Technology Overview Pouch and Bag line Technology Overview
Technology Overview Main Features Closed Loop System: Our focus is to provide a versatile, dependable control that is seamlessly integrated with the machine. Our closed system is optimized specifically for Modern machines, and does not rely on third-party suppliers. When you call Modern, you get a company that takes full responsibility for the entire machine. Dedicated Operator Interface: The Modern Interface has a full array of settings, including a complete alphanumeric keypad, and all common functions are clearly labeled for operator ease. If you ve ever fumbled with hot keys, or had to page through screens looking for a specific function, you will appreciate the simplicity of the Modern control. There are no encrypted codes to memorize, or any multi-step features to program to set a specific function. Built-in Add A Feature: The Sophisticated Modern control system has built in feature enables that can be activated at any time, within the pass coded screen you can add a timed output feature by simply enabling it. Once this is done, when you return to the timing screens the new output is ready to run the added feature. This is great for adding punch assemblies or sealing features to your machine at any time Multi-Job Storage: Our machine includes the latest and easiest job storage function. With the option to store almost 100 jobs and the ability to add memory later, this becomes one of the most useful tools for your production. Heater Output Sensing: Having the heating control system integrated into the machine control allows it to sense heater and thermocouple failures so that an alarm appears for the operator, this ensures that quality seals are produced.
Take Control Years of development have gone into designing the best control hardware and software in the industry. Our new generation pouching lines pack even more innovation into what was already the industry s greatest overall process control. To ensure smooth, precise motion control, Modern uses next - generation digital servomotors and high - resolution encoders on all axes. Combined with significant software and motor - control advancements, this yields better quality and performance than ever before. Control Options Separate validation package Multi-feed functions Built-in modem Control Highlights High speed processor Simple to use operator touch screen Alpha numeric key pad entry Job storage Independent sealing times for all seal heads Feature enable for adding timed outputs at a later date Temperature deviation alarms Temperature auto tuning Thermocouple break sensing Heater break sensing Photo eye averaging function to smooth out less than desirable print repeats Built-in skip feed functions Line clear functions to ensure bad product is never packed Output test functions for maintenance and system testing Controllable seal depth force control on servo models Built-in conveying and stacking controls 1111 Corporate Drive Farmington, NY 14425 Phone: 585-289 - 4261
Seal Control No springs to manually adjust Some overlooked considerations were that the foreign equipment sets the seal forces thru the use of springs. One way that this oversight has manifested itself is the realization that the imported machines are, for lack of a more respectful nomenclature, old mechanical technology. A perfect example of this is that most of these machines are still using a mechanically interconnected sealing section or sealing bed. This is old technology that is tied to non repeatable sealing forces which are not easily adjustable, not to mention they are very difficult to duplicate. The Modern Difference All of Moderns equipment is independently controlled for seal force All seal heads have independent seal time adjustments All seal force is repeatable by controlling either air pressure regulation or seal position as in our servo sealing systems All seal heads are engineered to maintain flatness with built in heat expansion systems Seal forces are equally distributed across the seal surface thru the use of precision ground seal heads and stiffeners all seal die tooling is locked into a groove for alignment that is designed into the sealing head Inteliseal Control adjustable sealing depths Control adjustable cycle distance Heater break alarms Thermocouple break alarms Integrated control design with built in operator functional screen Independent Dwell times Independent Seal pressures
Fastest Change over in the industry Why Modern Machines are setting new standards for change over. All tooling is designed to be tool less change overs All teflon-curtain carriers are designed to be tool less Upper and lower sealing heads are all perfectly aligned to each other and are tied together thru timing chains, and gear rack so movement can be done with one simple hand wheel Operator interface is easy to understand and designed with the operator in mind All movable items come with scales and pointers for position All mechanical positions can be saved in job storage Job storage is easily achieved and saved Pre-calculated mechanical positioning routines so the operators do not have to guess on the set-ups Ergonomic conveying and operator work station
Superior Pouch Quality Can Your Pouch Machine Do This???? When asked by a new potential customer, what kind of accuracy can your pouch machine maintain, we were a little unsure how to answer the question. Then the customer showed up with a printed film that had exacting dimensions for the pouch they wanted to make, putting us on the spot, and said set this up while we watch. To the customers surprise the machine held the tolerances at speed closer than any of the other pouch machine manufactures that they had tried to run this film. Needless to say we gained a new customer that day. The modern machine was put to the test for accuracy: Top edge slit position Tear notch placement Zipper placement Side seal placement Gusset alignment Gusset punch alignment Gusset depth Print/fold alignment front to back Seal integrity
Qualitative Seal Integrity Modern s experience and extensive testing of seal integrity allows us to ensure higher seal quality on all our pouching equipment.
Estop rails full length of machine or light curtain guarding options
Based on factual numbers received from customers Modern equipment operates approximately at a 3% scrap rate the exact same pouch run on competitive equipment runs approximately a 6% scrap rate. This averages out to be almost 1500 linear feet of added scrap per job saved on a Modern Pouching Line On an average 8in X 10in stand-up pouch with a 3 inch gusset our customers have reported up to 2,000 linear feet of material lost setting up competitors equipment, while setting up the same job on a Modern machine the film lost during set-up is less than 500 linear feet. The bottom line for this savings using an average of $.15 per pouch material cost on an average 8inch stand-up pouch with 10 changeovers per week can add up to $168,000.00 in lost material annually
Return On Investment
Speed (cycles/min) Modern Typical Mechanical Machine Speeds 250 200 150 100 50 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 Draw Length (inches)
Hundreds Of Machine Installations World Wide Multiple Machine installations at many customers, proving Moderns pouching lines earn their value and return on investment