Horizontal Shrink Wrapper processes 140 packages/min.
Press Release Summary:
Operating at 140 linear fpm, continuous-motion CAPRA 8000LS features 24 in. wide end seal with 10 in. high end seal opening, and can also run vertical end seals. Machine uses bottom lap seal via fixed plow that leaves no excess film. Utilizing polyethylene, polyolefin, or PVC shrink film, wrapper can run large product sizes, as well as very small items. It comes with Allen Bradley® ControlLogix and PanelView touchscreen interface for automatic set-up of product recipes.
Original Press Release:
New ARPAC High Speed Lap Seal Horizontal Shrink Wrapper
Schiller Park, IL March 8, 2007 - The high-speed CAPRA 8000LS is Arpac's new ruggedly constructed continuous motion horizontal shrink wrapping system that operates at speeds up to 140 packages per minute and 140 linear feet per minute. The new CAPRA 8000LS has a 24" wide end seal, with a 10" high end seal opening, and can also run vertical end seals. This unique form, fill and seal wrapper uses a bottom lap seal via a fixed plow that leaves no excess film to waste.
Other new features include a dual axis reciprocating end-seal with a servo driven seal carriage and servo driven seal head for dependable high speed and simple set-up with tool-less changeovers. The CAPRA 8000LS includes Allen Bradley® ControlLogix and user-friendly Allen Bradley® PanelView touchscreen operator interface for automatic set-up of product recipes. A variety of standard Quick Connect Modular Infeeds are available to handle most applications.
Utilizing polyethylene, polyolefin or PVC shrink film the CAPRA 8000LS produces aesthetically pleasing packages that are perfect for retail display. The CAPRA 8000LS system offers extreme flexibility, and is designed to run large product sizes, as well as very small items. An optional product closing conveyor will handle small products up to 70 packages per minute. Other options include infeeds for coupon placement, stainless-steel construction for food environments and printed film registration.
About The Arpac Group
The Arpac Group specializes in manufacturing heavy-duty, standard and custom-designed packaging systems that meet the needs of a broad range of industrial users. All machinery is sold and serviced by The Arpac Group's international network of distributors and service technicians. Located near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, The Arpac Group maintains sales offices throughout the United States and selected countries worldwide.
