German company OYSTAR A+F has announced the release of a new servo-controlled ‘Baseline’ tray erector, with 100 per cent folding accuracy, available through HBM.
Due to its modular design, the machine can operate as a freestanding unit or be integrated with other A+F downstream packaging machines such as:
· Robotic product loading (single and double layer)
· Tray lid applicator
· Shrink wrapper
Particularly suited for dairy, food and beverage products, the modular design allows the Baseline to be configured as a single-head or dual-head machine, enabling it to process up to 76 cartons per minute.
As with all of OYSTAR A+F machines, the Baseline tray erector is suitable for use in wet environments.
The machine is capable of handling trays with base dimensions of 200 x 300 to 400 mm and a height of 40 to 150 mm.
In order to achieve 100% accuracy in repeated folding movements, a stamp is used to ensure precise internal dimensions after the first fold.
By consistently using adjustment options, the need for interchange parts can be kept to a minimum.
The machine features a number of ball bearings folding elements, which mean that a central lubrication system is not necessary — thus cutting maintenance costs for the user.
All servo drives are equipped with absolute value transmitters, which mean that reference runs are not necessary even after downtime; it takes just a short time for the machine to be ready for operation again.
The machine is operated using a Siemens Touchpanel TP 270, which also contains all of the programs required for servicing and maintenance.
OYSTAR A+F are represented in Oceania by HBM Packaging Technologies.