Article | September 30, 1998

Coil design change

The updated Compak(TM) Jr. from Enercon (Menomonee Falls, WI) offers a newly designed hand-held sealing coil said to be ergonomically correct for the operator.

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The coil weighs less than 3 lb; the Compak Jr. induction cap sealing system weighs 14 lb. System works well in laboratory use for test marketing new products and handling small production runs. It may easily be moved between lines or facilities.

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