Quick removal of the lapping bar and optimization of film guiding [LSX-005]

LSX-005 - Quick removal of the lapping bar and optimization of film guiding
Before
After
  • Machine type Overwrapping
  • O&U Themes Efficiency
    Flexibility
    Product quality
    Safety & Ergonomy
  • Complexity2/3
  • Machine Sub-assemblyLapping cycler

Description

Replacement of the lapping bar with a carbon lapping bar with a quick removal system

Quick format changeovers

Lightness of bars

Possible adjustment of film guides

The operator has no contact with the chain during changeover


Key message
Quick changeover and better film guiding

Machine application

TS shrink-wrapper, EV3 - EV4 type. Lapping cycler


Benefits

Productivity

  • Quickness of format changeover (50% saving)
  • Material cost: 30% decrease during replacement of a bar.

Quality

  • Better film guiding with the Nylon finger

Safety & Ergonomic

  • No contact with the chain for the operator
  • Ease of dismounting the bar

Flexibility & Reliability

  • Adjustable nylon finger in order to adapt properly to film width