100% Unattended Verification
In-line verification of UPC coding is an essential part of good manufacturing practices and quality control procedures. Bar codes not only must be high quality but also correct for the SKU. The Mantis Operator Interface kit meets the mandated inspections as required by chain store retailers.
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Mantis Brand Counting
The Mantis Operator Interface answers the question “Are 100% of the bar codes on my packaging line readable and correct?” Functions of the Mantis Operator Interface can be expanded to include Brand Counting.
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Material Handling Controller
The Mantis Operator Interface has been used as a low cost material handling controller. The Mantis relay outputs are available for use to actuate a conveyor divert based upon significant digits in a bar code or a “look up” table.
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Paperboard Verifier
The Mantis Operator Interface has been used as a low cost verifier on paperboard die cutters and gluers . As sheets are fed into the die cutter or glue machine, a bar code is read to verify the sheets are correct for the job.
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Trailer Loading Verification
In high volume shipping situations, loading outbound freight into the wrong trailer is an easy error to make. Fortunately, it is also an easy error to detect and prevent.
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Lot Control
Data collection for production Lot Control is an essential component for good manufacturing practices. The Mantis Operator Interface offers a tool set for packaging operations to automatically collect and electronically store production lot information.
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Intelligent Bar Code Verification - USPS
In 2009 the USPS has mandated changes in mail tray processing. In order to pass the best postage rates to bulk mailers, mail processors must confirm the correct mail trays are placed on the correct pallet before wrapping.
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Mantis Print And Apply Verification
The Mantis Operator Interface uses extend into the secondary packaging area. Verification of product labels applied or pre-printed on corrugate cartons is a common function of the Mantis Operator Interface.
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