steel Panel Construction and U.H.M.W. Chain Rails provide long life and quiet operation
- PLC Controls with Panelview Touch Screen Operator Station

AFA Nordale has established a research and development department

noreply@blogger.com (afanordale) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:03:00 +0000

AFA Nordale has now established a new research and development department to further AFAs commitment to providing optimal solutions to clients.

AFA has recently hired Ryan Radu, Mechanical Engineer, to help facilitate the implementation of new products and processes.

The new department has already been making progress in the casepacking, cartoning, and case forming field. New technologies are already out in the field and have proven to be efficient and effective designs. Ultimately, this new department will provide many benefits to end users. AFA realizes that certain cartons need a custom machinery solution for efficient packaging. And we also realize that certain new cartons have non standardized designs. Thats were AFAs Research and Development can engineer new designs and processes to help with your packaging needs. Over the years, AFA has developed custom solutions for customers unique problems. Now with our new R&D department, AFA will strive to be the first mover when it comes to new packaging technology.

AFA Nordale Grows By Two

noreply@blogger.com (afanordale) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:51:00 +0000

AFA Nordale Inc., a Brampton, Ont.-based builder of standard and custom design new machinery featuring robotics, cartoners, conveyor systems, packaging or high-speed assembly for world-wide consumption, has recently grown with two new hires.
Eric Langen is a marketing/sales representative, while Ryan Radu is a mechanical engineer.

Eric Langen

Ryan Radu

For additional information about AFA Nordale, visit http://www.afasystemsinc.com/.

AFA Nordale's Packaging Machine of the Month

noreply@blogger.com (afanordale) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:41:00 +0000

AFA Nordale's Packaging Machine of the Month:

The MK-APS

Standard features on the MK-APS include:
- All servo driven cartoner
- Quick change-over carton magazine
- Capability of running glue and tuck style cartons
- Positive open flap detection
- All servo carton carrier chains for fully electronic carton size change-over
- Extended carton magazine
- Single point depth adjustment
- Discharge belts
- Print and bar code validation
- Intermittent or continuous motion operation
- Stainless steel construction

Please visit us at www.afasystemsinc.com for more information.

AFA Nordale's featured Used Equipment

noreply@blogger.com (afanordale) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:36:00 +0000

Although AFA Nordale is a builder of standard and custom design new machinery, there are circumstances where a used piece of machinery may be a better choice. Cost is usually the most important factor and with some vendors, low cost comes with low performance and problems. However, AFA Nordale supports what it sells. Every machine is set up and tested with the customer's product. You will not be left owning an unusable piece of machinery.

Here is a list of used machinery that AFA Nordale has available for sale:

AFA Nordale Pick and Place
Nordale Carton Former
Assorted Conveyor's

Please visit us at www.afasystemsinc.com for more information.

AFA Nordale Has Partnered With Adept

noreply@blogger.com (afanordale) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:33:00 +0000

Adept Technology is the leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services that provide unmatched performance and economic value throughout the production lifecycle, enabling customers to achieve precision, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling and packaging processes.

Here are some of the features that AFA's Robotic Packaging can provide:

- Lower Costs
- Higher Efficiency
- Reduced Labor
- Increased Manufacturing Flexibility
- Shorter Changeover Time
- Ability to Fit into Limited Floor Space
- Improved Employee Safety and Ergonomics
- Better Product Quality and Consistency