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required to produce board. “We’re running faster. We can turn out more board in less time, and that’s saving us mon- ey on labor,” Watts explained. Before upgrading to the Vanguard SFG, Key Container had struggled with board crushing issues that impacted product quality and led to customer complaints. The ad- vanced automation and precision controls of the new sin- glefacer have effectively eliminated these problems. “We were getting some crushing complaints before, but since replacing the singlefacer, that issue has been re- solved,” Watts said. This has resulted in a noticeable drop in defect rates, leading to fewer reworks and greater cus- tomer satisfaction. The Vanguard SFG’s automation capabilities have also streamlined the production process, reducing manual ad- justments and improving overall consistency. Watts ex- pressed satisfaction with the machine’s advanced control systems: “We wanted something that had a lot more auto- mated controls, more features, and something where we could turn out more quality board with less manual adjust- ment—and we’ve been able to do that.” The intuitive user interface allows operators of varying experience levels to efficiently manage production, reducing training time and increasing overall operational effectiveness. The Vanguard SFG incorporates a suite of automation features designed to enhance productivity, consistency, and safety in corrugating operations. Key features include:
seamlessly into their existing operations. The Vanguard SFG from BW Papersystems was selected to meet these demands. From the outset, the installation process was smooth and efficient. Hunter Watts, Sales and Operations Manag- er at Key Container, described it as one of the best ma- chine installations they have experienced, with minimal
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disruptions to production schedules. “It’s pretty much the smoothest one we’ve had,” said Watts. The quick installa- tion meant they were able to resume full production ahead of schedule, reducing downtime and continuing to honor customer commitments. Following the installation, they immediately noticed im- provements in operational efficiency. The Vanguard SFG allows for increased production speeds, reducing the time
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