automatically, ensuring that they are not running any longer than needed, therefore preventing unnecessary power use.
Power monitoring – Some models can include continuous power monitoring. This ensures that any issues that are causing a rise in consumption are highlighted and corrected as soon as possible, preventing wastage.
Optimal operation of any line
Our in-house team of dedicated packaging engineers carry out service contract and routine maintenance work for our customers and also perform Sustainable Site Surveys, which review existing set-ups with the specific aim of reducing environmental impacts.
A few of the key settings they review include:
Sealing jaw temperature and dwell time – Ensuring that these settings are ideal for the operation confirms that the system isn’ t using additional, unnecessary power. Reducing unnecessary dwell time also speeds up throughput for increased packs per minute and lessens machine wear and tear over the long term.
Heat shrink tunnel temperature – For shrink wrapping systems, shrink tunnel temperature should be matched to the material specification in use. Where customers have moved to the use of thinner films, reducing plastics use, they can also lower their tunnel temperature, realising a saving in power consumption.
Shrink tunnel operation – Our engineers always check that shrink tunnels are functioning as they should. If a heating element is down for any reason, the remaining elements use an increased power load overall to ensure the required temperature is reached.
For manufacturers and contract packers who would like to explore investment or upgrade options or who would like our engineering team to help optimise their current packaging system in line with their environmental goals, our team are always happy to help.
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