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1 APLM Equipment Information INDEX: DESCRIPTION AND KEY FEATURES LAYOUT NOMINAL TECHNICAL DATA CONFIGURATION Sealed Air Ltd. Clifton House, 1 Marston Road St. Neots GB-Cambridgeshire PE19 2HN United Kingdom Telephone: Telefax: cryovac.ukmkt@sealedair.com Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Off. Sealed Air Corporation All rights reserved. Printed in Switzerland The 9 Dot Logo and Sealed Air are registered trademarks of Sealed Air Corporation (US). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted to any party without prior expressed written consent from Sealed Air Corporation.

2 1 Description and key features 1.1 Description PakFormance is an integration platform that enhances our total systems approach and uses information to provide value to our customers. The PakFormance offering is a unique combination of IS hardware, IS software, and equipment that delivers a network for data exchange. The offering has the ability to link Sealed Air s systems to each other and to third party equipment (scales, printers, labelers etc.). PakFormance is modular, flexible, scalable, configurable, supportable, and focused on packaging. Through this new solution, Sealed Air brings to market new functionalities that allow visualization of the packaging process, automatic in-line weighing, automatic in-line label printing, batch management, tracing through the packaging line, and permanent monitoring for process improvement, etc. Being a modular implementation, the level of features and functionalities will be driven by the line configuration and IS software implemented. Sealed Air s PakFormance delivers continuous visibility over packaging rooms, enables process flow automation, traceability, increases efficiency and significantly reduces operating costs. PakFormance provides the ability to measure, control, and improve both processes and costs. The Sealed Air PakFormance Automatic Product Labeling Module (APLM) is an unrivalled equipment in the market place allowing for the automatic printing and labeling of naked products, with high precision label placement, and product dependant dynamic label formatting. It is composed of a Markem-Imaje label printer equipped with a Sealed Air applicator enclosed in a stainless steel housing. The APLM can be positioned at any stage of the packaging process. The Markem- Imaje unit is PakFormance compliant and hence our preferred labeling solution. Other labeling solutions may be explored on specific customer request. For variable product sizes, it is imperative that the Sealed Air PakFormance APLM is used in conjunction with a Product Sizing Module (PSM), positioned upstream of the labeling unit. It is controlled by the packaging line supervisor and applies labels onto naked products (only naked products). The best location to apply the label on the product is determined from the product sizes and position information communicated by the PSM. The use of Queue Conveyor Modules (QCM) is highly recommended to enable tracking of the product from the PSM up to the label applicator, guaranteeing the correct corresponding label is applied to the product. The printer of the APLM can dynamically print any type of information, constant, variable, logo or bar code. The print layout can be fully customized per product type, as long as the products are traced. Construction is simple and robust. All critical parts are treated against the corrosive environment often found in food production and packaging rooms. Designed with ergonomics, safety and hygiene in mind it is easy to use and clean, simple to maintain and meets all relevant European legislation for safety and hygiene. 2

3 1.2 Key features Automatic label printing, dispensing and application No operator required Suitable for product flow from right to left and left to right Thermal transfer or direct thermal printing technology Standard Markem-Imaje label creation software Speed up to 18 ppm Dynamic printing, customized per product if products are traced Enclosed in a stainless housing Flexible label dispensing. The APLM is able to apply a label on the product wherever the product is located on the conveyor. Hygienic design makes cleaning easy and effective 3

4 2 Layout Right side product alignment Note: Dimensions shown in bold change according to the APLM version Fig. 2-1, Layout APLM - right side product alignment, QCM conveyor length = 1100 mm 4

5 Left side product alignment Note: Dimensions shown in bold change according to the APLM version Fig. 2-2, Layout APLM - left side product alignment, QCM conveyor length = 1100 mm 5

6 Right side product alignment Note: Dimensions shown in bold change according to the APLM version Fig. 2-3, Layout APLM - right side product alignment, QCM conveyor length = 1250 mm 6

7 Left side product alignment Note: Dimensions shown in bold change according to the APLM version Fig. 2-4, Layout APLM - left side product alignment, QCM conveyor length = 1250 mm 7

8 3 Nominal technical data 3.1 Machine dimensions Length, width & height See machine layout 3.2 Weight Weight 210 kg approx. (without labels) 3.3 Utilities Electrical (printer) Voltage No. of phases Frequency Energy consumption per hour (average) Installed power Current protection Electrical (applicator) V AC 1 + N + PE 50 Hz / 60 Hz 0.1 kwh 0.2 kw Min. 6 A up to max. 16 A Voltage No. of phases Frequency Energy consumption per hour (average) Installed power Current protection 400 V, 24 V DC 3 + PE 50 Hz / 60 Hz 0.1 kwh 0.4 kw 2 A delayed action Compressed air Air type Pressure Supply pipe diameter Consumption Clean and dry 6 bar 6/4 mm 0.3 Nm 3 /h approx. 8

