ARCO is a leading manufacturer of machines for process optimization and automation. Our experienced specialists develop innovative, high-quality machines and installations, made to measure for the customer. Projects are delivered turnkey. ARCO is specialized in three different sectors:
ARCO is specialized in the construction of bulk handling machines, such as those used by sand and gravel processing companies to efficiently transport products in bulk. Some of the sub-specialities that fall under bulk handling include metering technology, sieving technology, and crushers. The engineers at ARCO develop customer-specific solutions, which in many cases are delivered turnkey-ready. The result: lower costs and higher capacity.
The metering process can be fully automated. ARCO installs metering hoppers, metering scraping systems, vibrating metering feeders, and auger conveyors. ARCO is a total supplier of metering solutions.
Products like sand and gravel as well as recycled and powdered materials are metered to make them easy to handle and more convenient to transport. The metering process can be fully automated. Hoppers are an important element in the process. ARCO develops metering hoppers for heavy and light applications from start to finish to meet the customer's wishes. An example of such a custom solution is crushers integrated into the hoppers.
A hopper scraping system is a perfect solution for automatic processing of bulk materials. This fully automatic metering solution is mounted on top of a receiving hopper. With every movement, the system scrapes a small amount of material towards the conveyor belt. This way the content of a hopper is pushed out completely automatically.
For metering of granular and powdered material the micro-metering technique is used. Vibrating metering feeders, equipped with a weighing scale, are used to meter granules and powders. For example, various sieving techniques are used to filter wood and stone from manure, sand, and similar substances. The integration of sieving techniques in the production process is essential for production of a finished product with the desired quality.
在设施的情况下没有筛选,production process is regularly interrupted by objects such as wood and stone in products like manure and sand. These contaminants wreak havoc with conveyor belts and lifts, causing production to grind to a halt. An appropriate sieving technique is selected based on the substance, the installation, and the material. ARCO utilizes a wide range of different sieving techniques. The specialists at ARCO are happy to help you decide which sieving technique best fits your particular situation and develop and build a solution just for you.
For applications in which large capacity sieving is required in a relatively small surface area, ARCO has developed a special star sieve, made entirely of grade 304 stainless steel. The star sieve consists of two sections, for each of which the speed can be set separately. An additional advantage of the star sieve is that even chunks of manure or sand break loose. For many of our customers this is beneficial during the next step in the process. The stainless steel star sieve is custom-made for each installation and customer specification.
ARCO offers the option of establishing a service level agreement (SLA) through which the customer is completely relieved of responsibility for maintenance of the installation. A maintenance plan and semi-annual inspection by a specialist technician ensure that deficiencies and wear are detected at an early stage. ARCO guarantees an up-time of 96% of the operational hours and is available for troubleshooting and repair 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a problem cannot be corrected remotely, a technician will be sent to resolve the problem on-site.
Conveyor belts made of rubber provide excellent performance under extreme conditions. Rubber conveyor belts are mainly used on robust installations in industrial settings. The belts are available in many different sizes and profiles, with and without cleats. A large range of profiled conveyor belts is also available.
ARCO has its own production department where rubber conveyor belts are made to customer specifications. Rubber conveyor belts can be fitted with a guide strip, cleats, and sidewalls. The ends of the belts can be joined either in the workshop or on location, by means of vulcanization or mechanical connectors. With a large stock of rubber conveyor belts, in-house production machines, and 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week service ARCO is able to perform repairs quickly. For the customer this means less downtime and reduced in-house inventory.
Sidewalls offer a solution when there is a lack of capacity and/or limited space. When used in combination with stable-width belts and cleats, these sidewalls can increase capacity and save space. The addition of sidewalls significantly increases the maximum transport incline. Using sidelocks, sidewalls can be screwed to the various cleats to further increase the stability and capacity of the conveyor belt.
Our skirt boards and spill edges make conveyors more efficient. Spillage is limited and, as a result, installations do not become clogged and damaged. Mounting skirt boards and spill edges prevents unnecessary wear and standstill of conveyor belt installations.
