Quick-change overwrapper

Digital Media Automation (Poway, CA) introduces its Super Overwrapper with electronic microprocessor timing and control, versus mechanically driven cams, levers, and linkages.

Dec 31, 2002

Machine is quick to change between sizes, operator-friendly, and safe, company says. With the electronic control system, machine can reliably interface to up- and down-stream automated packaging equipment and can be monitored with a remote. Machine is capable of running 60 parts/min.

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Quick-change overwrapper

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