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	AST-II Operation Specifications Options	AST Series AST-E AST-10

Description

The model Auto Skin-Trim-II (AST) is an automatic, high volume, in-line skin packaging machine with built in hydraulic die cutting. This unit was specifically designed for applications utilizing 18" x 24" mastercads. A variety of options are available to increase productivity and provide flexibility to meet application requirements, (i.e., product template load systems, automatie-mastercard feeder, additional product load stations, parts which protrude through the card, magnetic infeed for parts which have a tendency to shill, blister forming cycle, etc.) State-of-the-art control system makes learning how to set-up and run the machine last and easy. Includes: computer processor running a Windows based program, machine functions, timers and process settings are controlled and adjusted via a color touch screen operator interface panel. Job memory provided for and can be saved to the hard drive or diskette. Self-diagnostics, PLC fault indicators and troubleshooting guides simplify machine operation and maintenance. Quick-change tooling systems available.

Operation

The operator places the master card onto the infeed conveyor, which automatically indexes through the product loading stations and into the automatic skin packaging station. The card is then indexed through a hydraulic trim press which utilizes steel rule dies to trim the mastercard into individual packages complete with hanger holes if required. Speed is adjustable to pace the operators, and to insure that the product loaders can keep up with machine cycle times, generally 3 - 6 per minute, depending upon card layout, product to be packaged, card and skin material, etc.

Specifications

Available Options

• Higher tonnage trim press (80 ton instead of std. 50 ton) Allows for more inches of die knife to be used for increased #-up per mastercard.
• Higher tonnage trim press (110 ton instead of std. 50 ton); Allows for more inches of die knife to be used for increased #-upper mastercard.
• Trim die locator system; Allows for fine tuning and X & Y axis adjustment of the trim die while the machine is in operation.
• Trim die sensor system; Detects if parts are out of position in trim press and stops press, to avoid ruining steel rule trim die.
• Electrical high/low vacuum system; Provides precision control of vacuum for better skin packaging of difficult parts.
• Extra load stations; allows for additional product loaders, template load system and/or card feeder.
• Template load system; allows for a template to be located over the card for ease of product placement and alignment. This option requires the purchase of at least 1 extra load station.
• Extra roll holder, bar & end bells; makes film roll changeovers faster.
• Auxiliary card feeder; self standing, automatic mastercard feeder. This option requires the purchase of at least 1 extra load station.
• Alternate voltages: 208, 415, 440, 460, 480 volt; rather than standard 220 volt.
• Conveyor index speed control; provides control of infeed conveyor to help prevent parts from shifting.
• Automatic lubrication system; electronically synchronized to machine cycles.

• Blister Forming Options:

  • Blister forming cycle, turbine system.
  • Blister forming cycle, positive displacement type system.
  • Water cooled platen.

• Tooling:

  • Templates for template load system.
  • Trim Dies; laser cut steel rule dies, etc.
  • Quick-change tooling system: different systems available depending upon customers particular application. Provides faster set-up and die change-over times.

» AST Series: Automated, in-line, high speed skin packaging systems.

» AST-E: High volume automatic, more options available to meet application requirements.

» AST-10: Fastest model available, reaches speed up to 10 cycles per minute.