Fully Automated Packing Machine

Fast, gentle packing for mixed production schedules.

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Our UniPAKer is a high-speed, versatile robotic pick-and-place system for when your production schedule moves between multiple SKUs, formats and pack patterns; and each run must be handled quickly and gently without turning every change into a lengthy mechanical reset.

The UniPAKer Explained

Products arrive either loose or packaged. The UniPAKer picks them from the infeed and places them into containers (e.g. crates, trays,cases or pillow pockets) in the required arrangement at speeds of up to 150 packs per minute. Machines use sensors to determine the precise pick point for each product as it moves along the conveyor.

The system can use one or multiple robots, with a product-specific head lifting one or several items at a time. Stored ‘recipes’ define the picking sequence and pack pattern for each approved format meaning that no tooling changeover is required, reducing downtime. On occasion, where products require a different gripping mechanism, tooling changeover is quick and simple.

Key Benefits of The UniPAKer

Operator Friendly

Multi-format handling

The UniPAKer accommodates a wide range of packaging types—includingbags, heat-seal trays, sleeved trays, pots, small boxes, and bottles— packedinto boxes, cases, retail crates, and cardboard trays across diverse industries.

Low maintenance

Operator friendly

Simple, intuitive controls allow routine packing tasks to be managed easily by unskilled staff, reducing training overheads and supervisory oversight.

Integrated System

Low maintenance

Built with stainless steel for continuous production environments, the system requires minimal maintenance, ensuring prolonged operational life and low servicing costs.

Consistent Quality

Efficient by design

Delivering rapid packing speeds of up to 150 packs per minute with flexible single, or multi-product robotic picking, the UniPAKer maximizes throughput and lowers overall operating costs.

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Compliant by design

Engineered to strict hygienic and safety standards, the UniPAKer fits seamlessly into food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and manufacturing environments while minimizing operational liability.

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Adaptable

Easily handles mixed production schedules by accommodating various pick and place patterns in different packaging without requiring complex, time-consuming reconfiguration.

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Retrofit-friendly

Featuring a compact footprint suitable for tight factory spaces, the UniPAKer configures around your existing equipment and line flows without requiring a major packhouse overhaul.

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Scalable automation

Built with a modular design, the UniPAKer integrates seamlessly with upstream and downstream equipment, fitting into your existing packing line rather than requiring you to work around it.

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Less downtime

Repeated, high-speed robotic accuracy eliminates bottlenecks and manual packing errors, maintaining uninterrupted throughput and maximising line availability across every shift.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will the UniPAKer damage delicate products?

No. The UniPAKer combines fast picking with gentle, controlled placement. Before specification, we will trial your product, packaging and intended pack pattern, testing the pressure exerted on each item and fine-tuning the path of motion and vacuum settings to establish the right handling action for your formats.

Does every format need a different robot head?

No. If multiple formats have compatible gripping requirements, the same head can handle them using your stored recipes. A different head may be required when the gripping requirement changes. Product trials will establish which formats can share a head and define the required changeover method.

Can the UniPAKer integrate with our existing equipment?

The UniPAKer can be incorporated into an existing line where the application is suitable. We’ll assess your current equipment and packhouse layout before specification, then recommend the required interfaces and any line changes as part of the proposed system.

A Cost-Effective Solution

Future proof

As your product mix changes, the same UniPAKer can be adapted for further formats, allowing you to extend the value of your original investment across more of your production programme.

Protect product value

By the time your product reaches case packing, you have already paid for its materials, processing, labour and packaging. The UniPAKer’s gentle, controlled placement helps protect that investment during the final packing stage. With less value lost through damaged packs and rework, more of each run remains available to fulfil customer orders.

Reduce format downtime

Frequent changeovers can make a broad product range and shorter customer orders expensive to accommodate. Where consecutive formats use the same robot head, the UniPAKer reduces the downtime cost attached to each run, giving you greater freedom to shape strategic production around changing demands.

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Why Choose Brillopak?

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We Understand Your Process

First developed in 2016, the UniPAKer is our longest-established robotic packing platform. We trial your specific products, packaging, and intended pack patterns to establish the exact handling method before finalising your bespoke machine specification.

We Are Innovators In End-Of-Line Automated Solutions

The UniPAKer won the PPMA Innovative Robotics Solution Award and the Robotics and Automation category at the Food Processing Awards. Our approach to innovation has also been recognised in our patented technology in the UniPAKer head, reflecting our complete, forward-thinking approach to packing automation

We Provide Comprehensive Support

Our engineers and designers stay with you from your first specification discussions through to commissioning and beyond, giving you a direct route back to a team that understands your operation and the decisions behind your system.

Pick Your Machine

High Speed Automated Packer: UniPAKer Series II P160 Single/Dual

High speed automated utility packer able to pack a range of products without tooling changeover. Available as a single or dual robot, dependent on speed requirements.

