MAC Automation Concepts has made a donation of Food & Sundries collected from our employees to McHenry County PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) A Division of Pioneer Center for Human Services. The donation was made on April 23, 2013. PADS is an emergency and transitional shelter for homeless adults and parents with children. Basic services offered: access to showers, laundry facilities, transportation, computers and a mailing address. Additional support services include: case management, job training, counseling and psychiatric services. PADS goal is to help homeless individuals work toward becoming self-sufficient.

For more info about PADS click this link: http://www.pioneercenter.org/programs/homeless-services-mchenry-county-pads/

Automatically fills empty boxes on lower level and lifts full boxes to upper level while using very little floor space. This eliminates the need for bending down to take away full boxes and allows molding machines to be unattended for longer periods. The box filling process occurs on the lift platform using cycle count, part weight or visual count. In addition, rejects, startup shots or quality control samples can be diverted within feed chutes or conveyors prior to the box filling to fully automate the molding process.

System Features

• Fill by Net weight, weight count or cycle count
• Available in 2, 3 or 4 levels to maximize floor space utilization
• Combine with our other equipment to create a custom system
• 5 Year Limited Warranty

System Benefits

• Parts count per tote or box already weighed or counted (Operator does not need to count or weigh parts)
• Less boxes and totes overfilled and parts getting onto the ground turning into scrap
• Can be used with various size boxes for future customer packaging de-mand changes
• Operator only needs to focus on un-loading the full boxes and sealing it for shipment (A single operator can handle many more production lines)
• No more bending over to pick up full boxes and totes

Increase Capacity and Flexibility

A MAC-Stack system provides the most efficient use of space both in the linear direction as well as in usable width di-mension. The system size determined by the size and number of containers re-quired for a certain amount of unattend-ed run times. Systems for cycle count controls consist of an indexing conveyor, a gravity type accumulation conveyor, an equipment sub-frame, a pneumatic or electric belt elevator type of lift, a control panel and leg supports with an end stop at the end of the gravity conveyor.

Systems having weight scale controls also include a powered roller style weigh scale conveyor with a single point load cell with weigh scale controls, which can be positioned either before the elevator or on the elevator, depending on the space requirements. The orientation of the conveyor is normally belt conveyor on bottom and gravity on top, but may be reversed depending upon the applica-tion. These systems are usually posi-tioned along either side or the end of the press with an under the press or multiple under the press conveyors feeding the container indexing and loading system.

Operation Sequence
Empty totes/boxes are loaded onto the lower level belt conveyor. The belt con-veyor indexes the tote/boxes as required onto an elevator lift platform where con-tainers are positioned to receive parts as they are delivered from a feed conveyor. First, the containers position is confirmed by photo-eyes, which are regulated by the system’s PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). Once confirmation is re-ceived, a signal is given to start the feed conveyor to deliver parts to the box. When the container has approached a preset target count, the feed mechanism is signaled to slow down to a “trickle feed” to hit the final fill count. This se-cond signal stops the feed conveyor when the final fill count is reached. Either the platform will lift the full container to a gravity style roller conveyor or the ver-tical transport platform may lift and then drive the full container onto the roller conveyor. This function is dependent upon the fill point location. Full contain-ers accumulate on the roller conveyor. Photo-eyes monitor box positions and may activate optional audible and visual alarms, when the system requires atten-tion. Alarm conditions include: No empty containers in queue; no containers on lift or in fill position; indexing sequence ex-ceeds time limit indicating either an air pressure problem or container jam; and the accumulating gravity roller conveyor may be full.

Reduce Production and Labor Costs
A quick return on investment (ROI) out-weighs the initial setup costs. Typically the payback period for a MAC-Stack is less than a year. By utilizing an automat-ed filling system individual workers be-come more efficient allowing plant man-agers to eliminate extra labor costs. Stop having operators bulk pack your parts. Fill boxes or totes by weight or shot count. Cut down on labor, liability, cost and automate to run 24/7/365 days a year! We can custom design a system to satisfy your particular needs. System implementation dramatically improves accuracy and enhances product quality.

