Case studies for increasing efficiency and flexibility with GREIF-VELOX machines

Through innovative engineering solutions for more precise, faster and safer machines

We demonstrate how GREIF-VELOX uses individually tailored filling, bagging and packaging machines to improve production speed, measurement accuracy and operational safety in specific production facilities worldwide. Our detailed case studies illustrate diverse success stories in the chemical, food and other sectors, supported by quantitative results and real improvements.

Chemical industry

ATEX-compliant IBC and drum filling system for Schülke & Mayr

At Schülke & Mayr’s Norderstedt facility, GREIF-VELOX installed an ATEX-compliant R-DOS radial filling system for filling alcohol-based disinfectants into IBCs and drums. Using two floor scales recessed into the floor in alternating operation, the system achieves a nearly continuous filling process with a throughput of up to 12 IBCs or 45 drums per hour. Compared to an existing system from another manufacturer, the filling time per IBC was reduced from seven to four and a half minutes. A dual, redundant overfill protection system ensures the safe handling of flammable media, and the system could be integrated into the existing infrastructure with minimal effort.

Filling machine case study at Schülke & Mayr

Chemical and food industry

Innovative solids bagging machine for ICL Ladenburg

The solid bagging machine from GREIF-VELOX at ICL Ladenburg led to a significant reduction in complaint and cleaning costs, which were originally caused by incorrectly welded bags. This cost problem, which amounted to at least 20,000 euros annually, was radically improved by the introduction of the ValvoDetect on the BVP air packer. With its optical sensors, ValvoDetect ensures that only correctly positioned bags are welded by detecting and sorting out incorrectly attached bags before welding.

Bagging machine case study at ICL Ladenburg

Chemical industry

Hydrogen peroxide filling machine for Evonik

Our filling machine at the chemical company Evonik led to an impressive increase in filling speed by 50 percent. Additionally, we significantly improved product safety by implementing advanced contamination control measures integrated into a highly automated hydrogen peroxide filling machine, increasing not only efficiency but also workplace safety.

Filling machine case study at Evonik

Food industry

Bagging machine for GoodMills Germany

At the food producer GoodMills Germany, we were able to significantly increase packaging efficiency by 100 percent thanks to our machines. We also maximized the accuracy of the bagging processes, doubling production output to up to 400 bags per hour, while at the same time minimizing cleaning effort and changeover times by using our gross pneumatic packer BVPV 4.40.

Bagging machine case study at GoodMills

Food industry

Bagging system for Omnisal

The new full-line bagging system with the Greif-Velox BVPV 4.40 high-speed air packer optimises the bagging of phosphate mixtures at Omnisal. With a hygienic design made of stainless steel, a fully automated complete bagging system including precise robotics and conveyor technology as well as an optical measuring system (ValvoDetect) and an ultrasonic sealing unit (ValvoSeal), complaint and cleaning costs are significantly reduced. The system integrates seamlessly into existing production processes, minimises downtimes during product changeovers and guarantees maximum process and product safety.

Bagging system case study at Omnisal

Chemical industry

Efficient wax bagging machine for Reagens Deutschland GmbH

At Reagens Deutschland in Loxstedt, the GREIF-VELOX air packer BVP has drastically reduced cleaning and downtimes when bagging micronized waxes and wax mixtures. Thanks to the innovative residual emptying function with optimized bowl shape and air purging system, the cleaning time for product changes has been reduced by 80 percent - from 30 minutes to just 5 minutes. At the same time, less than 12 grams of product remain in the bowl, which means that product losses can be almost completely avoided and the efficiency of the entire bagging process is significantly increased.

Bagging machine case study at Reagens

Food industry

Precise valve bag inspection at AKD Toftlund

In this case study, we show how retrofitting the standardized BVPV 4.40 gross pneumatic packer with the ValvoDetect optical sensor system creates decisive quality and efficiency benefits. Two-stage inspection processes (Save & Clean) reliably reject incorrectly opened or incorrectly positioned valve bags before they are bagged and sealed. In combination with targeted valve and gluing point optimization, AKD Toftlund reduces bag rejects from the original 0.4-0.8% to just 0.04-0.08%. The result: maximum process reliability, zero complaints and significantly reduced cleaning costs - with a stable throughput rate.

Bagging machine case study at AKD Toftlund

Chemical industry

Powder bagging system at Birla Carbon

Birla Carbon was faced with the challenge of bagging ultra-fine, ultra-light carbon black for lithium-ion batteries dust-free, precisely and with uniformly compact bags. With the GREIF-VELOX VeloVac Full-Line in a closed vacuum chamber, it was possible to suck the material directly into the valve bags, recirculate dust and compress the bag volumes by up to 400%. The result: completely dust-free 24/7 operation, increasing throughput rates of up to 33 bags of 102 l per spout and savings of up to 75% in storage and logistics costs - with maximum process and transport safety.

Powder bagging system at Birla Carbon

Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)

Successful handover and installation of GREIF-VELOX systems for customers

Further practical examples of successful factory commissioning of our systems in our customers' production lines are shown in our Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).

Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)