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Blog Concrete roof tiles are packaged by the MOTORU JIKOV Fostron a.s. line.

Imagine a high-speed dance of craftsmanship:

Five roof tiles per second—how precision becomes art. Crafted by the dedicated team at MOTORU JIKOV Fostron a.s., division of Single-purpose Machines for BMI Bramac, this state-of-the-art packaging line is a testament to engineering excellence. At the finish line, bundles weighing a quarter ton emerge—up to 42 tiles in a single package. This rapid rhythm demands flawless synergy between sophisticated software and compact machinery, occupying less space than a small hall. "We are pushing the boundaries of our division's capabilities," states director Jiří Prchlík. "The entire line is assembled directly at the customer’s site."

Behold the cavernous plant in Ivanca pri Nitre, Slovakia, where this innovative line will soon be deployed—an achievement representing half of this year’s turnover for the division. Inspiration drew from a project crafted a decade earlier for the same client in Chrudim, now adapted and optimized for current demands.
The team capitalized on prior knowledge, ensuring technical perfection for ultra-fast cycles. "We used hardened sintered carbides for contact points—resistant to wear, reducing costs, maintenance, and downtime," Jiří explains. With precise materials engineering, every component is selected for durability and performance, ensuring seamless operation.

The division produces a tenth of the mechanical parts in-house; the rest are sourced collaboratively. The design surpasses our manufacturing scale, with electrical systems and assembly fully managed by us. Leveraging past experience, we implement cutting-edge procedures, verifying kinematics and mechanics with MJG Enix software modules. Our experts, alongside external specialists proficient in Siemens control systems, ensure precision in every detail," highlights Jiří Prchlík.

The program is being fine-tuned while mechanical and electrical components are still in development. "By the end of July, we expect to complete testing with suppliers. Installation in Slovakia is scheduled for year-end. As usual, long lead times for panels challenge us, but materials are sourced from everywhere. Production remains on schedule," he affirms.

The spirit of innovation continues. MOTOR JIKOV Fostron a.s., division of Single-purpose Machines, eagerly seeks to expand collaboration with BMI Bramac. "Our customer is satisfied—additional smaller machines are ordered for factories in Germany and Romania. We’ve also proposed two new tile mold cleaning lines; currently, we operate nine across Europe. This year, we will focus on smaller projects," concludes the division’s director.

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