KW Introduces New Vari-Straight Topload Closer at Interpack
April 24, 2008
The Vari-Straight is a straight-line closer for tri-seal cartons that takes Kliklok-Woodman's revolutionary variable pitch technology to a higher level. To provide a controlled carton turn without a change in direction, the unique turning bed features "pop-up" turning bars that capture the cartons and guide them through a 90° turn and into the charlotte closing section. The inherent slip and timing issues associated with conventional "lugless" carton closers are eliminated.
Standard Features Include:
• Industry-leading ease of operation with our InsightŪ Color Touch Screen HMI
• Patented Variable Pitch carton transport
• Rexroth servos, drives and machine controls
• Easy 3-D carton size changeover
• Stainless steel construction with rugged welded tubular steel frame
Kliklok-Woodman has incorporated in the Vari-Straight the variable pitch technology advantages so evident in its extremely popular Vari-Right closer, providing plant layout flexibility and greater speed and productivity opportunities.
Technological Highlights of the Vari-Straight
Revolutionary Inline Carton Turning Bed
The patented turning bed relies on offset variable pitch lug transport and a revolutionary "pop-up flight bar" to effortlessly and accurately turn the cartons. Carton control is positively maintained from the tuck sealing section through the charlotte sealing station.
Patented Infinitely Variable Flight Centers
Kliklok's patented "pop-up lug" technology fires lugs only when a carton is present, providing the benefits of lugged carton control and random infeed timing, allowing a broad carton size range.
Absolute Cover Registration
Flawless registration is achieved by first folding the trailing charlotte flap, ensuring consistent alignment of the front tuck and the charlotte flaps, reducing carton waste and offering ideal presentation of the final package.
Automatic Program Setup
Parameter settings are automatically adjusted for optimal performance based on carton size and speed, allowing increased operating efficiency and reduced waste.
Easy Three-Dimensional Size Change
Automatic program setup and simple mechanical hand wheels for dimensional changes make size change achievable in less than ten minutes.
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