When rubber conveyor belts are subjected to uneven stress or loading, they can be fitted with guide strips. These guide strips ensure stable, straight belt guidance and movement of products. Various types of guide strips can be used, such as V-belt guides (trapezoidal shaped). Cold vulcanization is normally used for assembly, but ACB also has all the necessary equipment to perform hot vulcanization when required. Hot vulcanization is mainly recommended for conveyor belts that will be subjected to extreme conditions.
Cleats are fitted to the conveyor belt to prevent products from sliding off the belt when the conveyor must bridge differences in height. Cleats made of rubber are vulcanized to the belt. Rubber cleats are available in straight versions as well as versions angled at approximately 60° and 80°.
Business process automation is a combination of reliable mechanical installations and intelligent software. For smooth, trouble-free processing operations it is essential that these two elements work well together. ARCO has mechanical engineers and software engineers specialized in the perfect integration of mechanical and software systems to make the most of each installation.
As part of the complete installation ARCO also supplies the control boxes and associated software. Our software engineers are capable of ensuring that the mechanical equipment works perfectly with intelligent software. This results in the highest possible optimization of your operational processes and ensures that you get the most out of your installation.
生产设备的可靠性是largely dependent on the electrical installation. Engineers from ARCO work closely with the electrical engineers and always design the best possible electrical installation for your production facilities. All delivered control boxes are fully compliant with the NEN 60204 standard.
Through an online connection you can oversee your production processes from your PC, tablet, and smartphone. This handy functionality allows you to remotely monitor your processes and adjust them as necessary. In the event of a malfunction, software engineers from ARCO can remotely troubleshoot and fix the problem (or at least provide a temporary solution). Should a technician be present, he or she can easily identify the cause of the problem. As a result, downtime is kept to a minimum.
Data collection is important for monitoring production and performing good data analyses. The software in the ARCO machines registers a range of variables such as:
Good data analysis makes it possible to optimize the installation, as a result of which productivity rises, costs drop, and the quality of your product improves. Through an easy-to-use touchscreen, employees can read out and compare the performance of the installation. In the event of a malfunction, the system provides instructions so employees can resolve the problem themselves. The machine also indicates when maintenance must be performed, parts need to be replaced, or the process should be configured differently. All this makes your machines more efficient and more effective!
ARCO is specialized in the internal transport of pallets and crates. Using roller conveyors, turntables, pallet lifts, and pallet destackers it is possible to transport pallets from A to B fully automatically.
A pallet transport system can be part of the complete process for handling incoming and outgoing goods. Engineers at ARCO develop the most efficient and effective solution for your internal transport. This may include the integration of turntables, pallet lifts, stackers, and destackers into the pallet transport system so pallets and crates can be transported from A to B fully automatically. Our specialists focus on building systems that are reliable and flexible yet also boost productivity.
ARCO uses modular systems, which means that elements can be added to the pallet transport system at any time. The pallet transport system can be developed for any type of pallet. Installations can be produced in all RAL colours and are available for quick delivery. When there is a need to cover longer distances, transport carts—also known as shuttles—can be used. Deluxe transport carts are equipped with a safety scanner and can, for instance, serve as the perfect link between two buildings.
ARCO specializes in handling complete projects. This includes full oversight and coordination. If desired, projects can be delivered turnkey ready. ARCO employees not only have extensive experience in bulk handling and pallet handling but also in ship loading and discharge.
The specialists at ARCO have built a transport system for loading seagoing vessels for a world player in the iron ore industry. In cooperation with the customer a conveyor system was developed with two filling lines. The most unique aspect of the entire installation is that it was installed on floating pontoons. The biggest advantage of this is that a floating loading dock can be easily moved to a new location after use. The platform length is +/-120 metres, and the installation has a total discharge capacity of 4000 tonnes per hour. The conveyor belts that come from shore have a self-supporting span of 30 metres and are constructed so they can move independently of each other.
