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.Custom feeding and handling systems ensure precise delivery and orientation of components and products for packaging. Vibratory bowl feeders, centrifugal feeders, and VariFeed® sort and feed products such as caps, bottles, closures, scoops, pouches, sachets, and wrapped confectionery items. RNA’s feeding systems are tailored for various shapes, sizes, and materials, ensuring seamless integration into filling, sealing, capping, bagging, or assembly lines.
Robotic Pacakging
Custom robotic arms equipped with advanced sensors can be programmed to handle a wide range of packaging tasks — from picking and placing products to complex assembly and case packing operations — with remarkable precision and speed. The FlexType™ P Pack is a prime example: a standard robotic packaging cell that combines flexible feeding with vision-guided robotic handling and bagging. RNA’s robotic systems are adaptable to various product sizes, shapes, and fragility levels, making them suitable for packaging operations across industries ranging from electronics to food and beverage.
Capping Machines
Automated capping systems rely on consistent and accurate cap feeding to maintain throughput and product quality. RNA vibratory bowl feeders, centrifugal feeders, and linear feeding systems are designed to orientate and feed threaded caps, snap-on lids, sports caps, and trigger-spray assemblies directly into rotary or inline capping machines at high speeds. The systems help solve common automation challenges such as cap nesting, bridging, incorrect orientation, and inconsistent feed rates. RNA’s feeding technology supports rapid changeovers between cap formats and provides gentle handling for lightweight or delicate components. RNA has extensive experience integrating cap feeding systems with OEM capping machine manufacturers, ensuring that feed rates, timing signals, and reject handling are fully synchronized with downstream equipment.
Labelling and Coding
RNA’s handling systems ensure products are perfectly positioned for high-speed, accurate label and barcode application. By integrating precision conveyors with advanced vision systems, we ensure 100% readability and regulatory compliance for inventory tracking and consumer safety.
Inspection and Quality Control
Through the use of advanced inspection technologies — including machine vision, metal detection, and AI — automated systems perform detailed inspections of packaging for defects and compliance with industry standards. This ensures that only products of the highest quality reach the market, enhancing brand reputation and customer satisfaction.
RNA feeding and handling systems support automated filling machinery by reliably orientating and presenting components such as caps, lids, plugs, droppers, pumps, inserts, and containers at consistent speeds. By eliminating manual handling and preventing jams, our vibratory and centrifugal feeders ensure precise product flow for liquid, powder, or solid filling environments. Whether integrated into OEM lines or retrofitted for end-users, RNA solutions are engineered to match specific fill rates, support format changeovers, and maintain hygiene standards across food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic filling applications.
Bagging Machines
RNA feeding and handling systems integrate with automated bagging machinery for the controlled feeding, counting, orientation, and presentation of products prior to bag insertion or sealing. Systems such as VariFeed® and centrifugal feeders are particularly suited to handling lightweight and high-volume products including wrapped snack bars, sachets, flow pack bags, confectionery items, and flexible packaging components. For larger or more complex items, vibratory bowl feeders and step feeders provide controlled singulation and orientation before entry into the bagging line. RNA has also developed the FlexType™ P Pack — a dedicated robotic bagging system that combines vision-guided pick-and-place with flexible bag-opening and sealing capability, ideal for manufacturers who need to bag mixed or variable-count products with minimal human intervention. Across all bagging applications, RNA systems are engineered to maintain gentle product handling, protecting product integrity throughout the process.
Palletising & Depalletising
Our robotic solutions automate the stacking and unstacking of finished goods with speed and consistency. Equipped with advanced grippers and intelligent loading software, these systems adapt to various packaging types to maximize transport stability while reducing manual handling risks.
Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing)
Poka-yoke systems are implemented to prevent assembly errors and ensure process reliability in aerospace and defence manufacturing. RNA integrates sensors, vision systems, and interlocks to verify correct part presence, orientation, and sequence, preventing incorrect assembly before it occurs. This approach reduces defects, supports full traceability, and ensures consistent compliance with stringent quality standards.
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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 capable of handling a variety of product types and sizes for feeding into packaging machines, capping machines, filling systems, and bagging equipment.
- High-speed cap feeding and orientation systems for integration with rotary and inline capping machines.
- Product presentation and synchronisation systems for filling lines requiring accurate container positioning and continuous product flow.
- Feeding systems for lightweight packaging products such as pouches, sachets, and wrapped bars.
Robotic solutions enhance speed and accuracy in packaging operations.
- Robotic pick-and-place systems for precise product handling and placement.
- High-speed packaging robots for rapid assembly and packing tasks.
- Collaborative robots (cobots) for safe, flexible automation alongside operators.
- Custom robotic cells for complex tasks such as case packing, bag loading, and packaging assembly(e.g., FlexType™ P Pack).
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.
Custom systems for all packaging stages, tailored to specific needs.
- Filling and sealing systems for accurate, high-speed packaging of liquids, powders, and solids.
- Automated cap feeding and handling systems for high-speed capping applications.
- Dispensing systems: Accurately dispenses products or ingredients into packaging, crucial for food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries.
- Labelling and coding systems: Applies labels, barcodes, and expiration dates with high accuracy, ensuring compliance and traceability.
- Bagging and flow wrapping support systems for high-volume packaged products.
- Automated assembly for packaging components: Assembles complex packaging components, such as caps, nozzles, and spray pumps, with precision.
- Automated palletising and depalletising: Stacking and unstacking of products on pallets, improving end-of-line efficiency and reducing labor costs.
- End of Line Solutions: Tailored end-of-line solutions like shrink wrapping, boxing, and labeling, designed to meet specific packaging needs.
Custom design, development and installation of automation solutions tailored to specific pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging needs, including the integration of feeding, handling, rotary indexing systems, robotics, vision systems, and precision mechanics.
- Collaboration with OEMs to integrate RNA’s feeding, handling, and robotic systems into into existing production lines.
- On-site installation, commissioning, and operator training.
- After-sales maintenance and upgrades for long-term reliability.
- Systems designed for high-speed operations to meet the demands of high-volume production.
- Flexible systems (e.g., RNA VariFeed) adaptable to various product types and sizes, accommodating diverse packaging and assembly needs.
- 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.
Applications
FlexType™ P Pack Automatic Packing Machine
Robotic Handling FlexType™ P Pack
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VariFeed® Flexible Feeding System for High-Speed Packaging Applications
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The Applications of Vibratory Bowl Feeders and Centrifugal Feeders in the Food Packaging Industry
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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