MAC Automation manufactures many other box filling systems.

MAC Automation Concepts, Inc. recently installed a powder coating system. This new method allows MAC to coat its products with a durable environmentally responsible finish.

Powder coating is an advanced and cost effective method of applying a protective finish to products. A dry free-flowing powder is first applied electrostatically and then cured under heat creating a tougher finish than liquid paint.

Benefits include being an environmentally friendly process the powder coating process emits zero or near zero volatile organic compounds (VOC) unlike solvent based painting. Powder coating produces less hazardous waste when compared to liquid coatings. Recycling overspray achieves nearly 100% usage. Customers will like the thicker coating achieved without running or sagging creating smooth, scratch resistant, texture free surfaces that will last for years.

Established in 1980, MAC Automation Concepts, Inc. has earned a solid reputation for quality, innovative products and conscientious service. Staffed with experienced and dedicated personnel and supported by state of the art design and fabrication equipment, MAC has the resources to insure consistent quality and support. Products include Conveyors, automatic box-fill systems, part/runner separators, under-press chutes, diverters, and part / resin containers; weigh scales and trunk-line systems. For more information about products or company news, visit MAC’s Web site at www.macautomation.com or call 800-435-6979 Toll Free and 815-337-3000 inside Illinois.

MAC Automation Concepts, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its Online Store accepting MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express through PayPal’s secure payment processing system on May 16, 2012. Anyone who would you like to improve the quality of molded parts by preventing contamination during material transfers should visit www.macautomation.com/store. At the store, you will find MAC Resin Bins, Drum and Gaylord Filter Covers, common MAC Conveyor parts, Soft Goods and other Part Containment Products. Since 1980 Molding Automation Concepts, dba MAC Automation, Inc. has been providing superior quality and value to its customers.

The main objective of opening the online store is to provide potential customers an outstanding shopping experience. From the selection of user-friendly shopping cart software, extensive product offerings, and the use of SSL encryption, we want to give customers the very best purchasing experience. Users have the option to create an account so next time they visit they can login to speed up the ordering process. Our store site allows users to browse for products using a category tree at the left or the search box at the right.

Established in 1980, MAC Automation Concepts, Inc. has earned a solid reputation for quality, innovative products and conscientious service. Staffed with experienced and dedicated personnel and supported by state of the art design and fabrication equipment, MAC has the resources to insure consistent quality and support. Products include Conveyors, automatic box-fill systems, part/runner separators, under-press chutes, diverters, and part / resin containers; weigh scales and trunk-line systems. For more information about products or company news, visit MAC’s Web site at www.macautomation.com or call 1-815-337-3000.

CT7E Reversing Control Package

CT7E is a new custom reversing control package. This unit is available on MAC reversing conveyors that use AC 3 phase drive motors. The conveyor will reverse its direction when given a signal from the press or process control. This package requires a momentary dry contact closure to initiate the direction change. Travel time in reverse direction accomplished by using an analog timer.

The control cabinet is 12” x 12” x 6” and includes (1) on/off selector switch and (1) 3 – position Fwd./Auto/Rev. selector switch. This package uses a Horner PLC (programmable logic controller) that will allow on operator to program how many shots they want the conveyor to reject upon startup and will also accept a cycle interruption signal (door opening) that will reject parts for a programmable shot count.

In redesigning the MAC website our aim is to introduce a fresh clean look and features that will improve our visitor’s experiences. The new website design offers improved navigation structure allowing customers to find information and solutions faster. We have redesigned our request for quote (RFQ) forms enabling them to be completed, saved and emailed as an attachment. Customers can now download product manuals on the Tech Support page. Until we open the store for online purchases, please feel free to browse the inventory for resin bins, drum and Gaylord covers, part containment products, and replacement parts. Additionally you can download our new product overview brochure.

Please visit the new site: http://www.macautomation.com