New strapping machines installed
Smurfit Kappa inspirepac, a market leader in high quality printed corrugated packaging, has again shown its confidence in Mosca strapping technology with the purchase of two Mosca machines – the MCB-2 and the KCK-131 – for its new site at Markham Vale.
The machines are being used to strap constructed boxes into stacks and then to strap the stacks onto pallets, ready for distribution. Boxes first travel through the MBC-2, which neatly squares them before strapping them lightly, and then move on to the KCK-131, which uses compression to strap them firmly on the pallet.
The MCB-2 is the latest generation of in-line corrugated bundle strappers, and incorporates an integrated squaring device. Its fully-automatic operation provides fast set-up and changeovers, ensuring extremely high process reliability. Smooth bundle control is achieved by the use of the latest brushless DC technology which offers strap sealer reliability and low maintenance. Throughput is up to 27 bundles per minute, while maintaining smooth transport of the bundles.
The KCK-131 combines high speeds with extremely economical operation. Mosca’s specially-developed patented SoniXs sealing technology welds the strap ends using high-frequency ultrasonic vibration. This provides a faster and more environmentally-friendly solution than conventional friction welding methods as no warm-up time is required and energy is only consumed at the moment the strap ends are sealed.
Smurfit Kappa opted for Mosca because it was impressed with the SoniXs technology used by the machines and also because of the high level of service support that Mosca offers.
