trays made from recycled or renewable cardboard and mono plastics , and the latest skinpack and skin on board variants .
The QX-900 ’ s compact footprint means it is ideal as both a standalone machine or as part of a fully integrated packing line , with the control and timing of up to four filling systems and a denester all accessible through the machine ’ s Remote-Control Unit ( RCU ). Careful control of the outfeed simplifies the interface with downstream equipment . A printer can also be incorporated for batch codes , bar codes , production and sell-by dates , and pricing information .
Other enhancements include a userfriendly film unwind arrangement which speeds up film roll changes , and a central fixing point for the RCU enables it to be viewed and operated from both sides of the machine . means belts can be quickly and easily removed for changeovers and cleaning .
Tooling can be specified to meet individual customer requirements , including both outside and inside film cut , the latter offering superior pack presentation , and the incorporation of peel tabs .
Options include gas mixing and gas analysing with an automatic cut-out should the wrong mix be detected , and Ishida ’ s unique Head Redundancy feature that enables an impression to be isolated during production in the event of a problem . This allows the machine to continue operating until a suitable time when repairs can be undertaken .
The QX-900 can also be integrated with Ishida ’ s award-winning AirScan which can detect leaks of CO2 from holes as small as 0.25mm in MAP packs at speeds of up to 180ppm . This combined Traysealer-AirScan system provides food manufacturers with complete peace of mind , ensuring perfectly sealed trays that deliver extended shelf-life and preserve product quality to enhance and maintain brand reputation .
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The QX-900 retains all the proven benefits of the Ishida Flex tray sealer range , including a ten-minute tool changeover , with a Tooling Trolley enabling the process to be carried out quickly and safely using a single operator . Ninety-nine individual product settings can be stored in the RCU for fast set-up , along with control of vacuum and gas levels for MAP trays . The durable and hygienic design of the machine allows full washdown , and its smart belt system
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