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Bags and bagmaking materials, equipment and services
News Release from: Automated Packaging Systems | Subject: Autobag 'Print and Pack' bagging systems
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 March 2005
Speed and productivity feature 'print
and pack'
High productivity, high speed, and fully automatic functionality have attracted many users to 'print and pack' automated bagging systems noted for reliability and ease of use.
Automated Packaging Systems recently reported that the number of satisfied customers using their Autobag 'Print and Pack' bagging systems has significantly increased in 2004 thanks to the products' high productivity, high speed, and fully automatic functionality The Autobag Print and Pack systems are renowned in the industry for their reliability and ease of use and are used across a wide range of diverse markets, from automotive and appliance parts, hardware to DIY, trade, cosmetics, crafts and disposable health care
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The AB180 bagging machine represents the main product in the 'Print and Pack' system, and is capable of bagging and sealing at speeds of up to 80 bags per minute, with package size changes possible in less than two minutes.
A key product enhancement is its easy to use, large format (25cm) interactive AutoTouch control screen that allows fast recall and set-up, multiple job storage with its high capacity memory and a powerful diagnostic help tool to identify and solve any problems.
Using Autobag pre-formed 'bags-on-a-roll' with the AB 180 system ensures that bag size changeover is quick and easy, downtime is minimised and pack presentation is consistently high.
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To complete the 'Print and Pack' system, the AB 180 is fully integrated with the PI 412c in-line thermal printer for optimum packaging productivity.
This programmable thermal-transfer printing system provides high resolution printing, resulting in clear and high impact labels to include barcodes, graphics and variable text.
As with all Autobag machinery, the printer is quick to set up, easy to operate, reliable and fast; with print speeds of up to 30cm per second (approximately 80 bags per minutes).
Label changes can be achieved in an instant by recalling pre-stored label designs or through database downloads with a PC connection.
The 8Mb memory enables this fast recall, therefore minimising downtime.
Autobag 'Print and Pack' systems are designed to interface with either AutoLabel software or existing customer data systems, can tie into a range of third party equipment and have multiple language choice providing maximum flexibility.
By utilising the very latest in bagging technology Automated Packaging Systems 'Print and Pack' systems are dependable and operationally flexible, providing maximum uptime, packaging productivity and huge savings by eliminating the need for a separate labelling operation.
* About Automated Packaging Systems - Automated Packaging Systems pioneered the introduction of in-line printing to the bagging operation 40 years ago with their Autobag range of baggers and in-line printers.
Designed to meet all the latest industry-specific printing requirements at the same time as the bagging operation eliminates the requirement for a separate printing process, therefore increasing productivity and reducing costs. Request a free brochure from Automated Packaging Systems ...
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