Customized Solutions
We specialize in developing tailored solutions that perfectly match each client’s unique requirements, ensuring optimal performance and seamless integration with existing processes.Comprehensive Support Services
We provide extensive after-sales support, including training, maintenance, and technical assistance, to ensure smooth operations and quick resolution of any issues.Long-Term Partnership and Consultation
We act as a long-term partner for our clients, offering ongoing consultation and system upgrades to stay aligned with technological advancements and evolving industry demands.
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RNA’s Capabilities
- Design and supply of automated feeding and handling systems, including vibratory bowl feeders, centrifugal feeders, and VariFeed™ systems.
- Flexible Feeding Systems: Adapt to handle a wide range of product types and sizes for seamless feeding into packaging machines, enhancing versatility and overall production efficiency.
Advanced vision systems ensure packaging quality, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.
- High-Speed Camera Inspection: Detects defects in seals, labels, or containers in real time.
- Vision-Guided Robotics (e.g., FlexType™ R): Provides precise component placement and alignment during packaging operations.
- Integrated Machine Vision and AI: Inspects packaging for defects, verifies correct labeling, and ensures product integrity—delivering reliable, consistent quality control.
- Collaboration with OEMs to integrate RNA’s feeding, handling, and robotic systems into into existing production lines.
- Provides on-site installation, commissioning, and operator training to ensure smooth implementation.
- Offers after-sales maintenance and system upgrades to guarantee long-term reliability and optimal performance.
- RNA offers both custom and standard equipment, allowing OEMs to scale production or provide off-the-shelf solutions to their clients.
- Standardized components, such as vibratory bowl feeders, help reduce development time while maintaining consistent quality and performance.
Custom design, development, and installation of feeding and handling automation solutions tailored to specific packaging requirements. Builds robust, reliable systems to deliver high-performance, compliant, and efficient production processes.
High-Speed and Flexible Solutions
- Systems engineered for high-speed operations to meet the demands of high-volume production.
- Flexible systems (e.g., RNA VariFeed™) adapt to a wide range of product types and sizes, supporting diverse packaging and assembly requirements.
Experts say
What our clients say
“Polymermedics had an application that required a bespoke automation solution to ensure accurate insertion of small pins in a critical care medical device. We approached RNA for this solution and after some scoping discussions were presented with a cost effective and innovative solution to our requirements. The level of detail that they went to, finding potential pitfalls we had not envisaged ensured that the solution met all our requirements and more.”
Operation Director of Polymermedics
Packaging FAQs
Automation in the packaging industry refers to the use of advanced machinery, technology, and software to perform packaging tasks that were traditionally done by human workers. The goal is to increase efficiency, improve precision, enhance safety, and reduce costs throughout the packaging process.
Automation is widely used in the packaging industry to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency throughout production. At RNA, we specialize in feeding and handling solutions that form the foundation of automated packaging operations.
Our key capabilities include:
- Automated feeding and orientation systems for bottles, caps, pouches, and other packaging components
- Flexible part handling systems (e.g., FlexType™ and FlexCube™) for fast changeovers and multi-format packaging
- Precision part transfer and alignment into filling, sealing, or labeling stations
- Vision-guided handling for quality control and orientation verification
- Custom infeed and outfeed conveyors for seamless line integration
These solutions ensure a consistent flow of correctly oriented components, reducing downtime and boosting overall packaging efficiency.
RNA systems can handle a wide range of packaging items, including bottle caps, sachets, blister packs, trays, lids, tubes, pouches, flow-pack bags, and other flexible packaging. We also support the handling of packaging components such as clips, scoops, straws, and dispensers used in food, personal care, medical, and consumer goods packaging.
Yes. RNA automation platforms are engineered for high-speed, high-throughput packaging environments, operating at 200–500+ parts per minute. Our feeding and handling systems integrate seamlessly with horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal machines, cartoners, case packers, and flow wrappers, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.
Yes. RNA’s VariFeed™ is a high-speed centrifugal feeding system specifically designed for handling lightweight, uniform products such as pouches, snack bars, and flow-pack bags. It operates at speeds exceeding 500 parts per minute and is ideal for high-volume applications where gentle handling, low noise, and consistent performance are essential.
RNA provides flexible, modular feeding and handling systems—including the FlexCube™ and FlexType™ P series—that enable rapid, tool-less changeovers between product types. These systems are ideal for high-mix or short-run packaging lines, minimizing downtime and maintaining consistent productivity.
Yes. RNA specializes in customized and retrofittable automation solutions. Whether you need to add a feeder to an existing line or integrate a fully automated sub-assembly station, we collaborate closely with OEMs and end users to ensure full mechanical, electrical, and software compatibility, as well as seamless integration with your line’s space, controls, and throughput requirements.
Contact our team to discuss your next project. Our experts will provide guidance and support to help you achieve your goals. Call us on +44 (0)121 749 2566 or email us using [email protected].
RNA are able to support a wide range of Packaging applications from capping systems through to wrapped bar repacking lines. Through RNA’s use of digitalisation and repeatable feed systems the fast-pace of component change can be easily accommodated.
Chris Mills | Global Business Development Manager