9 3.4 Working characteristics Product dimensions Length Width Height Weight mm max. 450 mm mm max. Up to 20 kg Label and ribbon data Note: The labels must be food approved quality and preferably self-adhesive. The functionality of all label types must be tested by CSC before use. Therefore one label roller must be sent to CSC for testing. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that labels comply with all local rules and regulations. Label roller Ribbon roller Label media type Die-cut labels Outer diameter of label roller 350 mm max. Inner diameter of label roller 76 mm Ribbon set-up Max. ribbon roll size Inner ribbon roll core diameter Ribbon length Ribbon width Ribbon wound ink side in Outer diameter 100 mm, length 560 m 25.4 mm 560 m max. (ribbon change 1 to 3 times per shift, at 15 ppm, depending upon label length) 60 mm min., 176 mm max. Note: It is recommended to use a ribbon which is at least as wide as the media Label dimensions Length Width Print width area 4 Print width area mm max mm max. 108 mm max. 162 mm max. When ordering a label applicator tool, refer to section 4.6 Label applicator tool process, page 12. Label data Up to 50 variable data entries 1-20 bar codes (1D, 2D) 9

10 3.4.3 Functional details Print method Print resolution Printing speed Speed No. of operators Thermal transfer or direct thermal 300 dpi 200 mm per second max. Up to 18 ppm No operator required 4 Configuration 4.1 Standard APLM complete, delivered with housing and cables for connection Product flow direction: RL from right to left only Right side product alignment Markem-Imaje printer series 2000, equipped with a 4 printing head 1 tool corresponding to the label size (See 4.6 Label applicator tool process, page 12) Technical manual Declaration of Incorporation Note: The standard supplied label applicator tool must be ordered separately and specified at the time of order. Note: The PSM and QCM conveyors are not supplied with the APLM. Note: Only QCM-RL versions can be positioned under the APLM, otherwise the belt can not be removed. 4.2 Versions Left side product alignment Markem-Imaje printer series 2000, equipped with a 6 printing head 4.3 Options Spare parts kit Spare parts kit 4 Description Qty SENSOR REFLEX 12-24V PNP 1 SAFETY SWITCH PHOTOELECTRIC SENDER M18 1 SAFETY SWITCH PHOTOELECTRIC RECEIVER M18 1 CABLE FOR PHOTOCELL 10M M12 90DEG 4P 2 SUPPLY POWER 72VDC 420VA 1 10

11 Description Qty KIT PRINTHEAD 1 RELAY SAFETY MODULE UE401 1 CONTROLLER SERVO E1100 DN HC 72V 15A 1 CABLE MOTOR 8M KS05-W/R-8 1 SPRING FLAT 1 STATOR 1 SLIDER 1 NOZZLE VACUUM 1/8IN 1 SPRING 6 SPRING 3 CLOTHS CLEANING Spare parts kit 6 Description Qty SENSOR REFLEX 12-24V PNP 1 SAFETY SWITCH PHOTOELECTRIC SENDER M18 1 SAFETY SWITCH PHOTOELECTRIC RECEIVER M18 1 CABLE FOR PHOTOCELL 10M M12 90DEG 4P 2 KIT PRINTHEAD 6IN 300 DPI HC 1 SUPPLY POWER 72VDC 420VA 1 RELAY SAFETY MODULE UE401 1 CONTROLLER SERVO E1100 DN HC 72V 15A 1 CABLE MOTOR 8M KS05-W/R-8 1 SPRING FLAT 1 STATOR 1 SLIDER 1 NOZZLE VACUUM 1/8IN 1 SPRING 6 SPRING 3 CLOTHS CLEANING Customization Additional label sizes and the corresponding tool available on request, see section 4.6 Label applicator tool process, page Recommended line assembly For variable product sizes: PSM + APLM mm long QCM - RL version PSM + APLM mm long QCM - RL version For uniform product sizes: APLM mm long QCM - RL version APLM mm long QCM - RL version 11

12 L1 4.6 Label applicator tool process The Label application tool is of modular construction and comprises a snap-lock fastening system for changing the applicator tool by hand, a flexible mechanism to level the pad during the application process, and an applicator pad which is specifically designed to match the label size. Snap-lock fastener Flexible mechanism Vacuum pickup and sensor housing Pad (size is dependent on the label size) The APLM tool, used to apply the label to the product, must be ordered separately to suit the required label size. It is therefore important to communicate the correct label size where L1 is the length of the label (in the label forward direction) and B1 is the width of the label (square to the label forward direction). It is important to note that B1 can be greater than L1. Each APLM can only use one label size. Additional label sizes must be ordered as a customization request. Label Layout: Black printing only Label forward direction L1 Label layout in any direction B1 B1 Label printing surface 12

13 As well as the APLM (V1..V4) equipment order, a mail needs to be sent to CS&L with the following information: Customer; APLM Tool order; Label size = L1 x B1 Pay attention to the order of L1 and B1. Consider the minimum and maximum possible label size. To prevent direct contact (and therefore possible product contamination) of the pad with the product, the size of the pad is correct so that the label protrudes over all sides of the pad. 13