Automated Material Handling Solution Integrated with Digital Press
An automated Material Handling (MH) solution from WSA USA, fully integrated with a single pass Digital Press, delivers a scalable, end-to-end production workflow that maximizes throughput, consistency, and operational efficiency. By combining an Infeed Conveyor with a Stack Inverter, a Stack Alignment Conveyor, a Discharge Conveyor with Bottom Sheet Insertion and WSA Auto Strap automated strapper controls, the solution enables true lights-out automation from print output to unitized, shipment-ready loads.
End-to-End Automation and Workflow Integration
The WSA USA system connects the digital press with finishing operations smoothly. Printed products move automatically from the press to the pickup station, ensuring uninterrupted production. The system adjusts press output rates to match material handling speed, easily adapting to different job sizes, formats, and schedules.
Heavy Duty Stack Inverter
The WSA Stack Inverter with a Plastic Belt Conveyor can operate in inverted or bypass mode. In invert mode, stacks align against a front stop for precise control, then rotate 180 degrees automatically, entering and exiting safely on the conveyor.
High-Efficiency Conveyor System
A modular conveyor network efficiently moves printed stacks between system parts. Designed for reliability and low maintenance, the conveyor system supports:
- Continuous flow at digital press speeds
- Intelligent buffering to prevent press stoppages
- Flexible routing for various product formats or future expansion
Automated Strapping for Load Integrity
After leaving the Digital Printer and having Bottom Dunnage added, stacks are automatically secured with a strapping system. Precise strap placement and controlled tension ensure load safety during handling, palletizing, and transport. This automation improves safety, reduces waste, and delivers consistent quality compared to manual methods.
Operational and Business Benefits
The fully automated WSA USA solution offers significant advantages:
- Labor Reduction: Minimizes manual handling, allowing skilled workers to focus on more valuable tasks
- Increased Throughput: Enables continuous, high-speed press operation without bottlenecks
- Improved Safety: Lowers ergonomic risks and manual lifting
- Consistent Quality: Delivers reliable quality for finished units
- Scalability: Modular design allows for future growth or added automation
By integrating automated material handling with the digital press, WSA USA provides a robust, future-ready solution that transforms print production into a highly efficient, automated process. The combination of stack inverter, conveyor systems, and strapping ensures reliable performance, lower costs, and a quick return on investment, enabling print manufacturers to meet growing demand efficiently and confidently.