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seeing glue on the boxes. We called our sales rep, who immediately put us in touch with customer support, who logged in as we were speaking and began diagnosing the problem. Within a half hour, we were told we needed to replace an encoder cable that failed due to machine vibra- tion. We ordered and replaced the cable within 24 hours,
ARC INTERNATIONAL www.ARCInternational.com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nano-technology laser engraving in our NC and NV manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
AES (ADVANCED EQUIPMENT SALES) www.aesales.net
AES is a leading full-service provider of integrated convey- ance systems specializing in scrap, trim, and dust. AES en- gineers custom scrap systems and works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Products include balers, shredders/hoggers, core shredders, filters, fans, and specialized dust control and collection systems. AES is the ex- clusive distributor for the AirShark Rotary Material Separator. For a wide variety of new and used equipment on to- day’s market, visit our website at www.acm-corp.com. BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality as- surance in the production of boxes with flexo folder gluers. AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.
so there was very minimal downtime. Problem solved. Val- co Melton’s customer support and responsiveness was outstanding.” More peace of mind. Keeping Up To Speed If there is a challenge to be overcome for Abbott-Action, it’s keeping up with the remarkable production speeds of the Haire Apstar 1628 and the two Isowa machines, which are essentially “over producing” for the plant’s convey- or system. “We’re just producing more than our material handling systems can handle and we’re working through that process now, which will likely involve more automated conveyors,” says Coogan, who is also a strong believer in bringing OEMs into the facility regularly to help with pre- ventive maintenance issues. Speaking of OEMs and partnerships, Coogan reported that Abbott-Action has been a beneficiary of a partnership developed between Valco Melton and Weyers Cave, Vir- ginia based A.G. Stacker, Inc., an industry leader in ma- terial handling equipment that includes stackers, bundle breakers and load formers. CONTINUED ON PAGE 30
CORRUGATED MACHINERY SPECIALISTS www.cmsretrofits.com
Leading manufacturer and installer of quality retrofits, up- grades and replacement parts for S&S and Prime Flexo Folder Gluers. Specialists in reconditioning of S&S Flexo Folder Gluers, including ink, air and electrical systems.
CORRUGATOR BELT SERVICE LLC www.corrugator.com
Serving the corrugated box industry since 1991, Chicago- based Corrugator Belt Service LLC maintains corru- gator belts for peak board quality and performance.
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