PDC International’ s new F-160 Evolution Shrinkbander will apply shrinkbands around the lids of tapered and straight-wall tubs. Fully mechanical, the system does not use vacuum, pneumatics or spinning knives. Dual servos are employed for product handling and sleeve feeding, and the compact, fully enclosed, stainless steel version of the system is said to be easily washed down.
The F-160 applies tamper evident bands 25-60mm in height and 63-172mm in diameter to tubs and containers used for dairy spreads, ice cream, oatmeal, prepackaged delicatessen foods, cultured products, yogurt and dessert toppings.
The Shrinkbander is available in three standard models with line speeds ranging from 30-400 containers/min, depending on container dimensions. Each has a touchscreen interface, static eliminator, and low material sensor. Other standard features include full safety enclosure, heavy duty mechanical construction, Mitsubishi PLC control and servos, tool-less changeover, keyed run/jog switch and upstream photo-eyes.