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What’s great about the RowPAKer Series II P140-BR2 and UniPAKer Series II P160 Single/Dual: 

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What’s great about the RowPAKer Series II P140-BR2 and UniPAKer Series II P160 Single/Dual: 

Multi-Row Pick And Place Machine: RowPAKer Series II P140-BR2

High-speed automated compact packer designed for packing punnets, trays, boxes, and non-pliable packs from a conveyor into cases, trays, and crates.

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Semi-Automated Packing Machine: PAKstation C130

Semi-automated packing machine which optimises manual packing to increase line speed throughout a shift with reduced labour overhead. Products and trays are simultaneously presented to the operator with minimal product accumulation, meaning that the product is handled immediately and only once.

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How you’ll benefit from investing in a PAKstation: 

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Crate Weight Validator

Brillopak’s quality control solution. The Crate Weight Validator accurately weighs each crate after packing to ensure it is the expected weight. What enters the packing machine may not exit the packing machine due to packing errors. Damaged or unsealed packaging can result in empty or missing bags in crates. The Crate Weight Validator detects these issues automatically.

It accurately weighs each crate post-packing to verify the correct number of filled bags before palletising. This critical check prevents underfilled crates, reducing the risk of costly fines and ensuring product integrity.

How this differs from a checkweigher - while a checkweigher ensures each bag is the correct weight, it doesn’t guarantee that all filled bags make it into the final crate. Our Crate Weight Validator weighs each crate as it exits the line, catching missing or damaged product before palletising - helping you avoid supermarket fines and costly rework.

Bale Arm Closer 

A standard Brillopak machine, built in stainless steel, which closes crate bale arms prior to palletising, increasing efficiency of the line and freeing up an operator. Suitable for 600x400mm and 300x400mm crates. This machine can also include a check device, to ensure the bale arms are not broken, and a reject system to divert any broken crates down a chute rather than progress on to be palletised. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Our packhouse is small, will your machines fit?

Our machines are designed to be both small and flexible and so will fit in the majority of packhouses. For exact dimensions, you can download machine specific brochures. 

Are your machines energy efficient?

We have considered energy consumption when designing our machines and have included features to keep this low. For example, we use servo motors and energy efficient three phase motors. Furthermore, our machines are designed to only use power when they are moving. 

What’s the difference between the RowPAKer and the UniPAKer?

The RowPAKer is designed specifically to pick and place rows of product. These products need to be packaged in a firm material in order to be picked, for example punnets or boxes. The UniPAKer is our most versatile machine and can pick any product, in any packaging, in any pattern, into any container. 

In what situations would I buy the PAKstation rather than an automatic machine?

Reasons that the PAKstation may be the most appropriate machine for your needs include: not wanting to commit to full automation yet, cost, a Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) list with too many variations to accommodate with automatic machines, wanting to manually check products as they are packed (quality control), and other operations taking place at the same time. 

Why do we need recipes for every different product we pack?

We create recipes for each product based on product sizes, weights, and types which also accounts for different packaging and patterns. The recipe changes the parameters of the machine to suit that product. By having a recipe for each product, rather than for every SKU, this reduces the number of recipes and makes the packing process more efficient. 

Why should I book a trial?

We believe that the element of project risk should be eliminated before you buy a machine. By trialling your products on our demo machine, we can show that we can pick and place your products in patterns as per your SKU lists and speed requirements as well as develop an understanding of the nature of your products and anticipate any risks. All you need to do is complete the ‘book a trial’ form and we’ll be in touch! 

Why Choose Brillopak For Your Automated End Of Line Solutions? 

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We meet your needs

At Brillopak, we recognize that every packing line has unique challenges. We meticulously assess your production requirements and constraints to ensure our packing solutions align perfectly with your operational goals, enhancing throughput and efficiency. 

We Excel In Designing, Implementing & Innovating Our Packing Technology

With continuous advancements in our packing technologies, we lead the sector in providing cutting-edge solutions. Our dedication to innovation means we offer sophisticated, yet user-friendly systems that integrate seamlessly into your existing operations. 

We provide ongoing support

Understanding that any downtime can be costly, we provide robust ongoing remote support and service. This ensures that your operations continue smoothly and any potential issues are addressed promptly, minimising disruption and maximising productivity. 

Trusted By Food Manufacturers Across The UK

From small operations to large-scale producers.

What Our Customers Say

Real experiences from operations managers who've integrated our machines into their production lines.

I wanted a system that would be straightforward to operate, with minimal downtime and line stoppages. The new system meets that requirement. Our operators appreciate the speed at which product changeovers can now be completed at the touch of a button. Our staff understood how to operate the system after a minimal period of training.

 

Muntons

The system has minimal downtime and I am pleased to recommend Brillopak to anyone considering packing automation.

 

 

 

TATA Steel

The new apple packing lines went live on time and on budget and have already achieved a step change in the quality of product that we deliver.

 

 

 

Morrisons

I found that Brillopak were really focused on doing the job professionally. They also remained on site to make sure all of our people understood the systems before they left.

 

 

McVities

We were looking for a supplier who could meet the specification, contribute ideas and also offer the flexibility to modify their machines to work with our environment. Brillopak was a good fit.

 

 

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