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Bagger’s predictive maintenance minimizes downtime

Pregis introduces two new Sharp baggers: one automatic model with predictive maintenance, and one easy-to-operate tabletop unit.

According to Pregis, the Sharp MAX-PRO 18 is the first bagger with predictive maintenance.
According to Pregis, the Sharp MAX-PRO 18 is the first bagger with predictive maintenance.

As Pregis LLC explained at its North Hall-based booth at PACK EXPO International, predictive maintenance, technology advancements, and faster speeds are the cornerstones of its new Sharp® MAX-PRO 18 automatic bagger.

“We believe the Sharp MAX-PRO 18 is the most advanced bagger available and the first with predictive maintenance,” explained John Hubert, Director of Engineering, Sharp Packaging by Pregis. “It utilizes the Maxwell intelligent interface featured on other Pregis on-demand systems. The diagnostic abilities mean the system is constantly checking data such as run rates and other usage metrics so that it is able to notify a technician that there might be a potential service issue down the road. The ability to send that alert in advance of an actual problem results in no, or minimal, downtime,”

The MAX-PRO 18 is recommended for large e-commerce and manufacturing operations with high volumes. The bagger was designed for easier operation, with fast bag and pass-through changeovers. Sharp E-Z Bags® feed through the machine, are opened, filled with product, and then sealed. The MAX-PRO 18 accommodates 18-in.-wide bags with an 8-in. pass-through depth. The unit also features an intuitive user interface and thermal printing technology that prints barcodes, graphics, and alphanumeric fonts directly onto the package.

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