How Han-Tek & Leuze Boosted Uptime for a Fortune 50 Distribution Center
Eliminated daily nuisance stops caused by stretch wrap and loose labels.
The Challenge: Throughput Killers
In high-speed outbound packaging, traditional sensors struggle with irregularities. At this Midwest facility, daily faults were triggered by stretch-wrap tails and loose barcode labels. Each stop required manual operator intervention, killing efficiency.
The Solution: Han-Tek Integration
We replaced traditional sensors with the Leuze MLC 530 SPG-RR. Han-Tek engineers integrated this sensorless technology directly into the PLC logic to filter out film flaps while maintaining Type 4 safety compliance.
| Metric | Before (Traditional Muting) | After (Leuze SPG-RR) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuisance Stops | Frequent (Daily) | Eliminated |
| Downtime | High | Negligible |
| Operator Intervention | Regular | None Required |
| System Availability | Inconsistent | >99.5% |