Based on the design of our RF3 robot, which was a great success for over a decade, our new RF13 robot has evolved to meet the needs of our clients.
This new generation of robots combines ruggedness and versatility. With its numerous chassis variants, its integration is suitable for almost all existing cheese cellars.
His design has been revamped to optimise its routine maintenance and thus increase its useful life. The rugged and robust construction and many optional features are what makes our solution successful, and even beyond our borders.
A new generation of robots
The RF13 retains all the elements that made the RF3 such a success. The most significant evolutions include:
- The cheese turning system has been completely redesigned. Movements are more fluid and the stirrups grab the cheese wheels better.
- An spotlight illuminates the treatment area.
- The brine tanks are made of plastic material. Improved hygiene of the pipes, which no longer comprise welds. Increased brine volume in the compact chassis.
- Improved sealing of the chassis and brushing systems. Removal of all hollow bodies and several design optimisations to make the system more hygienic.
- New generation of PLCs with increased memory for more scalability of future functions.
Grab module
- Optimal pick-up of cheese wheels through efficient positional detection of the plate
- Belt can be removed without special tools in less than one minute
- Movement of all moving parts carried out using maintenance-free, non-stretch belts
- Strong plastic lift and table runners, limiting wear and reducing maintenance costs
Care
- Brushes and plate can be removed without the use of special tools
- Large choice of brushes available
- Brine tank level detection system
- A LED spotlight provides good light. It can be viewed and accessed directly from the dialogue screen
- Remote brine tank selection controls for greater accessibility
Turning
- The kinematics of the turning module have been completely redesigned. Movements are now smoother. The cheese is held better in the turner’s stirrups
- This new design also compacts the movement and saves space in the chassis
Dialogue and control screen
- Easy to program, using a 12’’ colour screen and high-performance help system
- Control system for accessing to the various settings and parameters
Guide and movement system
- Contactless guide system : the machine moves along an aisle, automatically correcting its course
- The robot uses the existing infrastructure and is automatically fixed on the uprights of the shelves
- The remote control allows the operator to position itself at the best viewing angle. The motorised steering and steering angle that is larger than 180° allows for accurate and effortless movement
Construction
- Single-block chassis made entirely out of mechanically welded stainless steel 1.4301
- Brine tanks and morge collection tanks made of plastic material, easily removable for cleaning
- Hygienic : treatment station with smooth welding easily accessible
- The sloping surface enable optimum run-off of smear liquid and rising water
- Strong, rugged construction
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