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Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)

Successful handover and installation of GREIF-VELOX systems for customers

Rhenus Lub
Factory acceptance test of the Custom Line R-DOS

As part of the FAT with Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG, the focus was on a custom-designed Custom Line R-DOS filling system, developed for filling lubricating oils and greases.

The customer's facility presented unique challenges regarding the installation, assembly, and operation of the system. The R-DOS was specifically adapted to this environment and can be disassembled for transport and installation; to this end, it is equipped with plug-in connectors for electrical and pneumatic components.

Results and Key Figures:

Adaptation to the installation environment: Modular design with plug-in connections for electrical and pneumatic systems

Customized operation: Swiveling operator handle, shortened boom, and manually adjustable roller conveyor for canisters and buckets

Filling range: Containers from 4 to 600 kg: 5- and 10-kg canisters and pails, as well as drums

Safe handling: Newly developed drip tray with a safety feature to prevent it from falling out

Flexible valve technology: Four different dispensing valves, including a large valve for grease in drums and a small valve for lubricating oils in canisters, designed for different products, viscosities, and container sizes

Many thanks to Rhenus Lub GmbH & Co KG for their trust and the successful FAT.

About the Customer:

Rhenus Lub is a successful traditional company in the field of industrial lubricants. The company stands for future-oriented product developments and high-quality standards in fluid management and specifically in lubricant technology.

STW Kautzmann
FAT of the VeloVac vacuum bagging system

As part of the factory acceptance test, the fully automatic VeloVac 2-spout vacuum bagging system demonstrated its impressive performance. The system, which was specially developed for STW Kautzmann GmbH, is designed as an integrated full-line solution and combines the processes of sealing, levelling and palletizing in one integrated system.

Project results and key figures

Output: The system achieves a capacity of 80 bags per hour - designed for 6.5 kg and 12.5 kg bags

Innovative technology: A new bag gripper enables flexible handling of varying bag formats

Process integration: The combination of automated sealing, levelling and subsequent palletizing significantly optimizes the packaging process

About the customer – STW Kautzmann GmbH

Schwarzwälder Textil-Werke Heinrich Kautzmann GmbH is a traditional family business from Schenkenzell in the Black Forest. With around 95 employees and over a century of experience in the development and production of high-quality fibers, STW has established itself as a leading specialist for fiber fillers, fiber short cuts, fibrides and pulp.

Schülke & Mayr
Factory Acceptance Test of the R-DOS-2W filling system

As part of the FAT, our customized R-DOS-2W filling system demonstrated its high efficiency in the manual filling of disinfectants. The GREIF-VELOX solution uses alternating operation of two integrated scales, enabling continuous and accelerated filling.

Results and Key Figures:

Double Efficiency: Optimized alternating operation of the two scales

Process Optimization: Faster, continuous manual filling process

About the Customer:

Schülke & Mayr is a traditional chemical company specializing in innovative disinfectants and hygiene products. The company represents the highest quality standards and continuous innovation in the chemical industry.

Allnex
Factory Acceptance Test of the A-DOS-P1 filling systems

As part of a successful FAT, two fully automated A-DOS-P1 filling systems were commissioned at the plant. The systems impress with a full-line solution that includes an integrated load securing system, robotic labeling for drums and IBCs, and ATEX certification.

Results and Key Figures:

Safety Standard: ATEX certification guarantees the highest safety

Automation: Integrated robotic labeling optimizes the process

Full-Line: Comprehensive solution with load securing

About the Customer:

Allnex is a leading global manufacturer of coating resins, producing innovative and reliable chemical industry products for various industries from architecture and automotive to protective clothing.

MÜNZING Emulsions Chemie & MÜNZING Micro Technologies
Factory Acceptance Test of the Full-Line filling system

The renowned manufacturer of specialty additives has approved a full-line solution as part of an FAT. The system includes two pneumatic packers (BVP), the Valvomat S1 applicator, and integrated conveyor technology - ideal for efficiently filling micronized wax products.

Results and Key Figures:

Integrated Solution: Combination of pneumatic packers, applicators, and conveyor technology

Efficiency: Optimized filling processes for micronized wax products

About the Customer:

MÜNZING Emulsions Chemie GmbH and MÜNZING Micro Technologies GmbH are among the leading providers of specialty additives. With innovative solutions and a strong focus on quality, they have a lasting impact on the chemical industry.

