We operate in the area of specialised automation engineering, providing automatic parts handling equipment for high volume production in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, electronics, food and metal working industries - anywhere, where there is a need to automate the handling and orientation of component parts.
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Why RNA
RNA Product Range
RNA Specialist Handling
RNA Standard Equipment
About RNA
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RNA Industry Sectors
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RNA Product Range
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RNA Specialist Handling
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RNA Standard Equipment
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Why RNA
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Agenda
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About RNA
• Established 1898
• Headquarters: Aachen, Germany
• Europe’s leading supplier of parts handling equipment
• Widest product range
• Unique solutions for handling high volume production
‘RNA has grown to become the
world leader in handling and
feeding technology.’
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A Worldwide Presence
Germany
Belgium
United Kingdom
France
Spain
Switzerland
Italy
Austria
The Netherlands
Denmark
Hungary
Finland
Poland
Israel
Czech Republic
Korea
Singapore
China
Taiwan
Australia
United States Turkey
With five subsidiaries and six manufacturing facilities
across Europe and a network of sales and service
outlets across the globe, RNA have the capability to
support you wherever you are in the world.
Headquarter | Automation divisions
Automation division
Regional office
Representatives
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An Automation Group
1968
Rheinnadel Maschinenbau is established when the group needle business
automating the manufacture of needles and offering feeding equipment
to some external customers.
1972
Rheinnadel Automation is established as a business unit concentrating on
the area of feeding systems.
1980 - 1989
Further divisions of the group are established in Germany, as well as
subsidiaries in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
1990 - 1999
Rhein-Nadel Automation continues to grow. The Spanish company Vibrant
S.A. is purchased.
2000
With RNA Automated Systems Inc., the first subsidiary outside of Europe
takes up its commercial activities in Canada.
2004 to date
The Group extends its range of offerings to include vision guided robot
systems and sachet & pouch feeders.
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The Customer Experience
Consistent
Customer
Experience
Consultancy
and Technical
advice
Project planning
and engineering
of equip. for
automating
manufacturing
processes
Manufacturing
and test
Commissioning
Service,
technical
support
Maintenance
programmes
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Our Quality
Quality has always been of central
importance to RNA, with each
employee committed to make their
own personal contribution to the
achievement of quality standards
and customer satisfaction.
We understand that long term
success in business can only be
achieved by providing high quality
equipment, which fulfils the
customer’s requirements.
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RNA Industry Sectors
Food & Beverage Pharmaceuticals &
Medical Devices
Cosmetics &
Beauty
Fast Moving
Consumer Goods
Automotive Electrical &
Electronic
OEM
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RNA Product Range
Automation Solutions
Vision Inspection & Quality Control
Vision System Integration
Tablet Inspection
Robotic Systems
Vision Inspection Systems
Bowl & Linear Feeders
Centrifugal Feeders
Sachet & Pouch Handling
Rotary Indexers
Step Feeders
Carpet Feeders
Spares & Standard Equipment
Feeding & Handling
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• Leading edge technology with the very best in speed and reliability giving you the
competitive edge.
• An unrivalled portfolio means that our automation experts are able to offer unique and
exiting solutions tailored to your business objectives.
• Fast and flexible, our solutions offer rapid payback and ‘future proof’ your investment.
• In a history of over a century and with over 2000 systems supplied annually RNA have
earned a reputation for the highest quality combined with value for money.
Automation Solutions
RNA offer: Special Purpose Machinery
Automation Systems
Industrial Automation
The demands on today’s industry have never
been greater. Shorter product life cycles, small
batch sizes and constant product upgrades are
now the norm.
RNA has responded to this environment by
developing a range of automation solutions
flexible enough to meet these challenges.
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Robotic Systems
• Very user friendly system. Easy to program
new or modified parts and needing very little
operator training.
• Fast and simple changeover for an almost
limitless range of product variants. Flexible
enough to justify automation even for small
batch runs.
• ‘Plug and play’ design for easy integration with
a wide range of production equipment.
Flexible systems based on a standard platform
to solve a wide range of handling tasks and
with multi-industry applications.
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• In house integration of a wide range
of camera technology to provide the
right solution every time.
• Full technical support with remote
diagnosis capability.
• Front end feasibility studies for
complete peace of mind.
Vision solutions - rotating glass disc
Vision Inspection Systems
Quality control checks, OCR (optical character
recognition) and batch sorting applications
are a few examples.
RNA automated vision inspection systems
have been developed to meet high speed
quality control requirements for 100%
inspection.
Vision Inspection & Quality Control
Vision System Integration
Tablet Inspection
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• RNA drive units are low noise with very little referred
vibration due to the multi magnet system
• All-purpose devices for nearly all components; suitable for
complex-shaped components
• Durability, smooth feed characteristics, simple to service
• Easily retooled for further products
• Cost-effective
JIFF Lemon Handling system
Feeding & Handling Bowl & Linear Feeders
RNA bowl feeders are the most sophisticated
reliable and robust units available in the
market place today.
