Quick platform changeover [AA07]

AA07 - Quick platform changeover
After
  • Machine type Labeler
  • O&U Themes Efficiency
    Flexibility
  • Complexity2/3
  • Machine Sub-assemblyRollfed, Top Brain

Description

Picture 1 shows the parts assembled on the machine.

The system is made up of: plastic handling parts (2) and support (3).The platform is assembled with two centring pins (4), locked, when in place, by a spring system The part is replaced by pressing the lever which releases the pins (5).


Key message
Significantly reduce changeover time

Machine application

Rollquattro


Benefits

-Save 20 minutes for a common labeler with 24 platforms: 10 min with quick release platforms versus 30 min for changing the traditional (screwed) platforms

-More generally, changeover time will last 25 seconds with quick release instead of 1 minute 15 seconds with traditional platforms