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BACK STORY: Food and pharmaceutical manufacturers and co-packers need reliable packaging technology to keep production on schedule.
Now, PDC, a world leader in tamper evident packaging machinery, has introduced a packaging system with features guaranteed to maximize uptime – and applicability to the broadest range of products and containers.
PDC International Corp., a world leader in the development and manufacture of shrink sleeve applicators and sleeve labeling systems, has introduced a Shrinksealer that is rich in features, and wide in applicability.
The newly re-engineered 65 Series was developed for continuous production environments. The equipment is ideally suited for Shrink Sleeve Labeling, which involves full-height body sleeve labels with primary graphics. Used this way, the sleeve label can extend over the cap, with a horizontal perforation for tamper evidence on jars, bottles and other containers.
The machinery also performs Tamper Evident Banding around the upper portion of a container and its closure, and applies full-height safety seals for vitamins and similar products.
65 Series machines operate at 50 to 175 cpm (containers per minute) with maximum speeds dependent on package dimensions. Sleeve diameter range is .375 to 3.25 inches (10 - 83 mm). Sleeve height range is .625 to 8 inches (15 - 200 mm).
All 65 Series Shrinksealers use PDC's patented blade assemblies. Manufactured from extreme-service tool steels for maximum wearability, toughness and edge profile uniformity, they operate dust-free, and prevent the "hairs" that plague spinning knife devices.
The robust PDC blade assembly translates directly into less frequent downtime and longer intervals between blade replacements. Also, unlike spinning knives, PDC blades can be repeatedly re-sharpened, and most are double-edged. Double-edged blades are reversible, so a single set provides double the value, and both edges can be re- sharpened repeatedly.
PDC blade assemblies deliver an extraordinary package appearance with fewer rejects. They are compatible with all major sleeving and labeling films, including PVC, PET, PETG, PLA, and OPS. Very thin gauge material (30 to 50 micron, depending on speed and container configuration) can also be used.
Other standard high-value features of the 65 Series include full safety enclosure, heavy duty mechanical construction, Allen-Bradley PLC control, an HMI Touch Screen, keyed run/jog switch and upstream photo-eyes. Systems also have motorized material unwind, and material-out sensors.
Optional system features include barcode scanners, splice detection, imprint verifiers, power transformers, motorized height adjustment, and servo band feed.
Like all PDC packaging systems, the 65 Series uses high quality, off-the-shelf components, assuring that the cost of ownership remains low throughout the system's long life. Systems incorporate field-proven controls technology and can be UL certified.
Demonstrations of new 65 Series Shrinksealers can be arranged at the PDC research lab. The R&D lab has extensive testing capabilities, and the ability to evaluate system performance using various films and production speeds.
Contact Gary Tantimonico, 203-853-1516 or [email protected]. PDC International. Corp., 8 Sheehan Avenue, Norwalk, CT.
