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Automatic Multipacker
Shanklin M-22

Shanklin M-22 Multipacker

Full overwrap shrink bundling Automatic product orientation
No tray required Product collating

Fully Automatic Operation

Maximum Bundle Size

  • 15"W x 15"L x 8"H
  • (15"W x 24"L x 8"H multi-stroke)

Speed

  • 20 to 25 bundles per minute

Floor Space

  • 5 1/2' x 8 1/2' *Exclusive of infeed conveyors

The Model M-22 Automatic Multipacker consists of a specially modified S-24C High Production L-Sealer on which an automatic right-angle accumulating infeed has been installed for orienting and grouping a series of products.

OPERATION

A Multipacker is used to make a typical unit pack (e.g.. 6 sterns oriented in 2 rows of 3 abreast). Producls are fed onto the infeed conveyor, which delivers them to the accumulating section. When three products are in front of the insertion arm, it moves them part way to the seating area and returns to its retracted position. After three more products are moved into the accumulating section, the insertion arm moves all six into the sealing area where they are overwrapped and sealed. When sealing is completed, the discharge conveyor moves the pack to the shrink tunnel. When the package leaves the tunnel, it is a neat, tight, fully overwrapped grouping of products. Groupings of different numbers of items can be obtained by adjusting the machine and selecting the number of strokes desired.

The basic components of the infeed are a product feeding conveyor, an accumulating conveyor, and a specialized right-angle inserting unit for feeding the grouping of products into the sealing areas. Available accessories include right-angle transfer mechanisms, product up-enders, product up-stackers, and special product- accumulating conveyors.

Bundle Size:

15"W x 15"L x 8"H
(15"W x 24"L x 8"H multi-stroke)
W x H combination cannot exceed max film width.

Film Width: 30" centerfolded.
Machine Height: Adjustable from 31" to 43"
Floor Space: 6-1/2' x 8-1/2' (exclusive of infeed conveyors)
Package Speeds: up to 25 per minute single stroke, depending upon type of product.
Electrical Requirements: 230V, 26A, Single Phase
Compressed Air: 3.5 CFM @ 60 PSI Max.
Mechanical Adjustments:
  • Discharge table height
  • Accumulating depth
  • Infeed width
  • Package guide position
  • Fill roll guides
Electrical Controls:
  • Run & Emergency Stop Buttons
  • Power and conveyor controls
  • Stroke selector switch
  • Wire temperature and Voltage controls
  • Dwell Timer
  • Power unwind reversing switch
Pneumatic Controls:
  • Air Filter, Regulator, Lubricator, Gauge
  • Flow control valves on sealing arm and insertion arm cylinders
Safety Devices:
  • Automatic force sensor opens sealing arm if resistance to closing is encountered prior to locking arm fully closed
  • Force sensor stops pusher if resistance is encountered anywhere during stroke.
Accessories:
  • Hot knife seal system
  • Right angle transfer unit
  • Product Upender
  • Special infeed systems
  • Special package guides
  • Scrap manifold
  • Power film opener
  • Teflon coated inverting head
  • Film centerfolder
  • Scrap removal system (vacuum or winder where recommended)
  • Spare parts kit
  • Casters

Application Layouts

Right Angle Infeeds

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