TWIN ABS POUCHER™ TYPICAL QUOTE

Thank you for your interest in our Pouch Handling equipment, and how we can assist with your automation and cost containment efforts.

The Twin ABS Poucher can handle 12" wide pouches or multiples thereof. It was created specifically to process larger pouches, bags and products. Each system can handle one or two of your pouches per vacuum plate and machine index. Index cycle time is 2 seconds, plus fill and seal.

The Twin ABS Poucher incorporates the pouch feeding technology employed by the Pouchmaster and sealing technology of the ABS (Automatic Bar Sealing) System, but with a Linear filled pouch transport system.

The Twin ABS Poucher System operation is as follows:

1. A 24" deep stack of pouches are placed in the pouch magazine feed system.

2. The vacuum plate picks one or two pouches from the magazine.

3. The pouches are placed into a custom transport carriage. They are opened via vacuum cups, and Pinch 'N Pull fingers grip the side seals of each pouch and control the pouch during the entire cycle.

4. Vacuum and position sensors sense that each pouch is opened, to assure No-Pouch-No Fill-Logic. A signal is sent to the automatic fill system. When the fill cycle is complete, a signal is sent back to the Poucher to continue the cycle. If an automatic filler is not used; the product is manually inserted into each opened, gripped pouch. The cycle is controlled by a foot pedal or load cycle timer. Weigh cells can be integrated into the system.

5. The grippers pull the top of each pouch closed as it is transported to the sealer, for coding as well as sealing.

6. If CAP or MAP packaging is required, each pouch remains open as it is transported to the bar sealer. When in position, a diving snorkel enters the bag. The grippers pull, to close the pouch. A preclosure mechanism encapsulates the snorkel, and the vacuum and/or purge cycle is initiated. Upon completion, the snorkel retracts and the Bar Sealer closes and seals the pouches. The filled pouches are ejected and the cycle continues.

As the carriage moves toward the bar sealer, the twin cycle begins. An additional gripper assembly is moving toward the pouch magazine feed and product fill station.

7. When the first pouches are in position, the ABS system seals and codes each pouch; while the second set of pouches are being loaded into the gripper assembly and product inserted.

8. The sealed pouches are ejected from the ABS and guided to a collection tub or conveyor for inspection and pack-off.

9. The cycle is repeated automatically. Gripper number one is proceeding to the product loading station, and gripper number two is moving toward the bar sealer.

Quick pouch-size changeovers are accomplished by utilizing custom designed vacuum plates and cups. The cups are interchanged with predetermined, color coded barb locations on the vacuum plate. This design allows for the processing of a multitude of pouch/bag widths and lengths.

The magazine can hold 24 inches of pouches/bags. The pouch magazine feed system side rails are adjustable to accommodate various pouch widths.

The Twin ABS Poucher Automatic Bar Seal(ABS) System incorporates pick and place technology and state of the art bar heat sealing methodology. The system satisfies FDA Process Validation guidelines. The sealer utilizes a PID digital temperature controller. The dwell is controlled by a digital timer with 0.01 second increments. The seal pressure is controlled by an air cylinder regulator and gauge system. This unit is mechanically attached to the ABS Poucher and is controlled by a PLC, via umbilical cord.

Should any of the critical menu driven parameters (temp, press, dwell) exceed the preset limit checks, the System will stop processing and an Audio/Visual alarm will alert the operator. The pouches will remain in place until removed. After correction, the reset button is initiated and the cycle automatically continues. These functions are part of our TOTAL QUALITY CONTROL software-hardware package.

While the product is being inserted into the pouch, the ABS System will be performing its function. Thus, no processing time is sacrificed. A pouch collection system can be integrated to keep the pouches properly oriented for inclusion into your kits.

Since 1981, About Packaging Robotics has been committed to manufacturing reliable yet affordable, robotic solutions to process premade pouches and bags for the medical, industrial and food industries. We can provide Turn-Key Line Process Integration and Automation Solutions of your product. I look forward to assisting you in your automation cost containment efforts, and await your reply.

Sincerely,

Sal Beltrami
President

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