RNA bowls feed and orientate your products
carefully, at the same time guaranteeing a
consistent and accurate flow of components
into your production machinery.
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• Motor-powered for low noise levels
• Preferable for light plastic parts
(rotationally symmetrical)
• High feeding rates
• Low maintenance reliable.
Feeding & Handling Centrifugal Feeders
RNA offers a full range of tooled
centrifugal feeders.
In association with Hoppmann
Corporation of the USA, the world’s
number one in centrifugal feeders
and systems, RNA can now offer a
full range of tooled centrifugal
feeders.
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Suitable for all industries
Loose film bags, four-sided sealing bags, flow packs,
plastic and rubber parts, cards, 3-D bags, candy,
condiments, hardware and snacks.
• Minimal changeover between
product types and batches
• An extremely versatile system giving
future proof automation
• Capable of up to 400 parts per
minute over exceeding production
line requirements
• Based on a standard platform with
simple operator interface system
• Compact, gentle, low noise, built to
GMP, FDA, CE standard
Feeding & Handling Sachet & Pouch
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• Rapid changeover between tracks
• Compact measurements
• Modular system
• Multiple tracks possible
• High feeding rates achieved by merging several pre-sorting tracks
• Cost effective
• Suitable for retooling for future product changes
Feeding rate 120 bags per minute
Feeding & Handling ZE 3000 System
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Including Step feeder type STS, Linear feeder type SLG 820
Product characteristic qualified for:
• Components with small sort features and high feeding rate
• Pre-sorting of the components on counter working travel plates
• Sorting on linear feeder with machined tooling sections
• Robust, low noise levels, efficient
Handling System – Screws
Feeding & Handling Step Feeders
RNA Step feeders have been designed
to be robust and reliable for handling
bulky heavy components, oil and other
harsh materials on the surface of the
product are possible for feeding and
orientation.
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• Vibratory drive
• Brush coating allowing gentle and smooth conveying of
components (e.g. for polished or fragile components)
• For components weights up to 2.5kg
• Low noise levels
Feeding & Handling Carpet Feeders
Directional Carpet Linear feeders are
used to orientate components where a
step feeder or bowl feeder is not
suitable.
They enable gentle handling of
orientated components from bulk to
escapement devices creating product
accumulation prior to a machine or
handling unit.
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Globoidal Cam Indexers
High Speed 1000 rpm
Feeding & Handling Rotary Indexers
Cylindrical Cam Indexers Ring Indexers
High Speed
Precision Link ConveyorsAdjustable Transmission Torque (ATT) with
Safety Output Torque Limiter (SOTL)
NEW SAFETY FEATURES
LONG SERVICE LIFE COMBINED WITH A 5 YEAR WARRANTY
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Bowls
Spares & Standard Equipment
Linears
Spares
Conveyors Hoppers & Elevators
Drive Units
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• RNA reliability protects the long term value of your
investment.
• Complete in-house facilities ensure full control over
quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Continuous development enables us to achieve higher
feed speeds and enhanced productivity.
• Wide range of equipment provides best possible
solutions to feed your component.
• Operator friendly bowl changes and controllers
simplify changeover and reduce downtime.
• Partnerships with HOPPMANN, ROBO-MAT, SVIA,
INTELLIFEED, extend our product range.
• Over 2000 feed systems supplied annually on a global
basis.