Daesang Corporation
Factory Acceptance Test of the Gross Pneumatic Packer BVPV

As part of the FAT, the Gross Pneumatic Packer BVPV was successfully approved in fourfold execution.

Results and Key Figures:

Food-Grade Components: Stainless steel pre-container in food-grade execution

Flexibility: Adaptation to various bag sizes

Safety: Integrated combo checker for rejection in case of incorrect weight or metal detection

Performance: Impressive capacity of 600 bags per hour

About the Customer:

Daesang Corporation is an internationally active manufacturer of leading South Korean food brands. The company stands for high-quality food ingredients and sets global standards in food technology.

Symrise
Factory Acceptance Test of the Semi-Automatic R-DOS Filling Lines

As part of a successful FAT, two semi-automatic R-DOS filling lines were commissioned. With a filling capacity of up to 50 drums per hour, the "Aroma Molecules" business unit in Granada (Spain) will be efficiently served.

Results and Key Figures:

Process Optimization: Efficient integration into existing production workflows

Throughput: Up to 50 drums per hour

About the Customer:

Symrise is one of the world's leading companies in flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic ingredients. With innovative products and internationally oriented production facilities, Symrise continuously sets new standards in the cosmetics and food industries.

Cabot BV (Botlek)
Factory Acceptance Test of the Vacuum Packer VeloVac

The VeloVac vacuum packer was approved as a full-line solution as part of a successful FAT. The system enables dust-free bagging of ultra-light powders and thus meets the highest requirements in the production of carbon black and silica.

Results and Key Figures:

Dust-Free Bagging: Optimal conditions for ultra-light powders

Full-Line Concept: Integrated solution for efficient production processes

About the Customer:

Cabot BV is one of the world's largest manufacturers of carbon black and silica. The company is internationally known for its leading technologies and product developments in the field of industrial fine powders.

Rhenus Lub
Factory Acceptance Test of the Small Packaging Filling System S-Dos-E

As part of an FAT, the small packaging filling system of type S-Dos-E was successfully approved. The system ensures precise, efficient, and reliable filling of lubricating greases and oils and integrates seamlessly into the existing system.

Results and Key Figures:

Precision: Reliable filling of lubricants

Modernization: Upgrading an existing system for optimized processes

About the Customer:

Rhenus Lub is a successful traditional company in the field of industrial lubricants. The company stands for future-oriented product developments and high-quality standards in fluid management and specifically in lubricant technology.

BASF Personal Care & Nutrition GmbH
Factory Acceptance Test of the Full-Line filling system

A new full-line system for filling surfactants and cosmetic additives was tested during a FAT lasting several days. The tests were carried out in cooperation with BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH from Düsseldorf.

Results and Key Figures:

Full-Line concept: Full automation for both drum depalletizing and palletizing

Performance: Dual K-DOS-A units handling up to 50 drums or 15 IBCs per hour

Integrated solution: Integrated robot with drum gripper and pallet feeding system

About the Customer:

BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH is part of the BASF Group and develops, produces and markets ingredients for cosmetics as well as household and industrial cleaners. Innovative solutions based on renewable raw materials are developed at the Monheim and Düsseldorf sites.

K.K. IRISU (C. ILLIES & CO., LTD.)
Factory Acceptance Test of the manual VeloVac vacuum bagging system

As part of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), a manual VeloVac vacuum bagging system demonstrated its outstanding performance at the Greif-Velox headquarters in Lübeck. The system will soon be installed at the Tokyo site of a Japanese chemical company, where it will be used for the bagging of carbon black – a particularly demanding product that requires maximum process reliability and sealing quality.

Project results and key figures:

System type: Manual VeloVac with ValvoCare double ultrasonic sealing

Output: Designed for flexible small-scale production with maximum precision

Special features: Plug-in cable connections for simplified setup and maintenance

Application: Bagging of ultra-fine carbon black powder

Our sincere thanks go to our regional partner K.K. IRISU (C. ILLIES & CO., LTD.) – 株式会社イリス for their trust and excellent cooperation throughout the project.

About our partner – K.K. IRISU (C. ILLIES & CO., LTD.):

K.K. IRISU, the Japanese branch of the long-established German trading house C. ILLIES & CO., supported the project from the initial contact to the successful FAT. With a strong network and deep market expertise, K.K. IRISU serves as a reliable partner for the implementation of Greif-Velox technologies in Japan.