15 May 2016 //
We would like to introduce you to a work-horse in the Ideal Pase Premier Line of electronic net weight filling machines, the AE4 series. The AE4-CPM is a straight-line filling machine designed for processing a wide variety of container geometries, common when Stoltz caps are part of the product packaging system. This particular configuration for industrial and commercial coatings includes safety enhancements for the user and operating environment. With multiple patented DFS® carts and mobile flush trough, cleaning can be done remotely, off-line when rapid conversion is the priority, or at the machine when clean-in-place (CIP) is more convenient.
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CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
• Reduce need for operator intervention
• Quick conversion between different container geometries
• Eliminate leaking from improperly capped containers
• Operation in a C1/D1 environment
• Reduce Labor cost for the process
MACHINE FEATURES
• Four-position DFS® cart with spray balls
• Industrial plug nozzles for low viscosity products
• Un-scrambler table at input
• Accumulation table at output
• Enclosed, interlocked automatic closing station for Stoltz caps
• Pepperl & Fuchs purge control with vent for explosion-proof operation
• Additional DFS® Fill Cart for rapid change-over
• Mobile flush trough for remote and/or CIP function
CUSTOMER GOALS ACHIEVED
Reduce Labor Cost
• Tables at input and output facilitate efficient loading and unloading
• Automatic fill operation allows single process attendant
Rapid Conversion
• Single Industrial Plug Nozzle size usable for all container geometries
• Mobile fill carts and flush trough for off-line cleaning
• Straight-line conveyor operation minimizes adjustment between container applications
• Fixed mechanical alignment guides for fill carts and flush trough for exact, adjustment-free positioning
Eliminate Leaking Seals
• Pneumatic-actuated closer with large press plates ensures uniform perpendicular force applied to the cap
• Four closing positions eliminates bottleneck and associated inconsistency at closing step
• Vertical adjustment at closing station insures consistent force applied regardless of container height
Safe Operation
• Type X Purge Control with Pepperl & Fuchs Control unit protects electronics from exposure to flammable fumes
• Purged Industrial Barrier isolates HMI from environment
• Interlocked guards protect the operator from moving parts in the closer zone