The client’s goal was to increase the capacity and scale of their production through automation to drive productivity improvements. Automation & Control worked closely with the client to design a custom automated solution that would be able to deliver on these productivity goals, within budget.

Project Equipment

• Infeed Inclined Cleated Conveyor
• Anritsu Checkweighers
• PLC & HMI Touchscreen Interface
• Ishida Multi Head weigher 

Project by Numbers

• 80-90: Punnets through the mushroom packing system per minute.  
• 30l p/m: Speed of machine’s main conveying line per minute. 
• 48: Punnets weighed by multihead weigher per minute. 
• >98%: Accuracy of the mushroom packing machines rejection system. 

Project Results

Automation & Control successfully installed the unit as per the clients’ specifications and has  continued to provide on-going maintenance and operation support. 

Mushroom Packing System

The supply and install of the mushroom packaging system is estimated to save the customer a significant $250-500k annually in direct labour costs, in the 12-month period following installation. 

The installation of the product has improved the overall efficiency of the mushroom picking process, waste and quality control.