ARCO employees also built a ship discharge installation with which the customer can unload goods from ships using a crane. The crane is used to scoop the product into a hopper, and from there the product is taken ashore by a conveyor belt installation. Unique to this project is the self-supporting conveyor that can be swung aside and placed flat on the pontoon during transport.
ARCO employees have redesigned the production location for various customers that are active in the recycling and sorting of rubber and production of semi-finished rubber. The complete process installation was developed and implemented by ARCO employees.
Within the recycling sector ARCO builds machinery and installations made of sturdy, low-maintenance materials. In addition to a robust construction, for example, a two- or three-layer conveyor may be installed. Conveyors for transporting the various granulate fractions to the desired location are durable and require little maintenance.
ARCO擅长强度grating intelligent weighing systems, linked via a junction box to the weighing computer, in which the desired data are directly registered. ARCO also installs systems with a filler funnel for filling big bags or depositing bulk material in storage bins. By integrating a head roller magnet, ferrous metals can be separated from the rubber. Use of a magnetic conveyor is strictly necessary for processing recycling debris in order to be able to supply approved material.
The weighing of fruits and vegetables is one of the most important links in the entire processing chain. Accurate weighing can result in immediate, significant cost reduction. ARCO engineers have developed various intelligent weighing solutions for a wide range of fruits and vegetables. Some examples of weighing solutions are the ARCO inline weighing machine, the Triple Deck System, and the multi-head weighing machine.
Using the ARCO inline weighing machine, fruits and vegetables can be weighed quickly and efficiently after harvesting. A single operator can weigh up to 100 units per minute. The ARCO weighing machine performs perfectly in the mushroom and soft fruit industry. The machine is suitable for processing any desired recipe, from 50 to 1000 grams. Any desired weight can be set for each individual recipe. The most common weights are 250 and 500 grams. Based on these recipes the Control Weighing Machine processes up to 60 packages per minute, with just one operator! The weighing machine is divided into two or three lanes, each with five independent weighing belts. Underweight, correct weight, and overweight baskets are placed on the weighing belts in random order. Baskets with correct weight are automatically transported to the next station in the packing line. Underweight and overweight baskets are manually corrected by an operator.
On each weighing belt the machine shows how much each basket is under or over the desired weight via a LED indicator. The operator can see at a glance whether a large or a small product needs to be removed from or added to a basket to achieve the desired weight. By weighing products in this way the weight per basket is more consistent and the loss due to overweight lower.
• Capacity of up to 100 packages/min.
• Run by a single operator
• Each recipe adjustable between 50 and 1000 grams
• Less human error
• Reduced losses due to overweight
• Packaged fresher due to faster processing
• Lower cost per product
The range of applications for the Control Weighing Machines is extremely broad. The weighing line performs fabulously in the mushroom industry. Moreover, the machine is ideal for weighing soft fruit such as strawberries, grapes, raspberries, and other berries. Contact ARCO to learn which application of the Control Weighing Machine could provide you with a significant boost in capacity. You can also count on us for even higher capacity. The specialists at ARCO are there to help you.
Our systems are also the perfect choice for supplying kegs, carrying away empty kegs, and supplying boxes/crates through the integration of palletizing systems.
The Triple Deck System was developed for packaging fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, grapes, and strawberries, in small packages. The Triple Deck System performs perfectly in the fresh produce industry and helps growers efficiently package their fruits and vegetables. The Triple Deck System can handle a wide variety of packaging, including baskets, flat trays, and boxes. Full crates of freshly harvested products flow automatically to the work tables via a roller conveyor. The units are then weighed manually on the work tables by an operator. The number of operators depends on the product to be processed, the specific packaging size, and the rate of production. After the package is weighed, it is placed on a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is divided into 2, 3, or 4 lanes that can move independently of each other. Then the packages automatically pass through the Triple Deck System to an inliner, after which the product is ready to be covered (sealed or covered with a lid).
