ST98-600 Equipment Information INDEX: DESCRIPTION AND KEY FEATURES LAYOUT NOMINAL TECHNICAL DATA CONFIGURATION Sealed Air GmbH Customer Systems Center D4 Park 4 CH-6039 Root-Längenbold Telephone: +41 (0) 41 349 45 00 Telefax: +41 (0) 41 349 45 45 www.sealedair-emea.com Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Off. Sealed Air Corporation 2011. 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 ST98-600 is a hot water shrink tunnel designed for use with the full range of Cryovac shrink bags. It has a wide range of application and is used as the final component of many Cryovac packaging systems. The machine consists of a conveyor which transports the packages through a hot water spray enclosed in a tunnel. Water temperature is regulated by an electronic control unit to ensure that a consistent shrink and pack appearance is obtained. All functions are automatic and the machine does not require operator intervention except for switching on and off. Two versions of the machine are available; with heating by means of electric immersion elements or by a closed loop steam coil. Extensive use of insulation is used to minimise the external surface temperature and prevent excessive heat loss. 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 No operators required Continuous process Electronic temperature control for consistent and repeatable results Low temperature control - prevents use of machine until water is at the correct operating temperature Vertical water vapour duct - makes installation easier Alarm lamp to indicate failure of conveyor motor or fan motor - gives early warning of breakdown Fully automatic control of water level Valves to adjust water flow through spray bars Variable speed conveyor in option Produced in 2 versions, electrical and steam heating Good thermal insulation, for example 4 curtains for insulation of the hot water spraying area Small floor space requirement PakFormance Compliance Kit as an option upon Customization Request, enabling access to the Sealed Air PakFormance functionalities through networking of the machine Hygienic design makes cleaning easy and effective Good access for maintenance, for example a removable water tank Robust, high quality build standard using food approved materials throughout 2
2 Layout Fig. 2-1, Layout 3
3 Nominal technical data 3.1 Machine dimensions Length, width & height See machine layout 3.2 Weight Water tank empty Water tank full 520 kg approx. 620 kg approx. 3.3 Utilities 3.3.1 Compressed air (for steam version only, to actuate steam valve) Air type Pressure Consumption Connecting fitting 3.3.2 Steam (for steam version only) Clean and dry 6-10 bar 0.1 m³/h ½ hose fitting (13 mm) Supply pipe diameter Min. ¾ Connecting fitting ¾ socket (female) Working pressure 2-4 bar Consumption 70 kg/h min. - 130 kg/h max. 3.3.3 Steam outlet Blower output 500 m³/h max. at 0 bar backpressure 3.3.4 Water Pressure Consumption (average) Connection fitting Tank volume Drain connection 2-6 bar Up to 200 l/h (depending on temperature, product and product flow). ½ hose fitting (13 mm) 120 l 1 ½ female 4
3.3.5 Electrical (for electrical version only) Voltage 400 V No. of phases 3 + earth Frequency 50 Hz Energy consumption per hour 35 kwh (average) Installed power 54 kw Current protection Minimum 80A delayed action type, max 125A C 3.3.6 Electrical (for steam version only) 3.4 Working characteristics 3.4.1 Product dimensions Voltage 400 V No. of phases 3 + earth Frequency 50 Hz Energy consumption per hour 3.85 kwh approx. (average) Installed power 4 kw Current protection Minimum 25A delayed action type, max. 32A C Length Width Height Unlimited 555 mm max. 225 mm max. 3.4.2 Functional details Shrink temperature Heating time Working speed No. of operators Noise level Up to 95 C (depending on product flow) 9 min approx. Variable from 4.5-26 m/min through mechanical motorgear box or frequency converter 1 to monitor only 71 db (A) 5
4 Configuration 4.1 Standard LH (Panel faces the operator when product is running from left to right) Heating (Type to be defined) Automatic water level control Electronic temperature controller Mesh belt conveyor Mechanical variable speed Olive bead rollers at infeed and outfeed 4 curtains One upper and one lower water spray bar Electric fan for vapour extraction ES1 (Energy saving phase 1) Spare parts kit Installation kit Technical manual Declaration of Conformity 4.2 Versions Note: We strongly recommend the installation of a water softener unit for electrically heated versions of the ST98-600. ST98-600 S (steam) ST98-600 E (electric) Soft conveyor (Silicone covered rods) Soft rollers at infeed and outfeed Panel, RH configuration (only panel is 180 rotated) Other power supply on request 4.3 Options Steam kit (for steam version only), consisting of Steam pressure regulator Safety valve Pressure gauge Note: Due to the direct supply of steam into the water tank, local legal and hygiene requirements must be considered and approved by the Customer! Steam coil unit with direct steam supply Frequency converter (only one possibility): either for belt speed regulation or for water flow regulation On special request (please ask for delivery time and price): PakFormance Compliance Kit 6
4.4 Recommended line assembly All type of Cryovac rotary machines VS95TS + VS95TS outfeed conveyor + right angle synchronized conveyors + ST98-600 VS90 + VS90 outfeed conveyor + right angle synchronized conveyors +ST98-600 7