Bobst Launches New Evolution Of EXPERTFOLD 50/80/110
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Mex, Switzerland based Bobst, a global manufacturer of print and packaging technologies, has announced the lat- est iteration of its folder-gluer for the folding carton mar- ket, EXPERTFOLD 50/80/110. The new evolution of the machine is designed to help packaging printers and con- verters accomplish more in today’s rapid and resource-in- tensive converting market. The new generation EXPERTFOLD comes equipped with a host of new features to this modular and versa- tile folder-gluer, which delivers a number of box styles at speeds of up to 450m per minute. It also offers the possi- bility to add the matching peripherals allowing converters to create a complete folding-gluing line.
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In its quest to continually improve its equipment, Bobst recently introduced the A3 version of the EXPERTFOLD, enabling a reduction in changeover times from crash-lock bottom to 4&6-corner boxes by up to 80 percent. The ob- jective for the new version was to enhance this all-rounder, increase productivity and move closer towards the Bobst vision of a fully digitalized and connected converting pro- cess with maximum automation and sustainability. With new designs and adaptations, the ergonomics of the EXPERTFOLD has been improved and the machine footprint cut down. Its security doors are designed for easy access to the 4&6-corner module. The handles on the upper conveyors have been redesigned, adding fur- ther precision and stability to the positioning of the equip- ment. The machine also features pneumatic feeder ramps, reducing the workload for operators and cutting down ma- chine setup time by 20 percent. “The evolution of our EXPERTFOLD is another example of how we want to offer converters the most performant and ergonomic machines” says Pierre Binggeli, Head of Product Line Folder-gluers at Bobst. “With the most re- cent changes, we managed to cut down setup time and improve both productivity and box quality even further — because converters need to be agile and deliver zero-fault products. At the same time, user-friendliness and practi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 42
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MAROTECH INC. www.marotech.com
Manufacturer of Marotape®, Marotape®Plus, Marotape® FPT and MaroString™; hot melt coated tapes and strings used for reinforcement and easy-open features for packaging. Ma- rotech also manufactures dispensing and tape placement equipments to optimize the productivity of applying hot melt coated tapes.
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February 13, 2023
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