Newly merged Gebo Cermex is unveiling a new model of Cermex's VersaFilm seamless shrink-wrapper family of machines at next month's drinktec show in Munich, Germany.
The machine features a new vacuum in-feed table and multi-channel shrink tunnel, significantly improving handling speeds and improving pack quality of the machine range, which was first introduced in 2010.
The new vacuum table for film in-feed includes automatic reel changeover using a patented Dual Injection System (DIS) for high-speed shrink-wrapping.
Up until now, all the shrink-wrappers in the VersaFilm family were equipped with a compact table, with an injection system for medium speeds and a vacuum system for high speeds.
The company, however, has now completely re-engineered its vacuum table to make film handling more fluid and to help with maintenance on high-speed lines.
In terms of improving shrinking for packs, in particular for multi-lane applications, the machine also features a new generation of tunnels with hot air circulation that can be adjusted based on the specific product format, including height, collation and number of lanes.
The operator can adjust the blowing height in each air channel, and the inter-channel spacing and individual air flow can also be set quickly. The result is higher quality film shrinkage around each batch and a big reduction in energy consumption.
The tunnel is fully modular and can operate with single, dual or triple lanes. The air flow has been optimised for application as close as possible to the pack, and energy transfer and temperature settings are completely controlled to save energy.
Gebo and Cermex, two specialists in packaging line equipment, announced earlier this year a merger of their operations to create a combined company, employing some 1800 people worldwide, based in Strasbourg, France.
The latest version of the Cermex VersaFilm shrink-wrapper will go on display under the Gebo Cermex banner at next month's drinktec show in Germany.
