História de sucesso do cliente: Cosmax China Base de alta precisão, Multi-Specification Filling Line Upgrade Project
EU. Sumário executivo: From Production Flexibility to Quantifiable Precision
| Elemento Estratégico | Status Before Challenge | Outcome with the INNOPKG ATLAS 220 Solução |
|---|---|---|
| Desafio Central | Managing frequent changeovers for small-batch, multiproduto (líquido, loção, creme) linhas; longos tempos de mudança, e precisão flutuante. | Tempo de mudança reduzido em 60%, diminuindo o tempo médio de configuração e limpeza para um único lote (5,000 bottles) from 100 minutes to 40 minutos. |
| Accuracy Improvement | Traditional pneumatic systems resulted in filling accuracy fluctuations of , leading to the loss of high-value raw materials. | Filling accuracy improved to (for 15ml serum), achieved through the servo system’s high-precision control across the full range (15ml-500ml). |
| Production Efficiency | Lotion/cream filling speed was limited by air pressure and mechanical positioning, resulting in actual throughput below theoretical capacity. | Dual-channel simultaneous operation led to a 35% increase in actual capacity, reaching 4,000 bottles per hour (for 50ml products). |
II. Client Background and the Challenges Faced (Challenge)
UM. Client Overview
Cosmax is a globally renowned Cosmetic Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) with production bases in China serving Asian and global markets for hundreds of cosmetic brands. As an ODM, Cosmax’s operational model is defined by:
- Product Diversity and High Value: Production covers multiple product forms, including aqueous solutions, lotions, serums, and creams. Many serums and high-end face creams involve high-value raw materials, demanding exceptionally stringent filling accuracy.
- Flexible Production Demand: Market trends require rapid response to small-batch, multi-specification orders (15ml up to 500ml), necessitating production lines with extremely fast changeover and cleaning efficiencies.
B. Key Production Pain Points
Prior to the project initiation, Cosmax’s production lines faced the following critical challenges:
- Pain Point 1: Filling Accuracy and Material Loss Traditional equipment used for filling 15ml high-end serums employed pneumatic or piston-driven methods, resulting in significant filling accuracy fluctuations, typically controlled around . For high-cost active ingredients, even minor overfilling led to substantial raw material waste and escalating costs.
- Pain Point 2: Inefficient Changeovers Due to frequent switching of product packaging specifications (container size, height) and material viscosity (aqueous cream), the line required extensive cleaning and re-tooling. Traditional mechanical positioning systems and non-modular designs meant each changeover and cleaning cycle lasted between 1.5 to 2 hours, severely impacting Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and order delivery timelines.
- Pain Point 3: Process Control During Filling For high-viscosity cream products, traditional fixed-speed filling often caused air bubbles or splashing. Cosmax required a system capable of precisely controlling the filling speed curve and the nozzle diving depth to ensure a perfectly level product surface and packaging aesthetics.
III. The Solution Provided by INNOPKG (Solução)
After an in-depth analysis of Cosmax’s bottle types (height , diameter ) and various material properties, the INNOPKG engineering team recommended and deployed the ATLAS 220 Servo Dual-Channel High-Precision Filling System.
UM. Servo-Driven Core Technology (High-Precision)
The core of the ATLAS 220 is its fully servo-controlled system, which perfectly addressed the accuracy issues associated with high-value liquids:
- Servo Volumetric Filling: Servo motors are used to precisely control the stroke and speed of the filling pumps, directly replacing traditional pneumatic or cam-driven methods. This allows filling volume adjustments to be made digitally via the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) without physical limits, stabilizing the filling accuracy to an industrial-grade standard.
- Servo Diving Control: For creams and lotions, the equipment uses independent servo motors to control the diving and retraction speed of the filling nozzles. Operators can program a three-stage filling speed curve (fast, slow, fast) and keep the nozzle submerged below the liquid surface during filling, fundamentally eliminating air bubbles and splashing, and ensuring the material’s flatness.
B. Flexibility and Productivity Enhancement Design
The ATLAS 220 was designed specifically for high-efficiency, multi-product environments:
- Dual-Channel Synchronous Operation: The machine features two PU material belt conveyors and is configured with two independent servo-driven filling channels. This design allows both channels to operate simultaneously, instantly doubling the potential capacity while operating independently, significantly boosting throughput per unit of time.
- Quick Changeover Design: All material-contact parts (such as pump heads, piping, and filling nozzles) utilize sanitary quick-clamp (Tri-Clamp) connections, enabling tool-free quick disassembly (Simple cleaning of change parts). Coupled with the servo system’s parameter-based adjustments, this achieved a leap in efficiency for container changeover and material cleaning.
- Smart Sensing and Safe Operation: High-sensitivity photoelectric sensors are used to ensure “no filling with absence of containers,” effectively preventing dry runs and material waste.
4. Quantifiable Outcomes (Resultado Mensurável)
Six months after the deployment of the ATLAS 220, INNOPKG conducted a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) audit on two of Cosmax’s China-based production lines. The results are as follows:
UM. Cost Savings and Accuracy Metrics
| Measurement Indicator | Before Upgrade (Traditional Equipment) | After Upgrade (ATLAS 220) | Improvement/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filling Accuracy (15ml Serum) | Média | 83.3% Improvement | |
| Annual Raw Material Savings | – | Estimated | Achieved by eliminating overfilling of high-value materials. |
| Container Compatibility | Limited to 50ml and larger bottle sizes | Full Range 15ml 500ml Compatibility | Eliminated the need to outsource small-batch orders. |
B. Production Efficiency and Flexibility Metrics
| Measurement Indicator | Before Upgrade (Traditional Equipment) | After Upgrade (ATLAS 220) | Improvement/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Changeover & Cleaning Time (Liquid Cream) | 100 minutos (Média) | 40 minutos | 60% Reduction |
| Actual Capacity (50ml Lotion) | 2,950 bottles/hour | 4,000 bottles/hour (Dual Channel) | 35% Increase |
| Equipment Downtime | High due to frequent mechanical adjustments | High stability with servo parameter control | Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Aumentado em 45% |
V. Conclusion and Client Testimonial
Conclusão:
The implementation of the ATLAS 220 Servo Dual-Channel Filling System enabled Cosmax China Base to transition from “capable production” to a strategically advanced state of “high-efficiency, high-precision flexible production.” The system not only resolved the issue of high-value raw material loss but its rapid changeover and dual-channel synchronous operation capabilities significantly increased OEE. This allows Cosmax to respond more flexibly and rapidly to the dynamic changes and personalized order demands of the global cosmetics market.
Depoimento do cliente (Cosmax Director of Production Operations):
“In the cosmetics ODM industry, time is cost, and accuracy is credibility. The ATLAS 220’s servo system has consistently held our 15ml serum filling accuracy within , directly saving us substantial raw material costs. More importantly, we can now complete a material and specification changeover in under an hour, significantly boosting our market agility. INNOPKG provided more than just equipment; they delivered an integrated solution that meets our high-end manufacturing standards.”
