Pictured: The new two-lane QX-1100-SDL has the capability to
operate each lane independently at different speeds, enabling
companies to run two separate tray sizes, pack weights or products
at the same time in one machine footprint
Ishida Europe has launched a new generation of its
market-leading QX-1100 tray sealer, combined with a brand new
concept for the market.
Among its many advanced features, the new two-lane QX-1100-SDL
(Split Dual Lane) has the capability to operate each lane
independently at different speeds, enabling companies to run two
separate tray sizes, pack weights or products at the same time in
one machine footprint.
The QX-1100-SDL forms a central part of Ishida's recently
introduced Flex Line flexible tray packing system which enables a
variety of individual units including tray denesters, multihead
weighers, fillers, foreign body detection systems, checkweighers,
seal testers, label inspection and end-of-line handling modules to
be easily integrated to meet the precise packing requirements of
individual companies.
The machine has been specifically designed for the fresh food
industry, delivering high speeds (up to 15 cycles per minute with
MAP), maximum hygiene and high quality pack- and product
presentation.
The QX-1100-SDL features an open design to allow easy access for
cleaning and maintenance. In particular, self-draining curved
surfaces, the absence of exposed cables or motors and
easy-to-remove belts and conveyors allow a fast and comprehensive
wash-down. Quick-release belts and conveyors also minimise downtime
for product changeovers.
The intelligent control includes auto-set features along with
complete servo-driven motion for accurate and consistent tray
handling at high speeds in order to maximise product throughput.
The servo-controlled film drive ensures smooth handling of the film
and accurate printing for integrated coding systems, while a
maximum film reel diameter of 450mm - nearly double the standard
reel - delivers longer production runs
Product quality features include the ability to disable a
sealing head in the event of a sealing head error. This allows the
traysealer to continue running and automatically adjusts the tray
feed to suit. The smart belt system will alert operators to
out-of-spec packs or mis-placed products or trays, enabling
corrective action to be taken with no damage to product or sealing
tool. An integrated gas mixing system creates MAP packs,
while a gas analyser within the tool samples the gas at every cycle
and automatically stops the system if the wrong mix is
detected.