Closure Systems International Automates Material Handling to Boost OEE
CSI boosted OEE to 97.5% and increased output by 25% by automating material handling with FANUC robots integrated by MCRI.
Challenges
- Labor shortage challenges
- Increased downtime
- Limited space to add equipment
Results
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CSI, a global leading supplier of closures for consumer and industrial products, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical and automotive fluids applications, was experiencing growing demand for its cutting-edge closure solutions and needed to increase production and optimize operations.
Due to a labor-intensive manual manufacturing process, the company was experiencing up to 10 percent downtime while the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) goal was 2.5 percent downtime. To meet their target OEE, the company brought in Motion Controls Robotics Inc. (MCRI), a FANUC ASI, to produce an automated solution using a number of FANUC robotics.
With automating the material handling processes, the amount of downtime has been drastically reduced and now the company meets its OEE goal of 97.5 percent efficiency. Moreover, after just six months employing the automation solution created by MCRI using FANUC robots, CSI has experienced a 25 percent increase in output, which is approximately 30 million units per month.
Having the confidence that we can install new capacity and deliver on time in full for our customers is what you need to invest in a United States plant. If not, you might make the decision to invest elsewhere. Having the automation and robotics system does give you a level of confidence that you'll be able to staff that line and deliver a product to your customer on time.
Floyd Needham CEO – Closure Systems InternationalFANUC Products Used
M-20iA/35M
- Max Payload:
- 35 kg
- Reach:
- 1813 mm
M-20iD/35
The FANUC M‑20iD/35 is a compact 6 axis robot with a payload of 35 kg this robot is designed for material handling of medium to large parts.
- Max Payload:
- 35 kg
- Reach:
- 1831 mm
LR Mate 200iD/4S
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S is extremely compact and easy to integrate. This 6‑axis short arm robot is designed for confined spaces and compact machines.
- Max Payload:
- 4 kg
- Reach:
- 550 mm
M-410iC/315
The FANUC M‑410iC/315 is a 4‑axis compact palletizing robot specifically engineered for precision and high-speed handling of payloads up to 315 kg.
- Max Payload:
- 315 kg
- Reach:
- 3143 mm
M-410iB/140H
The FANUC M‑410iB/140H is an extremely fast, 5‑axis versatile palletizing robot offering the best repeatability in the range.
- Max Payload:
- 140 kg
- Reach:
- 2850 mm
Meet Motion Controls Robotics Inc., FANUC Authorized System Integrator
Since 1995 Motion Controls Robotics, Inc (MCRI) has provided the highest quality robotic automation systems to various industries. Building on that background experience, MCRI integrates robot systems to provide complete end-of-line applications, fulfillment solutions, and general material handling automation that include Industry 4.0 connectivity options.
About Closure Systems International
Closure Systems International Inc. (CSI) is a leading global supplier of closures for consumer and industrial products, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and automotive fluids applications, located in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