三层系统可以配备直线Control. This system allows very fast product changes. With Line Control, connected scales are reconfigured for a different recipe simultaneously. Statistics such as weighing results, operator performance, and time and downtime registration are also made available. Line Control makes use of a LED indicator and can result in time savings of up to 25% compared to a basic scale. An additional benefit is reduction of the ‘give away’. Automatic software adjustment ensures that no capacity is lost.
• Capacity of more than 100 pieces per minute
• Less movement of operators
• Automatic supply of full harvest crates
• Automatic discharge of empty harvest crates
• Suitable for packaging widths of up to 210 mm
• Requires less floor space
• Packaged fresher through faster processing
• Works efficiently due to four-lane system
The Triple Deck System has a very extensive range of applications. The system performs perfectly in the fresh produce sector for processing various fruits and vegetables. Ask ARCO to explain how the Triple Deck System can help you achieve a significant increase in capacity for your operations, tailored to your specific requirements.
ARCO is a specialist in the area of palletizing, crate handling, and trolley handling. ARCO's engineers develop, manufacture, install, and maintain complete systems. The solutions ARCO offers are custom-made and precisely tailored to the corresponding installation, characteristics of the product, and customer requirements.
In the regular crate handling systems, pallet transport is usually also included. The result is a fully automated system. The most common systems are:
ARCO engineers provide solutions specially developed to meet customer specifications.
ARCO is specialized in crate handling. Based on years of experience, ARCO knows exactly what customers need and how ARCO can develop machines that meet the customer's needs, wishes, and requirements. The engineers at ARCO always provide the best solution to fit your specific situation.
ARCO also has an extensive range of solutions for trolley handling. The trolley transport systems are perfect for use in the dairy industry, where trolley handling is mainly used to fill trolleys with milk cartons, bottles, or bags. ARCO also offers a solution for shrink-wrap packs. The high capacity trolley packers are made of stainless steel, are wear resistant, and are of excellent quality.
Business process automation is a combination of reliable mechanical installations and intelligent software. For smooth, trouble-free processing operations it is essential that these two elements work well together. ARCO has mechanical engineers and software engineers specialized in the perfect integration of mechanical and software systems to make the most of each installation.
As part of the complete installation ARCO also supplies the control boxes and associated software. Our software engineers are capable of ensuring that the mechanical equipment works perfectly with intelligent software. This results in the highest possible optimization of your operational processes and ensures that you get the most out of your installation.
生产设备的可靠性是largely dependent on the electrical installation. Engineers from ARCO work closely with the electrical engineers and always design the best possible electrical installation for your production facilities. All delivered control boxes are fully compliant with the NEN 60204 standard.
Through an online connection you can oversee your production processes from your PC, tablet, and smartphone. This handy functionality allows you to remotely monitor your processes and adjust them as necessary. In the event of a malfunction, software engineers from ARCO can remotely troubleshoot and fix the problem (or at least provide a temporary solution). Should a technician be present, he or she can easily identify the cause of the problem. As a result, downtime is kept to a minimum.
Data collection is important for monitoring production and performing good data analyses. The software in the ARCO machines registers a range of variables such as:
Good data analysis makes it possible to optimize the installation, as a result of which productivity rises, costs drop, and the quality of your product improves. Through an easy-to-use touchscreen, employees can read out and compare the performance of the installation. In the event of a malfunction, the system provides instructions so employees can resolve the problem themselves. The machine also indicates when maintenance must be performed, parts need to be replaced, or the process should be configured differently. All this makes your machines more efficient and more effective!
艾柯是专业设计和施工of machinery and complete production lines for packaging your product. The shelf life of your product, required capacity, and efficiency in the process play an important role in the design. ARCO builds machines for linear and multi-head weighing, metering, and vacuum packaging of products. In addition, ARCO offers possibilities such as metal detecting, check weighing, and labelling of your fruit, mushrooms, potatoes, or sweets. With the addition of box erectors and box closers your product is packed in boxes fully automatically.
We design the ideal packaging line for you, integrating your existing or desired new machines in a turnkey solution. Of course we can also supply the complete installation, with all the required machines. An important guiding principle for us is to keep production costs as low as possible and with a production capacity and quality level that meet your needs.
