In the food industry, every component matters. Linear systems deliver speed, reliability, and hygiene – even under tough conditions. Marisa Brenner, Marketing Officer at Franke explains how Mespack relies on Franke linear guides to deliver precise, hygienic, and efficient packaging machines for the global food and beverage industry.
By Marisa Brenner, Marketing Officer at Franke
In the food and beverage industry, packaging machinery must meet the highest standards of precision, speed, and hygiene. Even the smallest component plays a decisive role in guaranteeing safe and efficient production. For more than a decade, Spanish packaging machine manufacturer Mespack has relied on Franke linear guides to ensure that its flexible packaging machines meet the strict requirements of food processors worldwide.
Lightweight dynamics for higher productivity
At the heart of Mespack’s high-speed packaging lines are Franke’s FDA (aluminum) and FDC (stainless steel) linear guides. Their lightweight aluminum construction enables faster machine cycles and greater energy efficiency, while maintaining stability and precision.
“Franke linear guides are made of lightweight aluminum, which is very important for us because it allows us to achieve higher speeds while ensuring reliability,” explains Alonso Marquez, Operations Director of Mespack.
This balance of low weight, high dynamics, and long service life makes Franke linear systems particularly suited to food packaging environments, where efficiency must never compromise product safety.
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Hygienic reliability under tough conditions
In food packaging, machinery must not only run fast it must also withstand demanding cleaning cycles and aggressive environmental conditions such as sugar, salt, and moisture. Here, Franke’s FDC corrosion-resistant version offers a decisive advantage. With stainless steel raceways and rollers, these linear guides are designed for environments requiring regular washdowns, thermal sterilization, and hygienic compliance.
“The durability and resistance of Franke linear systems is crucial for us, as the functioning of the entire machine depends on them,” says Marquez.
By combining hygienic robustness with precision motion, Franke ensures that food packaging machines can run reliably, day after day.
Tailored solutions for individual applications
No two food products are alike and neither are the machines that package them. Mespack develops customized systems for applications ranging from stand-up pouches for sauces to detergent capsules with childproof closures. To support this flexibility, Franke supplies linear guides tailored to each machine’s specifications, with rail lengths, bore patterns, and materials precisely matched to customer requirements.
Franke’s local support structure is another advantage. Consultant Ignacio García works directly with Mespack in Spain, coordinating with a nearby partner to handle project-specific adjustments.
“The proximity of our partner company shortens delivery times. This way, even customized components reach Mespack on time within tight project schedules,” García emphasizes.
Supporting innovation in sustainable food packaging
The food industry is under growing pressure to adopt sustainable solutions. While Mespack develops eco-friendly packaging concepts, Franke ensures that the mechanical backbone of these machines remains strong. Reliable motion systems not only enable higher speeds and lower downtime, they also support the processing of new, more delicate packaging materials, which are essential for reducing environmental impact.
“Innovation is part of Mespack’s DNA,” notes Marquez. “And for that, we need suppliers like Franke who continually refine their technology to match industry demands.”
A foundation for food industry success
By combining lightweight aluminum design, corrosion-resistant stainless steel options, and project-specific customization, Franke linear systems provide the food and beverage industry with what it needs most: precision, hygiene, and reliability. For machine builders, this means enhanced performance and shorter project lead times. For food producers, it means uninterrupted, safe, and efficient packaging of their products.
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