Mosca GmbH

Lean solution for a stable bond between product and substructure

While the EVOLUTION SoniXs MS-6-H provides optimum stabilization for products stacked on a pallet, the EVOLUTION SoniXs MS-6 KR-ZV offers a tailor-made, cost-effective strapping solution for securing products to a substructure. This machine was introduced at FachPack 2018 and is specially designed for lightweight products on pallets, dollies or pallet cages. It operates with a reduced strap tension of up to 450 newtons, which eliminates the need for a safety enclosure or safety zone during operation. This lowers procurement costs and makes operation less complicated.. The EVOLUTION SoniXs MS-6-H is an ideal supplement in complex logistics chains.

High-quality stainless-steel model available in several versions

The EVOLUTION SoniXs MP-6 VA wins over food manufacturers with its choice of material. This machine is made with stainless steel to ensure extremely hygienic production conditions. The EVOLUTION SoniXs MP-6 T-VA table model straps up to 50 packages per minute. The version equipped with a roller conveyor (EVOLUTION SoniXs MP-6 R-VA) straps up to 35 packages per minute. At low load, operators can easily slow down the machine from maximum to Eco-speed. Thanks to the adjustable control panel, both EVOLUTION SoniXs MP-6 VA versions can be operated in tight spaces. The EVOLUTION SoniXs MP-6 R-VA can also be integrated into fully-automated lines.
 

From palletized boxes to fruit crates and plastic containers – Mosca has equipped its EVOLUTION SoniXs MS-6-H strapping machine with a vertical edge protection feeder to reliably secure horizontally stacked layers. This device positions solid cardboard protection elements on the four outer edges of the product to be packaged before the machine straps them horizontally. "The application is especially practical for securing fruit and vegetable containers in the food industry. But it can also be used in other logistics operations," explains Mosca CEO Timo Mosca. So far, the high-speed machine has primarily been used to meet the demands of furniture and home appliance manufacturers.


Versatile, efficient, sustainable
The standard EVOLUTION SoniXs MS-6-H magazine can be loaded with edge protectors in three different sizes. Along with the length of the entire element, the wing width and material thickness are variable. This ensures the ideal protection for each application. The edge protectors are made from solid recyclable cardboard, which offers an eco-friendly alternative to stretch wrapping or other methods that use plastic film to hold stacked layers in place. When the supply of edge protectors is used up, the empty magazine can be quickly removed from the machine and replaced with a full one. This saves time, material and production costs.

Edge protectors are positioned on the stack precisely and efficiently – without manual intervention. Laser beams detect the four corners of the stack as soon as it is placed on the machine. The edge protectors are then simultaneously brought into place on the product and carefully attached. Product height is also automatically detected by the machine and the process is usually completed with two to five straps applied horizontally.

Advantages of the original EVOLUTION SoniXs MS-6-H remain unchanged
The EVOLUTION SoniXs MS-6-H equipped with edge protection remains true to its original features. Strapping performance is only minimally affected by the additional step of applying edge protectors. Thanks to intelligent product recognition, the machine can be used with a variety of product groups. Mosca's patented SoniXs ultrasonic technology is used to securely seal the strap ends. Both PET and PP straps are reliably sealed without a warm-up phase.

SoniXs TR-6 PRO: high-end strapping with a revolutionary control concept

A specialized machine control, Mosca designed software and a user-friendly interface – Mosca’s high-performance machine SoniXs TR-6 PRO meets the highest production demands and is equipped for the future needs of Industry 4.0.

Based on the fully automated SoniXs TR strapping machine, the SoniXs TR-6 PRO includes numerous technical refinements and a revolutionary strapping control concept. The unique control concept again demonstrates Mosca's technological leadership in the development of strapping technologies. Besides a wide variety of strapping programs and presets that can be easily stored via HMI touch panel, operators can set various machine component parameters with the user-friendly Mosca software interface.

