Industry
Packaging and flexo printing
Carton Pack aims higher: with SILO² VLM, improved organization and protection for printing plates
- Packaging & Flexographic Printing
- SILO²
- Printing sleeve
From floor storage to controlled handling
At Carton Pack, flexographic printing plates were stored on pallets at floor level, exposed to impacts and deformation. Yet these plates play a critical role in print quality and production consistency.
To improve protection and organisation, the company installed a SILO² VLM equipped with custom trays designed for cylindrical printing plates.
The result: no more floor storage, better material protection and greater control over tool life.
Product
SILO²
Key result
– 900 protected printing plates in 28.5 m²
– Tool life traceability
Key feature
Custom-fitted trays with dedicated supports for cylindrical flexo printing sleeves
Carton Pack: food packaging expertise and international reach
Carton Pack specialises in packaging production for the food industry, with a strong presence in the fresh produce segment and an international customer base. Its production is defined by high variety, strict quality standards and continuous focus on internal process efficiency.
In this environment, printing sleeve management is an integral part of the production flow: the condition of each sleeve has a direct impact on the quality of the finished print.
In this environment, printing sleeve management is an integral part of the production flow: the condition of each sleeve has a direct impact on the quality of the finished print.
The logistical challenges
Printing plates were stored on pallets at floor level, exposed to dust, impacts and deformation.
The result was a cluttered storage area, slower handling operations and an increased risk of print quality issues caused by plate deterioration.
This storage method created several operational challenges:
• risk of deformation of cylindrical printing plates
• difficult and time-consuming handling operations involving forklift trucks
• large footprint within the production area
• limited and inefficient access to stored materials
SILO² with custom-equipped trays for cylindrical printing plates
The SILO² VLM, standing more than 7 metres high and featuring 4 storage columns and a telescopic picking/refilling station, is specifically configured for the safe storage of cylindrical printing plates.
The trays are fitted with dedicated supports that prevent deformation and preserve the integrity of the printing plates over time: a non-standard configuration, engineered around Carton Pack’s production process. The VLM stores 900 printing plates in just 28.5 m², with a telescopic station that facilitates picking and refilling operations while reducing the need for forklifts.
The goods-to-person principle delivers materials directly to the operator, eliminating unnecessary travel and reducing the risk of damage during handling.
The trays are fitted with dedicated supports that prevent deformation and preserve the integrity of the printing plates over time: a non-standard configuration, engineered around Carton Pack’s production process. The VLM stores 900 printing plates in just 28.5 m², with a telescopic station that facilitates picking and refilling operations while reducing the need for forklifts.
The goods-to-person principle delivers materials directly to the operator, eliminating unnecessary travel and reducing the risk of damage during handling.
ERP integration: tool life traceability, planned maintenance and consistent print quality
ERP integration provides structured control over the life cycle of every printing plate. Every inbound and outbound movement is recorded, supporting planned maintenance and cleaning activities over time.
Traceability goes beyond logistics and becomes a key factor in maintaining high quality standards in flexographic printing, where plate integrity directly impacts final print quality.
Traceability goes beyond logistics and becomes a key factor in maintaining high quality standards in flexographic printing, where plate integrity directly impacts final print quality.
Key results
Better tooling protection, more floor space, simpler operations
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Floor space recovered
Floor-level sleeve storage eliminated from the production area
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Sleeves protected
Risk of dust, impact and deformation eliminated
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Easier retrieval
Telescopic picking/refilling station for safer and faster operations
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Organised capacity
900 sleeves in 28.5 m², always accessible and tracked
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Fewer forklift movements
Reduced forklift dependency throughout the production area
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Lifecycle control
ERP-integrated maintenance and cleaning scheduling for every sleeve
Discover the product
SILO²: the Vertical Lift Module
With 2 to 7 storage columns, over 120 tray size configurations and specific tray load bearing capacity up to 1,000 kg/m², SILO² is ICAM’s answer for companies managing small and medium-sized items, even those with a very high specific weight.
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