Adelphi Masterfil customer Greyland Chemicals is one of the UK鈥檚 leading cleaning chemical manufacturers, with a customer base extending throughout Europe. Their large warehouse and production facility in Greater Manchester operates as a thriving production hub, supported by four Adelphi Masterfil machines currently in use.
Greyland鈥檚 Engineering Manager, Russell Beaver, recently spoke with Adelphi Masterfil鈥檚 Northern Sales and Marketing team to discuss the long-standing relationship between the two companies.
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A Relationship Built on Reliability
鈥淪ince I started in 1982 we鈥檝e always used Masterfil machinery - they鈥檙e the Rolls-Royce of machines!鈥� says Russell.
After outgrowing a previous hand-held capping solution, Greyland invested in a Mastercap Indexing Capping Machine in 2016. At the time, the company already had two Masterfil filling machines in operation - one of which has been running reliably since the 1980s.
This proven longevity, combined with a trusted and collaborative relationship with Adelphi Masterfil, played a key role in Russell鈥檚 purchasing decision.
A Complex Capping Challenge
Greyland鈥檚 application presented a number of technical challenges. The company uses round containers with angled necks, and the caps require accurate orientation before being applied.
With a strong engineering background - having hand-built the filling machine that preceded the Mastercap - Russell鈥檚 expectations were high:
鈥淭he machines need to be reliable - they鈥檙e our bread and butter. If they鈥檙e not working, we鈥檙e not making money.鈥�
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A Bespoke Mastercap Capping Solution
Adelphi Masterfil developed a bespoke solution tailored specifically to Greyland鈥檚 container and cap design. This included:
- A custom disc feeder mounted above the cap infeed chute
- A scissor grip mechanism to hold containers in the correct orientation during capping
This innovative mechanical solution removed the need for an expensive electronic orientation sensor.
鈥淭his saved us the cost of an expensive orientation sensor,鈥� says Russell appreciatively. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a great piece of kit.鈥�
The Mastercap capping machine applies 36 caps per minute, delivering a significant productivity increase - so much so that Russell jokes: 鈥淣ow my packer struggles to keep up!鈥�
Shared Values and a Sustainable Outlook
Shared values further strengthen the relationship between Greyland Chemicals and Adelphi Masterfil.
Greyland is a member of the Green Business Network and operates with a strong environmental focus. The company:
- Recycles all packaging materials, including plastic and cardboard
- Uses bottles made from 31% recycled material for one of its product ranges
Adelphi Masterfil is also committed to sustainability and is part of the Sustainable Business Partnership. In 2018, the company received two awards recognising its eco-friendly production facility, The Friary.
