Bagging Success for LDL Components!

Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) have supplied a vertical bagging solution to LDL Components Ltd based in Hadfield.

LDL are the leading distributors of Blum lift, hinge, drawer and runner systems for the UK’s kitchen, bedroom and bathrooms market as well as Peka storage solutions and Furnipart handles.

In 2021 launched a specialist distribution service which specialises in bespoke packing for large volume manufacturers and retail studios. The application required manual collation of Blum components to make hinge and lift system packs. These packs comprised of all component parts needed by fitters to successfully complete their tasks, from the hinges and mounting plates to the tiny wood screws. Packs were to be hand-picked, bagged and then collated in boxes ready for shipment to distribution centres and onward retailers. For full control of quality, cost and process, LDL wanted the operation to be managed in-house rather than outsourced. This required fast and efficient automatic bagging machinery to manage the volume yet provide a quality polybag material with improved environmental credentials for their clients.

YPS delivered and installed not one but two SX tabletop autobaggers. The machines incorporate a simple light curtain initiation system to achieve a hands-free sealing operation, allowing for significantly increased speeds and efficiency. Additionally, the inbuilt thermal transfer printers deliver direct-on bag printing of barcodes and product information whilst batch counters ensure the accurate fulfilment of each production run. The units also boast a user-friendly HMI for easy settings adjustments and an extra-wide passthrough, offering the flexibility to bag multiple sized packs.

YPS are also supplying fully recyclable white and clear polybags. The white side displays printed information and offers good barcode readability whilst the clear side facilitates easy inspection of the contents. They contain a minimum of 30% recycled material and offer a void-free, slimline pack with improved presentation. They also employ flutter vents to fully expel air.

Since installation, LDL have achieved speeds of up to 12 bags per minute from each unit, allowing them to comfortably meet the requirements of their clients’ contract (6 different components, total quantity of 14 per bag). They also report cost savings, increased autonomy, reduced lead times and enhanced pack quality from bringing the operation in-house.

“From the moment the first bagger was demonstrated it was clear it was the ideal solution. I signed off on the project immediately and we kept the trial machine, ordering a second before the meeting ended. Everything was installed within 14 days from the date we enquired which was fantastic.” Simon Noble, LDL Components operations director.