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Originally Published PMPN December 2003

Product Update

TFS 10

A tube filler forms a seamless link to a high-performance minicompact vertical cartoning machine via an integral automated transfer system. Tubes exit the filler onto a conveyor and drop into a carton that is presented in an open position. The bottom is then closed and finished with a tuck, glue, or five-panel carton seal. The TFS 10 tube filler features vernier and quick-release levers to provide a virtually toolless changeover that accommodates products ranging from viscous to watery in tube sizes from 3 to 250 g. IWKA PacSystems, Fairfield, NJ; 973/227-5575; www.iwkapacsystems.com. 

NM 3002

A tube filler is designed to meet de-mand for high speed in combination with high efficiency. The NM 3002 is a triple-head filler with a maximum output of 300 tubes per minute. It is suitable for handling tube diameters up to 35 mm as standard. Feeding of tubes to the machine is done via a robot tube- feeding system. The filler may also be equipped with a two- or three-color stripe filling system, with six or nine separate filling pumps. A servo-guided lift at filling and servo-driven pumps guarantee the best performance, stripe quality, and filling accuracy without compromising the total production output, according to the company. Norden Pac Machinery, Kalmar, Sweden; +46 480 447700; www.norden-pac.se. 

B620

A tube filler can output 6000 metal tubes and 4800 plastic or laminate tubes per hour. The machine offers a tool-free setting with 16 stations and crevice-free surfaces. The motors and machine drive are located below the working table. The machine frame and main components are manufactured in stainless steel. An integrated ergonomic tube-loading system swings aside for easy access. Sensors detect whether the tube is the right way up. The system features automatic filling, closing, and ejection. A fold-and-roll crimping system is available for closing metal. Plastic and laminate tubes are sealed by hot air. Key International Inc., Englishtown, NJ; 732/536-9700; www.keyinternational.com. 

Tube Fillers

A company has introduced a line of tube fillers for metal, polyethylene, and laminated tubes. Three models, with speeds of up to 60, 80, or 100 tubes per minute, are available. The fillers feature toolless changeover, PLC controls with color touch screen, and a wide range of options. All mechanical devices are conveniently located in a vertical cabinet at one end of the machine, allowing maintenance personnel easy access while standing or kneeling. Construction is stainless-steel-clad aluminum. With dosing accuracy of ± 1% and bottom-up filling, both dosing and filling are adjustable while the machine is running. All double-profile cams are used for machine actions. DT Packaging Systems, Leominster, MA; 978/537-8534; dtpackagingsales@dtindustries.com.  

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