Removing foil edge trims - Germany

This German company is market leader in stamping machines and delivers to clients around the world

• The handling of the edge trims affects the productivity. It is a complicated process to handle the edge trims from a hot foil stamping machine. The setup is a tedious process which requires human intervention, and the rolls have to be changed during production at long runs
• The trim is usually rewinded onto individual rolls after the stamping process and have to be removed manually
• The customer wants a 24/7 production since it is costly and takes time to set up each production line
• In this case, the customer will have up to 15 pieces in one production which complicates the situation even more
• There is always a risk that extraordinary thin trim ends up in the machines and not at the rolls and it requires an emergency stop and a skilled workforce to sort the trim that caused a stop

With the MultiAir FC 1200T and the ITF 160 Venturi, the up to 15 edge trims is sucked up. The endless trim is conveyed further in two OK 100 flexhoses conveyor lines. Both OK 100 conveyor lines are transferred to a standard FK 150 conveyor line. The trims are cut by a MultiCutter and end up in an STS 300 static separator.

• The Kongskilde solution increases productivity as the customer eliminates manual labour on setup and later removal of the full rolls with edge trims
• As there is no longer need for installation of rewinders for the carrier material, the machine setup time is reduced by as much as half
• The reduction of unproductive labour time provided with the automatic and continuous transfer of edge trim directly out of the production facilities to an outside container also minimizes the liability related to the transport of full rolls with forklift through the plant
• The noise reduction contributes to a better working environment
• Since the rewinding is eliminated, there are fewer manufacturing faults. Production costs are reduced considerably and productivity had increased
• Pay-back time is expected to be less than ten months

• Material: Hot foil, endless trim
• Number of machines: One
• Number of endless trim: 15 pcs.
• Pick-up: Two
• Max trim speed: 3210 m/h
• Max trim width: 15 mm
• Material thickness: 21 μ
• System specifications: Conveying distance: 40 m