ARCO supplies complete packaging lines, including:
ARCO has over 20 years’ experience in the design and construction of machinery for the processing of vegetables. Depending on your product and need, ARCO designs and manufactures machines and complete production lines that ensure your fresh product is processed in such a way as to keep it as fresh as possible. It is of great importance to you that the product is not damaged, the temperature during the process remains constant, waste streams are minimized, and machines are designed for quick and easy cleaning. ARCO produces machines and complete lines for sorting, washing, cutting, drying, centrifugation, cooling, and mixing of your food products, such as leafy vegetables, mushrooms, potatoes, frozen vegetables, and perishables.
Are you looking to save time and reduce costs to become more competitive? Then team up with ARCO to make it happen. Systems in the Agri & Food sector must meet specific requirements, such as the HACCP and EHEDG guidelines. ARCO's engineers are more than familiar with these standards. Installations are designed to be quick and easy to clean well. Moreover, a high standard is maintained in order to guarantee top quality, hygiene, and efficiency. After all, products must be kept fresh and undamaged during processing and transport, with a constant temperature maintained throughout the entire process. ARCO designs and constructs a widely range of machinery for harvesting, processing, packaging, and warehousing food and non-food products. Production capacity is maximized, and the waste streams are minimized and automated.
Available products and solutions include:
Processes in distribution centres are fully automated, from receiving to shipping. Operations such as loading, unloading, distribution, storage, control, and waste processing are performed fully automatically. ARCO develops, installs, and maintains all the necessary equipment for material handling.
A properly functioning material handling process improves customer service, reduces the risk of errors, and works efficiently and effectively. In addition, it is possible to shorten lead times, shrink inventories, and reduce costs for transport and distribution.
Many orders are still picked and packed manually. Boxes are still folded, taped, and labelled for shipping by hand. Due to rising demand, many e-commerce companies are running up against capacity and quality problems. Engineers at ARCO develop a suitable solution to meet the customer’s requirements, with complete automation of material handling.
The automatic application of a barcode and/or shipping label to products makes it possible to register and track products and distribute and store them completely automatically. Because less manpower is required for tasks such as folding, taping, and labelling, installations can be run with significantly fewer FTEs. It is also possible to increase the capacity, and the risk of error is practically non-existent because the human actions have been simplified.
ARCO engineers take the entire optimization project off your hands. We guarantee an efficient, effective, and cost-saving solution. Elements found in these total solutions include:
Large mail-order companies sort and ship millions of packages daily. ARCO builds complete material handling installations that fully automatically sort packages, boxes, envelopes, crates, and bags on sorting lines with many hundreds of discharge points.
Speed is an important criterion for many mail-order companies. With ARCO systems, all incoming packages are sorted in no time and the courier can quickly be on their way. Depending on the required capacity, packages can be routed to more than 180 destinations. Speeds are reached of up to 1.6 metres per second. Packages, cases, and envelopes on the conveyor belt are diverted to an output at the right time without damage to delicate envelopes caused by cases or boxes. ARCO sorting systems sort more than 8,500 pieces per hour, depending on the required capacity and number of conveyor belts. Such sorting solutions are designed entirely to meet the customer's needs. A project team ensures that the best possible solution is developed based on the customer's wishes, the product characteristics, and the required capacity.
ARCO offers the option of establishing a service level agreement (SLA) through which the customer is completely relieved of responsibility for maintenance of the installation. A maintenance plan and semi-annual inspection by a specialist technician ensure that deficiencies and wear are detected at an early stage. ARCO guarantees an up-time of 96% of the operational hours and is available for troubleshooting and repair 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a problem cannot be corrected remotely, a technician will be sent to resolve the problem on-site.
Choosing the right sorting solution is an extremely important decision. The choice depends on various criteria, such as the required speed, product characteristics, and the available space. Possible solutions include the use of a crossbelt sorter, push sorter, string sorter, and/or pop-up sorter. The specialists at ARCO will be happy to advise you which sorting solution best fits your particular situation. The various sorting solutions and corresponding capacities are listed below.
