Laser Scoring System integrates with pouching equipment.
Press Release Summary:
Integrating straight line, downweb laser processing into pouching equipment by Totani America, Inc., LaserSharp® PL40 optimizes easy open packaging operations. Independent position adjustments provide precise control over score line crossweb positioning and start point placement. Laser modules can be positioned for inline scores or offset slightly for tabbed packaging. By intelligently controlling score depth through all machine speeds, embedded control guarantees score continuity and quality.
Original Press Release:
LasX and Totani Introduce Integrated Laser Scoring and Pouching Solutions
SAINT PAUL, MN, – LasX Industries, Inc., a pioneer in digital laser converting equipment, and Totani America, Inc., a world leader in pouch making machinery, have developed new equipment solutions which deliver inline laser scoring and pouching capabilities to the package converting marketplace. The newly released LaserSharp® PL40 integrates straight-line, downweb laser processing into Totani pouching equipment to revolutionize easy open packaging operations.Â
When combined with the Totani pouch line, the LaserSharp® PL40 laser system brings increased flexibility and unsurpassed quality to the production floor. The system’s small footprint allows it to be integrated into new or existing pouch lines while its independent position adjustments provide precise control over score line crossweb positioning and start point placement. Laser modules can easily be positioned for precise inline scores or offset slightly for tabbed packaging applications. The LaserSharp® PL40 system can be integrated into indexed or continuous processing zones.
Additionally, LasX’s patented embedded control technology guarantees score continuity and quality by intelligently controlling score depth through all machine speeds, even during the acceleration and deceleration of an index operation. Uniting the precision of LaserSharp® laser converting technology with the trusted dependability of Totani pouch making machinery creates an innovative manufacturing solution for package converters seeking to increase production efficiency and versatility.
Visit LasX in booth N4761 and Totani in booth E7308 at PACK EXPO International 2012, October 28-31 in Chicago, to see a demonstration of LaserSharp® equipment and discuss easy-open, breathable, and security needs for your flexible packaging.
About LasX Industries, Inc.
Founded in 1998, LasX Industries, Inc. (HQ: St. Paul, Minnesota) offers high-quality laser digital converting equipment and contract services to the medical, electronic, flexible packaging, label, and commercial print industries using patented LaserSharp® technology. LasX is the performance leader in the industry by delivering on-demand laser processing solutions which accurately cut, score, perforate, etch, weld, or ablate components in sheet-fed, roll-fed, or discrete part formats at high production rates. For more information, visit www.lasx.com.Â
About Totani Corporation
For over half a century Totani Corporation (HQ: Kyoto, Japan) has manufactured pouch and bag making machinery. Totani machines are now located in over 30 countries all over the world and are highly regarded by well-established companies. Since its incorporation in 1961, Totani Corporation has continued to excel in leading the industry in pouch making machinery.
