2020 ARPAC S18-DC-SST WITH XT18 TUNNEL (2 complete systems available) in West Coast, USA

Maximum Cross Seal Dimensions Infinite L x 8.5” W x 12.5” H (consult factory)

Packages per Minute: Up to 120 (consult factory)

Film Speed: 150 Feet per Minute

Film Width: 36” Single Wound Maximum

Maximum Roll Diameter 14”

Machine Weight: 2500 Lbs. Approximate

Operator Controls: Right Hand Swivel Screen Panelview Plus 7, 7 Inch

Electrical Requirements: 460 VAC, 3 Phase, 60 HZ

Notes:

(1) Maximum package dimensions are interdependent and may not be obtainable simultaneously.

(2) Maximum package speeds are product and material dependent.

xt18 tunnel SPECIFICATIONS:

Electrical Requirements: 460 VAC, 3 Phase, 60 HZ

Chamber Dimensions 21.5” Wide x 12.5” Tall x 72” Long

Conveyor Dimensions: 20” Wide x 86” Long

Conveyor Speed: Up to 180 Feet per Minute

Operator Controls: Universal Swivel for two sided operation

Windows (2) One on each side of chamber

ARPAC S18-DC-SST SHRINK WRAPPER SYSTEM

PRODUCT INFORMATION

- Product Photos Received

THIS QUOTE IS BASED ON OBTAINING PRODUCT SAMPLES FOR ENGINEERING. ARPAC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJUST PRICING, PRODUCT RATES, OR DELIVERY BASED UPON EVALUATION OF PRODUCTION SAMPLES.

PRODUCT SIZES AND CONFIGURATIONS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

SHRINK FILM CLOSURE: Fully Enclosed Package with Side Seal

RECOMMENDED FILM: 45-90 Gauge Polyolefin, other films capable – please consult factory

PRODUCT SIZES

PRODUCT SIZES ARE REFERENCED BELOW IN THE ORIENTATION AS INTRODUCED TO THE ARPAC EQUIPMENT

WIDTH LENGTH HEIGHT SPEED

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

s18-dc-sst continuous motion shrink wrapper

ARPAC’s Extreme Series continuous motion shrink wrappers excel in a wide variety of applications. The Extreme line of shrink wrappers is designed to increase productivity, reduce wear and tear on parts, and eliminate the waste of time and energy by using a continuous motion design with smooth, fast, and unbroken flow. With its superior design, the Extreme Series is more reliable, requires less maintenance, uses less film and energy, and provides superior film tension for a better more consistent package. Additionally, the Extreme Series continuous motion wrappers will typically require 2-4” less film width than automatic L-Sealers, intermittent motion wrappers, or any wrapper where the film path runs under the infeed conveyor. For example, on a 12” long product ARPAC’s Extreme series could save between 32 and 64 square inches of film per product.

Product is hand loaded onto the dual chain infeed conveyor. The 9’ long dual chain infeed has wide, flat pushers that provide a square surface to advance products into the film. This length allows ample space for product loading. Wide pushers provide more product control and are capable of pushing twin packs and stacked products. Once loaded, the product is advanced into the film web where film is cut and sealed by the cross seal. A light curtain at the cross seal instead of a photoeye allows for better product detection leading to lower bag sizes and less film per package. The product is conveyed into the shrink tunnel where hot air is circulated creating a tight, finished package.

ARPAC offers superior support services and 40 years of Professional Packaging Experience. The entire system will be designed, manufactured, managed, tested, and supported by ARPAC.

Direct Drive 1

Direct Driven Conveyors

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SYSTEM FEATURES

S18-DC-SST CONTINUOUS motion shrink wrapper

- Dual axis servo driven cross seal

- 9’ dual chain infeed with T-Style Lugs stainless steel washdown design

- Next Gen Side Seal with overload and hinge open for easy cleaning

- Pinwheel film perforator with backup brush for excess air discharge during shrink

- Electronic film bunching at cross seal relieves film tension between products resulting in consistently stronger seals

- Low height easy loading film rack for Single Wound rolls of film up to 14” diameter

- Powered selvage winder with dancer bar control and film break detection

- Adjustable film inverting folders

- Complete tool less change over

- Multi-zone seal bar for even heat distribution

- Electronic jam protection programming at cross seal

- Inclinometers at film unwind and selvage winder replaces potentiometers

- Direct driven conveyor sections eliminates maintenance

CONTROLS

- Allen-Bradley CompactLogix Programmable Automation Controller

- Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7, 7 Inch operator interface

- Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5500 servo drives and MPL Series servo motors

- Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drives for AC frequency variable speed motors

- NEMA 4X electrical cabinet with lockable disconnect through the door main circuit breaker

Partner Locator ARPAC is proud to be a certified Machine Builder in the Rockwell Automation Partner Network. ARPAC and Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley have partnered together for many years to advance control technology for the packaging industry. Having achieved the highest level possible as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), the Machine Builder program provides recognition of our partnership and dedication to innovation.