Perfect strapping for every package

The extremely flexible strapping editor enables variable settings for each product and is the key to high-performance operation of the SoniXs TR-6 PRO. Customers can define a wide range of strapping positions and save these parameters as formulas that include transport speed, strap tension and package dimensions. When necessary, strapping programs independently select formulas according to predefined events that can be activated by external interfaces, sensor signals or QR codes. This enables the machine to differentiate between more package parameters than ever before. Along with package length, the color, height or position of various products are processed and the right formula is selected. This results in many new options for product processing.

 Operation is further simplified by a detailed error display with troubleshooting support. Diagnostics can be handled via online remote maintenance direct from Mosca headquarters in Waldbrunn, Germany. Thanks to the machines network capability the SoniXs TR-6 PRO is already fully prepared for Industry 4.0 machine interactions. Operating status can be clearly displayed at any time with a few mouse clicks. This enables early detection or prevention of potential problems.

The SoniXs TR-6 PRO has a modular design and works with the Standard 6 strap path system. This system is easy to access and includes components that can be serviced or replaced without the use of tools. The energy-saving ultrasonic sealing unit guarantees emission-free, tear-proof strapping. The SoniXs TR-6 PRO is available for delivery in four different frame sizes. It straps up to 45 packages per minute with six different strap widths ranging from 5 to 12 millimeters. The machine carries CE marking from the factory and can be easily integrated into existing systems.

Everything from a single source – PP and PET straps from Mosca

Mosca not only provides top-quality strapping machines, but also the corresponding plastic straps. At one of Europe’s most modern plants in Muckental in the Odenwald region, the company produces tear resistant plastic straps made of PP and PET. In addition, Mosca extended the strap range to include PLA straps, organic plastic straps from renewable raw materials that can be composted after use. Sustainability has always played an important role in Muckental from planning and construction to daily operations of the plant.

Several automated extrusion lines in operation 24/7 produce PP and PET straps for strapping machines in Muckental. Ranging in width from 5 to 15 mm, the straps can be used in all strapping machines, irrespective of the machine type or manufacturer. The Mosca plant meets growing customer demands for sustainability on many levels. When the plant was built, Mosca utilized the potential of the large flat roof to install solar panels covering an area of about 2,500 sqm. The system feeds power to the grid through three inverters. This makes it possible to manufacture climate-neutral straps, since the PET strap production facility uses no more energy than is generated by the in-house photovoltaic system. The current status and effectiveness of the system and its components can be monitored at any time via Internet. Energy is even recycled inside the production hall. The isolated hot parts of the machine equipment provide high energy efficiency and any remaining waste heat is used to heat the hall on cold days. Energy gained from brake lines is made available to the system again in form of electricity, since parts of the production line have powered motors with an electronic transformer.

Tear-resistant, environmentally friendly and unpolluted

Mosca continuously works on offering customer- oriented solutions. An important product is the 5 mm wide standard polypropylene strap. Here a linear length of up to 8,000 metres on a coil is offered by the latest spooling technology instead of the usual linear length of 6,500 metres. This saves not only space in transportation, but allows longer operating times with fewer coil changes and set-up costs for the customer.

PP STRAPS

These straps are available in 5-15 mm widths. They are eco-friendly, safe for use with food and pollutant-free. The standard color is black, but other colors and sizes can be produced in the same grade on request.

PET STRAPS

These straps are available in 9.5-15.5 mm widths. PET strap is made from 100 percent recycled material. Slight colour variations are inevitable and do therefore not pose a quality criterion. The straps are temperature stable and guarantee high strength and elasticity for optimally securing loads. The PET straps are used in an extremely diverse range of industries. They are used for strapping stacks of paper and corrugated board and also for entire pallets with more solid loads, including bricks, wood or cans. It is irrelevant whether the strap is sealed using the heat-welding or ultrasonic method. The PET strap is suitable for both processes.

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