{"id":3649,"date":"2026-04-13T10:28:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/?p=3649"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:28:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:28:38","slug":"automatic-base-card-feeder-for-flow-wrappers-alfeeder-friction-feeder-in-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/automatic-base-card-feeder-for-flow-wrappers-alfeeder-friction-feeder-in-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Automatic Base Card Feeder for Flow Wrappers | ALfeeder Friction Feeder in Action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-3649 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ALfeeder-for-Base-Cards-Flow-Wrapper-Single-Shot.png' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"897\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ALfeeder-for-Base-Cards-Flow-Wrapper-Single-Shot.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"ALfeeder for Flow Wrapper Base Cards\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ALfeeder-for-Base-Cards-Flow-Wrapper-Single-Shot.png 1784w, https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ALfeeder-for-Base-Cards-Flow-Wrapper-Single-Shot-263x300.png 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Repetitive Task. Obvious Savings. <\/strong>\u2699\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, the benefit of automation is immediately visible.<\/p>\n<p>This video was taken just after installation of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/labellers-feed-systems\/alfeeder-feed-systems\">ALfeeder stepper-driven friction feeder<\/a>, fitted to automatically place a non-adhesive base card at the infeed of a flow wrapper.<\/p>\n<p>Taking a volt-free contact from the host machine, the ALfeeder delivers a precise single-shot drop of each card in sync with the wrapping process. It can also be configured to count and release a set batch quantity of cards where required.<\/p>\n<p>Base cards like these are widely used beneath products such as bakery items \u2014 including crumpets, croissants and muffins \u2014 sandwiches, as shown here, and fresh produce such as tomatoes. This application also demonstrates the ability to handle a wide range of materials, from light paper sheets through to thicker boards. \ud83d\udce6<\/p>\n<p>What is immediately clear in the video is how a straightforward automation step improves efficiency in a packing area where manual involvement would otherwise be higher than necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits are easy to see:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 reduced manual handling<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 improved labour efficiency around the line<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 better synchronisation with the wrapper<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 less need for dedicated operator input at this stage<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 a cleaner, more repeatable packing process<\/p>\n<p>Mounted on an H-frame post with X\/Y adjustment, this installation also offers flexibility, with the potential to be repositioned between machines where required.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, this type of solution is retrofittable to almost any flow wrapper machine, making it a practical upgrade for manufacturers and end users looking to improve efficiency without replacing existing equipment.<\/p>\n<p>This is also a natural application for ALTech technology. The ALfeeder uses the same microprocessor control platform and advanced stepper motor algorithms as our label applicators, delivering the same level of precision, consistency and control \u2014 applied here to product feeding rather than label application.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a flow wrapper manufacturer or operate a similar process that requires the automatic placement of a base card, backing card, or non-adhesive board insert, we would be delighted to help.<\/p>\n<p>#ALfeeder #ALTech #FlowWrapper #FlowWrapping #FrictionFeeder #PackagingAutomation #BakeryPackaging #SandwichPackaging #ProducePackaging #IndustrialAutomation #PackagingMachinery #QualitySolutions<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1280px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-3649-1\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" loop autoplay muted preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/linkedin-import-7448643716652793856.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/linkedin-import-7448643716652793856.mp4\">https:\/\/www.altech-uk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/linkedin-import-7448643716652793856.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-justify\"><p>Repetitive Task. Obvious Savings. \u2699\ufe0f Sometimes, the benefit of automation is immediately visible. This video was taken just after installation of an ALfeeder stepper-driven friction feeder, fitted to automatically place a non-adhesive base card at the infeed of a flow wrapper. 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