Sometimes described as “PICKING”, primary packaging is taking an unwrapped (naked) product off a production line to allow first stage packaging to be applied in some manner……the first packaging layer in which the product is contained. This packaging stage is used to contain, preserve, protect and inform the end user of product details. Products can be primary wrapped in a number of different ways e.g. flow-wrapped film or packed in pre-formed or thermoformed trays.

With the introduction of high-speed pick and place robotics and vision technology over the last 15 years, any type of naked product can be automatically handled and placed in different types of primary packaging. Robotics can form part of machinery systems such as flow-wrappers, tray sealers, de-nesters and thermoformers. Product picking can be from enrobed, frozen, baked, raw, fried, fresh items and used for work in progress. Products can be unscrambled from bulk at high speeds and with the addition of the latest innovations in vision technology products can also be quality controlled before being placed for primary wrapping.

With a number of different robotic and vision system manufacturers in our portfolio, any speed or production application / environment can be catered for by the James Mae Group.