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to the robot, the technology that the RoBB-AQC provides is based in NIR, which is very accurate at identifying materi- als, and that’s very important for us as MRF operators.Also, all equipment bought through Van Dyk comes with the full parts and service support of Van Dyk. Their support team responds immediately to any issue we have.And they have some very experienced technicians that we have gotten to know – Roberto Hidalgo, Josh Robbins, Tom Davis just to name a few. So that level of trust was certainly a big factor. Is there anything about RoBB-AQC that stood out to you compared to competitor models? Rodriguez-Piñero: Our RoBB-AQC is equipped with TOM- RA AS5 recognition.TOMRA is a leader in sensor-based sort- ing, and this is their latest recognition software. Our RoBB has multiple sensors for identifying objects, including: NIR, camera, laser, and metal detection. The ability to integrate TOMRA’s high resolution NIR stood out to us. NIR has unique capabilities in the recognition world. Two bottles from a packaging manufacturer can be identical in shape, color, and label but made with two different polymers. Only NIR can determine 100 percent which type of polymer each of those bottles are. Between our two Texas facilities, we have over 10 TOMRA optical sorters installed, and we have a comfort level with their capabilities. Our operators know how to maintain TOMRA ma-chinery, and our techni- cians know how to trouble shoot them. Another advantage of the RoBB-AQC is that it works with one arm on large width conveyors. This is important be- cause it can be installed easily in the plant without making any conveyor changes. Safety always influences our deci- sions at FCC.The RoBB is installed with a total enclosure so no one can access the arm of the robot while the machine is working. Bollegraaf designs their equipment keeping the safety of the end user in mind, and this was a very important factor in our decision making. Are you satisfied with the construction quality of RoBB-AQC and the installation process? Rodriguez-Piñero: The Van Dyk installation team is very thorough with close attention to detail. The mechanical installation of RoBB-AQC was very smooth because of Bol- legraaf’s expert design team.They design and manufacture their equipment to very precise custom measurements, and when RoBB showed up, it fit perfectly on top of the feed conveyor. The chutes and feed hoppers for RoBB’s recov- ered material are also well-designed with real MRF usage in mind.The feed hoppers are in just the right place to accept RoBB’s throws and are sloped in such a way so that throws don’t bounce out.The chutes flow into the bunkers in such a way that products are directed away from the chute to prevent clogging. You can really tell the equipment has come from an experienced system and retrofit builder. How is RoBB-AQC performing? Rodriguez-Piñero: The purity of what RoBB recovers is perfect. It picks material and places it into the correct chute at a high accuracy rate. RoBB works very well when it is fed consistently and the rest of the plant is functioning properly. We are absolutely happy with the performance!TheTOMRA high resolution sensors, the gripper, and the proper design
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