Universal 16 (U16) packaging system
16 Station Modular Blister Sealing Machine
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Description
The U16 was engineered to offer you maximum flexibility. Our unique modular design allows for multiple machine configurations, alterations and expansions based upon your unique needs and growth. Quick set-up maximizes production time. Our expert team offers the training and support needed to help guarantee your success.
The U16 is the machine to take your company’s production to the next level.
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Features
- 18” x 26” Sealing capacity
- Modular “plug and run” feeders
- Servo controlled drive
- Safety interlocked guards
- Quick accurate change-over
- 36” wide product load stations
- Full PLC control with 15” touchscreen
- Temperature controlled through touchscreen
- Seal time controlled through touchscreen
- Adjustable sealing pressure
- Emergency stop switches
- 5 – 15 cycles per minute
- Large seal area ideal for club pack
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Specifications
| Header | Specs | |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Type | Carousel | |
| Product Nesting Trays | 16 | |
| Seal Area | 18″ X 26″ | |
| Sealing Unit | ||
| Operating Temperature Range | Up to 600 ° F | |
| Heater Capacity | 9600 Watts | |
| Machine Controls | Omron NJ series with 15” operator interface | |
| Electrical | ||
| Volts | 208/230 VAC | |
| Amps | 60 (will vary with options) | |
| Cycles | 60 Hz | |
| Phase | 3 | |
| Cycle speed | 5-15 cycles / minute | |
| Compressed Air | ||
| Volume | 35 SCFM @ 15 cpm at 90 psi | |
| Air Cylinder for Press | 1 | |
| Bore Diameter | 10“ | |
| Maximum Form Depth | 3 1/4″ | |
| Machine Dimensions | ||
| Machine Height | 74″ | |
| Machine Width | 102″ | |
| Machine Length | 336″ | |
| Product Load Station Height | 38″ | |
| Shipping Weight | 6500 lb. | |
| Operator Safety | ||
| Controls | Cat 3/PLd Safety Circuits | |
| Guarding and Interlocks | Metal/Lexan™ Door with Positive Break Electrical Safety Interlocks | |
*Disclaimer: Algus reserves the right to modify equipment specifications without prior notification.
Operation
- Blisters are fed automatically into nesting trays
- Operator loads product into blister
- Cards are fed automatically into nesting trays
- Heat seal press seals the cards to the blisters
- Transfer Eject removes finished packages from the machine & places them face down on your conveyor
- Multiple configurations are possible by moving stations or adding additional stations
Benefits
- Modular design – maximum flexibility
- Easy to use touchscreen controls
- Designed to accommodate 24/7 operation
- Quick tool changeover assures maximum up-time
- Category 3/PLd safety circuits
- Feed stations are reloadable during machine operations
Optional Features
- Heat plate change-over assist
- Heat seal tooling
- 16 product nesting trays
- Blister and card magazine
- One blister plug rack
- Card, eject suction rack
- One heat plate (Seal Die)
- Teflon® coating for seal die
- Anodized tooling components
- PLC control with data acquisition
- Time, Temperature and Pressure monitor
- Alarm systems
- Barcode verification system with optional reject system
- Product presence verification
- Lower seal press anvil
- Plastic welding systems
- Radio-Frequency sealing (RF)
- Ultrasonic sealing
- Hot-Cold sealing
- Eject Systems
- Transfer eject (std)
- Hand-off eject
- Pick and place
- Modular Satellite Systems
- Inserts or double cards
- Foldover card
- Clamshell closing
- Product loading
- Lot code printing
- Laser System
- Inkjet System
- Robot Integration