Why RNA
22. RNA Germany
Sales and Service Centres
Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
Reichsweg 19/42, 52068 Aachen
Postfach 1408, 52015 Aachen
Telefon RNA 0241/ 5109-0
- Vertrieb 0241/ 5109-159
Telefax 0241/ 5109-219
www.rna.de
e-mail vertrieb@rna.de
Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
Zweigbetrieb Lüdenscheid
Nottebohmstr. 57
58511 Lüdenscheid
Telefon 02351/ 41744
Telefax 02351/ 45582
e-mail werk.luedenscheid@rna.de
Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
Zweigbetrieb Ergolding
Ahornstr. 122
84030 Ergolding
Telefon 0871/ 72812
Telefax 0871/ 77131
e-mail werk.ergolding@rna.de
Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
Verkaufsbüro Bayern
Albert Pöppl
Landshuter Str. 19a
84030 Ergolding
Telefon 0871/ 79196
Telefax 0871/ 13364
Mobil 0172/ 2559196
e-mail albert.poeppl@rna.de
Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
Verkaufsbüro Süd
Kurt Heni
Kolpingweg 26
78532 Tuttlingen
Telefon 07461/ 15218
Telefax 07461/ 6912
Mobil 0172/ 2635218
e-mail kurt.heni@rna.de
Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
Verkaufsbüro Halver/West
Thorsten Schulz
Maienhaupt 87
32278 Kirchlengern
Telefon 0241/ 5109660
Telefax 0241/ 51097660
Mobil 0173/ 7364084
e-mail thorsen.schulz@rna.de
PSA Zuführtechnik GmbH
Dr. Jakob-Berlinger-Weg 1
74523 Schwabisch Hall
Telefon 0791/ 9460098-0
Telefax 0791/ 946009829
email info@psa-zt.de
23. RNA Europe & Overseas
Sales and Service Centres
A
Manousek Maschinenbau GmbH
Zetschegasse 5, A-1230 Wien
Telefon 0043 1662 49 11-0
Telefax 0043 1662 49 11-10
E-mail office@manousek.at
B
IRA Industrial Robotics Automation
SPRL
Rue Villers 25A
B – 4520 Vinalmont Belgium
Telefon 0032 85270700
Telefax 0032 85270709
E-mail info@ira.be
CH
HSH Handling Systems AG
Wangenstr. 96
CH - 3360 Herzogenbuchsee
Switzerland
Telefon 0041 62 956 1000
Telefax 0041 62 956 1010
E-mail info@handling-systems.ch
DK / S
Poul Johansen Trading A/S
Oevangsvej 1
DK - 4540 Faarevejle Denmark
Telefon 0045 59 655836
Telefax 0045 59 646598
E-mail AAM@pjm.dk
web www.pjt.dk
E
Vibrant S.A.
Pol. Ind. Famades C/Energia,
Parc 27, E - 08940 Cornella
de Llobregat (Barcelona)
Telefon 0034 93 377-7300
Telefax 0034 93 377-6752
E-mail info@vibrant-rna.com
F
Bernay Automation S.A.
1, Rue de Menneval, B.P. 451
F - 27304 Bernay France
Telefon 0033 32 47-3510
Telefax 0033 32 43-0188
E-mail info@bernay-
automation.com
GB/IRL
RNA AUTOMATION LTD
Hayward Industrial Park
Tameside Drive, Castle Bromwich UK
Birmingham, B35 7BT
Telefon 0044 121 749-2566
Telefax 0044 121 749-6217
E-mail rna@rnaautomation.com
H
KTA Kezeléstechnikai
Automatizálási Kft Bánd
Petófi S. u. 119
H - 8443 Bánd
Tel/Fax 0036 88272-114
E-mail ktakft@vnet.hu
I
Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
Marketingbüro Italien
Sergio Iannarelli.
Via Caccialepori 36
I – 20148 Milano Italy
Telefon 0039 02 36728755
Telefax 0039 02 87389639
E-mail sergio.iannarelli@gmail.com
NL
Radine B.V.
Engineweg 15
NL -3771 NA Barneveld
The Netherlands
Telefon 0031 342403230
Telefax 0031 342403290
E-mail info@radine.nl
SF
Vibratec Oy
Kyntäjäntie 15
SF - 82500 Kitee Finland
Telefon 0035 813 41273-0
Telefax 0035 813 41273-1
E-mail vibratec@vibratec.fi
24. RNA Overseas
Sales and Service Centres
IND
SAN TECHNO SYSTEMS
391, I "E" Main, 8th Block
Bangalore - 560 095
Telefon 009 180 5520343
ROK
Daesung FA Machine
100-120 Onsu Dong, Kuroku
Seoul, Korea
Telefon 008 222 616 3051
Telefax 008 222 616 3054
SGP
Fujicon Engineering PTE Ltd.
No. 2, Tuas Link 1,
Jurong Industrial Estate
Singapore 638590
Republic of Singapore
Telefon 0065 68634011
Telefax 0065 68634022
E-mail info@fujicon.com.sg
www.fujicon.com.sg
IL
CSH Automation
4 Hataasla St.
OR-Yehuda 60212
Telefon 009 72 35332967
Telefax 009 72 35332967
TAIWAN
Sanshoseiki Co., Ltd.
2-1 Wann Jin Shia Chi-Nan
Rd Ta Shen,
TJ Hasing Kaohshiung Hsien
Telefon 008 86 73522101
Telefax 008 86 73522102
e-mail sansho@ksts.seed.net.tw
RC
Superfeed Technology Shanghai Co. Ltd.
No. 458 Xinyu Road, Factory Unit No. 15,
Song Jiang Techn. Zone
CangQiao Industrial Estate,
Shanghai 201600 China
Telefon 0086 21 57736401
Telefax 0086 21 57736402
E-mail info@superfeed.net.cn
www.superfeed.net.cn
USA
Palace Packaging Machines. Inc
4102 Edges Mill Road.
Downingtown, PA. 19335
Telefon 001 610 873 7252
Telefax 001 610 873 7384
www.unscramblers.com