Rollstock will be exhibiting their new RI-Platinum Vacuum Packaging Machine at Booth 2449 at the Process Expo Show in September 2017. This equipment includes a solid-plate side frame design that is available with an electro-polished finish. The RI-Platinum features a 10-inch touch screen display, Allen Bradley software, PLC and components. It also features an improved vacuum circuit, and it is servo-driven.
Rollstock’s RI-Platinum Vacuum Packaging Machine has a remote monitoring system and an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) permission system to track setting changes and operator/maintenance level control that eliminates compromised passwords. It provides real-time reports and diagnostics plus remote connectivity for off-site technical support. Its open-view design has separate cabinets for electronics and pneumatics plus a self-sanitizing electrical cabinet. It also has the ability to use flexible, semi-rigid and thick semi-rigid films with a pre-heat station, plug assist forming, corner-round punch system, shape cutting system and film take-up roller designed for semi-rigid (24 mil) film.
Available in sizes up to 620 web width by 650 advance, the new RI-Platinum also features the following:
- Predictive maintenance on air valves and motors with on-screen display of upcoming failures
- Five-eighths-inch K tilt back chain availability with automatic air tensioning for improved and consistent chain tension, easy-to-clean chain guide design with improved wear properties
- Hard anodized heads and buckets to reduce corrosion
- Servo-driven film unwind spindles with disc braking system and pneumatic film lock
