Modern packaging lines require intelligent automation systems capable of adapting to rapid and variable production cycles without compromising efficiency. B&R's ACOPOSmulti servo drives meet this requirement through the integration of active power supplies with power factor correction (PFC). This enables more efficient use of electrical energy, reducing losses and extending the service life of electric motors - a crucial advantage for machines such as flowpack, cartoning, case packing, and vertical packaging machines.
Energy efficiency at the heart of packaging lines
Modern packaging lines require intelligent automation systems capable of adapting to rapid and variable production cycles without compromising efficiency. B&R's ACOPOSmulti servo drives meet this requirement through the integration of active power supplies with power factor correction (PFC). This enables more efficient use of electrical energy, reducing losses and extending the service life of electric motors - a crucial advantage for machines such as flowpack, cartoning, case packing, and vertical packaging machines.
Intelligent monitoring for total consumption control
Another distinctive element of B&R solutions is the ability to monitor in real-time the energy consumption of every machine component. This function, integrated into the servo drives, enables manufacturers and operators to rapidly identify potential inefficiencies and intervene in a targeted manner. In a sector where every second counts, optimising consumption without interrupting production represents a concrete competitive advantage.
Hybrid technologies for high performance and low emissions
To overcome the limitations of traditional efficiency, B&R has developed a patented hybrid technology that combines the advantages of IGBT and MOSFET transistors. This solution eliminates high-loss components such as regenerative chokes and line filters, achieving energy efficiency of up to 99% at nominal powers of 32 kW. This result is particularly relevant for high-power packaging machines, where each percentage point of efficiency translates into energy savings and CO₂ emission reductions.
Compact design, simplified installation
Beyond energy benefits, B&R solutions offer a compact design that enables space savings of up to 70% compared to traditional configurations. This translates into slimmer electrical panels, faster installations, and reduced operating costs - fundamental aspects for those designing and building packaging machines in increasingly complex production environments.
Towards carbon neutrality: a concrete commitment
B&R's stated objective is ambitious: to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. A goal that is not limited to statements of principle, but is realised through targeted investments in research, development, and innovation. For packaging machine manufacturers, this means being able to rely on a technology partner that not only provides cutting-edge solutions, but shares a long-term vision oriented towards sustainability.
