Festo Splicing unit Cylinders kit [OCL002]

OCL002 - Festo Splicing unit Cylinders kit
After
  • Machine type Labeler
    Labeler MATRIX
  • O&U Themes Obsolescence
  • Complexity1/3
  • Machine Sub-assemblySplicing unit
Description

-The new system consists of New pneumatic cylinders by Festo. Usually 2 cylinders for blades and 2 for pads for each Splicing unit installed on board.

-It includes new pad mounting plates, new knives mounting plates, connectors and retrofit material.

Key message
Anticipate spare parts shortage
Machine application

Rollquattro, Matrix

Benefits

1. Can prevent long downtimes in case of failure

-Utilization of Old type BIMBA cylinders installed on previous range of Labelers, is discontinued by Sidel.

-Risk of imminent Spare Parts unavailability.

-Risk of long Downtime for equipment at Bottlers prod plants.

2. Improved performances (Accuracy for high speed applications, Reduced delay at first go after inactivity

-Internal tests shows an improved splicing accuracy of roughly 50% (from 8mm offset to 3mm offset at first go after idling) for high speed applications

-Failure rate at first go after idling (Glued piston effect) lowered

3. Reduced cost at spare part purchase

-Spare parts lowered cost over the Spare Cylinder itself.