In addition, for all these sorting solutions, ARCO offers barcode/QR code scanning, print & apply, weighing solutions, volume scanning, and box closers. Ask the ARCO specialists to advise you.
Business process automation is a combination of reliable mechanical installations and intelligent software. For smooth, trouble-free processing operations it is essential that these two elements work well together. ARCO has mechanical engineers and software engineers specialized in the perfect integration of mechanical and software systems to make the most of each installation.
As part of the complete installation ARCO also supplies the control boxes and associated software. Our software engineers are capable of ensuring that the mechanical equipment works perfectly with intelligent software. This results in the highest possible optimization of your operational processes and ensures that you get the most out of your installation.
生产设备的可靠性是largely dependent on the electrical installation. Engineers from ARCO work closely with the electrical engineers and always design the best possible electrical installation for your production facilities. All delivered control boxes are fully compliant with the NEN 60204 standard.
Through an online connection you can oversee your production processes from your PC, tablet, and smartphone. This handy functionality allows you to remotely monitor your processes and adjust them as necessary. In the event of a malfunction, software engineers from ARCO can remotely troubleshoot and fix the problem (or at least provide a temporary solution). Should a technician be present, he or she can easily identify the cause of the problem. As a result, downtime is kept to a minimum.
Data collection is important for monitoring production and performing good data analyses. The software in the ARCO machines registers a range of variables such as:
Good data analysis makes it possible to optimize the installation, as a result of which productivity rises, costs drop, and the quality of your product improves. Through an easy-to-use touchscreen, employees can read out and compare the performance of the installation. In the event of a malfunction, the system provides instructions so employees can resolve the problem themselves. The machine also indicates when maintenance must be performed, parts need to be replaced, or the process should be configured differently. All this makes your machines more efficient and more effective!
In many cases, large stocks are stored centrally in distribution centres. Delivery times can be reduced by automating the entire warehousing process. Moreover, an automated installation is cost-effective and accurate.
Distribution centres or warehouses can have up to 150,000 square metres of floor space, which are often divided into sections and reach heights of up to 14 metres. To maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of processes in such distribution centres, ARCO develops and builds fully automated, intelligent systems that pick products from shelves and transport them within the distribution centre.
In addition to solutions for outgoing products, ARCO also offers intelligent solutions for returns: when received, the returns are unpacked, checked, and fully automatically returned to stock on the correct shelf within the distribution centre. The packaging material is simultaneously separated and carried away through special waste streams. If desired, the complete project can be handled for you and delivered as a turnkey solution.
ARCO offers warehouse solutions for:
ARCO offers the option of establishing a service level agreement (SLA) through which the customer is completely relieved of responsibility for maintenance of the machinery. The installation is inspected twice a year by a specialized technician. This ensures that deficiencies and wear are detected at an early stage. ARCO guarantees an up-time of 96% of the operational hours and is available for troubleshooting and repair 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a problem cannot be corrected remotely, a technician will be sent to resolve the problem on-site.
Products that arrive at your distribution centre must be transported and handled efficiently and effectively, so your processes must be both fast and flexible. This demands a fully automated system with smart software that communicates with your existing warehouse management system. The pick-to-light system is an example of an intelligent automation solution for achieving efficient, fault-free order picking.
ARCO工程师设计和建造这样的智能系统tems for packing, unpacking, repacking, and labelling your products, folding boxes, integration and separation of waste streams, check weighing, and folding boxes. Sorting is also an important aspect. ARCO builds sorting solutions for any desired speed. We offer everything from pushers and transfer units for low speed, to pop-up sorters and our string sorter for medium speed, and shoe sorters, tray sorters, and crossbelt sorters for high speed. The specialists at ARCO are proficient at designing and building complete warehouse systems, including intelligent software.
Various specialities are employed to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of order picking processes. ARCO is specialized in: