ckaging machine manufacturer presents machines with manifold uses for the food & beverage industry at the PACK EXPO 2014 in Chicago, Illinois (US). The items on display cover the entire value added chain in the packaging process.For example, OYSTAR Gasti and OYSTAR Hamba will show their new M-FS 30, a filling and sealing machine for pre-formed cups. What makes it special? The machine has a chainless drive system. This considerably reduces maintenance costs because there's no need to replace the transport chain or carry out any of the adjustment work needed for chain stretch.
The automated format change takes less than 20 minutes, which significantly improves equipment availability for production and thus the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). This allows customers to produce changing packaging format lucratively using this cup filler. The FS machine on display at the PACK EXPO has been equipped with a new, fully automated change system. During the format change, a mobile trolley storage unit is attached to the machine. A handling device then removes a trolley from the machine and places it in the storage unit. Afterwards, a trolley with a new format is fed into the machine. This procedure repeats over and over until all of the trolleys have been replaced.
The M-FS 30 can be equipped with up to three dosing systems. Equipped with a single dosing system, the machine transports pre-formed cups with a fill volume of up to 600 ml and a cup height of up to 150 mm. It can process up to 30,000 cups per hour. The machine operates without lubricant and using optional UV-C disinfection for cups and lids makes it ideal for hygienic production applications.
FFS Machine for Portion Packs
In addition, OYSTAR Hassia will present its THL 24/48 FFS machine for forming, filling and sealing portion packs at this year's PACK EXPO. The machine's 24-fold format version and cycle speed of up to 30 strokes per minute enable it to produce 43,200 portion packs per hour. The fill volumes can range from 21 to 23 grams. The FFS machine is supplemented by an SPH 25/50-type cartoning machine. In addition to transporting the packs, it can handle 1.5 punch cycles using 2 suction plates, which enables it to move 6 x 6 portion packs into two prepared cartons. The pick & place movement is controlled by servo-motors.
After the exhibition, the FFS machine THL 24/48 will be delivered directly to the new owner. The food manufacturer “Marzetti”, situated in Horse Cave, KY will put the machine into operation for packaging a comprehensive assortment of sauces.
