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today and provides reliability and redundancy for maxi- mum throughput. Other industry firsts include the sensitive compression and variable head tension capabilities. The GCU-3’s con- veyor section is isolated on four load cells, resulting in highly accurate and repeatable platen compression levels for varying loads. This, coupled with variable head ten- sion, delivers consistency, reduces downtime, optimizes throughput, helps improve package integrity and minimiz- es product damage. The GCU-3 features compact strap dispensers with a new space-saving footprint and quick-change coils to like- wise contribute to decreased downtime and increased throughput to maximize production lines. The GCU-3 also uses a larger interactive HMI control panel for easier op- eration, maintenance and self-diagnostics for advanced troubleshooting and corrective actions that operators are be able to implement swiftly and simply. SIG-VCS Tandem Automatic Corrugated Strapping and Squaring Bundler : Combining the power of two squaring bundlers connected with dual-zone conveyors to meet the extreme demands of modern flexo folder gluers (FFGs), this system is designed for operating after bundle breakers and speeds of up to 36 bundles per minute. Designed for corrugators and box manufacturers look- ing for high-speed bundling or in-line redundancy fea- tures, the new system features dual coils and auto strap changes. New bundle set ups can be automatically taught in less than 30 seconds, via ethernet connection to most newer FFGs.
event which will be at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina on November 8-10. Registration includes one round of golf on Pete Dye’s famous Ocean Course and Tom Fazio’s Osprey Course as well as a wel- come reception, dinner and offsite Charleston excursion. “We’re excited about the foundation’s mission, and we’ve gotten wonderful support from both the box makers as well as from the suppliers,” D’Angelo said. The Foundation for Packaging Education complements the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF), which supports corrugated training at the collegiate level. Signode To Highlight Industry-First Technology At Corrugated Week Tampa, Florida based Signode, a leading global manufac- turer of a broad range of automated packaging equipment, tools, consumables, packaging automation, and ware- house automation solutions, is highlighting industry-first technologies at Corrugated Week 2022 in San Antonio, Texas, at Booth #701. “To meet increasing demand, box makers are looking to increase capacity while maintaining high-quality stan- dards,” said Mike Stein, VP Marketing and Product Man- agement, Signode. “As they continue to invest in increased throughput, they are increasingly looking for high speed bundling and in-line redundancy features that enable auto strap changes and easy-to-program bundle recipes that can be achieved in seconds.” Technical and service professionals will be on-site to demonstrate the operational ease, productivity gains and ROI implications of the organization’s equipment, technol- ogy, and consumables portfolio. Select highlights include: GCU-3 Corrugated Unitizer : One of the fastest, most user-friendly unitizer in the corrugated industry, the inno- vative GCU-3 compresses and straps corrugated loads
The SIG-VCS Tandem uses bundle diversion tech- nology that sends all bundles to the active bundler such as during an automatic coil change or while performing a strap refeed. Once the inactive bundler automatically comes back online the workload is again shared by both bundlers. Since its introduction into the North American market, more than 200 SIG-VCS bundlers have been specified and are currently in productive operation. The average install time, including operator training, is approximately three to four days. SIG-C: This bundling solution is designed for flexo-fold- er corrugated products and more. The SIG-C features fast CONTINUED ON PAGE 58
utilizing a modular head design for easy operation and maintenance. Equipped with up to six modular heads, a first in the corrugated industry, the GCU-3 offers enhanced flexibility with the most strap placement options available
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