1. New Tray Formers Simplify Operations, Changeovers, Maintenance
IPAK automatic tray former from Wexxar Bel
WestPack 2022 Booth #5231
“Our new IPAK Automatic Tray Formers are something WestPack attendees need to stop and see how it can improve their applications,” says Mike “Parky” Parkinson, IPAK Product Manager for Wexxar Bel. “The big story here with our new IPAK tray formers is that we made it much easier to do adjustments in the machine that allow the operator to safely get it back up and running quicker, which really increases the overall efficiency of their entire packing line.”
How are adjustments safer and faster to do?
• Redesigned guard doors and other guarding components provides better access into the machine for faster adjustments and changeovers.
• Fewer adjustments are needed for changeovers. This makes it easier for employees with varying skill levels to operate the system. It also cuts down the amount of training.
• Simplifying the design and improving machine access also aids maintenance crews. They can troubleshoot and service the machine more efficiently, which minimizes downtime.
The new IPAK Automatic Tray Formers can create a variety of tray types, including (but not limited to):
• 4-corner
• 6-corner
• Rollover
• Self-lock
• Triangular corner
The model numbers of the new IPAK Automatic Tray Formers correspond to the maximum length of the blank tray it can handle:
• TF385 — 38 inches maximum blank length x 51 inches maximum blank width
• TF485 — 48 inches maximum blank length x 51 inches maximum blank width
• TF486 — 48 inches maximum blank length x 61 inches maximum blank width