Cigno®, a plug & play tray sealer

G. Mondini S.p.A. and Lenze: a winning combination that has given rise to a compact, accessible machine able to guarantee high-level functions and performance for the food sector.

In 2023, Italian packaging machinery turnover exceeded the 9 billion €, mark by 6% with a solid 80% export growth. The world of food packaging is going through a phase of unprecedented transformation driven by several factors: growing consumer needs, environmental pressures, and technological innovation. Companies that can respond to new needs in the evolving food packaging market are the ones that will have a competitive advantage. A clear example is G. Mondini S.p.a., which has adopted a future-oriented vision since its foundation and has emerged as a world leader in offering solutions for the packaging of food products.

Mondini has introduced Cigno^®, a new generation compact automatic tray sealer (50% reduction in space previously used), ideal for packaging in the food industry with high productivity and ease of use. Simple design and construction for a long-lasting result suitable for all environments, from supermarkets to line production.

“Plug and Play” is Paolo Mondini’s simple and effective comment on a machine that is accessible to all and guarantees a wide range of functions and performance.

Performance ensured by Lenze components

Cigno is engineered with Lenze components and results from a solid and well-established partnership between the two family-owned companies.

Lenze is a leading automation specialist, focusing on the design of efficient and sustainable processes in production and material flow and offering a complete digital and automation system based on:

• Open and recognised platforms such as O.S. Linux, Codesys 3 programming tool and Ethercat; - v450 Web Panel, whose greater flexibility compared to the classic HMI takes the operator interface closer to the more intuitive smartphones, in line with the new Industry 4.0 trends. Reduction of cabling thanks to Power over Ethernet technology;
• C520 controllers integrate visualisation, PLC and Motion functions in a single hardware, guaranteeing performance with sophisticated architectures and applications;
• i750 multi-axis servoinverter creates advanced motion, safety and IIoT functions, reducing space and wiring thanks to One Cable Technology with high-quality standards;
• MCS servo and gear motors for numerous applications up to high powers, reducing the variants and, consequently, the spare parts. Hygienic design machine, Cigno is servo-driven to obtain 25 cycles/min in Gas Flush condition and 15 cycles/minby Vacuum and consequent increase in production: 35% faster packaging process while maintaining the consistency of the shape and appearance of the packages.

A successful partnership

G. Mondini and Lenze combine innovation, quality and sustainability towards eco-friendly solutions with waste reduction. Recyclable materials, 40% reduction of top web film vs traditional skin pack machines, 50% decrease of carbon footprint and 100% top film utilisation with zero waste. Mondini recently celebrated 50 years of activity and has chosen Lenze’s automation solutions for its cutting-edge packaging tools that meet the needs of consumers and… the planet.

Qualities and advantages of the Cigno® heat-sealing machine according to Lenze

Filippo Marabelli, Technical Segment Manager - Automation Systems and Digital: «Cigno is an efficient, versatile, and high-performance machine. Codesys platform, EtherCAT protocol, Motion controller on Linux operating system and Web Visu are the technologies made available by Lenze to achieve this goal». Marco Martelli, Sales Area Director: «Cigno is the perfect union of technology and ease of use. The automation based on the Lenze platform is “Plug and Play” flexible and especially user-friendly».