UTILITY

- Power: 460V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz

- FLA to be provided upon completion of design by ARPAC Engineering

xt18 high speed shrink tunnel

- Universal Swivel Operator Station

- Product viewing windows on both sides of tunnel

- Bottom pre-shrink section in chamber with dampener

- Digital temperature control

- AC variable frequency drive blower motor

- Directional air flow dampeners (8 zones)

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Patented ZEROEdge™ Sealer

eliminates film waste

Zero is the only edge sealer on the market that eliminates film waste. Zero consumes the lowest amount of shrink film compared to any side sealer on the market. Zero is a radical shift in design, combining the versatility of a side sealer with the zero film waste of a lap sealer. This project requires a Top Mounted Zero Edge Sealer that eliminates film scap wind systems found on all other Horizontal Wrappers minimizing film widths for wrapping and NO scrap removal or waste to discard.

zeroedge™ benefits

The Zero Edge Sealer has many benefits over existing longitudinal film sealing technologies.

1. Requires less film than competitive sealing systems.

2. Has Zero waste, which means the end user does not have to deal with disposal of a difficult to recycle product.

3. No disposal of waste product means better for the environment than traditional side seal mechanisms.

4. Less downtime due to film changeovers. The operator only has to slip the film into the drive wheels and run, oppose to the traditional side sealer where the windup wheel and dancer system need to be manually threaded.

5. Less machine components because there is no need for a windup and dancer mechanism.

GAME CHANGING DESIGN

The resulting savings means lower packaging costs and a simpler, more operation friendly shrink wrapper with less maintenance. The last real innovation in sealing technology was more than 35 years ago. Since then there have been improvements but no real transformation in the basic design. BUT everything changes NOW. Zero is a radical shift in design, combining the versatility of a side sealer with zero film waste of a lap sealer. In many applications, Zero can consume less film than a lap sealer.

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Standard Features Included with S series

- The Extreme Next Generation Side Sealer was developed to address the deficiencies found in the side sealers that are presently offered in the market. The main goal is to eliminate all guesswork associated with producing strong reliable seals on a consistent basis. This requires a design that can be turned on Monday morning that can still be running the next Monday morning without interruption or adjustment. The new “Extreme Next Gen Side Sealer” has met and exceeds that goal.

- Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PAC is State of the Art motion control for machine operation. Includes Ethernet communication between the servo drives and controller for noise/interference elimination, and comes with 16 spare inputs and 6 spare outputs standard.

- PanelView 700 Color Touch Screen on Swivel includes Operator interface, Machine set-up instructions Diagnostics and on screen instructions. Has product recipe storage for 100 set ups.

- Step By Step Programming – The operator inputs product dimensions. All electronic functions are automatically set for that product. The touch screen provides step by step instruction to assist novice and expert operators on new product set up.

- Dual Servo-Axis Cross seal horizontal and vertical motion via Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 Drives with Integrated Safe Off.

- 1 HP AC Vector Drives for product carrying belts and infeed conveyors provide lower maintenance, smooth, quiet, and reliable operation throughout speed range. These drives can be replaced with optional servo drives.

- Vector Drive Side Seal and Cross Seal Belts provide independent electronic control of belt speeds to relieve film tension between products for stronger seals. Easily adjusted and stored via the Color Touch Screen. Includes integrated Safe Off function.

- Vector Drive Infeed provides electronic adjustment for infeed speeds.

- Direct Drive traveling belt, side seal belt, film unwind and selvage winder. This eliminates chains, sprockets, tensioning devices or need for lubrication at these points, providing the user with a lower maintenance machine.

- Programmable Orbit permits optimum cross seal motion for a variety of package heights and production speeds. Adjustable Dwell up to 35% of cycle provides strong seals at high speeds.

- All Extreme Infeeds plug directly to the PLC for quick interchangeability.

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- Smooth Continuous Motion Cross Seal System moves with the product during the sealing process. This provides for longer dwell times that result in stronger seals and fewer rejects. The continuous motion process also puts less stress on machinery components than the stopping and starting of intermittent motion system.

- Seal bars have Multi-zone heater design providing uniform temperature across the entire seal bar. The system requires lower temperatures and less dwell time. The results are higher machine speeds, cleaner seals and better looking finished products. Seal bars are capable of running polyolefin, polyethylene and PVC films.

- Efficient film usage is due to the direct film delivery path and side seal design. The film path goes directly to inverter blades and does not pass under the infeed conveyor belt frame as found on many wrappers. Typical savings is 2-4” of film width times the length of the package.

- Powered pinwheel perforator both pinwheel and back-up brush are driven at film speed to provide positive perforating without tearing

- Adjustable film inverter has location scales for quick package height and width changes without tools. Single wound film only.

- Dancer Bar Controlled Selvage Winder automatically winds and controls film trim tension so that minimal waste is produced. Includes trim break sensor with machine stop.

- Infeed Product Detect Sensor controls product phasing and stop/function of wrapper to avoid running empty bags

- Product carrying belts are spliced for easy removal and replacement.

- Cross Seal rides on (4) 1” diameter linear bearing shafts for extra stability and longevity at high speeds.

- Heavy Duty Welded Frame Construction for the well-built rigid platform required for high speed, continuous use and the harshest environments.

- Oversized drive shafts for longevity.

- Stainless Steel Finish and Top Plates for extra abuse resistance.

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Standard Features included with xt series

- Universal Swivel Operator Station for control access on either side

- Heavy Duty, Stainless Steel Welded Construction

- Bottom pre-shrink section in chamber draws the seals to the bottom of the package

- Heavy Duty Wire Belt. The wire belt is a zero maintenance item.

- Digital temperature control & 15 Kilowatt heater maintains very precise internal temperatures

- AC variable frequency drive blower motor for accurate air velocity control

- Directional air flow dampeners (8 zones) provide product shrink tuning

- Product viewing windows on both sides of tunnel gives a clear view of the shrink process