Folder/Gluers Technology Showcase

Company: Heidelberg, www.us.heidelberg.com
Product: Diana X 115

What is it?: Heidelberg’s new Diana X 115 folder/gluer features an open-frame design and modularity that allows customization for folding carton converters.

Features:

• From the prefolder to the folding station, all upper and lower roller bars, including the center carrier, are integrated into the AutoSet system for fully automatic make-ready

• With the turning module, speciality cartons can now be folded and glued in one pass

• The modularity of Diana X 115 allows for a tailor-made configuration for processing a virtually unlimited range of folding cartons

• Precise and reliable processing of complex blanks

• User friendly and highly automated

• The DIAlog electronic concept makes possible fast changeovers, particularly for repeat orders

• Diana X 115 folding carton gluers have an open design and feature extremely low side walls

packagePRINTING notes: Heidelberg officially unveiled its Diana X 115 at drupa in Dusseldorf, Germany in its package printing hall. The new folder/gluer processes high-quality, complex folding cartons in both long and short runs, and its modular design boosts the potential for customization. Its working width is 115 cm (45.28 in.). The Diana X 115 has been designed to processes board for folding cartons with weights ranging from 200 to 900 gm/sq.m., as well as N, F, E, and B flute corrugated board. More than 200,000 cartons can be processed per hour at speeds of up to 650 meters (2,130 ft.) per minute. This high capacity is actively supported by the Diana Feeder and the new Diana Packer. Fully automatic changeover also allow for short makeready times. Further advantages include maintenance-free servo drive technology, a safety concept with light grids, and a new roller bar and transportation concept that increase flexibility and accelerates adjustment.

Company: Bobst Group North America, www.bobstgroup.com
Product: MASTERFOLD Folder Gluer

What is it?: Bobst’s new MASTERFOLD high-speed folder/ gluer is designed to streamline production without breaks, while reducing waste.

Features:

• Running speed of 700 meters per minute ( 2,300 ft./min.)

• Available in 30˝, 44˝, 51˝, and 57˝ widths, the MASTERFOLD is faster than its predecessor, yet it is 50 percent quieter

• The latest generation of BOBST CUBE control system, CUBE3, includes touch-screen operation, a more intuitive user interface, and a USB port for backing up settings

• MASTERFOLD is modular so users can add modules for crashlock cartons, for four and six corner boxes, or for specialist units. These include Gyrobox, which folds and glues boxes in one pass; PlasmaTreat, which improves the runability of laminated, varnished or synthetic boxes; and AccuBraille, for Braille embossing, in-line, at speed

• MASTERFOLD can also be augmented by Bobst’s range of peripherals, which includes batch inverters, automatic feeders, and automatic packers

packagePRINTING notes: The MASTERFOLD is one of eight new lines that was launched by Bobst at drupa under the banner ‘The Next Generation’. “Achieving the very highest productivity, in folding and gluing terms, means not only running at high speed, but also delivering, hour after hour, consistently high-quality folding and gluing, whatever the product. Our new MASTERFOLD, launched at drupa, does just that,” said Alan Thompson, product business manager for folder/gluers at Bobst Group North America. “Alongside speed, we have designed the MASTERFOLD to run with no breaks in production, to makeready in next to no time, to create almost zero waste, to be highly reliable, and if there is a problem, for troubleshooting to be fast and accurate.”

Company: American International Machinery, Inc., www.aim-inc.net
Product: Signature™ folder/gluers and converting machinery

What is it?: AIM’s Signature™ folder/gluers are easily converted to produce a variety of carton shapes and sizes. Operator creativity, along with standard and customized tooling, turns each Signature folder/gluer into a multi-purpose production system. Each model is designed for a maximum carton-stock width, eliminating the need for multiple machines.

Features:

• Includes the Abacus workstation

• High-performance Elite folder/gluer

• Focus on flexibility, speed, and changeover time

• Made to fit any folder/gluer, The Sure-Feed prefeeder comes in 2 sizes

• Sure-Pack Carton Packer makes delivery of finished cartons efficient

Company: Brandtjen & Kluge, Inc., www.kluge.biz
Product: OmniFold 30˝ multi-function automatic folder/gluer

What is it?: The Kluge OmniFold Automatic Folder/Gluer is designed to maximize converting capabilities while minimizing set-up time. It includes features designed for productivity and reliability. It is built to convert a wide range of applications from regular pocket folders to multipanel DVD wallets with inserting

Features:

• Left and right registration expands Omnifold’s converting capabilities

• Bearing bed drives allow for faster makereadies, better sheet control

• Synchronous Belt Drives allow for little to no maintenance

• Glue Systems are available for hot, cold, and fugitive applications

• 2˝ welded steel frame and 3/4˝ side frames provide strong construction

Company: Nordson Corporation, www.nordson.com
Product: Nordson LogiComm System

What is it?: This system supports short runs and quick turnarounds for folding carton manufacturers. LogiComm provides pattern control and verification of hot melt and liquid adhesives to help achieve high-quality products. Multiple, remote touch screens can be positioned virtually anywhere on the folder/gluer for easy access and operation. Nordson’s modular LogiComm system uses a building-block approach so it can be expanded as manufacturing needs change.

Features:

• Multiple gun control and trigger inputs

• Quick pattern development and changeover capability

• Virtually unlimited program memory

• On-line quality control

• Ability to verify adhesive position and volume, bar codes, and diecutting accuracy

• Easy integration into OEM equipment

Company: ADI/PDM Trade Group, www.arcdoyle.com
Product: ADI/PDM Folder/Gluers

What is it?: Folder/gluers for almost any application, that include Counter/Ejector, Unit Load Former or Downstacker. The company installs and maintains its own machinery.

Features:

• 25 horsepower vector controller/motor

• Valco glue system

• Full length vacuum folding rails

• Adjustable top rails

• Air-tensioned vacuum belts

• Variable speed gap control and air tensioners on top folding belts

Company: Robatech, robatechusa.com

Product: Corrutack-System

What is it?: A cold glue applicator system for gluing the flaps of folding cartons on a flexo folder/gluer or inline machine. It includes interfaces to connect higher-ranking machine controls and outputs for recording factory data and identifying and marking of nonconforming cartons.

Features:

• Fully automatic gluing

• Optional, integrated glue-line inspection

• Central control unit, feed pump, glue stations, operating terminal

• Various interfaces for integration

Company: PPC Technologies & Solutions, www.ppcts.com

Product: ERGOSA Packing Station

What is it?: An ergonomic work station for folding carton folder/gluer packing personnel that increases corrugated case packing productivity by simplifying filling of the cases and eliminating lifting actions.

Features:

• An automatic corrugated case ejection device directs cases to an automatic taper and/or corrugated case conveying system

• Carton blanks rotating systems/tools help install the ERGOSA station inline with the folder/gluer delivery/compression section

• Can handle various sizes of straight-line boxes in single and multiple layers and/or rows, 4 and 6 corners, double wall, crash-lock bottoms, and 5 panels and other types of folding carton boxes pP