VR8600E-16EL Equipment Information INDEX: DESCRIPTION AND KEY FEATURES LAYOUT NOMINAL TECHNICAL DATA CONFIGURATION www.sealedair-emea.com Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Off. Sealed Air Corporation 2007. All rights reserved. Printed in Switzerland The 9 Dot Logo and Sealed Air are registered trademarks of Sealed Air Corporation (US). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted to any party without prior expressed written consent from Sealed Air Corporation.
1 Description and key features 1.1 Description The CRYOVAC VR 8600 series machines are part of the range of highly successful CRYOVAC rotary chamber vacuum packaging machines. They can be used for a wide range of products, such as: processed meat, poultry, cheese and smaller fresh red meat cuts. The VR 8600E-16EL is the large, high productivity version and is typically used for long fresh red meat cuts or large processed meat products. Its main characteristics are: Four rotary chambers provide a continuous supply of products at variable speed, up to 18 packages/minute Changing to different products, shapes and sizes is performed quickly and with no need for special tools "Soft" discharge for sensitive products Bag width up to 400 mm Construction is simple and robust. All critical parts are treated against the corrosive environment often found in food production and packaging rooms. Designed with ergonomics safety and hygiene in mind it is easy to use and clean, simple to maintain and meets all relevant European legislation for safety and hygiene. 1.2 Key features Rotary chamber vacuum packaging machine requiring only 1 operator Machine achieves up to 18 products/min Platen easy to clean / no product elevator Double seal Air-cooled sealbars Sealbars on platen Speed controlled by inverter Powered pre-cut knives Motor located directly at large sprocket Rotary valve on top of large sprocket Soft discharge function Easy and fast changeovers to different products, shapes and sizes Complies with all relevant EU safety and hygiene regulations Good access for maintenance 1.2.1 New on E - Versions Central lubrication system Vacuum sensor and digital vacuum display Digital seal control - more accurate reading Stepless seal amperage adjustment Display with diagnostic messages Scratchproof metal safety guards 2
2 Layout Fig. 2-1, Layout 3
3 Nominal Technical data 3.1 Machine dimensions Length, width & height min. door width req. See machine layout 2150 mm 3.2 Weight 3860 kg approx. 3.3 Utilities 3.3.1 Compressed air 3.3.2 Electrical Air type Pressure Supply pipe diameter Consumption Connecting fitting Voltage No. of phases Frequency Energy consumption per hour (average) Installed power Current protection Clean and dry 6 bar 13 mm 200 l/min Nipple for 13mm 400 V 3 + earth 50 Hz 5.0 kwh 6.5 kw 50 Amp slow (curve D ) 3.3.3 Vacuum Vacuum pumps 2 x 630 m 3 /h for 1 st stage and 1 x 630 m 3 /h + 2000 m 3 /h booster for 2 nd stage (Depending on packaging speed, product type and pipe length) 4
3.4 Working characteristics 3.4.1 Product dimensions Length 900 mm max. * Width 350 mm max. * Height 170 mm max. * Width + height = max. 380mm Weight 30 kg max. 3.4.2 Seal Bars Length Height 462 mm, double seal 75 mm 3.4.3 Bag details Length Width Bag type(s) 3.4.4 Functional details Working speed No. of operators No limit 400 mm (nominal) max. All, no aluminium pouches Up to 18 packages/min 1 operator 5
4 Configuration 4.1 Standard 4.2 Versions 4.3 Options Control panel 4 rotary chamber, incorporating: Product support Pre-cut knife Cut-off knife Chain mail (anti-ballooning) Sealing bar, incorporating: Electronic PCB seal control Trim removal system Intralox exit conveyor belt with frequency inverter Technical machine training Operator training Spare parts kit Technical Manual Declaration of Conformity Exit conveyor length 1200 mm No options available 4.4 Recommended line assembly Bag loader for fresh red meat (loading fork) Infeed conveyor (ZF20/27) VR8600E-16EL Set of vacuum pumps (see technical data) or central vacuum system (contact Cryovac for advice) Shrink tunnel Water remover where necessary Conveyors 6